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How commitment makes you a better designer?
Designer, Sushant Ajnikar has had the best of both worlds; he has a technical know-how of the design and due to his vast experience, he has picked up artistic skills. Using these to his advantage he has successfully carved out a versatile line of work. Sushant emphases on being committed to whatever he chooses to do. Pledge to the passion...
Where does inspiration come from?
Juan Casini is a multidisciplinary designer juggling various mediums and keeping his passion alive by traveling and designing. He is a free spirit who loves to draw, travel and experience new things. Here, he talks about his journey and inspirations of becoming a designer. CG:..
How important is it to stick to your roots while d
Arshad Sayyed is a passionate designer who makes a conscious effort to excel by following his aspirations while implementing basic design principles and advancing technology. He is an illustrator who is open to client interference while sticking to his belief 'to fill every heart with an art.'..
How important are ideas while executing a design p
Shirin Kekre is an illustrator who doesn't suspend her work; continuously thinking about the next design. Movies, music and scribbles are the way she does it; working late into the night. Varied themes and thoughts are an outcome of her excessive thinking and doodling. Therapeutic Designing.&n..
Awarding triumph by Studio ABD
Some accomplishments can never be expressed enough, but can only be represented best – That is why there are awards. Abhijit Bansod, founder Studio ABD shows what it's like to carry the responsibility of crafting such awards that endlessly embody stories of excellence. ..
How far does passion take you?
Ruchita Bhoir is an artist governed by passion and bound by loyalty. Obsessed with good music, she draws inspiration from lyrics and goes on to develop the imagery. Find out how she expresses her uniqueness on good days and bad. Being inspired by the glamorous ..
How do you handle creative burnout?
Harshvardhan Kadam faces multi-fold burnout; it can be creative, physical, mental and also sometimes emotional. He maintains, that burnout means you need an urgent break! But a break from exactly what? Are you tired of working back to back? Or just low on enthusiasm? Or have nothing left to express? Or just a self-projected burnout? All these reasons are okay long as you ..
How versatility and have a unique point of view go
Every designer develops a style, which can be seen through his or her work. No matter which medium you choose to work in, it is this unique point of view that gives an identity to the artwork. Shreya Gulati gives an insight about her bold and quirky work and delves deep into the process that helps her achieve this style. Deconstruc..
When Animation narrates History.
History can be revived best through new means. Saumin Patel displays how the legend can be retold and re-lived through a fresh perspective in the form of animation. This high-quality animation with Indian styles, also discusses and highlight few events of the history which were not possible to include in the film. Presentation Impa..
How does traveling make you a better designer?
Shantiniketan, Hyderabad and now in Hungary, studying and working in this diverse environment have given Sukanto Debnath a vision to cater to a range of clientele and dip his feet into a global palette of art and culture. Not Staying Put. The best part about working i..
Key Ingredients of Gopika Chowfla's perfect Intern
It's not about your portfolio or projects all the time, even what you read, watch or think and discuss can land you a dream position in one of the most reputed design studio. Gopika Chowfla, founder of GCD Studio (earlier Gopika Chowfla Design) highlights some of the key ingredients of her perfect intern! ..
Tips to get the best placement from your college t
As most of young designers dream of starting their career with the top studios but dreaming is not enough says Vinita Jakkal, a Post Graduate in Graphic Design from MIT Institute of Design, who is currently working with Elephant Design, Pune. She shares the tips, which may help you make your dream come true. ..
How to do multiple things and still be your best a
If you are unclear, maybe even confused souls who have the interest-feet plonked onto many things at once then this is for you. But in case you're a clear-headed and know what exactly you should be doing, you're lucky, you're awesome, and you can totally skip this article. For tips, subscribe ..
Design with a Heart by Mohamed Minaz
Design is all about observing a problem, and finding the best suitable way to solve it. Mohamed Minaz helps save the lives of many through his interactive design, Boom, that unites those in need of blood with blood donors within an hour. The Objective. ..
Make. Believe. by Chris Beatrice
Childhood memories and stories are two things we can never let go of. Giving form to characters and shape to fairytale stories, US illustrator Chris Beatrice is the hand behind those wondrous drawings that we read instead of the words themselves. He talks to us about his style and shares his journey. CG: We've all probably read books that had covers d..
Inspiration Studio/ Sameer Kulavoor
Illustration-designer Sameer Kulavoor of Bombay Duck Design believes the key to great design is in understanding one's own culture. Here, he tells us about his beliefs and methods. Keep it person..
Concept Fest by Martin Grohs
Germany is renowned for its strong hold on history and culture. And amidst this inspirational setting, Martin Grohs, a self-taught Graphic Designer, creates concepts and not artwork. "It's satiating to create work that encourages viewers to think about the topic.&rdqu..
Quality Quotient by Avi Sehmi
We all look for it. From a product to a person, quality is what stands out. It's what is most desirable. "Design without quality is like mathematics without the number zero", believes Creative Director, Avi Sehmi. And its importance multiplies when you're starting up a design business. Here, he tells us how quality and other factors contribute to calcu..
Not Rocket Science/ Yasar T A
A check mark, that's it. How simple right? Well, branding is about that one symbol which will represent a brand and speak for itself. It might appear to be a difficult task arriving at that one final icon, but according to young designer Yasar T A, it's really not that hard. He shares his principles that make his branding and communication designs success..
Nudiac Signs/ Sanket Sanjay Khuntale
Body form is a work of art in itself. Its design is like no other creation on Earth. Fascinated by this at a young age, Commercial Photographer Sanket Sanjay Khuntale decided to capture nude body forms depicting each zodiac sign in his final year photography project 'Nudiacs'. He uses the concept of nudity that has been explored by painte..
Beauty Unaware by Eureka Alphonso
True beauty is unaware. It's raw and it's free. It cannot explain itself, neither can be explained. It just exists. From this belief takes birth Eureka Alphonso's project 'Birds of Paradise', a symbolic celebration of free-spiritedness, unworldliness and innocence of bird-humans. Eureka's characters are neit..
Exuding Expressions by Neha Hattangdi
What happens when designs rise from a curious, innovative mind and meets the kind of expression that is liberating? What happens when designs are an amalgamation of ideas and inspirations accumulated across the life of a designer? Graphic Designer Neha Hattangdi explores these possibilities by exuding her inner self in every design to instinctively create a visual solution. She reflects..
Fashion Fables by Vinod Wakkchare
Fashion is not something that exists in dresses. It's in the sky, street and each idea that decode the way we live and respond to what is happening around us. A storyteller of dreams, characters, aspiration, fairy tales and more, fashion photographer Vinod Wakkchare, reflects on how he weaves those tales through his lens. Shoot a story, not..
Beaded Beauty by Riddhika Jesrani
They were a fad back in the 70s. They are redefining jewellery design now. Beads are adding contemporary sensibilities to classical thoughts to create jewellery for the women of today. Jewellery designer Riddhika Jesrani tells us how beads play a major role in creating elegant and modern jewellery designs. Beads represent an evolution. Women are evol..
Design Minimum by Denzil Machado
"The idea is getting lost." "How about a bigger logo?" "I can't shorten the headline." These are the often repeated lines in an advertising agency. For an art director, the challenge is to meet all such expectations in a single design. Senior Creative Director Denzil Machado explains how keeping designs minimalist and simple can meet al..
Juvenile Zest by Gween Toys
There's more to a toy than just its aesthetics or usability, believes Gween Toys. In animal forms, trees or formats that denote nature, these toys address a bigger cause. Devices for cognitive development and tools for pretend play, they are messengers of a greener world. In a conversation, Gween Toys explain how these playful formats impact children and their growing up...
Blended Dimensions/ PencilSauce
Bangalore-based design studio PencilSauce explains how to blend elements in 2D and 3D to create an intriguing, intigrated visual. To read the full article, subscribe here. ..
Knotty Affair by Sharon Nayak
The fashion photographer Sharon Nayak lists down the essentials to capture those moments that make an occasion special. 01 Set the stage. Preparation is key to a good photo shoot. The authenticity of wedding costumes, background and type of props being used, all add to the realism in the image. It is helpful to keep varied samples of expressi..
Desi Design/ Grandmother
Grandmother's vision is to take Indian design to global audiences. We try to get Indian companies to be an Indian contemporary brand rather than becoming European wannabes. At the same time, if international brands come to India, we try to help them connect with the country in an Indian way. To read the full article, subscribe he..
Don't Act BIG/ W+K
W+K Delhi's work is about collaborating with talents from beyond advertising. And they say the only way to do that is to be absolutely real. Don't act big means, don't do anything to make a project look interesting. Do things that need to be done. That's when your work will be real enough to be effective. 'Work is Worship&r..
Spontaneous Squiggles by Rohina Thapar
Sometimes, unplanned things happen to be the most cherished. Like a work of art that is created with no distinctive thoughts or direction. Employing this random tool in her designs, Rohina Thapar gives us a glimpse into her black and white free-flowing world. Like a flowin..
Social Humour by Prasad Ramachandran
Creating communication that pushes boundaries in audience connect, Partner-Art in Creativeland Asia Prasad Ramachandran attempts to explore new dimensions of clichéd communication with themes that titillate. MTV was launching a brand of condoms, in association with Kamasutra. The brief for this campaign was to stay away from the stereot..
Believable Fantasy/ Grafit Studio
Realisation of your idea doesn't have to be technically correct, but it has to look authentic and believable. That's how your stories find their way to the heart and mind of the audience. Gaming Studio Grafit Studio shares tricks that make learning this art easier. Almost all stories are alike. That's the hard truth, ho..
People Possibilities by Balasubramanian
It's interesting how all of us grow up with individual memories and experiences. It's fascinating how transforming these memories to stories can create opportunities of telling unique tales that can emotionally connect to a universal audience. Animation filmmaker Balasubramanian explores his own memories and maps them to create engaging visuals and films. ..
Appetiser Appeal/ Shirish Sen
Quick photography tips from master photographer Shirish Sen. To read the full article, subscribe here. ..
Questioning Illustrations - Rishidev RK
Illustration is a channel for one to unleash their expression and interpretation of the world around them. It's where, an illustrator releases his/her energy and the viewer draws something from it. Such a silent conversation is carried out by Illustrator Rishi Dev through Man&God, which explores the concept of God, religion and life, ..
Spontaneous Soliloquy/ Karan Singh
Imposing an idea in an artwork is restrictive to creativity. Freelance illustrator and digital artist Karan Singh tells us how going with the flow to create as you feel, induces imaginative art. To read the full article, subscribe here...
Design Balance/ Kriti Monga
One should not think of beauty when starting to solve a design problem. But if the finished output is not beautiful, one should consider the design as wrong. Turmeric Design's Kriti Monga reflects over her methods to find the balance that design is all about. To read the full article, ..
Rural Revival/ Kora
Rural India is a reserve of bountiful natural resources and skills, inherited through generations. By giving this vast talent pool and resources an appropriate design dimension, products that are usable and affordable for the modern market are being churned out by Kora, a design initiative. To read the full article, ..
Collaborative Movement/ Codesign
Design embraces people and their lives. Therefore in its process of creation, as in the act of its consumption, it learns heavily from multiple viewpoints and approaches. Explains Delhi-based studio Codesign as they deliberate on the virtues of a collaborative process. To read the full article, ..
Science of Solutions by Sourajit Sengupta
Water will evaporate to become steam or freeze to become ice. Certain formulas and physical and chemical characteristics never change, even during the experiment of design. Change however is controlled by the elements in play, whether its colours and shapes or lines and patterns, the end-result is dependent on various external factors as well..
Geometric Humour - Abhinav Kafare
On a mission to turn mundane routine into humour extraordinaire, illustrator Abhinav Kafare uses his imagination, innovation and creativity to observe, evolve and reform. Abhinav undertakes a tailored illustration style for every project. This helps him define and complement eve..
Posterised Inspirers - Garima Shukla
There are just famous people and then there are people who are famous because they act as guides, beacons for generations to follow. Everyone needs an idol, a person from the past whose work, beliefs or ..
Mobile Portraits by Miten Lapsiya
A mobile connects us to anyone anywhere through voice, through video and lets us be in touch. Many believe smart phones have made us lose personal touch. We touch screens more than we touch the people we love and adore. ..
