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Indic Wisdom and Culture in Pramana Design 

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In the dynamic world of contemporary design, Pramana Design emerges as a visionary brand that translates ancient Indian philosophical wisdom into cutting-edge architectural and design solutions. Founded by architects Darshit Tejani and Bhakti Tejani, the studio is redefining design through a unique lens of cultural understanding and meticulous craftsmanship. The brand’s name, ‘Pramana‘, derives from […]

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Amrita Nambiar redefine light as a medium of expression

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Amrita Nambiar is a visionary contemporary artist and designer based in Bangalore, India, and the founder of Olie, an experimental lighting studio she established in 2019. A graduate of Chitrakala Parishath with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts, Amrita blends artistry with innovation, creating sculptural works that explore the profound interplay of light, shadow, and emotion.

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The Global and the hyper-local in Nynikas’s Nyn

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Nynika is a visionary architect and designer who brings a nuanced, interdisciplinary approach to contemporary design. With prestigious academic credentials from MIT and Wellesley College, including notable research fellowships, she has cultivated a rich background that spans architecture, art history, and design innovation. Her professional journey has been marked by collaborations with internationally renowned practices

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Music, Craft and Design in Anuj Anjaria’s Motionworks

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Anuj Anjaria is a multidisciplinary artist and designer who has carved a unique niche in the world of kinetic art through his innovative company, Motionworks. Based in Ahmedabad, Anjaria’s Motionworks blends his background in Interior Design from CEPT University with a profound exploration of movement and artistic expression. Anjaria’s Motionworks stands out as a pioneering

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“The Future is sustainable”-Anurag Bhandari’s for Ek Kalakaar Designs

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Ek Kalakaar Designs

At the heart of Ek Kalakaar Designs is Anurag Bhandari, a designer who sees potential where others see waste. With a career spanning corporate leadership and creative entrepreneurship, Bhandari has transformed his passion for sustainable design into a unique business approach.  For Bhandari, Sustainability is a commitment to reimagining how we use resources. In 2019,

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Rajasthan’s artisanal magic in Tarun Jangid’s Aravali Design

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Tarun Jangid is the visionary founder of Aravali Design, a studio dedicated to transforming stone into contemporary furniture and lighting that speaks to both tradition and modernity. With formal training from CEPT University, Jangid operates from Aburoad at the foothills of Mount Abu, where the majestic Guru Shikhar peak of the Aravali range stands as

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Latika Jagwani Loops by LJ

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Rooted in Lucknow’s centuries-old artistic legacy, Latika Jagwani creates a bold new narrative in home decor, where ancestral craftsmanship meets contemporary creative vision. As the founder of Loops by LJ, she creates what she calls “tactile paintings” that transcend the conventional boundaries of floor coverings. Latika jagwani Born from the contemplative silence of the pandemic

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For Dev Desai Sustainability is not ‘half-hearted’

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In the heart of Vadodara, independent designer Dev Desai is carving a unique path that seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. With a background in interior design from Navrachana University, Desai has cultivated a practice beyond aesthetics— deeply rooted in storytelling, material exploration, and social impact.   Dev Desai sustainable design projects His journey has been

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In Conversation with Alifia Shabbir of DesignMint

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Nestled beneath Nilgiri trees in Bangalore’s Industrial area, Bommasandra, an innovative design studio is reshaping how Indians think about metal in living spaces. DesignMint, founded in 2015 by Alifia Shabbir, stands at the intersection of craftsmanship and contemporary design innovation. DesignMint studio interior design innovations The studio produces a diverse portfolio of sculptural lighting installations,

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Designing a New Narrative with Antariksh Design Lab

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Amidst India’s evolving design narrative, Antariksh Patole’s voice resonates with rare philosophical depth and material innovation. Through his Pune-based Antariksh Design Lab, he’s challenging conventional wisdom about materials and methodologies, most notably in his bold stance against the traditional reliance on wood in furniture design.  Learning through Design Experimentation A graduate of CEPT University’s specialized

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