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In this episode of The Gyaan Project, I speak with Lucy Datyner, Principal Designer at Canva, about craft, taste, and the future of product design in the age of AI. Lucy shares how craft goes beyond polish into problem solving, why simplicity is always informed by context, and how designers can build taste through curiosity, critique, and making. The conversation explores AI as a co-creator, the importance of keeping humans in the loop, and why junior designers still matter. This episode is for designers, product leaders, and creators navigating design, craft, and AI today.Topics discussed(00:00) Introduction(02:09) What does craft mean to you(04:16) Is craft about aesthetics(04:57) How do you bring craft into your work(07:29) What is informed simplicity at Canva(08:38) How does AI fit into the world of craft(11:05) How do you define taste(13:19) Any rituals at Canva to build taste(16:08) How do design critique sessions happen at Canva(17:31) How does Canva handle not being monotonous(20:13) What is the role of research in craft and AI(22:55) Will designers be left only to curate(24:51) Will we lose the faculty of crafting with hand after AI takes over(26:59) What excites you the most about AI(29:24) What worries you the most with AI(31:11) What will your poster sayReference links- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucydatyner/- https://lucydatyner.com/- https://contentseoul.com/speaker-profile-lucy-datyner/- https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/design--canva/episodes/E10-Lucy-Datyner--Content-Strategy--Experience-Design-Lead-e2i8mak- Tom Harman (Ep 319 - Part 1 of the Craft Series) https://youtu.be/MuDg4y-52Ec- Caio Orio (Ep 320 - Part 2 of the Craft Series) https://youtu.be/JEvWEyIYKbo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

In this episode of the Craft series, I speak to Caio Orio, Principal Brand Designer at Wise, about the role of craft, taste, and practice in modern digital product design. Drawing from his advertising background and work on global fintech products, Caio explains how craft goes beyond visuals to include strategy, care, and attention to detail. The conversation explores taste, open mindedness, brand consistency, design systems, AI, and building meaningful product experiences. This episode is ideal for product designers, brand designers, and design leaders seeking depth beyond tools and trends.Topics discussed:(00:00) Intro(00:01:00) What does craft mean in digital products?(00:02:30) How Caio’s understanding of craft evolved?(00:03:53) Why craft is essential for designers?(00:06:16) Craft in brand design and digital products?(00:09:16) How Wise maintains consistency in craft?(00:10:43) Rituals and practices that support craft?(00:12:07) Bringing craft into the smallest elements?(00:15:02) How Caio defines taste in design?(00:16:03) Translating taste into digital products?(00:16:59) How designers can develop taste?(00:18:03) Caio’s personal journey of developing taste?(00:20:59) Communicating taste across teams?(00:23:55) How Wise inspires designers and design culture?(00:25:21) Balancing speed and craft in product design?(00:27:14) Prioritising craft without clear business metrics?(00:28:50) Digital products admired for taste and craft?(00:30:05) One essential mindset for future designers?About Caio Orio (Guest)https://c-orio.com/https://www.instagram.com/c_orio/https://www.linkedin.com/in/caio-orio/https://www.behance.net/oriohttps://friends.figma.com/events/details/figma-singapore-presents-designing-wise-the-hidden-layers-in-our-creative-process/https://wise.com/https://wise.design/Join The Gyaan ProjectA newsletter with 4 curated finds across episodes - TGP SamaChar - https://www.thegyaanproject.com/s/samacharFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegyaanprojectpodcast/Follow u on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gyaan-project/Subscribe to our Website to stay tuned - https://www.thegyaanproject.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