Handmade Solutions by Charan Sachar
There is a love and attachment that passes on from the creator to the consumer when something is handmade. Moreover, when these pieces come as design solutions to everyday affairs, design gets a new meaning. Charan Sachar comes out to be an artist with an endeavour to add this design-dimension to his creations. Clay ..
Social Musings by Khushdeep Kaur
Images around us always waver on our subconscious. For a designer, it is but obvious to draw inspiration from them and turn them into a voice. Taking forward such inspirations in stories is illustrator Khushdeep Kaur. Putting a pencil to different strokes and uses, her designs leave an impression on the onlooker with the minimal, often humorous s..
Soul Searching by Rishab Soni
For ages, human emotions have been the chosen subject of artistic explorations. On such a soul searching journey are illustrations that try to seek the truth behind every face. With jumbled up lines and ideas, illustrator Rishab Soni attempts to portray the complex human emotions of the present times. ..
Concrete Innovations
Architectures should inspire while shaping the future. Believes Nuru Karim of LIVE, or Laboratory for Interactive Visionary Environments. Here he explains how the projects transcend their initial purposes to create experiential spaces that connect people and places. To read the full article, ..
Dissident Design/ Sudhir Tailang
Cartoons are the raw and earthy lines that capture the dissenting opinion of the common man. Veteran cartoonist Sudhir Tailang believes political cartooning is the only true voice of protest. As one grows up, one unlearns. Every child is a spontaneous artist. With his own unadulterated perspective, a child has the most natural and pure vision. As you gr..
Fiction Theatre
There is a Seed of a tale in the diversityh of people, palces and objects around us. Digging into each of them sparks off a journey onto the surreal. For Sahal Merchant, each of these journeys is an indivudual story that is waiting to be told. The illustrator discusses the theatre of his mind. To read the full article, ..
Fall Conscience - Siju RS
Tapping into adversities our society faces on a day-to-day basis, Siju RS art directs a campaign that attempts to call out to the conscience of the onlooker and prompts for an action. The 'Winter Collection' campaign draws public attention and interest to a raging issue. ..
Detailed Displays by Sachin Kamath
Sachin Kamath's desire to impart reality onto paper translates into life-like sketches. In the process, details – such as the lighting, skin texture, expressions and eyes, etc. – prove invaluable. His work, thus, speaks the significance of achieving finesse and precision. ..
Environmental Engagement by Lopez Design
In all the work Lopez Design does, environmental graphics is an offering they have done immense justice to, with a horde of projects across geographies to their credit. You either go with the brand, or you don't. For E&Y, the graphics were devoid of any reference to the company's branding, but involv..
Monster Manoeuvre
A designer's fantasy usually takes flight in absence of binding factors. But in situations, where the objective is defined by certain paramenters, a thorough insight of the process helps to manipulate the resources. Illustrator Kriti Deep shares some manoeuvering tactics while creating a monster. Buy Nov/Dec 2011 issue ..
Light Writing
Within the 4 corners of a viewfinder lies the canvas of a photographer. The moment one looks through, lights-n-shade splash the canvas with colours and character. To convert this to a gripping tale, one needs a thorugh understanding of the lights-n-shades to make the frame narrate. Photographer Bhavpreet Ghai puts light on the key types, qualities and characteristics of lights ..
Cultural Synthesis/ Rishidev RK
Tradition and modernity are puzzle pieces that come together to complete the picture. Illustrator Rishidev RK believes modern design is a lineage that is born out of cultural and traditional motivations. He explains how he fuses the two to make his designs rich and relevant. Design helps bridge generation gap...
People parodies
Humour in caricature doesn't entirely depend on how the characters look, but how they are made to look. This results from an in-depth understanding of the personality of the subject, apart from the physical features. Caricaturist Kunal Kundu explains what goes behind the art of exaggeration. To read the full article, ..
Chaotic Oder (Full Article)
Moving forward doesn't always happen by joining the dots. Predictability often produces mediocrity. At such instances, one ought to submit to the chaos inside one's head. It is then that the multidimensional order of the mind pushes out design thoughts that are neither predictable nor repetitive. Fashion and lifestyle design house Quirkbox explores this chaos to ..
Rooted Renditions
The tradition of art and craft in our culture has inspired generation of artists and designers. Unfortunately, the exploration has been greatly misinterpreted and misused due to lack of correct information and wrong practices. Rahul and Yadnyee Gaikwad of Giant Robot/Walls are on a quest to unlock the interpretations and information behind India's..
How should the Indian character designer brace up
While India has a rich tradition of character designing, it is the West that has acknowledged and explored the form in the modern age. Although Indian designers are waking up to the importance and nuances of the craft, it is still a long way to go before we meet the global standards. Noteworthy names of the Indian design industry come together to discuss how Indian character..
Tapping Transitions by Shailesh Khandeparkar
Freelance illustrator and designer, Shailesh Khandeparkar's work bridges styles across time. He mixes Indian classical imageries with modern techniques. Imageries that have surrounded us from time immemorial take on a different shape and color in his works. He likes the starkness of blac k and white and prefers to work on styles ..
Receptive Nuances - Hemant Kumar
An independent illustrator, graphic designer and artist from Mumbai, Hemant Kumar is fascinated with the relationship one has with the surroundings. His art does not hesitate from exploring themes, ideas a..
Quirky Elegance (Full Article)
Tradition in modernity. Simplicity in grandeur. Jewellery designer Karishma Siddque Roy believes in bringing together mutually exclusive design elements to explore the inherent design potential of each piece. She attempts to bring out bold, unconventional and dynamic designs by giving beauty an eccentric definition. Jewellery is for the mind. The woman ..
Urban Arrest by Anupam Tomer
Every image around us is an intermittent frame of a story that is playing between eternities. Digital Artist Anupam Tomer arrests this frame through his art and tells the whole story through it. There is a bit of us in everything around. It started as a realization of the taste and appreciation for certain element..
Worth Your Salt by Anant Kulkarni
The greatest purpose of design is to explore the world within. That's how one remains true to one's creations and fulfils one's responsibilities. Anant Kulkarni, one of the best design instructors of the country, gives out methods to be a designer worth one's salt. Your designs should answer the question w..
Bindaas Baba by Sancharee Saha
Tapping into decades of experience and the pulse of today's 'bindaas' generation, is an iconic representation of a crossover of the past and the future. Baba Koolkarni, an imagination of illustrator Sancharee Saha, is here to engage and inspire the youth of today. The earthy depiction of one of the most archetypal Indian characters brings toget..
Uncles Not Allowed (Full Article)
Nirmal Pulickal has spent enough time in advertising to figure out the tenets that make the industry run. Ironically, these tenets are precisely what make Indian advertising lag behind. "The root cause is fuddy-duddy 'uncle' thinking by clients and senior advertising people", he sums up in the conversation. CG: So who exactly should be al..
The adventure of dreams (Full article)
Every year, many students suppress the creative soul inside them and choose careers that are more 'promising'. Our schooling system is one of the main causes for this apathy. That, coupled with preconceptions about earning prospects and social acceptance are some of the reasons why students tend to suppress their dreams and opt for popular vocations. The big..
Character Cognition
It takes more than an anatomical study of a character to come up with a complementary portrayal. A true caricaturist needs to live with the subject and discover the multiple facets that make the character. Reflects Prasad Bhat, the caricaturist, as he explains his process of creation. To read the full article, ..
Soul Identity
A business conglomerate is differentiated by its multi-layered belief system. Under such circumstances, one needs to go deep into the core and find out the soul that holds in every other value. Eureka Moment followed a strategic process and looked deep within the brand to create the new identity for Piramal group. To read the full article, ..
Shoot at Sight
It's not always that one gets an opportunity to prepare before a shoot. Especially, on the move. It is then that one needs to get the basics right. Photographer Siddharth Dasari shares some quick tips to keep warmed up for the click, anytime, anywhere. To read the full article, subscribe here...
Sculpting in Time/ Sudarsan Pattnaik
The story of life is ephemeral. Choosing a medium that captures the rhythm of this elusive journey justifies in every way, the mind of a sand artist and the meaning of his existence. In a conversation with Sudarsan Pattnaik, came forth the stories behind the sculptures of time. CG: It is not a traditional medium of expression. It doesn't stay long. Yet, wh..
Unrestricted Invitations (Full Article)
When creativity is born out of freedom, it becomes uncurbed. Self-trained and forever exploring Deepu Sasi Kumar's designs employ a variety of forms, experimental motifs and abstract elements that narrate the tales extracted from his experiences. He ruminates how, with his creative tools, he creates an experience for his viewers, each time, every time. My..
Medium Manoeuvre
While different aspects are put to experiment and various tools are wielded, Digivaasi plunges deep into the medium and emerges with novel solutions every time. With an objective of creating immersive experience for the audience, the studio challenges itself to not just stand out but create something that is worth standing out. They explain the explorative process that they fol..
Soulful Distortion - Shijo Varghese
He observes, delves and emerges with his own version of reality. Caricaturist Shijo Varghese remains true to his subjects while reflecting his observations. Concentrating on parts, he lets them come together to narrate the true character and spirit portrayed by unreal proportions. He explains how. A caricature should appeal to the soul. ..
Human Touch
Industrial designing makes public art accessible to the masses. These products are part of the physical as well as psychological space of everyday life. By giving these products a personality, design can turn them as expressions of a culture and human emotions. Product designer Satyendra Pakhalé talks about the perceptions and process of creating products that bear this ..
Dynamic Dexterity
The online world opens up a horde of possibilities when creative instincts meet the dynamism of the medium. Vijilal's work employs this conjunction to create new experiences each time. With an aesthetic use of liquid layouts, geometric figures and widgets, they talk of the immense opportunities that the medium offers. He reflects in a conversation. ..
Handmade Plots by Siddhi Yadav
Design acts like the initial hook for any communication. After the viewer's attention has been grabbed, the complete story can be narrated by the visual and copy. And that's why keeping the plot simple, using a minimalist form of illustration, can catch the eye more easily. Creative Team Leader Siddhi Yadav rationalises her process of creation. On..
Pebble People
Tapping into the core culture of our nation, Sushil Bhasin communicates through a unique canvas – pebbles. His collection has an eclectic mix of Indian characters and expressions that integrate light hearted banter and offbeat perspectives, as the spokespersons of Indian life and times. Sushil reveals the inherent mix of visual manifestations and humour that leads him to ..
Needle Doodle
For an artist, there can be no greater high than etching your creation on a canvas as lasting and dynamic as a human body. This also calls for superior design ideas with impeccable skills. Tattoo artist Lokesh Verma talks about the bouquets and brickbats of a not-so-common form of art. To read the full article, ..
Reincarnated Tradition
The traditional Indian handicraft represents our rich cultural heritage. The Color Caravan adds value to this treasure trove by bringing in contemporary design insights, process and tools. It sensitively modifies traditional designs according to consumer needs, usage preference and fashion trends, without losing on the original essence and authenticity. To read t..
Exaggerated Expressions/ Nithin Rao Kumblekar
Sketching down things as they are can be called "art". But discovering the hidden nuances of the subject and bringing them to life is communication. Art director turned illustrator Nithin Rao explains how manipulating proportions helps him solve that very purpose. Art lies in making exaggerations look rea..
Native Gallery by Raj Kumar
Imagine a rickshaw puller who sits majestically in his vehicle, like a king, murmuring an old song, that's one of those moments, which brings rural India alive. And that's exactly what watercolour artist Rajkumar Sthabathy always tries to capture. His objective is to preserve this raw culture before it gets lost in today's f..
Design Movement/ Gopika Chowfla
Gopika Chowfla Design Studio has given many big brands their identity and communication, including Oberoi Hotels, Spicejet, Nirulas and Oxford. They are known for classic design that resists the spirit of age. Design is a shared vision. Design is not fine art that will go up in a gallery as one's personal expression. Design is a joint venture..
Nature Borne/ Prasun Mazumdar Design
Snow, rain, forest, desert - nature never follows any particular style. Graphic design studio, Prasun Mazumdar Design believes in a similar variety. Inspired by nature, it likes to work with natural tools, the hands, to create artworks that are organic and free-flowing, just like nature itself. To read the full article, ..
