Designed this way
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDesigned this way podcast is an initiative to start candid conversations with designers and other creative folks, to bring out the stories about the realities of living a creative life.
Not just the stories of courage, hard work and success but also the stories of mistakes, rejections and doubts. These wide-ranging conversations also reveal the diversity of thoughts, practices and opinions that exist in the creative world.
Made by Kawal Oberoi for young creatives and creatives who are young at heart.
It's designed this way.
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Ando and Fizah | 3D Art | Malaysia
January 05, 2019 06:19 - 1 hour - 108 MBRezaliando (Ando) and Fizah Rahim are the co-founders and design directors of Machineast, a creative studio based in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Machineast creates rich visual aesthetics for 3D still and motion-graphics with a unique flavour. Machineast has been creating amazing work in collaboration with worldwide creative studios, agencies and some of the leading brands of the world. On this episode, we talk about their journey as 3D artists and creative professionals. Fizah and Ando talk a...
Ando and Fizah
January 05, 2019 06:19 - 1 hour - 108 MBRezaliando (Ando) and Fizah Rahim are the co-founders and design directors of Machineast, a creative studio based in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Machineast creates rich visual aesthetics for 3D still and motion-graphics with a unique flavour. Machineast has been creating amazing work in collaboration with worldwide creative studios, agencies and some of the leading brands of the world. On this episode, we talk about their journey as 3D artists and creative professionals. Fizah and Ando talk a...
Shubhankar Ray | Creative Direction • Branding • Fashion
December 13, 2018 09:52 - 44 minutes - 61 MBShubhankar Ray is one the most sought after creative directors and thought leaders in the world of branding. He has developed and mastered a counter-intuitive approach to re-framing and developing modern brands in the 21st century. He started his career as a Scientist, but left the lab early to re-invent and transform some of the world’s top fashion and lifestyle brands including Levi’s, Caterpillar, Camper, Sony and G-star RAW. On today’s episode, Shubhankar shares with us the crazy story be...
Shubhankar Ray
December 13, 2018 09:52 - 44 minutes - 61 MBShubhankar Ray is one the most sought after creative directors and thought leaders in the world of branding. He has developed and mastered a counter-intuitive approach to re-framing and developing modern brands in the 21st century. He started his career as a Scientist, but left the lab early to re-invent and transform some of the world’s top fashion and lifestyle brands including Levi’s, Caterpillar, Camper, Sony and G-star RAW. On today’s episode, Shubhankar shares with us the crazy story be...
Karan Singh | Visual Arts • Illustration
November 30, 2018 08:46 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBKaran Singh is an Australian visual artist and illustrator. He is originally from Sydney but now living and working in Amsterdam. His work is bold and vibrant. He creates a playful interpretation of minimalism particularly focusing on depth and dimension using hypnotising patterns and repetition. His work is very much inspired by op-art movement. His art lives in a variety of mediums, from prints to sculpture to music videos and augmented reality. His client list includes Instagram, IBM, Appl...
Karan Singh
November 30, 2018 08:46 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBKaran Singh is an Australian visual artist and illustrator. He is originally from Sydney but now living and working in Amsterdam. His work is bold and vibrant. He creates a playful interpretation of minimalism particularly focusing on depth and dimension using hypnotising patterns and repetition. His work is very much inspired by op-art movement. His art lives in a variety of mediums, from prints to sculpture to music videos and augmented reality. His client list includes Instagram, IBM, Appl...
Yah-Leng Yu | Brand Design | Singapore
November 12, 2018 04:32 - 48 minutes - 66 MBYah Leng is the founder of Foreign Policy Design, an award-winning design bureau and think tank of artists, scientists, problem-solvers, polymaths, storytellers and strategists. Yah Leng also co-created the official museum store Gallery & Co at the National Gallery Singapore. She is the President of The Design Society in Singapore. On today’s episode, we talk about Yah Leng’s journey as a designer and about how she started the Foreign Policy Design design bureau. We talk about some of the pro...
Yah-Leng Yu
November 12, 2018 04:32 - 48 minutes - 66 MBYah Leng is the founder of Foreign Policy Design, an award-winning design bureau and think tank of artists, scientists, problem-solvers, polymaths, storytellers and strategists. Yah Leng also co-created the official museum store Gallery & Co at the National Gallery Singapore. She is the President of The Design Society in Singapore. On today’s episode, we talk about Yah Leng’s journey as a designer and about how she started the Foreign Policy Design design bureau. We talk about some of the pro...
Gadi Amit | Product Design
October 30, 2018 18:35 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBGadi Amit is the Founder & President of NewDealDesign, a Strategic Technology Design Studio based in San Francisco. He is the person behind some of the most innovative and market-winning products in the last two decades. Some of the most notable product designs his studio has created include the design of Fitbit, the first Lytro camera, the Google Ara modular phone and Sproutling baby monitor. In 2013, Michelle Obama presented Gadi Amit with the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for product...