Tom Harman, a design leader with twenty years of experience at Monzo and BuzzFeed, joins The Gyaan Project to explore craft, taste and the role of AI in modern product teams. He explains how clarity, judgment and shared language shape high quality work. A useful episode for designers, PMs and founders who want to sharpen decision making, move with speed and build trust through thoughtful design.Topics discussed(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:03) What does craft mean to you(00:06:00) Rituals to improve craft(00:11:43) How do you define what great looks like(00:14:21) What does taste mean to you(00:18:57) How do you instill taste(00:22:44) How to keep pushing the boundaries(00:28:49) How is AI a copilot for craft and taste(00:32:38) How to work with AI(00:39:17) Can AI create serendipity(00:41:53) How do we ensure maximum impact and quality(00:47:06) How to handle uninformed decision makers(00:49:26) One poster idea on craft(00:51:32) Future of craft in the world of AIReference linkshttps://intentional.partners/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomharman/https://x.com/tomharmanhttps://mastodon.social/@tomharmanJoin The Gyaan ProjectA newsletter with 4 curated finds across episodes - TGP SamaChar - https://www.thegyaanproject.com/s/samacharFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegyaanprojectpodcast/Follow u on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gyaan-project/Subscribe to our Website to stay tuned - https://www.thegyaanproject.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

Today, The Gyaan Project turns 9.And honestly, it feels surreal.Since 27th December 2016, I have been documenting Indian creative wisdom across disciplines and ways of thinking. After 318 episodes, I found myself wondering how to mark this moment and the answer came naturally.So here it is.A small celebration.A warm offering.9th Anniversary Soup9 bites from 9 conversations.This is primarily an audio episode. You can also watch it on YouTube if you like.The episode opens with Dr. Uttara Chousalkar from Episode 66, singing a short phrase of Baul music. The episode then closes with a few lines by Mohammad Muneem Nazir (Alif), from Episode 265.The soup brings together these nine questions and voices:What is Design? by B.V. DoshiWhat is a frame? by Prashant GodboleShould art depict society or should society learn from art? by Varun GroverIs it wise to change your career path in Design? by Ruchita MadhokHow was design seen in the 1970s? by Sujata KeshavanWhat is the measure of a good designer? by Ayaz BasraiWhy do we need art? by Rajat KapoorI hope you enjoy this soup as much as I enjoyed making it.If you would like to give me an anniversary gift - Please share this episode with as many people as you can. And if you have not already, do subscribe to the YouTube channel and The Gyaan Project website. It truly means a lot.Thank you for listening.Thank you for staying.See you next year.Take care.And stay curious. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

SummaryThis episode of The Gyaan Project features Harish Kumar and Anurag Bartarey who shaped Ather Energy’s groundbreaking EV dashboard. Recorded just before Ather’s IPO, we dive into the design process, challenges, and the nuances that make the dashboard so unique. It is ideal for designers, technologists, and EV enthusiasts curious about how hardware and software come together on two wheels. This is not a sponsored episode, just a deep and fun conversation.Topics discussed in the episode* What drew you both to Ather, and what was the mindset when you joined?* Anurag: How did you shift from digital design to vehicles?* Harish: What tech foundations were critical for building the ecosystem?* How did you imagine a new dashboard UX and navigation system?* What challenges came with integrating the dashboard into the scooter’s design?* Anurag: How did you design gesture interactions and Ather’s sonic identity?* Harish: What were the Linux limitations and how did you test with OTA updates?* How did a startup mindset shape Ather’s design outcomes?* With constant updates, how do you balance evolution with the original vision?* Looking back, what critical but underrated decisions shaped Ather?* What advice for young designers working across hardware and software?Reference links* Harish Kumar — https://in.linkedin.com/in/harish-kumar-b0926465* Anurag Bartarey — https://in.linkedin.com/in/anuragbartarey* Anurag’s portfolio — https://www.abartarey.com/* Ather Energy (Wikipedia) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ather_Energy* Ather 450 series (Wikipedia) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ather_450* Ather Energy (LinkedIn) — https://in.linkedin.com/company/ather-energy* Ather Energy (Instagram) — https://www.instagram.com/atherenergy/* Ep22: Understanding motorcycle design with Chetan Shedjale* Ep. 274 - Designing Trucks with Sathiya Seelan Gangaasalam This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