Subject Spontaneity by Gautam Gajbar
If there's one thing that disheartens a designer, it's resistance. On the other hand, every designer should know how to use his free strokes to justify the core message. Graphic designer and illustrator Gautam Gajbar explains how he strikes the balance to come up with loud and expressive works. ..
Freestyle Creations by Vinay Pateel
The world of imagination is like an open space. Vinay Pateel's designs are driven by exactly this philosophy. While his life and thought is all about seeking freedom, his hands are not tied by any rules and schedules. And that's how he brings about a distinct kind of freedom in his creations, he reflects in the conversation. Cre..
No More Excuses!
The servicing didn't push the idea well enough. The client is being demanding. The brief is boring. Such excuses keep pouring out of advertising professionals only to justify their own inabilities. Creative Director Arnab Biswas believes that it's not a limitation but a challenge to work with rules, restrictions and guidelines and create something amazing that every..
See Show
"Once completely informative, advertising today has to be made entertaining, before it can meet its purpose", believes creative director Nitesh Sah. The power of visuals has been made to use for different effects. Here's how the same art of visual storytelling can lure audiences to fulfill the purpose of advertising. To read the full article,&nb..
Narrative Exaggerations
There are stories hidden in faces and bodies. Exaggeration brings them to the fore. A good caricaturist lives the subject and discovers the multiple facets that make the story. Caricature artist Manoj Sinha reflects while talking about his design process. To read the full article, subscribe here...
Freedom Ride (full article)
Two wheels are meant to move the soul. And this comes from machines built with love, passion, a bit of engineering and lots of spontaneity. Motorcycle workshop Rajputana Custom Motorcycles keeps the elements few and the work unprompted, to make the process as enjoyable an experience as the ride that follows. Journey is what matters. Destination is ..
Defining Strokes
Drawing things as they appear is duty. Discovering hidden nuances of the subject and bringing them to life is defining. Illustrator Nithin Rao explains how manipulating colours and strokes he achieved a telling character and communication. To read the full article, subscribe here. ..
Maestro Strokes by Pankaj Bhambri
When inspirations rule imagination, the result is often adulation of both the subject and the craft. Celebrating a constellation of maestros on his canvas, Pankaj's work recreates their moods in all novelty, using strokes of colours that are uniquely his. Free from genres, bursting with tints from an elaborate palette, his works leave you in aw..
Elementary Eight
If it was only about needs, everyone would be sitting in similar chairs and drinking coffee and wine in the similar glasses. Desires are just as important. And to make these two meet, a product needs to be balanced, following a rational process. Product design studio Design Gandhi lists down eight basic elements whose combination ensures people are wooed by its beauty and surpr..
Character Chronicles/ Abhishek Singh
Whether a hero or a villain, God or Goddess, in an illustration they're all storytellers. Artist and graphic novelist Abhishek Singh believes that a character is the fulcrum upon which the entire story rests. He lays out the process by listing up few key aspects of character building which results into storytelling. To read the full article, ..
Grey Humor - Deepika Tiwari
Humour is a tried and tested technique that artists have used to portray even the serious of matters. It helps strike a chord in the viewer's heart. That's exactly what artist Deepika Tiwari manages to do through her humour illustrations with underlying deep meaning. ..
Tickling Interpretations/ Alicia Souza
It's a funny world. However, there is always room for more humour. Drawing inspiration from the most mundane situations of life, designer Alicia Souza chooses the most vivid canvases and turns them into delightful pieces of work. She explains how exploring the funny bone results to an effortless tickle. Before an illustration comes its role. ..
Canvas Conscious/ Ruchi Shah
While the canvas becomes the message, illustration becomes the medium. The job of a canvas is to effectively communicate the purpose of illustration. At the same time, illustration is a fitting medium that communicates the purpose of design. Together, they allow a designer to look at things from unlikely angles, allowing one to economise resources and break distinctions. T..
Tracing Time/ Kriti Chaudhary
The force of nature is both powerful and beautiful at the same time. It shapes things and leaves behind its fingerprints, as if building on a work of art. Ceramic artist Kriti Chaudhary traces this artistry of time on a clay sculpture. She explains her insights and process. To read the full article, ..
Indigenous Narratives
Storytelling is not new to Indian traditions and culture. In spite of that, we are taking time to pick up on the art of animation. What can possibly be the reason behind it? We invited few leading practitioners of the art to discuss the past, present and future of Indian animation. Here are the excerpts. CG: Although animation, as we know it in the modern context, is a ..
Speaking Strokes/ Ashwin
Whether it's about evoking an emotion or communicating an idea, illustrations workas a language on their own. Designer Ashwin believes that every pixel, every splash, every colour is like a basic entity of a visual language, just like a letter in spoken language. When seen together it becomes an expression with a story to tell. He talks more about how to make illustration..
Translative Expressions/ Sabeena Karnik
When observation leads to amazement, wonderful designs happen and new forms come into being. Paper artist Sabeena Karnik spotted a new message in every letter and she embarked on a journey to interpret it through one of the most flexible mediums available, paper. Here are excerpts from her typography tales. To read the full article, ..
Trash Tales/ Indu Harikumar
There is a seed of a story in every object around us. Indu Harikumar spots that story in what the world disposes as trash. Using materials that seems useless, she creates a parallel world for children, the one that's unique and rich in narrative. To read the full article, subscribe here..
Page Perceptions/ Rajaram Rajendran
Click. Scroll. Skip. Close. When it comes to the digital medium, the reigns are in the hands of the audience. That's why web designer Rajaram Rajendran feels that designing for the web must follow a principle of interactivity and user preference that other mediums often do not. He shares his thoughts on the medium and its commandments. To read the ..
Fantasy Forest/ Aamina Shazi
Illustrations are stolen from dreams, from a forest of fantasy. Digital artist and graphic designer Aamina Shazi tells us about her art. Aamina Shazi's work is about depicting people in their own fantasies as she sees them. With a keen eye for visual appeal, she has gone on to create pieces that are piercingly deep and personal. Desi..
Dream Design/ Manish Dwivedi
Manish Dwivedi explains how illustration is about mapping the flow of eyes of the user, and guiding it for maximum richness. To read the full article, subscribe here. ..
Do-Good Design
What happens when two designers and a photographer decide to paint the town? A community project that invites the city to bring out their brushes. Kanika, Inahita and Aditya are the Delhi initiators of the Wall Project, an extension of the Wall Project - Bombay. They have painted walls for an animal shelter, a blind school, flower markets and many more, and in the proce..
Comprehension Story/ The Shop
Naved Akhtar and Freddy Birdie have given big brands some of the most exciting ideas we have seen. Here, Naved talks about Shop and advertising. Comprehension is more important than clutter-breaking. Design should be able to communicate to a larger audience. Abstract design only speaks so much. Show your work to people around you to see what it&rs..
Design Function/ Mukul Goyal
Product Designer Mukul Goyal explains the art of hands-on product design. Clutter-breaking is a small word. Mukul's work has created a product segment of its own – exciting function. Products designed by him are known to be minimalistic, sophisticated, and exciting to use each time. Design doesn't exist in vacuum; funct..
Urban Expression
The country seems to be rising to its first wave of urban graffiti, led by young designers with code names. Bond is a phantom graffiti artist who has done some substantial pieces travelling the country. To read the full article, subscribe here. ..
Decoding Digital
It started off as a fad, grew into a luxury, became a choice and finally, figured as a necessity. Digital art, over the past few years, has jumped guns to become the new buzzword of the creative industry. Charting this journey, analysing its growth and prospects and opining on its pros and cons are few leading digital artists from the industry. Here are excerpts from..
Purposeful Design/ Ishan Khosla
Ishan Khosla Design Studio have displayed the ability to put immense thought into each project they take up. Here they talk about some of their projects and sensibilities. The studio's work stands out for deep exploration of a variety of styles. They display the ability to deconstruct design into incremental steps and take time to experiment with techniqu..
Hankering Goosebumps/ Roshni Merchant
Roshni has always been able to express her ideas purely through design. Here she talks about how working on her spot of bother leads to inspiration. With immense control over typography, Roshni's work displays an uncanny sense of balance. Eyes flow freely and her choice of colors is pleasantly vibrant. To us, she came across as a designer with a clear creative pro..
Character Viking/ Vinay Vikram Singh
Vinay Vikram Singh talks about his techniques to create not just an animation character, but a polished piece of art. To read the full article, subscribe here. ..
Instinct Splash/ Archan Nair
Archan's work is in the mixed media, with an explosion of colours and imagination. All the pieces display a surreal state of mind, metaphorical of the transformations one comes across in life. Life has been a big rollercoaster. I lost my dad at a very young age. Family friends and relatives always told me that I have to enter the family business. ..
Before You Shoot/ Anoop Negi
Quick photography tips from master photographer Anoop Negi. To read the full article, subscribe here. ..
Digital Retrospective/ Archan Nair
Across our publishing journey, we've been featuring many noted digital artists. When we planned to dedicate an issue on the discipline, we thought of going back to them looking for answers to few raging questions and take a stock of what they've been doing of late. Here is an account of what we found out from three such artists. ..
Digital Retrospective/ Harshvardhan Kadam
Across our publishing journey, we've been featuring many noted digital artists. When we planned to dedicate an issue on the discipline, we thought of going back to them looking for answers to few raging questions and take a stock of what they've been doing of late. Here is an account of what we found out from three such artists. ..
Paper Passion/ MaD
A common passion between two friends, a mom and daughter duo in this case, gave way to an indigenous business, MaD. The product design house, a passion child of Leopoldina and Jolene D'Souza, comes up with utility products, enhanced with the beauty of paper quilling. To read the full article, ..
Do Good Design/ Alaya Design Studio
Design is about people. It is inherently participatory in nature. Similarly, design thinking is about integrating one's work with the larger social good, believes the design house. Through its initiatives, it strives to generate employment opportunities for the local artisans and meaningful products for the consumers, while creating a system of production for the clients. ..
Brand Sense/ Elephant Strategy+Design
In solving a branding problem through design thinking, the methodology remains more or less the same. It is how you train your faculty into perfecting this science that gives rise to great identity art, reveals Elephant Strategy+Design. To read the full article, ..
Mood Palette/ Raj Khatri
A character is a compilation of vivid moods, which make it memorable and give it a long life. Making colours his instruments, designer Raj Khatri adds a fresh dimension to each mood, giving it a new life and etching it deeper into the viewer's mind. He reflects how with minimalistic yet narrative background and fine details, he recreates the many moods of characters...
Traditional Twist/ Sandeep Menon
For an artist, the images you grow up with, linger on for long. As you grow, you think of recreating them, basis your understanding and expertise. That's exactly what designer Sandeep Menon does with a traditional image he has grown up with. He gives it a twist and renders it in a new form. He explains how. To read the full article, ..
Character Exaggeration/ Uday Mohite
Painting characters as they are art. Discovering features that define the subject and exaggerating them is communication. Illustrator Uday Mohite explains how manipulating proportions helped him create a caricature portrait. To read the full article, subscribe here..
Character Commandments/ Vinay Vikram Singh
Creating a character from imagination is most appealing to an artist. It is fun to see your thoughts transforming into a living being, with volume, mass and personality. While creating one for gaming, it is important to know the maxims of character creation. Ace gaming artist Vinay Vikram Singh lays down few of them. Make every character a hero. ..
Common Characters/ Devaki Neogi
Characters are but reflections of imageries that surround us. No wonder then, a glance at any of them and we find a commonality. Freelance artist Devaki Neogi explains. To read the full article, subscribe here. ..
Nature Culture/ Veeresh Pathania
A word of advice on landscape photography from the acclaimed nature photographer. Be at the right place at the right time. Nature photographers use the same equipment as any other. The difference lies in the time and place of creation. Nature photographers are forced to make use of outdoor conditio..
Minimal Metaphors/ Avinash Jai Singh
Symbols and metaphors offer an interesting layer to play around with and discover what lies beneath. It can lead to fun stories, taking a cranky bit on everyday life. Designer-illustrator Avinash Jai Singh attempts to evoke emotions through a simplistic approach to metaphors. Everything stands for something. On a design, every line and curve is a storehouse of e..
