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Not many people know this but Piet Mondrian had the reputation of being a designer rather than a painter when he first arrived in New York in 1940. Born in the Netherlands, Mondrian initially trained as a traditional artist before evolving towards abstraction. He is regarded as the spiritual leader of the De Stijl Movement […]
Aesthetics or Utility? Piet Mondrian has the Answer for it Read More »
Millions of devotees from across the world are thronged to see the famed Jagannath Temple and the Rath Yatra of the temple in the small town of Puri in Odisha each year. The temple and the chariot of the Rath yatra are architectural marvels that reflect the beauty of Odisha’s traditional heritage and the devoted
The development of web design is an interesting journey that reflects the confluence of changing design philosophies, user expectations, and technology advancements. Information access was revolutionised in the late 20th century with the launch of the World Wide Web, led by Tim Berners-Lee. A revolutionary era began in 1991 with the launch of CERN’s first
Ray Meeker, is known for his earthen stoneware artefacts has also experimented with baked insitu mud structures in Pondicherry and Auroville. These experiments laid the foundation for many architects to tread on the path of sustainability by going back to making houses and other liveable structures based on the earth. Before we charge on to
Introduction In a historic turn of events, the Supreme Court’s judgment paved the way for the construction of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, where the idol of infant Lord Ram, known as Ram Lalla, had been placed in a small tent for decades. As the completion of the temple nears, it stands as a
Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Opts for Stone as Timeless Craftsmanship Over Steel Resilience Read More »
There lies an Ashram near the banks of Sabarmati in the suburbs of Ahmedabad, it is the world renowned Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat. This is where the Satyagraha movement began and was one of the abodes of Mahatma Gandhi between 1917 to 1930. The Dandi march began from this very monumental space, it was regarded
In the foundational stages of designing user interactions for your product, it is paramount to weave in key psychological principles that intricately shape decision-making and information processing. By adhering to these principles, designers can craft an interface that not only captivates users but also optimises their cognitive engagement. Clarity and simplicity reduce cognitive load, while
What do you see when you come across the Mona Lisa? Or when you come across the silhouette of the modular man in the buildings made by Le Corbusier? Both these images stem from a particular mathematical equation that is very popular in the art and architectural world. It is called the Golden Ratio. The
Divine Symmetry: Exploring the Golden Ratio within Art, Architecture and Design Read More »
Introduction Padmanabhpuram Palace which is situated in Padmanabhpuram Fort, was built in the 16th century CE, as a royal palace for the Maharajas of Travancore. The palace complex is spread over 6.5 acres of land reflecting the vernacular wooden architecture of the region. It is located in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, the structure
The Wooden Palace of Our Past: Discovering Padmanabhpuram Palace Read More »
In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, the symbiotic relationship between humans and technology has ushered in a paradigm shift in design processes. Beyond merely providing tools and software for user learning, the digital realm has birthed a novel dynamic where the software itself learns from user behaviour, autonomously generating design plans. The concept