SummaryIn Ep. 317 of The Gyaan Project, Tanuj Goenka, Director at Kerry Hill Architects and jury member for The Drawing Board 2025, shares how emotion, context and conversation shape timeless architecture. From Bhutan to Kyoto, AlUla to Sadahalli, he reflects on slowing down the design process, listening to the land and building meaningfully. A must-listen for architecture students and young designers. In partnership with Rohan Builders and Mindspace Architects. All details at https://thedrawingboard.in/Reference links* The Drawing Board – Official Website: https:// thedrawingboard.in/* Instagram – The Drawing Board: https:// www.instagram.com/thedrawingboard.in/* YouTube – Museum of Geology Brief: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=60MynnKdDas* Instagram – Sadahalli Quarry Competition Vibe: https:// www.instagram.com/p/DMX41peSLlc/* Tanuj Goenka – LinkedIn: https:// www.linkedin.com/in/tanuj-goenka-4a58647/?originalSubdomain=sg* Nacasa Interview with KHA: https:// www.nacasa.co.jp/column/2-01-designer-interview-kha-e* Dezeen – Amanyangyun Interview: https:// www.dezeen.com/2019/05/17/amanyangyun-resort-kerry-hill-architects-ahead-awards-interview-video/* Tatler – Aman Resorts and Emotion: https:// www.tatlerasia.com/homes/architecture-design/architect-behind-the-latest-aman-resorts-talks-emotions-and-space* CLAD Global Feature: https:// www.cladglobal.com/architecture-design-features?codeid=32838&source=home&p=2* YouTube – Amanyangyun Video 1: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmgeIGE6q08* YouTube – Amanyangyun Video 2: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ceFbI82hVQ* SIA Event Page 1: https:// store.sia.org.sg/tc-events/16244* SIA Event Page 2: https:// store.sia.org.sg/tc-events/79875* AHEAD Awards – Amanyangyun Film Library: https:// www.aheadawards.com/film-library/amanyangyun-shanghai-china* Sleepifier – KHA Feature: https:// sleepifier.com/architecture-design/kerry-hill-architects/* Instagram Post: https:// www.instagram.com/p/DG2A1JXt0T8/* Instagram – KHA Studios: https:// www.instagram.com/kha.studios/* Instagram Post: https:// www.instagram.com/p/DG0Uf1JS1SL/?hl=en This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

SummaryIn this episode of The Gyaan Project, architect Manjunath dives deep into the power of observation, the role of intensity in creative work, and the beauty of the unseen. A must-listen for young architects, designers, and creatives participating in The Drawing Board 2025 competition. Set against the backdrop of Sadahalli Quarry, this conversation explores how to approach design with sensitivity, curiosity, and care. Presented in partnership with Rohan Builders and The Drawing Board.Topics discussed in this episode* What is the difference between seeing and observing?* How can we observe without bringing in our biases?* What does experience mean to you?* How do observation and experience shape your design process?* How do you define intensity in creative work?* How can a designer balance knowing the whole story with focused intensity?* What is your reading of the Sadahalli Quarry brief?* How do you interpret the idea of the unseen?* Can technology help us experience the unseen or aid the creative process?Reference links* The Drawing Board – Official Website* Instagram – The Drawing Board: https://www.instagram.com/thedrawingboard.in/* The Drawing Board 2025 — official competition overview and brief* “The Drawing Board 2025 – 10th Edition” on World Architecture Community - https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/fpzhe/the-drawing-board-2025-–-10th-edition.html* YouTube video introducing the Museum of Geology brief at Sadahalli Quarry -* https://wcfa.ac.in/staff/b-l-manjunath/* https://www.instagram.com/manjunath.bl/?hl=en* https://manjunathandco.com/* https://www.archdaily.com/professional/b-l-manjunath-co?ad_source=office* https://www.linkedin.com/in/manjunath-b-l-45973929/?originalSubdomain=in This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