Compulsive Chaos/ Giulio Iurissevich
We are all perfect behind the confusion we create. From this realisation comes out images from the colourful and quaint world of graphic artist Giulio Iurissevich. In an informal chitchat, he guides us through the avenues of his mind to a reality that is full of the unknown. CG: You have had a rather chequered career. When you finally took up art, did that ma..
Character Clicks/ Vikas Sharma
Portraiture, as an art form, is much older than photography. Great masters have spent their lives learning this art. Vikas Sharma, a self taught photographer, finds himself in the same pursuit. He shares some of the rules of portrait photography, with the hope that one breaks them. To read the tutorial, sub..
Idea Interpreted/ Nitasha Sarangi
An idea is an impulse and design is giving practicality to that impulse, believes graphic designer Nitasha Sarangi. She considers every idea to be a brilliant one and relies on the transformation that takes place during execution and presentation. She reflects on the tenets that help her handle an idea to its best. Design is a process of un-learning and re-learning...
Paper Passion/ Teekhi Chhuri
There is more to paper than illustration. Exploring the different vents of creativity, paper artist Pooja Ajmera chanced upon paper cutting. It was a moment of realisation and the birth of a design initiative. This unsung art and craft has since then being manifested into several stories, carefully cut with hand. Here is an account of the experiences of the brand Teekh..
Interpreting Dreams/ Android Jones
Art is an abstraction of the waking world, says Android Jones, the digital artist. As he explores his consciousness and finds visuals for his fantasies, he dwells between love and fear to create a body of work that is "One unending love story." Excerpts from a conversation where he talks about his art, ideas and everything in between. ..
Perceptive Visuals/ Vajra Pancharia
The human brain is a fantastic library of images. The more you watch the world around you, the more it gets enriched. All one needs to do is to observe every detail around very closely, suggests animation filmmaker-illustrator Vajra Pancharia. He discusses pointers that help him create engaging visuals. To read the full article, ..
Medium Mavericks/ Flying Cursor
While different aspects of the medium are put to experiment and various tools are dabbled with, Flying Cursor plunges deep into the creative limits of digital and emerges with novel solutions every time. With an objective of creating engaging experience for the audience, the studio comes up with interesting dimensions of the medium with each work. They explain the thoughts and process t..
Design Instincts/ 22feet
Creativity is as much about rationale and planning as it is about the instincts that stem from a learned and enthusiastic mind. Bringing all of these together is 22feet, the digital agency that believes in designing with a purpose. Here are few insights that form their design instincts. To read full article, order h..
Happy Canvas/ Beard Design
What is more important – the brief or the creative joy? Being a client's kind of agency or doing one's own kind of work? It's a tough call to choose but someone must. Beard Design, the young design studio who works exclusively with startups has chosen to follow their heart and put creative freedom before business. In a conversation, they reveal wha..
Legend Reincarnated/ Shri Hanuman Chalisa
A story transported through generations might seem easy to represent, unless it's being done like never before. Initially asked to only conceptualise and design the 3D animation shorts of Shri Hanuman Chalisa, Charuvi Agrawal could not help but instinctively adopt the technical and artistic challenges too. A classic renewed. Retelling the st..
Socially Simplistic/ Shadman Ahmed
The user was at the centre of creating the new G+ experience. Hence, making it easy to understand, simpler to use and visually pleasant, was but evident. The UI and UX were guided carefully towards shaping the previous and fresh avatars into a new blend. Keep it open. The immediate task was to free space. Retaining only the basic essentials, clarit..
Page Possibilities/ Bouncy Studio
The online medium opens up a world of possibilities, when creative instincts meet the dynamism of this medium. Bouncy Studio puts into work this combination to create strong and effective communication. He reflects on his beliefs and practices. To read full article, order here ..
Wing Watch/ Nitin Jain
The word patience is synonymous to bird photography, which makes it one of the most challenging forms of the art. A photographer has almost no control over the subject and the lighting conditions. In such circumstances, passion and preparation are the best ways for a good shot. Wildlife photographer Nitin Jain shares few valuable pointers. To read full article, ..
Spirited Strokes/ Tom J Manning
Critics, admirers and friends have in unison called his work controlled explosion of energy and movement. Tom J Manning believes this is true as it is his conscious effort to evoke positive and creative energy through his works. He presents an account of his design beliefs, thoughts and practices. Moving images are more ali..
Everyday Sport/ Ashvini Menon
Staying fit has always been on the wish list of every urban inhabitant. For reasons more than one, the practise remains as obscure as a distant dream. Ashvini Menon thought upon a fictitious brand and its quirky way of solving this problem. She explains the process of creating this campaign. Checking..
Portrait Precision by Aakash Ramesh
Even with the conquest of digital technology in every realm of life, something is best enjoyed the traditional way. A portrait, for instance. Pencil artist Aakash Ramesh sticks to the old style and sketches out the portrait of a popular personality. He shares the steps of the process. Buy Sept/Oct 2013 issue ..
Fantasy Realism/ Shreya Shetty
Fantasy and realism are conflicting thoughts. Yet, for a fantasy character to be believable, it is important to bring in a sense of 'otherworldliness' while still keeping them anatomically and functionally viable, professes concept artist Shreya Shetty. She lays down few very important tenets to create fantasy-realism, as she likes to call it...
Handmade Revolution/ Hamari Dukaan
India's plethora of traditional arts, crafts and culture is getting a new life, thanks to Hamari Dukaan, an initiative by The People's Project. To read the full article, subscribe here. ..
Fable Figures/ Shyam Deshpande
Before you even think of the character, you need to grasp what is going on in the game, says illustrator Shyam Deshpande. The story gives way to an ecosystem that automatically translates into details for your character. He shares few of his guiding principles. To read the full article, subsc..
Simpu Saga/ Vaibhav Kumaresh
Animation is as much about good story telling as it is about aesthetics. Vaibhav Kumaresh created the beloved Simpu Singh in his mind before he even finished school. Here reveals how he creates these engrossing tales. A plot gives characters the platform to perform. A story and a character share a symbiotic relationship. One is because of the other. Ani..
Identity Design/ WowMakers
"Why this colour?" "What does this dot mean?" "We'll need to see another option…tomorrow." Sounds like a de ja vu perhaps because these phrases are engrained in the life of every designer. Designing a logo for a client comes with its own set of challenges. "And what makes you overcome them all is when you drop your guards and shake ha..
Things that Matter/ Aman Sadana
In today's world where problems are evolving, so are the needs and desires. "As a product designer, you need to incorporate a solution in your design. And how refreshingly and creatively you can do that determines how well it will relate to the user." says product designer Aman Sadana. More on what every product design must have and should do. ..
Identifying Identity/ Elephant Design
What happens when a brand like Nirlep, that has been a pioneer in non-stick cookware since 1960, approaches you to revamp its identity after 27 years? Well, they win the first ever Designomics Award for Strategic Brand Identity Programme. They are also able to bring in 50% more revenues. Here's how Elephant Design did it for them. To..
Winds of Change/ Lucky Dubz Trifonas
The Netherlands might be below sea level, but it's pretty high up when it comes to design. Inspired by the 20th century movements, the designs of graphic designer and illustrator Lucky Dubz Trifonas, combine future elements to revolutionise the design world today. He offers us a sneak peek into his world of design. To read full article, ..
Candid Revisits/ Kshitij Tembe
Kshitij Tembe reintroduces the memories of neo-realistic Italian films that contained the impact of World War II. Redesigning the posters of The Bicycle Thief, he attempts to replicate the vibe of that age. Creating the set-up. The Bicycle Thief stands as a symbol of the neo-realistic film era of Italy. Through the representatio..
Not Poles Apart/ Krzysztof Domaradzki
Not only history and culture, Poland is also a country rich in design. Illustrator and graphic designer, Krzysztof Domaradzki, believes typography is a universal language and the basic principles are the same. He talks to us, giving his insights into design. CG: Tell us about yourself. What motivated you to take up design? How ha..
Stefano Giovannoni
Products are evolving every day. They are getting better and smarter. "As much as it's important to have your antennas tuned to intercept people's changing desires, what remains same throughout is the emotional and sensorial feeling that the products evoke," says Stefano Giovannani. According to him, it's recommended to treat the product like a person, where ..
The Bizarreness Called Beauty
Extravagance can be deceptive. Three art forms – photography, styling & illustration – are thus merged to create The Bizarreness Called Beauty, a visual portrait of the unfavourable side of contemporary fashion industry. Uncovering realities. The attempt was to break the veil that exists between the fact and fiction of ..
Thierry Brunfaut
The world is getting diverse and as a designer one must be versatile as well. "Base specialises in not specialising." says Thierry Brunfaut. According to him, what you learn in one discipline can be used in another one. And it's important to bring culture to business and business to culture. "It's also necessary to put the client and the relation ..
Shaping Scripts/ Sabareesh Ravi
We've seen it happen in English. But typography in Indian languages and scripts is all-together a different word game. "Apart from physical differences, there are different emotions and meanings attached to different languages" says Sabareesh Ravi. Here, he tells us what key points must be kept in mind to overcome the challenges of multi-lingual typography. ..
Word Play/ Shiva Nellaperumal
If it was only about words, we'd only need a word document. Typography is all about solving a problem by also communicating an ambience and character. "It's about communicating a message and letterforms are our tools", says typographer Shiva NallEperumal. He explains his rules to the game from A to Z. You must know the past in ..
Look Around/ Girish Jain
You can see so much more with one eye closed. Photographer Girish Jain believes art is present everywhere, and that one needs the right perception, an intention and ofcourse a camera, to see it. Here, he tells us a few of his tricks that can get you clicking too. To read full article, ..
Untamed Type/ TheFilmyOwl
The quirkiness of interpreting a conversation between two pigeons sitting in the balcony, may add interesting colours to daily life, which otherwise becomes boring. Through such wacky observation of little everyday details, TheFilmyOwl tries to spread a smile and some inspiration. Q: What are the advantages of going the fun and q..
Technical Snag/ Raghava KK
Technology has taken us far. But the question is have we been able to keep up with it? Famous artist and storyteller, Raghava KK, surely knows what he's talking about when discussing the viruses in the system. More on how he feels that thinking and connotations need to change in order to see the happy marriage of technology and creativity. The medium is..
What's Next/ Sachin Puthran
Sachin Puthran was there when it all happened. "It was 1995; the time of hand-drawn illustrations, airbrushed finished images and cut-paste typesetting. Digital was slowly coming in, bringing with it a generation gap. There was an air of fear in the older Art Directors as the younger generation, fascinated by Mac user interface, was already learning software. Below, he ta..
Pattern Perfect/ Amrei Hofstatter
It's the home of Mozart and Beethoven. It's the birth place of Mercedes-Benz. It's got great beer as well. Germany has been a hot-spot for inventions and has a strong hold in today's design world. Digital designer, Amrei Hofstatter, uses her signature designs to express herself and her personality. Buckle up as we transport into her world. ..
Product Romance/ Subinay Malhotra
It needs passion. It needs commitment. Patience as well. Product design requires a designer to make a promise with one's own self in order to create promising designs. Products might be non-living things, but according to industrial designer Subinay Malhotra, they do have feelings and emotions of people living in them. More on how you can turn that little crus..
French Connections/ Mr. Xerty, aka Brice Chaplet
They invented the wine. And also the French kiss. France, no doubt, is the hot spot for designers and artists. Here, Creative Gaga had a little rendezvous with Mr. Xerty, aka Brice Chaplet, a digital-art and mixed media expert from Paris. He tells us about his take on design and how it reflects in his world. CG: They say you're born creative, but educat..
Forgotton Tools/ Wise Advise
Pencil or stylus? Paper or touch screen? This is just a start to the long list of questions that are swimming in every designer's mind today. They say change is the only constant, but has digitalisation really taken over the traditional methods? Would there be a time when the pencil will be forgotten forever, like writers have forgotten a fountain pen? Famous Indian designers tell us what..
