Design Lota

In this episode, we talk about how we relate to ourselves as creatives, how our attitudes affect our mental well-being, and learn about the mindsets and habits that can help us find balance.

We discuss the need for …

In this episode, we talk about the external factors that affect our mental health as creatives, and learn about the mindsets and habits that can help us find balance.

We reflect upon the ways in which in the events this …

Aditi shares about her experience of working with textile producer groups remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic and marvels at the resilience of Indian craft. 

She shares her thoughts on the merits of unconventional …

In this episode, we speak to Textile Designer Aditi Jain. Aditi tells us about her decision to pursue a career in textiles and the learnings picked up during her course.

She takes us through the process of  designing …

In this episode, we speak to recent graduate, UX designer and Co-founder of Cmd+J, Anshuman Dhar who shares how mentorship can help newbies as well as seasoned designers.

Anshuman talks about how he moved from chemical …

In Part 2 of this episode, Madhuri - Designer, and Host of the Hireworthy Podcast - gives us valuable insight about applying, positioning oneself and interviewing for a new career opportunity.

We discuss in depth, about …

In Part 1 of this episode, we speak to Madhuri Maram- Designer and Host of the Hireworthy Podcast. She talks about her role as an enabler in …

In this episode, we speak to Akshaya Zachariah, who is an illustrator and conservation artist.

We start with the beginnings of her interest in wildlife and nature and what led her to launch Elzac Doodles as a way to use …

In part 2 of our conversation with Manojna Yeluri - Lawyer and Founder of Artistik License, we continue talking through the legalities of being artists and designers.

We talk about the ways she has used social media to …

In Part 1 of this episode, Manojna Yeluri - Lawyer and Founder of Artistik License, walks us through the legalities of being artists and designers.

She tells us what got her working with the creative community as a …

In Part 2 of our chat with Ragini Siruguri, Visual Communication Designer at Tara Books, we talk about her love for colours, her photography and …

In this episode we talk to Ragini Siruguri about her work as a book designer at Tara Books. 

She shares how she got started and tells us about her interesting book projects while working there. 

We also discuss her eye …

In this episode, we talk to Aditi Agrawal who is the co-founder of Studio Gudgudee - a design studio that works on inclusive playgrounds.

We discuss …

In this episode, Sushi and Angie discuss productivity and how it’s about managing expectations and emotions as much as it is about managing time. 

We …

In this episode, we speak to Nitasha Sarangi, who is an experienced graphic designer and an Art Therapy researcher.

Nitasha talks about what sparked her interest in Art Therapy and how art can empower people to deal …

Presenting Season 3 of the podcast! Coming this Friday, August  9th. We have some interesting episodes lined up - we’re talking about  Inclusive Design, Art Therapy, Productivity, Illustration, Visual  Communication in …

In this episode we talk to Ripul Kumar, Head of UX at Tally and Ex-founder of a design research firm, Kern.

Ripul talks about how he discovered User …

It's been year since we started this podcast. We're fondly calling it a Lota-versary! While most of our episodes are recorded remotely, for this episode we met and had a quick chat about how we started, what we learnt …

In this episode, Sushi and Angie discuss the inconvenient truths about design and sustainability, and what we can do about it.

We talk about art and …

We talk to Pooja Saxena - A typeface designer who has worked with all kinds of scripts, and also works on collaborative type projects in public …

In this episode, we talk to Karan Patel, Industrial Designer and co-founder of Meshined Design, about what it takes to put a great product out there.

Some of the points we touch upon:

Engineers turning into designers, How …

In this episode, Sushi and Angie chat about designers and the tools of their trade.

We attempt to define what design tools are, and what qualifies as …

Mydhili talks about her journey from a psychology major to an edtech entrepreneur and what caused the shift.

She tells us about her interesting work …

We chat with Martijn Van den Broeck, author of the Unofficial Design Portfolio Handbook, about putting our work out there, personal branding, and how …

Sushi and Angie talk about how Ambiguity and Confusion can be a path to creative courage, deep empathy and happy accidents.

In the Season 1 Finale episode, Sushi & Angie ponder over the ethical questions a designer faces.

For references and entire transcript: designlota.com

Manoj Chenthamarakshan, a designer turned life-coach, talks about how our state of mind can affect our work.

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Design duo Adrita Das and Karan Worah of 'Smarter than a waffle' talk about various kinds of spaces impact design.

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We talk about using an open-minded approach to the design process.

Saloni Pabuwal Goyal tells us how she built and runs her bespoke stationery business.

References and the episode transcript can be found here: https://designlota.wordpress.com/2017/10/18/episode-8-being-a-designpreneur/

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Type Designer and Diver Vaishnavi Murthy talks about how to keep ancient scripts alive and relevant.

Transcript and references are available at: https://designlota.wordpress.com/2017/10/11/episode-7-type-and-history/

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Sushi and Angie talk about feedback and how to make the most of it.

References and transcript for this episode can be found here:
https://designlota.wordpress.com/2017/10/04/episode-6-friending-feedback/

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We talk to Sanika Palsikar, a design student about life in design school and dreams for the future.

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We talk to designers Rohan Amonkar and Dinudey Baidya about their passion for travel.

References and complete transcript for this episode at:
https://designlota.wordpress.com/2017/09/20/episode-4-design-and-travel/

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Sushi and Angie share stories about that cosy place - the Comfort Zone, and why, when and how we must get out of it.

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We talk to Suchita Isaac, who's worked as a designer at U&I, a non-profit organisation.

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Sushi and Angie discuss this big question that invokes both passion and existential crisis. See the full post on designlota.com

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Launching this wednesday, September 6th with two brand new episodes. We're so excited. Join us!

Music Credit: Try Anything Once by Lee Rosevere