SummaryIn this episode, architect Rajeev Kathpalia of Vastu Shilpa Sangath shares timeless wisdom on designing with empathy, slowness, and stewardship. From public space to net-zero campuses, we explore what young architects must unlearn to create meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable environments. A must-listen for architecture students and urban thinkers. Presented in partnership with The Drawing Board 2025 and Rohan Builders. Submission deadline: 6th Sept. More at thedrawingboard.in.Topics discussed in this episode* What does stewardship mean to you, and how can public spaces be designed for shared benefit in a country like India?* How can sites like Sadahalli Quarry be opened to the public while still attracting private investment?* What does “net zero” mean beyond metrics, and how can young architects start thinking in that direction?* What’s the least that needs to be built in a public space to make it meaningful and adaptable over time?* How do you observe how people use space, and how does that influence your design process?* What does building “slow” mean to you, and how can young architects balance slowness with the urgency of development?Reference links* Rajeev Kathpalia – LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeev-kathpalia-35418099* Vastu Shilpa Sangath – Rajeev Kathpalia bio: https://www.sangath.org/rajeev-kathpalia/* Beyond Smritivan – Architectural Legacy (Elev8 2025): https://thearchitectsdiary.com/beyond-smritivan-rajeev-kathpalia-on-architectural-legacy-elev8-2025/* Community-Centric Architecture | Rajeev Kathpalia | TADPod: https://thearchitectsdiary.com/community-centric-architecture-ar-rajeev-kathpalia-vastushilpa-sangath-tadpod/* Designing Humane Cities – Sangath Interview: https://www.sangath.org/news/architect-rajeev-kathpalia-talks-about-the-need-to-create-humane-cities/* The Drawing Board – Official Website: https://thedrawingboard.in/* The Drawing Board 2025 Announcement (World Architecture): https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/fpzhe/the-drawing-board-2025-–-10th-edition.html* Instagram – The Drawing Board: https://www.instagram.com/thedrawingboard.in/* Instagram – Rajeev Kathpalia: https://www.instagram.com/kathpalia_r/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

Summary(Hindi) अब्दुल कलाम शेख, एक अनुभवी इलेक्ट्रिशियन, के साथ विस्तृत बातचीत। एपिसोड में कवर किया गया है कि इलेक्ट्रिशियन कैसे बनते हैं, 12 हजार से शुरू करके 45 हजार तक कैसे कमा सकते हैं, कॉन्ट्रैक्टर्स और आर्किटेक्ट्स के साथ नेटवर्किंग कैसे करते हैं, सेफ्टी गाइडलाइन्स क्या हैं, और इस प्रोफेशन का फ्यूचर क्या है। परफेक्ट है उन सबके लिए जो अल्टरनेटिव करियर एक्सप्लोर कर रहे हैं।(English) Detailed conversation with Abdul Kalam Shaikh, an experienced electrician. Episode covers how to become an electrician, earning progression from ₹12K to ₹45K, networking with contractors and architects, safety guidelines, and future prospects of the profession. Perfect for those exploring alternative career options or interested in skilled trades. Includes practical insights on daily routines, job hunting strategies, and industry secrets that help build a successful electrical career.Reference links* https://iti.somaiya.edu.in/en/programme/electrician/* [https://nsticalicut.dgt.gov.in/node/2429?](https://nsticalicut.dgt.gov.in/node/2429?utm_source=chatgpt.com)* https://bietc.com/iti-electrician/* https://nhit.in/iti-courses/iti-electrician/* https://aiecet.com/iti-electrician-course-details.php* https://www.urbanitijsr.com/course/electrician* https://nctaindia.in/courses?course_id=148* https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/big-business-backs-skilling-push-reliance-adani-mahindra-among-firms-eye-iti-upgrade-rs-60000-crore-plan-gains-momentum/articleshow/122836940.cms This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