New Things/ Parin Sanghvi
We all know product design is the seamless fit of form and functionality. But it's not just about how closely you look but also about how far you can see, believes young industrial designer Parin Sanghvi. "Looking in a direction no one has before is what can lead to the creation of life-changing products for millions of ..
Born Again/ Ramanjit Kaur
With the dawn of digitalisation came a new era. It was a second life for many designers, believes caricature artist Ramanjit Kaur. Here, she tells us how to make the most of this exciting time to learn and create. To read full article, order here ..
Best of both Worlds/ Pavan Rajurkar
Traditional vs. digital; it's the debate of the century. According to young illustrator, Pavan Dashrath Rajurkar, both are winners. Believing that both are like sides of the same coin, he tells us why it's impossible to do without the other. To read full article, order here ..
Wisdom Online/ Adobe KnowHow
A small team within Adobe came together with a shared vision to change the online learning experience. Being lead sser experience designers on this project, the experience took the center stage of all the discussions and brainstorming sessions. Hence, the Adobe KnowHow is born with feature to make online learning a finest experience. The Problem ..
The Tagging Drive/ Once Again
A Bengaluru-based NGO, Once Again, collects unused items via donations and sells them at a minimal price to the underprivileged. This money is then used for their empowerment. Once Again needed to maximise donations by creating exposure for the donation drive on a small budget. To read full article, ..
Branding Realty/ S.V.Realtors
S.V.Realtors were looking for a new look, to go with modern times and the progressive market place. They wanted to be visible as a youthful vibrant brand among the competition. A logo that conveyed their experience while presenting a youthful vigour. The premise S. V. Realtors buy land and develop building projects. The brief was to make the sym..
Stylus Expressions/ Sachin Puthran
iPad has revolutionised the life of an artist by bringing an innovative tool into the domain of a traditional artist. "The interesting array of apps available on the store at an affordable price makes the experience more enjoyable." says Sachin Puthran. Well, then what are we waiting for? Grab your iPads and stylus and enter the classroom. To read ..
Simply Indian/ Studio Saswata
Simple but distinct handmade products is the outlook. Yet, an Indian touch is the priority. Under this framework, Studio Saswata does what it does – designing home décor and other products. To read full article, order here ..
Beautiful Solutions/ Uttara Ghodke
Every invention sparks from a problem that needs to be solved. Young product designer Uttara Ghodke feels a product is a simply a unique combination of science, technology and creativity. "But a designer needs to create a tool that simplifies the life of the user, because that makes for intimate and memorable designs." More on her way of doing things. ..
Concept Charisma/ Edmundo Moi-Thuk Shung
It's not just the design, the elements or the colours in an artwork that blow us away. It's the concept; a force that resonates from the designer to the audience. Edmundo Moi-Thuk Shung, a graphic designer from The Netherlands, believes cracking a creative concept is the most important step in branding de..
Dark Designs/ Anirudh Singh
Heavy metal is not the usual music you'll hear on the radio or chartbusters. This loud and rebellious music-form when supported with complimentary visuals and designs, creates a world of its own. Young designer, Anirudh Singh, is one who dwells in this world, creating posters and album covers for various metal bands. According to him, this genre of desi..
Abstract Realism by Ankur Singh Patar
Real is believable. But abstract teases the imagination. You don't have to choose one of the two while creating. Mixing reality with abstract is the way to go according to digital artist Ankur Singh Patar. Whether it's creating a portrait or manipulating a photograph, the digital medium is capable of going as far as your imagination can take it. H..
Fusion Fashion/ Art meets Fashion
Despite the fact that India has lot to offer in terms of design, when it comes to fashion, Indians are more inclined to western cuts, preferring international labels over homegrown ones. Apparel design house Art meets Fashion brings together Indian traditional arts and contemporary cuts, with the objective to influence Indians to wear Indian...
Art Ecstasy/ Design Calling
Call it an achievement, a consequence or simply good luck that Creative Gaga had the fortune of inviting Android Jones to India and host the country's first ever live digital art workshop. Here is a recount of the journey, from conceptualization to completion. To read the full article, s..
Dynamic Disposition/ Neeraj Menon
It's not enough to create a character. What makes a difference is the way you portray it. Illustrator Neeraj Menon works on one of his creations to render it a disposition that presents it in a new light. He explains the process. To read the full article, subscribe here...
Flower Craft/ Suchitra Shrivastav
A chance encounter with Origami encouraged the nature lover in Suchitra Shrivastav to take up paper craft and recreate flowers, the object of her obsession, through the medium. She talks about her passion and process. To read the full article, subscribe here ..
Tribal Fusion/ Kshitij Tembe
An extensive research before any project bring out multiple design elements that can be roped in to create the desired design. The job of a designer is to pick up only the most relevant of them and seamlessly fuse them to come up with the final output. Designer Kshitij Tembe reflects how he selected and fused chosen elements to create the logo for Museum of Tribal He..
Linear Simplistic/ Mandanagraphy
Mandana is an age old folk arts that reflects India's traditional artistic ability. It graces homes during festivals and at the during specific occasions like harvesting and the onset of seasons. It is prevalent across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra as a sign of prayer, beauty and joy as well as erase the negative ener..
Digital Retrospective/ Aamina Shazi
Across our publishing journey, we've been featuring many noted digital artists. When we planned to dedicate an issue on the discipline, we thought of going back to them looking for answers to few raging questions and take a stock of what they've been doing of late. Here is an account of what we found out from three such artists. ..
Mysterious Manifestations/ Saloni Sinha
Whether a mystery is intriguing or not depends a lot on how you tell it."Abstract ideas, when combined with the correct medium, give rise to captivating artworks" says illustrator Saloni Sinha. She shares some secrets on how to attain the idea-medium sync. To read the full article, ..
Bamboo Culture/ Bambooed
Bambooed, the product design house, discusses the material, method and madness behind the creation of a distinctive lifestyle. Bamboo enables as well as restricts. As a material, bamboo enables a designer to create diverse designs, solve numerous problems and allot numerous ..
Experience This/ Samridh Seth
Experience is what people look for in a brand. And it's that very experience one has to create as a designer. "A good way for a branding exercise is to keep a holistic approach." says Experience Designer Samridh Seth. "The word experience doesn't replace strategy, however it makes it explode beyond the traditional approa..
Wall of Freedom/ Pune Street Art Festival
Freedom is exciting; there are no boundaries, no restrictions. That would be true according to the dictionary, but as a designer there are certain things that need to be consciously attended to. According to street art specialists Inkbrushnme, freedom of expression is best achieved when done with reference to time and space. Here, they take us through some key points as well as their..
The Hole Idea/ Vishwajeet Sawant
What happens when you combine the best of both worlds? Refreshing ideas materialise . Graphic Designer Vishwajeet Sawant combined his expertise along with Product Designer Ajinkya Barve..
Unique Character/ Simran Nanda
Characters are defined by their appearance, personality, emotions, expressions as well as their reactions. Designer Simran Nanda believes in sketching out the desired character using simple shapes and forms and later enhancing them with shapes and colour using digital software. &l..
A Fresh Face/ Cub Design Studio
Everyone notices a unique look and style. It's the same for a logo or branding. "They are the face of a brand." says Ketaki K, founder of Cub Design Studio. "And the industry is all about uniqueness, memorability and connect." Here, she takes us through some simple remedies that can brighte..
Modern Nostalgia/ Vinita Jakkal
The next major city in India, the cultural capital of Maharashtra, the cradle of the Peshwas and the Marathas, Pune retains the old world charm, while embracing new technologies and similating various cultures. Vinita Jakkal a student from the MIT Institute of Art, Pune, felt it would be good to create a physical or tangible expression of the city...
Home Affairs/ Beard Design
Goa is well-associated with its Portuguese connections. Highlighting this celebrated element in the coastal land's architectural displays, Beard Design came up with 'Houses of Goa' – an illustrated tribute to the beautiful Indo-Portuguese houses of Goa. ..
Human Touch/ Alpa Mistry
The human face communicates, even if it's not talking. The eyes and expressions tell a story like pages of a book. Dominated by emotions and such human elements, Artist Alpa Mistry takes us through some of her depictions. A face is a visual communic..
Info the Future/ Giby Joseph
Giby Joseph tells us that designing animated characters is restrictive and not as free as designing characters for a book. Their 3D implementation is mainly the reason why. Using Photoshop for his digital paintings, his work attempts to break existing animation mindsets and bring forth a refreshing e..
Full Form/ Anisha Raj
Inspired by people around, it's often their alter-egos in an alternate world that she ends up illustrating. Notice the use of photo inks and watercolour effects in her work. Alisha Raj prefers to work with them because of the texture they create. According to her, they create a mystical touch, which is of..
Light Enlightenment/ Yadnyesh Joshi
Light, like a paintbrush, paints the world in various shades and hues. And for a photographer, working the camera and natural light together to capture a mesmerising shot, is a dream. Budding photographer, Yadnyesh Joshi, takes us through some techniques to make the most of natural light, no matter what time of the day. To read full tutorial,..
Fun Factor with Sajid Wajid
Fun. It's what everyone wants. So why not give it to them? Incorporating this very insight in branding and packaging transforms a non-living object into a fun-filled experience, believes self-taught visual designer Sajid Wajid. More on how adding 'fun' can make for memorable and lasting designs. ..
Portrayal Praise/ Shesh Kiran
Imagination is the greatest form of flattery and for a designer; it doubles up as a way to pay homage to legends, icons and inspirations. Illustrator Shesh Kiran created the caricature portrait of flute maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. He explains how. To read full tutorial, order here..
Radical Affairs/ Dilip Chhabria
The kind of success Dilip Chhabria enjoys, results out of deep understanding of design and the knack to see curves before they exist. Dilip Chhabria talks about his radical designs and love for all things car. Everything you've done is a thing of the past – been there, done that, analyzed, reviewed, created. Now, you have to tak..
Alphabet Soup/ Naina Redhu
Naina's projects display immense variety in approach and sharp reasoning. But the key to her success probably lies in a defined process towards creating logos, and the belief that no matter where you reach, you can always create a better design. To read the full article, subscribe here. ..
Digital Dreams/ Kevin Roodhorst
The Netherlands might be below sea-level, but when it comes to design, it's right up there! Digital artist, Kevin Roodhorst, believes in developing concepts and working on a central element. Here, he takes us on a tour of his design that has helped bag various international exposure. ..
The Simple Principle/ Lundgren+Lindqvist
In such complicated times, it's all about being simple. Simple is effective when it comes to design, believes Lundgren+Lindqvist, a Swedish design studio. It's all about saying a lot more with a lot less. Engaging in a conversation, they tell us more on how they create effective and memorable design. ..
Story Spectacle/ Ashish Subhash Boyne
If you're talented, you will be noticed. The world is full of opportunity these days, just that one must know which and when to take one. A successful designer is one that find his/her niche in the design world, believes young illustrator Ashish Subhash Boyne. Here, he tells us how showcasing everyday stories in a refreshing manner can open doors to a 'not s..
Complete Package/ Akim Melnik
The brand name, list of ingredients and description as well. How do you fit all this into a limited space and still make it all look organised and appealing? Well, that's why we have packaging designers. Akim Melnik, a Packaging Designer from Belarus believes it's important to keep certain key things in mind to help fulfil the purpose. In..
Roaring Designs by Somdutt Sarkar
India's vividness is a great inspiration for designers galore. From culture and traditions to behaviour and insights, a plethora of concepts lie hidden n this multicultural land. Graphic Designer, Somdutt Sarkar, explores this rich culture to translate them into memorable designs. ..
The Itch to Stitch by Paulami
A needle is like a brush. And a thread is the colour that flows out of the needle and onto a cloth, a canvas. This is craft, practiced over generations, and still so raw and refreshing. Paulami manifested this magic when she decided to give craft a modern twist while launching her own label. Giving life to various every day accessories, she talks more about her desig..
Extremely Graphic! by Prakhar Singh
It's unfortunate to see many graphic designers considered to be like a printing machine, where people feed them instructions. A life of a graphic designer in advertising doesn't have to be that way. "Be bold. Be crazy. Be creative.", says Prakhar Singh, a graphic designer himself. According to him, it's all about taking control of what y..