Gadi Amit
October 30, 2018 18:35 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBGadi Amit is the Founder & President of NewDealDesign, a Strategic Technology Design Studio based in San Francisco. He is the person behind some of the most innovative and market-winning products in the last two decades. Some of the most notable product designs his studio has created include the design of Fitbit, the first Lytro camera, the Google Ara modular phone and Sproutling baby monitor. In 2013, Michelle Obama presented Gadi Amit with the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for product...
Haitham And Mohamed - Twins Cartoon
October 28, 2018 11:34 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBTwins Cartoon is the pseudonym of Egyptian artists Mohamed & Haitham El-seht. They are cartoonists based in Cairo and the founders of a platform called Kawkab El Rasameen (Planet of Painters). Kawkab el Rasameen has grown into a large community for local artists and they hold gatherings in the streets of Egypt as well as workshops between professional, underground and amateur artists. The twin brothers have also started a magazine for comic book artists called - Garage magazine. On this epis...
Haitham And Mohamed - Twins Cartoon | Egypt
October 28, 2018 11:34 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBTwins Cartoon is the pseudonym of Egyptian artists Mohamed & Haitham El-seht. They are cartoonists based in Cairo and the founders of a platform called Kawkab El Rasameen (Planet of Painters). Kawkab el Rasameen has grown into a large community for local artists and they hold gatherings in the streets of Egypt as well as workshops between professional, underground and amateur artists. The twin brothers have also started a magazine for comic book artists called - Garage magazine. On this episo...
Anthony Lopez | Graphic Design • Branding • Packaging Design • Space Design
October 18, 2018 10:35 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBAnthony is a cross-disciplinary visualiser and thinker. He is the founder and principal designer of Lopez Design, a very well-known multidisciplinary communications and branding firm from Delhi. Lopez design has a diverse team consisting of graphic designers, communication experts, product designers, interior architects, software professionals, writers, motion and digital designers. On this episode, we talk about his journey as a designer. Anthony tells us how and why he started his own studi...
Anthony Lopez
October 18, 2018 10:35 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBAnthony is a cross-disciplinary visualiser and thinker. He is the founder and principal designer of Lopez Design, a very well-known multidisciplinary communications and branding firm from Delhi. Lopez design has a diverse team consisting of graphic designers, communication experts, product designers, interior architects, software professionals, writers, motion and digital designers. On this episode, we talk about his journey as a designer. Anthony tells us how and why he started his own stud...
Ishan Khosla | Indian Crafts • Graphic Design • Exhibition • Type Design
September 24, 2018 11:55 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIshan Khosla is a design thinker, visual artist and Graphic Designer from New Delhi. He has strong irreverence towards ongoing design trends and a genuine interest in Indian design ethos. On this episode, Ishan talks about his journey as a designer and his opinions about design in India. Ishan also shares the insights he gathered while working on some of his projects - Sweeping Change(Jhadu Project), Pardesi Project, Sangam and Typecraft project. He also talks about the experience of running...
Ishan Khosla
September 24, 2018 11:55 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIshan Khosla is a design thinker, visual artist and Graphic Designer from New Delhi. He has strong irreverence towards ongoing design trends and a genuine interest in Indian design ethos. On this episode, Ishan talks about his journey as a designer and his opinions about design in India. Ishan also shares the insights he gathered while working on some of his projects - Sweeping Change(Jhadu Project), Pardesi Project, Sangam and Typecraft project. He also talks about the experience of running...
Kruttika Susarla | Illustration • Visual Storytelling • Zines • Social Impact
September 01, 2018 10:32 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBKruttika is an illustrator, a Graphic Designer, a maker of zines and comics. Her work explores themes of gender, sexuality and intersections of visual design with social impact. On this episode, Kruttika talks about her professional experiences. Her experience of interning at Brainwave Magazine, her experience of working with Dev Kabir Malik and experience as a full-time freelancer. She also talks about the representation of human body in art, about gender and sex education and about creating...
Kruttika Susarla
September 01, 2018 10:32 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBKruttika is an illustrator, a Graphic Designer, a maker of zines and comics. Her work explores themes of gender, sexuality and intersections of visual design with social impact. On this episode, Kruttika talks about her professional experiences. Her experience of interning at Brainwave Magazine, her experience of working with Dev Kabir Malik and experience as a full-time freelancer. She also talks about the representation of human body in art, about gender and sex education and about creating...
Shiva Nallaperumal
August 17, 2018 11:27 - 1 hour - 44 MBShiva is a Chennai based type designer, Illustrator and Graphic designer. On today's episode, he shares his experience of being mentored by Tal Leming, his experience of interning at Pentagram and other important events that shaped his design career. Shiva also shares his opinions on variable fonts, custom brand typefaces, font names, research & experimentation, the Indian identity and many other important topics - like Memes. RELEVANT LINKS Shiva Nallaperumal - http://www.shiva-n.com DJ Ac...