SummaryIn this insightful conversation, Kirti Trivedi reflects on the concept of order in design, drawing from his experiences at IDC and the Ulm School. He explains order as the relationship between elements, discusses hierarchy, mapping, and the interplay of inner and outer order. Drawing parallels with Indian philosophy, aesthetics, and spiritual ideas like dharma and Vishnu’s iconography, he emphasizes that true beauty emerges from well-formed internal order, not superficial styling.Join the new journey* YouTube Channel – Join 4K+ subscribers. 🎥* TGP SamaChar – A newsletter with 4 curated finds across episodes.* Instagram – Stay updated with episode updates and more* LinkedIn Page - A new dedicated page for TGP* WhatsApp Channel – One-way episode updates for now. With your support, it could soon become a vibrant community.* Recommend a guest - Have someone in mind who would be a great fit for The Gyaan Project? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

In this enriching conversation, filmmaker and educator Mazhar Kamran shares his journey across fiction, documentary, cinematography, and teaching. He discusses storytelling as a way to make sense of the world, the impact of early influences like Herzog’s Enigma of Kaspar Hauser, and his work on films like Satya, Mohandas, Nilani, and Safar Mein Sheher. The dialogue explores the role of education, intuition, and responsibility in shaping cinema and storytellers.Watch video episode on YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

In this eye-opening conversation, Vivek Kant shares insights from his interdisciplinary journey spanning electrical engineering, cognitive science, and human-centered design. He explores the critical intersection of humans and technology in complex systems, emphasizing the need for designers who can balance technical requirements with human capabilities. Perfect for young Indian designers seeking to expand beyond conventional design thinking, this episode offers practical wisdom on applying human-centered approaches to sectors like defense, government services, and infrastructure where thoughtful design can prevent accidents and improve lives.People MentionedRichard Buchanan - Design theorist who developed the concept of "orders of design"James Riesel (James Reason) - Psychologist who developed the "Swiss cheese model" of accident causationChristian von Ehrenfeld (Christian von Ehrenfels) - Austrian philosopher who conceptualized Gestalt qualitiesRam Mykala - Heads the musculoskeletal disorders lab at the National Safety Council in the USReference Links for Further ReadingConfederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Design Innovation Committee - Hosts Vivek's policy report on human-centered design in Indian defenseHuman Systems Integration in Defense - Concept of integrating human factors into defense systemsSwiss Cheese Model - Accident causation model referenced in the discussionHuman Factors and Ergonomics - Professional field discussed as essential for complex systemsCognitive Systems Engineering - Discipline that focuses on human cognition in complex work environmentsOrders of Design - Richard Buchanan's concept mentioned in the conversationDesign for Defense - Resources related to design in defense sectorGestalt Principles - Philosophy discussed regarding how humans perceive whole patternsJoin the new journeyYouTube Channel – Join 4K+ subscribers. 🎥TGP SamaChar – A newsletter with 4 curated finds across episodes.Instagram – Stay updated with episode updates and moreLinkedIn Page - A new dedicated page for TGPWhatsApp Channel – One-way episode updates for now. With your support, it could soon become a vibrant community.Recommend a guest - Have someone in mind who would be a great fit for The Gyaan Project? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

In this episode, philosopher Sundar Sarukkai explores what it truly means to learn—beyond exams, skills, and academic performance. We discuss curiosity, ego, indigenous knowledge, and why education often misses the point. A must-listen for students, parents, teachers, and anyone rethinking the purpose of learning in today’s world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

