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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
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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
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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
Introduction We all know that design has existed in our multifaceted country for decades now. Design drips in our vernacular art-forms, in our tangible and intangible forms of heritage and in our cutting edge contemporary arts. The formal education related to design and understanding the term and what it encapsulates only began in the year
In anticipation of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Lala temple in Ayodhya scheduled for January 22, the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has unveiled new images showcasing the final stages of construction within the Ram Mandir. The recently released pictures provide a captivating glimpse into the aesthetic display of art and culture within
India and Graphic Design India has been developing a great Indian graphic design culture within the region in recent times. Design as we know it is art which is part of a larger pantheon of visual communications, it is in architecture, visual arts, products, fashion, interior decoration, branding, etc. Graphic design in India has also
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We all use fonts daily, these fonts come into the domain of Typography, which is a design tool that is used around the world. These fonts now are very much part of a culture, you use it for work, for branding purposes, for designing logos or any kind of designing for that matter. These are
When we think of the word ‘vernacular’, we often refer to the indigenous tribes, their languages, and their culture. Hence, ‘vernacular architecture’ becomes easy to define. Vernacular architecture refers to the local practices and materials to build ‘traditional’ and local buildings. To say that vernacular architecture in India is just one category would be inaccurate.
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