Design to the Rescue by Archan Nair
Design not only helps solve every day problems but also problems of the world. Conveying what words find hard to, Digital Artist Archan Nair uses the power of design to create 'Ganesha' and raise awareness for the protection of the largest terrestrial creature - the elephant. Released on World Elephant Day,..
From I to We by Prasun Mazumdar
Designer Prasun Mazumdar didn't only want to make his name, but wanted to make it into a brand. Here, he takes us back in time to tell us how he created his design studio pmd, right from scratch. To read full article, order here ..
God of Small Things by Martin Ravva
Made with hands. Made with love. Advertising professional Martin Ravva didn't realise that his miniature model craft would one day become so popular that demand would surpass supply. Working together with his wife, their business, called 'Atmik', has made many smile out of its sheer simplicity and incorporation in their daily life. Here, he ta..
Converge to Diverge by Idiom Design
A business has various dimensions. In order to stand out and provide ultimate solutions, you need to have a trick up your sleeve almost every time you approach a problem. "It's all about collaborating with experts in various disciplines, which can add value and seamlessly integrate design and business." says Idiom. Once you&r..
Photoshop Faces/ Vivek Nag
Gone are the days of drawing portraits using pencils and brushes. Digital is the new canvas and Photoshop is the new tool. Digital Illustrator, Vivek Nag is fascinated by 'Sadhus' and here he takes us through the making of a portrait using Photoshop. To read full tutorial, order here..
Character Craft/ Aditya Chari
Characters - you'll find them in comics, storybooks and fairytales as manifestations of imagination. Beyond that, elements like anatomy, expressions and plot are key in making characters appear realistic and relatable, believes character designer Aditya Chari. He explains the realistic principles one must incorporate while creating ..
Fabricated Folk by Preeti Tomar
From playing dress up as a child to designing Indian inspired fashionable prints for textiles, Fashion Designer Preeti Tomar presents her vibrant concepts through her design label Pakhi. Here, she tells us some things to watch out for while manifesting prints from mind to matter. To read full article, ..
Illustrated Ideas by Nasheet Shadani
Advertising is one such arena where one can achieve as much as they'd like; provided, that they've got the skills, talent and ofcourse the courage. Nasheet Shadani, believes it's for every illustrator to make the most of this opportunity and create magical pieces that can manifest themselves as memorable communications. ..
Damsels in Press by Gabriel Moreno
The beauty of a woman is pure and refreshing; every man would agree. Spanish illustrator, Gabriel Moreno, is no different. Charmed by the raw beauty and behavior of the female form, his artworks capture them through graphic and elegant imagery to make a mark in advertising. He talks to us to tell us more. To read full article, ..
Insight in Sight by Karthik M
As designers, ordinary events shouldn't be ignored, for in them lie ideas and insights that everyone saw but never noticed. How good you are with tuning your eyes to your mind is what counts, believes Karthik M. He makes some interesting points that translate into how to notice things so that people can take notice of your work. ..
Real Appeal by Vijyakumar Arumugam
Go back to when you were a child. Do you remember noticing something that couldn't be explained and made your own interpretations and stories? Illustrator Vijyakumar Arumugam works with that strategy. "Breaking down real elements and combining them to create imaginary characters and stories is what's exciting", he says. He talks more on his st..
Who's That - Nikhil Shinde
Creating a real-life or a reel-life character is like putting various puzzle pieces together. It's easy to see someone and say 'I recognise that person.', but drawing from scratch is a different thing all together. Illustrator and digital artist, Nikhil Shinde, talks more about this less explored form of communication and how it can be made ..
Extremely Graphic! by Prakhar Singh
It's unfortunate to see many graphic designers considered to be like a printing machine, where people feed them instructions. A life of a graphic designer in advertising doesn't have to be that way. "Be bold. Be crazy. Be creative.", says Prakhar Singh, a graphic designer himself. According to him, it's all about taking control of what y..
Character This by Shijo Varghese
Whether real life or reel life, we are surrounded by interesting characters. Some pass us by, but some get stuck in the mind and hearts. It's no different for caricature expert Shijo Varghese, who wanted to draw Captain Jack Sparrow for his eye-catchy attitude and appearance. Here he takes us on a step by step guide on how he achieved that. ..
Illustrative Expressions by Pratap Chalke
An illustrator with a unique vision, Pratap Chalke feels at home in advertising, because he feels that advertising not only gives one room for experimentation but also improvement. He finds beauty in the most improbable places and finds inspiration around him and then splashes these inspirations on to live sketches. Coming from a small town to the ci..
New Things/ Parin Sanghvi
We all know product design is the seamless fit of form and functionality. But it's not just about how closely you look but also about how far you can see, believes young industrial designer Parin Sanghvi. "Looking in a direction no one has before is what can lead to the creation of life-changing products for millions of ..
Drawing Headlines by Ankita Shinde
Inspirations can come from things that you love, and sometimes, from things that you don't. No matter how most of us ignore the front page of a newspaper and scramble on to page 3, graphic designer, Ankita Shinde, doesn't like reading the paper but surely loves drawing on it. ..
Guided Tour by Nithin Rao Kumblekar
Advertising is an interesting profession and those who work within it know of the everyday humps and bumps, the charm and harm that one has to deal with. As an Illustrator, when the brief is, as usual, a one liner and non-directional; in this case 'create an illustration on advertising', the job can be pretty tough. Many images and situations come to mind, and after..
Gujarat Galore/ Jalpa Shah
Meaning 'nerdy villager' in Gujarati, 'Babuchak' is a display font project that uniquely showcases the Gujarati script. Capturing the vibrant and cultural state of Gujarat in every alphabet, designer Jalpa Shah takes us through the m..
Illustration to the Rescue by Nithin Rao Kumblekar
Gone are the days when Illustrators used to take the back seat in the advertising world. With things today, they're emerging as the forerunners of some amazing and memorable communication that is being recognized. No doubt, clients, like OLX and Docomo, are exploring this valuable asset. When Doc..
Balancing Tales with Studio ABD
While designing a product, you try to tell a story and not think of its functional aspect. That's given. But after you are done, if the product doesn't integrate utility, the design doesn't fulfill its job. Product design house Studio ABD balances these two factors and many more to come up with intelligent products that tell varied stories...
Bohemian Fantasies/ Harshvardhan Kadam
When you are on the road, you discover multiple dimensions of the same thing. Concept artist and illustrator Harshvardhan Kadam tells us how travelling becomes a process of visual storytelling. Buy Mar/Apr 2011 issue here ..
Happy Strokes/ Harikrishnan Panicker
Harikrishnan Panicker's refreshing works exude great levels of life and energy. He tells us how a minimalistic approach can lend vibrancy to your design. Creativity is like a flame that needs air around. For Hari, his dad was his inspiration. He used to love designing and building furniture and interiors, including thei..
Fantasy Streak/ Ishan Trivedi
The real world is rich in experiences. But the one created by our imagination has greater possibilities. Inspired by the latter, Ishan Trivedi lets his brushes loose when he goes on a fantasy drive to create captivating and surprising works. At times, things that don't exist inspire you the most. Artists inspired by fantasy usually create ..
Too Used to be True by Appiness Interactive
It's happening; the focus of design is shifting from being brand centric to being user-centric. Appiness Interactive, a digital consulting firm, believes that every design needs to ensure optimum user experience, not radical changes in the structure just to create shock and awe. "We do not want to re..
Font Fame by Google Fonts
English is one of the widely spoken languages in the world, but it isn't the only language that's spoken. In today's digital revolution, fonts and typeface have witnessed a change that has made the web more approachable by millions more. Working with Indian scripts and modifying it to meet global typeface standards, D..
Web Chat by Miracle Studios
It's easy to have opinions but difficult to have answers. As the world changes at top-notch speed, there's something new every day waiting on our computer and phone screens. The web has changed people, communities and countries and thus, it has also changed design. Chandigarh based web solutions company, Miracle Studios, discusses some ch..
No More Walls by Chloe Galea
The barriers have broken and the people unified, all thanks to the World Wide Web. For designers, it's nothing less than a revolution. British freelance graphic designer, Chloe Galea, who now lives in Berlin, has made the most of this invention to provide modern designs for clients situated worldwide. In a..
Design Democracy by Kenil Bhavsar
Gone are the days when people would appreciate you for your artistic skills. Today, people rule the world, and when it comes to design, it's become important for designers to appreciate people. Kenil Bhavsar, a digital designer, believes user is God and thus surrenders his creations to them. More on how he wins over people through simple..
Flying High - Paatangaa
It's about doing things differently. It's about going with the heart and not looking back.That's what a group of nine friends did when they got together to form Paatangaa.Binded by creative vision, Patanga takes us through their unique concept. ..
Thinking Beautifully by Infigo Labs
At first, it might seem simple, but when you've got to look at technology through a creative lens, it's an altogether different skill. Infigo Labs, that puts together beautiful design solutions, believe it's all about having a perspective that no one else visualises. Below, they show us how it's done their way. ..
Celebrity Heads by Sri Harsha Andukuri
It's a digital age, one doesn't need a subject to pose before them for hours, simply a photograph is enough. Graphic design student, Sri Harsha Andukuri takes us through a step by step guide on making a digital portrait of any famous celebrity, in this case, Hollywood's own Scarlett Johansson. To read full tutorial, ..
Story Wearing by Priyanka Hardikar
It's an old saying that it is not about what you say but how you say it. Illustrator Priyanka Hardikar, uses the unique canvas of textiles to express her traditional Indian stories. Finding a unique way to be a storyteller, Priyanaka encases her ethnic sensibilities via illustrations within..
Talking Portraits by Aman Chotani
It's easy to watch a sixty minute play, stand up and clap or look at a painting for hours and be spellbound. In such cases, it's not only exemplary execution that excites the viewers, but also impeccable composition that makes for the perfect picture. Aman Chotani, a renowned travel photographer, shares the tricks for compilng the right shot that's more than just a photograph...
App-Reciation by Montu Yadav
They have changed the way we use phones. They're something we use every day. App designer, Montu Yadav, makes the most of this vibrant new avenue by creating designs that stem from simple and minimal ideas. He demonstrates one of the many below. To read full article, ..
Not so Everyday by Reznik Umar
With the expansion of technology, a force of innovative thinking, depth and the platform to achieve the highest level of satisfaction at both ends has been the strongest like never before. Digital Designer, Reznik Umar, creeps into the every day life of users by creating seamless designs that give them accessibility. With a high focus on purpose and ..
Text Tales by Milli Jane
Illustrations inherently tell stories, whether alone or accompanied with text. Illustrator Milli Jane works with illustrations and type, individually bringing the two together to heighten the narrative of every artwork. The co-dependency of illustrations and typography easily help the audience to relate..
Rethinking Design
It's not waste until it is wasted. Rather, a passionate zeal to explore the inherent design in every waste material can lead to product innovations. To read the full article, subscribe here. ..
Paper Possibilities (Full Article)
Paper is a strong medium evoking something eternal. If used creatively, it can transcend flat expressions to reach an infinite space. Reflects pop-up artist Sachin George, as he talks about his design sensibilities in the craft. Drawing doesn't fully exploit the potential of paper. That's when the discovery of paper engineering happened. The..
Creative Counselling by Lopamudra
Lopamudra Creative's campaign 'Design Essentials for MBAs' is a one-of-a-kind advertising initiative that uses witty dialogues to informally educate and connect to the client servicing executives, and even the clients. All across the campaign, use of simple and crisp layouts gives the desired emphasis to the message. While the copy ..
Unforgettable Alphabet/ Aksharaya
Letters come with their own unique form and structure to create designs that are beyond words. The organizers of the Aksharaya workshop tells us how designers from across the country came together to create a typographic masterpiece. CG: Do words really create a picture? AW: Calligraphy, lettering and typography give scripts a character and words ..
Idea Boutique
The fierce brand world today requires ideas that catapult beyond advertising. That's why Happy Creative Services set a milestone by providing creative solutions. Here, they share some secrets that let them do it. An idea shop is more effective than an advertising agency. Because one should not just help facilitate adver..