SummaryWhat does it really mean to learn in today’s world of reels, AI, and short attention spans? In today’s episode of “The Gyaan Project”, I’m joined by Prof. Dilip Menon. A global historian, Mellon Chair of Indian Studies at the University of Witwatersrand, and a Science Breakthrough winner—who’s spent years exploring how knowledge travels across time, oceans, and cultures. If you're a student, parent, or just curious about why our education feels broken, this episode will shift how you think about learning itself.Key Insights:Teacher-Student Dynamics: Menon invites us to invert the traditional hierarchical relationship between teachers and students, suggesting "a teacher paradoxically is willing to learn."Language & Colonial Legacy: How our ability to theorize in our native languages has been impacted by colonial histories, and why this matters for knowledge creation.Beyond Employability: Why our education systems remain trapped in industrial-era thinking while the world has moved far beyond those needs.Digital Learning: The transformative potential of digital media as active learning tools rather than passive consumption channels.Interdisciplinary Approach: The artificial divide between arts and sciences, and how meaningful education requires breaking down these barriers.Knowledge Creation: Envisioning a future where students actively generate knowledge rather than merely consuming information.Practical Advice: Strategies for focused learning in a distracted age, including deliberate disconnection from constant digital engagement.Prof. Menon's vision for education in 2047 centers on creativity, experimentation, and engagement with AI as partners in knowledge creation rather than threats to human learning.For all details: https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-306-learning-in-the-amrit-kaal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

In this episode, historian Vinay Lal challenges our conventional ideas of learning—moving beyond schooling, exams, and rote memorization. He explores how history, politics, memory, and media shape what we learn and why. If you're a student, parent, educator, or simply someone questioning the purpose of education today, this conversation offers a refreshing and thought-provoking lens on how to truly learn, unlearn, and grow. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

What goes into making a book cover design? The secrets of book publishing include what goes into making a book, the future of physical books in the digital world, and a few tips if you wish to get into editorial design or publication.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

This is the first episode of a 10 Part series, "Designer’s Digest”. This series is about Design as a profession, it’s daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating world of design.We start with Ayaz Basrai. Ayaz has been on Audiogyan’s 104th Episode where we spoke about “Designing interiors for your city.”He is the founder of The Busride Studio based in Goa and Mumbai along with his brother Zameer. Ayaz Graduated in Industrial Design, specialising in Product Design from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad in 2003. Ayaz studio ‘The Busride’ as an independent Design Studio specialising in the design and creation of environments, ranging from Hospitality, Entertainment venues, Film and Production to Exhibitions and temporary installations, and more.Questions asked in the episodeWho according to you is a designer? You have been questioning this a lot.What according to you is a role of a designer when they mature in their practice. Do the lines blur with art and then things become political or social in nature?You have been engaging with very young talent like Prathmesh Jaju and others. Whats the reason for going so wide in our interest areas? How does it enrich your practice?Eliel Saarinen’s famous line, “Always design a thing by considering it in its next larger context - a chair in a room, a room in a house, a house in an environment, an environment in a city plan." What’s your take on it? Is it a pyramid kind of a thinking?You have been tinkering a lot with rizhomatic thinking? Tell us a little bit about it. Does the other node need to have equally good to understand the larger context context to pass it on?You talk about intergenerational kindness by giving the Oxford examples. What is it and how can that be practised by us who are future ancestors?What is India Futures Project? Why do you engage in speculative fiction from a designer’s lens? Why create these future looking narratives? Are there instances of this done in the past of which we, inadvertently, we are part of? How real these narratives were back then, if any?You have an article about placeless-ness. What provokes you to think of these future spaces while we are still having cows and camels on the road. Would you venture into these 15 minute cities or explore shapes and forms of cities in the meta-verse? On which principles of foundations these exploration happen?We are looking at how AI in the cradle is smiling at us. What kind of skills do Centaur Designers will need to have?How would designers of the future look like? Not just in the software and industrial realm but textile, graphics, interiors and so on…Reference readinghttps://www.architectandinteriorsindia.com/lists/ayaz-zameer-basrai-co-founders-the-busride-design-studiohttps://www.instagram.com/thebusride/https://www.thepracticecept.com/thebusridehttps://thehardcopy.co/in-conversation-with-ayaz-basrai/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEiJMVjMyrEhttps://issuu.com/thebusridehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQWAJBpfzp8https://www.stirworld.com/inspire-people-arthur-mamou-mani-x-ayaz-basrai-cross-border-conversationshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMEaLTat3wEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZJ4T50o95E  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