Shiva Nallaperumal | Type Design • Graphic Design • Illustration
August 17, 2018 11:27 - 1 hour - 44 MBShiva is a Chennai based type designer, Illustrator and Graphic designer. On today's episode, he shares his experience of being mentored by Tal Leming, his experience of interning at Pentagram and other important events that shaped his design career. Shiva also shares his opinions on variable fonts, custom brand typefaces, font names, research & experimentation, the Indian identity and many other important topics - like Memes. RELEVANT LINKS Shiva Nallaperumal - http://www.shiva-n.com DJ Ac...
Vaibhav Kumaresh
August 11, 2018 14:56 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBVaibhav Kumaresh is among the few people creating original animated content exclusively for the Indian Audience. One of his most iconic work is the angry animated maths teacher Simpu Singh. On this episode, Vaibhav Kumaresh talks about how he found his calling as an Animator. He talks about the joys of being a student and the importance of telling our own stories. He also talks about his opinions on the Indian Animation Industry. RELEVANT LINKS Vaibhav Studios - http://www.vaibhavstudios.com...
Vaibhav Kumaresh | Animation Design
August 11, 2018 14:56 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBVaibhav Kumaresh is among the few people creating original animated content exclusively for the Indian Audience. One of his most iconic work is the angry animated maths teacher Simpu Singh. On this episode, Vaibhav Kumaresh talks about how he found his calling as an Animator. He talks about the joys of being a student and the importance of telling our own stories. He also talks about his opinions on the Indian Animation Industry. RELEVANT LINKS Vaibhav Studios - http://www.vaibhavstudios.com...
Mahendra Patel | Design Education • Typography • Graphic Design
August 03, 2018 07:13 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBOn this episode Professor Mahendra Patel talks about the highlights of his life and how he discovered the discipline of graphic design at National Institute of Design. He talks about his long association with Adrian Frutiger and his experience as a design educator. RELEVANT LINKS About Mahendra Patel - http://leafdesign.in/about/mahendra-profile/ Personal Blog of Mahendra Patel - http://patelmc.wordpress.com/ National Institute of Design - http://www.nid.edu Sarabhais and NID - http://www.n...
Mahendra Patel
August 03, 2018 07:13 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBOn this episode Professor Mahendra Patel talks about the highlights of his life and how he discovered the discipline of graphic design at National Institute of Design. He talks about his long association with Adrian Frutiger and his experience as a design educator. RELEVANT LINKS About Mahendra Patel - http://leafdesign.in/about/mahendra-profile/ Personal Blog of Mahendra Patel - http://patelmc.wordpress.com/ National Institute of Design - http://www.nid.edu Sarabhais and NID - http://www.n...
Mira Malhotra | Graphic Design • Illustration • Visual Arts
July 27, 2018 12:57 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBOn this episode, Mira Malhotra talks about her journey as a designer, how she discovered her voice as an artist and her love for Indian Aesthetics. We also discuss about the impact of social media on Artists and Designers. You’ll hear from her about the things she learnt while working on many different projects and while running her own studio. This episode is filled with many other interesting topics of discussions and surprises for you. DISCLAIMER : The episode contains explicit language. ...
Mira Malhotra
July 27, 2018 12:57 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBOn this episode, Mira Malhotra talks about her journey as a designer, how she discovered her voice as an artist and her love for Indian Aesthetics. We also discuss about the impact of social media on Artists and Designers. You’ll hear from her about the things she learnt while working on many different projects and while running her own studio. This episode is filled with many other interesting topics of discussions and surprises for you. DISCLAIMER : The episode contains explicit language. ...
Mohor Ray - Dekho
July 19, 2018 14:49 - 1 hour - 42 MBOn this episode, Mohor Ray talks in-depth about the creation of the book 'Dekho' and about creating meaningful self-initiated projects. She also talks about curation and documentation of design in India. She also talks about curation and documentation of design in India. RELEVANT LINKS Buy Dekho - https://www.kultureshop.in/products/stationery/books-zines/dekho-conversations-on-design-in-india.html Read More about Dekho - http://codesign.in/dekho National Institute of design - http://www.nid...
Mohor Ray | Discussion about 'Dekho,' a book by Codesign
July 19, 2018 14:49 - 1 hour - 42 MBOn this episode, Mohor Ray talks in-depth about the creation of the book 'Dekho' and about creating meaningful self-initiated projects. She also talks about curation and documentation of design in India. She also talks about curation and documentation of design in India. RELEVANT LINKS Buy Dekho - https://www.kultureshop.in/products/stationery/books-zines/dekho-conversations-on-design-in-india.html Read More about Dekho - http://codesign.in/dekho National Institute of design - http://www.nid...