Design Everywhere
Everything around us is the result of a design thought, conscious or unconscious. Diving deep into the story behind its creation inspires original creativity. Ruminates the young and promising illustration & design studio, LOCOPOPO. To read the full article, ..
Graphite Fantasies by Joe Fenton
Joe Fenton's graphite drawings incorporate an organic weave of reality, fantasy and mythology. While his collection, in many ways, refers back to its moment of creation i.e. solitude. It also manifests Joe's own reflections on life and death. For Joe, religion must be experienced in its core spiritual essence. All religions aim towards the same spiritual goal. And t..
People parodies
Humour in caricature doesn't entirely depend on how the characters look, but how they are made to look. This results from an in-depth understanding of the personality of the subject, apart from the physical features. Caricaturist Kunal Kundu explains what goes behind the art of exaggeration. To read the f..
Subconscious Serenade (Full Article)
The subconscious is a powerful inspiration cauldron. Without one's knowladge, experiences, emotions and beliefs find their way into anything one creates. Designer duo, Shrinivas and Shivaram of 9Twenty Creative talk aout what makes them experiment with that wily mistress, imagination. Imagination is where intelligence has fun. The subconscious is a pot ..
Blending Intentions (Full Article)
Design is the human ability to mould an environment to suit its material and spiritual needs. Design also needs to have an attachment that can create a lasting impact. Design/3 seeks to fulfill both while blending traditional art & craft and contemporary sensibilities. A venture started by graduates from Indian Institute of Craft & Design, Design/3..
Out of The Box by Isabela Rodrigues
Packaging has gradually evolved from cardboard boxes or covers to keepsakes. As people realise the creative hard work behind beautiful packs, this hidden space is burgeoning to become a field full of innovation and potential. Isabela Rodrigues, a designer from Brazil, takes us inside the box with her ou..
Democratic Designs by Elephant Design
There are some products that never get picked up off shelves, and some that make it through shopping carts into people's homes and hearts. Packaging no doubt, is a catalyst that speeds up the sales process. Branding and packaging expert, Ashwini Deshpande, believes that consumers dictate designs and everything that a brand does. Here, she highlights some key points to g..
Unraveling Consciousness by Abhishek Chaudhary
Abhishek Chaudhary attempts to bring about a blend of traditional Indian design elements and contemporary sensibilities. Taking inspiration from the myriad colours of traditional Indian art forms like Theyyam and Kathakali, he goes on to put in modern figurative expressions in his characters. This makes the sketches acceptable to the urban eyes while..
packs of fun by Brandiziac
Packaging has universal standards and appeal. No matter where you are, the structure, concept and technology remain the same. Brandiziac, a branding agency in Russia, believes that being different can make all the difference. Here, they unfold some mysteries to help us better understand branding and packaging design and its relevance in today's world. ..
Serious Fun with Keya Mahata
They easily make us laugh, but caricature design is a tough form to master. Here, one has to feel the expression and manifest it through the use of colours and exaggerations. Keya Mahata dwells on these to bring characters to life. Below, she takes us through a demonstration for caricature design of Steven Tyler. Step by step tutorial, B..
Second Skin by Petar Pavlov
Branding and packaging expert, Petar Pavlov gives priority to designs that complement the product. At times, we get stuck playing the tug of war between a client and designer so much so that we often forget about the product or brand in focus. Petar Pavlov from Mac..
Character Play by Sajid Wajid
Creating a character is a difficult task in itself. Recreating a character is an altogether different story. Using traditional and digital techniques, Illustrator Sajid Wajid, designs popular characters that resonate with the audience and simultaneously surprise as well with the addition of personal twists to the tale. Here, he takes us through the c..
Boxes and Beyond by Anoop Chalil
People are not too fond of throwing things away, and in the recycle-reuse world of today, people find ways to use small little things for their own unique purposes. Whether it's a tin tea leaves box converted into a pen stand or gift basket used as home décor, designer Anoop Chalil believes it's all about thinking one step ah..
Unfolding Spaces (full article)
Matharoo Associates believe in clear emphasis on functionality, use of materials in their natural form and exercising restraint while designing. Their buildings are designed to unfold and reveal their secrets and meaning. The House With Balls The 600 Sq-Yard weekend home for an aquarium shop owner comprises of four separate fish breeding tanks, an ..
Inside Out by Impprintz
Packaging has been for long an ignored discipline of design. But the trend has changed nowadays, and it is becoming an exciting space for designers to showcase their artistic and innovative skills. Graphic design studio, Impprintz, derives inspiration from the products to add to the experience of the buyer and user. Here, they talk to Creative Gaga about how they do ..
Juxtaposing Strokes by Ayesha Seth
Ayesha Seth's designs stand out as intermingling of several elements at multiple levels. The underlining co-existence of the modern and the traditional, of various media and apparent experiences of her life set her images apart. And all of this is held together by a pure and simple desire to bring in a multitude of dimensions and ideas into her designs. ..
Chaotic order
Moving forward doesn't always happen by joining the dots. Predictability often produces mediocrity. At such instances, one ought to submit to the chaos inside one's head. It is then that the multidimensional order of the mind pushes out design thoughts that are neither predictable nor repetitive. Fashion and lifestyle design house Quirkbox explores this chaos to ..
Layered Truth by Rahul Sharma
Paintings don't just have a layered concept but also layered design. What might appear as uni-surface and simple, actually goes through various complicated and calculated processes in the digital world today. Illustrator Rahul Sharma, uses his painting called 'Last Fight' to take us through its initial and final formation.&nbs..
Ethereal Fantasy by Yashas Mitta
Heaven is not any illusionary space. Rather, it is this space where we dwell. It enables us and gives us the freedom to do what we want to. But we misuse it and turn it into the hell that finally awaits our destiny. This philosophy gives way to digital artist Yashas's creation. For step by st..
Paper Power by Atamjeet Singh Bawa
Most people have used paper as a flat surface;as a canvas to bring ideas to life. However, Atamjeet Singh Bawa delicately moulds and glues pieces to carefully create scale paper models of airplanes and other automotives that fascinate. Here, he sheds light on this unexplored area of design to take it beyond a hobby. To read full article, buy May/June 20..
Paper Perfect by Yulia Broskaya
In this technologically driven world, it is sometimes refreshing to admire design that is inspired from things that have been forgotten. Using paper as a canvas as well as a tool, Yulia Broskaya captures old age in a unique and trendy manner. In conversation with Creative Gaga, she throws light on her style and inspirations. CG: You'v..
Poles Apart by Redo Design Studio
What once was simply a carpenter's job has now become an entire field in designing. Furniture design has evolved from the regular chairs and tables to more sophisticated forms. Redo Design Studio from Poland, believe the evolution is due to the discovery of new and the unique materials that solve the functional problems. Here they break down their concepts and beliefs t..
Funny Messages by Fil Dunsky,
In today's international world, being a freelancer means being available to the entire world. No matter where you're from, one needs to adapt to various clients and cultures to create a portfolio. Fil Dunsky, from Russia, with nothing Russian in his designs, uses fun and pun to make his illustrations work for brands all across. A little rendezvous gives more insight on ho..
Serious Fun with Keya Mahata
They easily make us laugh, but caricature design is a tough form to master. Here, one has to feel the expression and manifest it through the use of colours and exaggerations. Keya Mahata dwells on these to bring characters to life. Below, she takes us through a demonstration for caricature design of Steven Tyler. Step by step tutorial, B..
Get Set Go with Shreedhar Sutar
Sport makes the heart race and the world stop. Such action, speed and momentum when captured through design, create vitality that is hard to miss. Shreedhar Sutar, an Illustrator and Art Director, believes in understanding and tapping into the USP of the subject in order to do justice to expectations and final outcomes. Raw in look and feel, Shreed..
Furniture Blues by Hardik Gandhi
How do you combine two things that are poles apart, with no link whatsoever? When required to design furniture accessories inspired by blue pottery designing elements and techniques of Jaipur, Hardik Gandhi didn't have to scratch his head. Focusing on finding the right craftsmen ship, he takes us through the making of traditional yet modern artifacts. ..
Colouring India with Prameesh
Colours are mesmerising and even more fascinating is Indian culture and tradition that enthrals imaginations of many. Prameesh makes the best of both worlds by combining these two elements in his designs. ..
Abra Ka Dabra! by Ayush Dube
Imagination is captivating, and for a designer, it's the best tool. Ayush Dube uses this tool and inspiration from a famous movie to create an illusion before our eyes. Inspired from The Prestige, he takes us through the creation of branding and packaging for flavoured water. ..
Pet Proactive by Subinay Malhotra
Sometimes, small pets wander off and worry owners about their safety and whereabouts. Tapping into such observation, product designer Subinay Malhotra solves the problem by creating Petmonster, a fun and safe play and stay zone for those tiny furry things. Objective. A lucid approach was required towards designi..
Mind Tools by Mohammad Azad
Many designers depend on software and programs to experiment and develop their designs. However, Graphic Designer Mohammad Azad creates 80% of his artwork in his mind before using Photoshop to bring it onto paper. Once a visual is set in the mind, the next stages are all about executing the imagin..
Right Here. Right Now by Sonali Zohra
Inspiration can arrive at any time and is mostly unplanned and unforced. Illustrator, Sonali Zohra, uses the moment to capture thoughts and moods and manifest them into striking artwork. When there is no brief or pressure, an artist's mind is like a blank canvas. A few splashes of thoughts and id..
Dream Figure by Binoj Balakrishna
Sometimes, the more personal you gets, the more universal you become. Obsessed with selective memories and dreams, Binoj Balakrishna manifests his unique thoughts from the journal of his mind into real pieces. Communicating the world of organic and inorganic forms morphed to create life and sense between med..
Natural Love by Saroj Patel
Saroj Patel is an illustrator, artist and graphic designer. She feels nature frees the imagination and accentuates artistic power. 'Love' showcases another one of her styles, where she uses jagged typography against a curvy background to give a hard hitting message. 'Curvy 3' on the other hand is a representation of the abstract. She c..
Swirl of Freestyle by Anupam Tomar
Anupam Tomar's fascination with art is apparent in his work on canvases, digital art and mixed media. Play of balance in spaces and planned flow of eyes are main attributes of his work. 'Swirl of Freestyle' is his take on the everchanging ..
Art Melodic by Rohan Jha
If piano was a canvas and keys were colours, Rohan Jha's creations would be a song that strikes a chord with your soul. Inspired by music and surrounded by fences of imagination, these images carve high and low notes of life. The technique behind Rohan's designs derives from his visualisation of each note into a colour. Illustrations, g..
Visual Soup by Binoj Balakrishna
Binoj Balakrishna uses organic forms and interconnected spaces to communicate through a visual language that is aesthetic and engaging. The visuals are an open invitation to invent and explore intimate spaces between subjects, both physically and philosophically. Binoj's visuals facilitate ample time for comm..
Product Purpose
The key to any great design is to ask the right questions. Product designer and digital sculptor Ramesh Kanth, also the winner of Gaga Award at Auto design hunt 2011, shares his design philosophy with us. To read the full article, subscribe her..
Epic Retold with Mukesh Singh
The Mahabharata has been told and depicted in various forms and formats. However, Freelance Illustrator and Concept Artist, Mukesh Singh, never felt satisfied and believed there was more to the story. In Graphic India's project 18 Days, he illustrates the characters and their stories in a whole new light. CG: Your artwork is a tribute..
Not a Myth - Abhishek Singh
Mysteries and a sense of wonder grips us all, for we have more questions than answers. And ever since the dawn of time, the creativity of human minds has tried to solve a lot of the unknown. Illustrator Abhishek Singh, uses the force of such genius to bridge gaps between thoughts of external and internal environments to take the audience through a meditative experien..
Funny Messages by Fil Dunsky
In today's international world, being a freelancer means being available to the entire world. No matter where you're from, one needs to adapt to various clients and cultures to create a portfolio. Fil Dunsky, from Russia, with nothing Russian in his designs, uses fun and pun to make his illustrations work for brands all across. A little rendezvous gives more insig..
Dark Expressions by Anand Radhakrishnan
In today's digital world, traditional techniques and practices of illustrating and painting are getting lost. For example, who gets to see oil glazed on canvas in a design that is not antique? Anand Radhakrishnan, an illustrator, explores traditional mediums to express the mysteries and darkness that people and the world carry with them. To read f..