In this episode, we have Ganesh Devy with us. Ganesh is a thinker, cultural activist, institution builder, linguist, literary critic and a former professor of English who undertook the project of surveying Indian languages in 2010. You will find many of his work links on gndevy.in.Follow on Ganesh Devy Twitter -https://twitter.com/ganeshdevyFollow Kedar Nimkar on Twitter https://twitter.com/nimkarkedarFollow Audiogyan on Twitter- https://twitter.com/audiogyanYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

Dhawal Ashar is a Manager in the Urban Transport and Road Safety team at the World Resources Institute India. His work integrates transport engineering and urban design to improve safety and sustainability in cities. Dhawal manages road safety projects in Mumbai, Bandung, Bangkok, to name a few. We are here to discuss design of last 2 decades of transport in Mumbai and some brilliant insights from DhawalThanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Topics discussedA brief history of transportation in Mumbai, how are the departments within the transport ecosystem categorized, and how does a local commuter perceive it compared to how it is categorized from a government standpoint?Geographical boundaries we are referring to when we talk about Mumbai’s transport, and how does MMR differ from the BMC limits?Streets are public spaces for people to live, celebrate, do business, and rejuvenate specific to Mumbai, or is this an accepted principle in transport planning globally?Specific challenges unique to Mumbai from a bird’s eye view, and how have we handled them compared to other cities like Bangkok where you have worked?How are transport planning decisions made, what studies back them, and why is widening often chosen as the primary solution when traffic increases?What are the key parameters and the four step process involved in transport planning, and how do planners use surveys, projections, and capacity calculations to define future projects?Examples of big infrastructure projects in Mumbai, and what would have been different had we invested in Metro on Western Express Highway instead of flyovers back then?Demand management tools like congestion tax and parking regulations, and how do cities like Singapore and London use them to disincentivize car travel?Progression from two way streets to one ways to flyovers represent a “loosening the belt” approach rather than solving the fundamental problem of moving people?Mumbai’s future, and how have European cities transformed from automobile peaks to becoming people friendly destinations?Reference linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dhawal-asharhttps://wri-india.org/profile/dhawal-asharhttps://citizenmatters.in/author/dhawalashar/https://www.hindustantimes.com/author/dhawal-ashar-101715864035351https://x.com/ashardhawal?lang=en This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com

Daniel Kahneman in his book, "Thinking fast and slow", mentions that people are innately irrational when it comes to making decisions. Same goes with how they consume everyday products. In the book "Design of everyday things" Don Norman speaks about how people blame themselves if they are not able to pull the drawer rather than blaming the designer. Well, there definitely seems to be a pattern. Lets explore few of them and more importantly a designers role in this setup.Being a Digital product designer myself, I have few insights. But to know more, today I have Navneet Nair with us on Audiogyan. Navneet is Head of Design at PhonPe. For the last two decades, he has been a hands-on practitioner of design and user focussed creative arts. Navneet has worked in both individual contributor roles and in leadership positions at startups and established companies like Yahoo & Google.QuestionsHow big or small role does design play in today's Indian startup ecosystem?You have spoken about the irrational user. Tell us more about it. How have you translated those learnings in your projects, at Google, yahoo or even now in PhonePe?You speak about value centered design. Can you tell us in detail what do you mean? Are there any best practices which you have implemented at Phonepe? How effective it has been?If you had to teach designers, either economics or being a full stack designer - what would you choose and why?Know the rules to bend the rules - What has been your experience while dealing with budding designers who come from user centered school of thought? How can they develop value centered design approach?Reference Linkshttp://www.navneetnair.comhttps://thehardcopy.co/navneet-nair-director-of-product-design-phone-pe-makes-a-recommendation/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb_rOlMi4Po&feature=emb_titlehttps://navneetdesigns.medium.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com