WRITING
Sometimes I write. Mostly about design. Here is a selection of some recent work.
2022
Designing Drawing Curriculum: Inquiries into Design as Authorship
A collection of inquiries into the design process on seeing design as an act of authorship, and other pressing issues in the mind of a graduate design student.
2021
The Arches in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony
Paper Planes
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Article on the colossal arches in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony, looking at them beyond the popular street-art scene, as a space for residents to hang out.
2021
Lines of Sight
Curatorial texts for NID’s annual design show. Co-authored with Tanishka Kachru, Sucharita Beniwal, Abhirami Suresh, Amruta Supate, Geethika Nair, and Ritika Jathar.
2021
A Glossary for Ethical Practice
Classroom Project
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A glossary of keywords to inform a design practice that is ethical, sustainable, and liberated from the dogmas of the past.
2020
Indian Graphic Design?
Medium Blog
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What do we mean when we say ‘Indian’ graphic design? Is it the idea of designing for India, designing in India, or design from India? Essay written for a classroom project at NID.
2020
Hu:manifesto
Collaborative Manifesto, NID Ahmedabad x The Humane Project
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Manifestos for a better future based on the seven key necessities for sustainable living.
Collaboratively authored with M.Des 2019, as a part of a classroom project at NID.
Collaboratively authored with M.Des 2019, as a part of a classroom project at NID.