World Beyond - Archan Nair
The world is complicated, with various layers of people, cultures and patterns embedded in every portion of life. The abstract artworks by Illustrator, Archan Nair, are a vivid depiction of the worlds that surround us, inside and out and act as bridges between them all. More on how he interprets ideas and thoughts through a unique sense of design. ..
That's So Fine! - Iain Macarthur
In a time when we designs and artworks surround us all, the importance of doing things differently is what counts. Illustrator, Iain Macarthur from England, discovered a unique way to marry pencil and pen to create intricate patterns and lines that result in surreal outcomes. To read full article buy Sept/Oct 2015 issue ..
Animal Instinct - Richard Field
Nature is blessed with a wonderful variety of things and one that captures the eyes of many are the animals. Created in various forms and having unique patterns, Richard Field, illustrates them in his own style using worldwide cultural influences. He chats with us about his inspirations and how he tames his designs. CG: What is the story be..
Guess Who - Saurabh Chandekar
We live in a world where everyone around is a character, playing a role for some reason. Art Director, Saurabh Chandekar, takes notice of every day people and reveals his interpretation of them using contorted and distorted illustration styles. Here he talks about this unique skill he's got. To read full article buy Sept/Oct 201..
Heartfelt Designs by Katherine Dawson
Heartbreak and sorrow are emotions that everyone would have felt at some point in their life. That's what makes Katherine Dawson's illustration relatable; ones that people can look at and go "Yeah, I know that feeling." But a closer look at her designs reveal that in the negative imagery lies a positive spark. The use of bri..
Reel Faces by Vivek Arvind Mandrekar
Faces are an interesting subject, and often we come across one that has an expression telling a story. Vivek Arvind Mandrekar saw one such story in Big B's facial expression and captured it by means of a digital painting. Below, he takes us through the various steps in order to tell and capture such tales. For step by step tutorial, b..
Light Hitting - Ashvini Menon
Ashvini Menon discovered her aptitude for illustration when she would draw diagrams for exam questions that didn't require one, hoping to make up for the content missed. Her illustration designs today are informative and embedded with a message that is portrayed with a light yet ..
Cover Convergence by Rajaram Rajendran
The art of designing a communication is all about following one's instincts. Starting with a basic plot, the journey is a free flight of fantasy, picking up inspirations, expressed through a convergence of mediums. Designer Rajaram Rajendran keeps exploring his ideas through various mediums as he creates the cover for a magazine. ..
Illustrated Emotions by Vipin K Das
Vipin K Das experiments with human figures and caricatures and uses them as forms of expression. He seeks inspiration from everything that is happening around him. Communicating his own perspective to them, is what he feels, lends uniqueness and abstractness to his designs. This particular style finds a belonging amongst viewers as the emotions repre..
Clay Play with Megha Agarwal
With a potential to be anything you want it to be, clay serves as a mobile and tactile medium. The key is to play with the mind of your hands, believes ceramic artist Megha Agarwal. She explains how the tactile nature of clay allows hands to explore beyond what the mind is capable of. Think from the hands. That's ..
Structure Stories by Siddharth Sirohi
The architecture photographer shares tricks and techniques of architecture photography. Architectures, over the course of history, have been known to create space. Capturing the aesthetics of this space is the job of architectural photography. The right perception and presentation strikes off a tale that has bee..
Creature Calls by Shreya Gupta
Everyone needs a voice. Portraying endangered animals beyond the grave, Shreya Gupta speaks their apathy through her poster collection, The Endless Campaign. Raising the dead. Life is fragile. The consistently increasing number of Endangered Animals on..
Quirky Quotient - Jalpa Shah
Designs can make use of various modes of expression to meet desired results. Some are simple and minimal whereas some can be loud and boisterous. The latter is a path that visualizer Jalpa Shah takes on her designs. Using loud colour combinations, fun elements and some bit of humour, her designs are a perfect recipe for a memorable design experience. More on how she achieves ..
The Real Feel - Pankaj Bhambri
With technology having reached such an advanced stage, 2D designs have smartened up. So one can only imagine the possibilities of 3D artworks and animations. And even though it leaves us gasping and thinking 'How do they do that?', Visual Artist, Pankaj Bhambri believes it's all about the basics – how a designer thinks with his brain and draws..
Organised Oracles by Aditi Dash
In a world where technology is emerging as the winner, Aditi Dash, a young visual artist, takes on a massive challenge to create organised designs where concepts and innovative ideas are the first thing that meet the eye. The cheerful colours, the organised layout, all variables merge together to only highlight the fact that software is simply a tool of the trade and is dicta..
People Perspectives by Ashwani Nagar
Designs with a human touch is what people look for and designer Ashwani Nagar understands that concept very well. His designs maintain the feel and emotion that resonate with people which in turn help them connect to the artwork at first sight. Inspired by mundane eve..
Mystical Fantasy by Kishore Ghosh
Everyone dreams but only few can translate the mystical dreams into an artwork. We all can explain our dreams but describing each details and converting it in form, which everyone can understand and relate to require expert skills. How accurately concept artist Kishore Ghosh turns his fantasy into reality, he takes us through the journ..
Jamming With Ink by Anoop Bhat
One thinks black, dark and mysterious when they hear the word 'heavy metal'. Such is the subject matter of this genre, and hence when Anoop Bhat creates pieces for band promotions and gigs, they tend to have that look and feel. What enhances that appeal is the use of pen and ink and of course his unique touch. What's contrad..
Cheerful Characters by Rohit Kelkar
Always fascinated by the life around, Rohit Kelkar an animation film design graduate from Symbiosis Institute of Design can be found performing magic tricks to people. For him institute has provided a creative environment for his mind to grow and eventually find its own niche. The sole reason behind him choosing the animation design was his l..
Adaptable Design by Vinita Jakkal
Graphic designer, illustrator and photographer Vinita Jakkal based out of Pune, enjoys working on branding, packaging & UI projects. She is currently working as a visual designer at Deloitte Digital, Mumbai. It is critical to understand the category of people for whom you are working with. For her project 'swa pune', she admits that..
Hue of Friends - Gaurav Sharma
Even before knowing what the word meant, Gaurav Sharma wanted to be a designer! His love for pencils and crayons got him convinced to study design. Consequently, he broke his shell of comfort zone and headed out to Pune to learn design. A clean-shaven, clipped hair, conventional guy who loved to draw once tried to cash on his interests..
Playful Artworks by Shana Paulose
Since her school days, graphic designer Shana Paulose had always loved playing with pencil, paper and paint to create things out of nothing. To her design seemes like the obvious career path. She feels that the most difficult part of designing a logo or a brand identity is to get into the consumers head and try and picture what they want from the ..
Feel Inspired - Rahul Sawnani
Communication design graduate Rahul Sawnani believes that the certainty of choosing the career in design stemmed from winning multiple inter-school art & design related competitions at school. But the basic ingredients, the innate drive and the validation have always been there. Cultivating a chronic habit of reading, watching interviews ..
Makeover Story by Bhagyashri Tamboli
The task to refresh a brand that's got a well established reputation and communication is a daunting one. When Graphic Designer Bhagyashri was given the brief for revamping Mysore Sandal Soap, careful research and traditional inspiration resulted in a modern yet familiar design. Objective. ..
Childish Thoughts by Tasneem Amiruddin
A child's imagination is limitless, creative and at times more interesting than reality. Tasneem thinks from a child's perspective when illustrating her stories. Just like Disney, the idea is to excite people regardless of age and communicate them using ca..
Dimensional Mystery by Nico Castro
Craft is something that designers are forgetting. Inspired by the look and feel of real shapes, creative designer and art director, Nico Castro from Spain, talks about his design process. Rendered with technology, he believes design can take on any form! To read full article, su..
Word Connect with Lopez Design
Brand communications is a lucrative channel of design as brands become increasingly conscious of how they appear in the market. Brand Communications Firm, Lopez Design seems to have developed a formula which works best. From typefaces to colours, digging deep into the language of branding, they talk about crucial factors that can make all the difference. ..
Open Letters by Shaivalini Kumar
As the digital world has made the world smaller, design has coalesced as well where different forms are uniting and new evolutions are seen. Illustration 'Type' is one such avenue of type design which can add more meaning to characters and words. Visual Communication Designer, Shaivalini Kumar throws some light on the key points to be kept in mind while venturing ..
Time Travel with Bhanu Pratap
It's like lighting a candle in a cave. One spark and the visual takes you back in time. Graphic Designer Bhanu Pratap's works are windows to his own experiences and interactions with the time and place around. The designer's works display interplay of various e..
Brand Buddy - White Canvas
No award winning scams. No convoluted strategic process. No client appeasing attitude. No compromising creative escaping. White Canvas attempts to avoid the old rules of the game to focus on doing just what is right for the brand. In conversation, they ponder over their belief system. ..
Decoding Dreams - Tutorial by Rupinder Singh
High thought about the future is inseparable from the mind of a man. It's the dreams that define his character. And hence, holds an important place in shaping up his expectations. Rupinder Singh attempts to interpret this relationship between a man and his expectations in a surrealist manner through his poster, Live your Dream. For step by s..
Colour Cocktails with Nitin and Loveleen Chawla
A heady cocktail of colours, ideas, images and moments, artists Nitin and Loveleen Chawla's series, Cocktail of Moments, brings together their ideologies to communicate one common goal – the cocktailed expression of joy and togetherness. Working together as a couple ..
Prank Project by Beard Design
Beard Design has always associated itself with pranks. Every April, it comes up with some antic that reinforces its brand identity as a crazy and wacky creative house. This time, it did something that put its fans, friends and followers at their wit's end. The prem..
Handwritten Letters by Anup Shah
Forget technology for a while and try lifting that fountain pen or a paint brush. Dip it into the world and paint that stroke. It feels different. The magic that hands creates can never be matched by technology. Calligraphy is one such area of design where the old way rules. Graphic Designer Anup Shah does wonders with delicate letterf..
Old is the New New - Pooja Bhapkar
The best thing about history is the way it carries on into the future and is always part of our present. For a country like India where culture and history define who and what we are, mythology is one aspect that presents designers with a hook. Story telling, science or self-exploration, mythology can be anything you want it to be, believes designer ..
Know Thyself - Tutorial by Lopez Design
When we talk about branding, a Greek term comes to mind. It is a sign, one is likely to find over many a doorway 'Gnothi Seauton' meaning 'Know Thyself'. In simple terms, when we design a brand, we are going after this essence of 'Who are you?' and then 'Who do you want to be?' This in a sense is exactly ..
Magical Reality - Tutorial by Mahboob Raja
Caricature design is not always about distorting or making it funny, a little exaggeration with some fresh colours and bright lights can do the magic. In the caricature, without any brief, Mahboob Raja was clear on reflecting innocence and greatness of Gabriel Gracia Marquez 'Gabo'. Here, he takes us through a behind the scene of this tribute to the legen..
Perfect Balance - Tutorial by Shiavalini Kumar
A cover tells the story of a product and how it's content can influence our lives, but that's not all even every cover has it's own story too. Like the cover of this issue, made by Shiavalini Kumar, not only explain the topic of the issue beautifully but also holds the story of finding that perfect balance, same as yo..
The Word Counts - Kritika Trehan
The idea of public figur es has changed drastically in terms of how much and in what light we view them. Earlier, printed or written words being the only way we could know about a celebrity but now due to the recent media and technology boom, we ..
Modern Myths by Pooja Bhapkar
The rasa of Indian classical art is depicted through its umpteen stories and each story has a corresponding visual. For centuries, artists have interpreted these stories and visuals in their own way. Pooja Bhapkar has applied her own aesthetics and style to reinterpret them. Int..
Minimal HEROES by Sahil Thappa
Think of any graphical form and superheroes have been portrayed in it. From colourful, larger-than-life, extravagant characters to caricatures, you find them all. What do you do if you are not comfortable with any of those forms and yet want to depict your love for the heroes? That's the challenge Sahil Thappa was presented with...
Distorted Dimensions by Manas Kunder
Manas Kunder spots seeds of ideas in every dot he sees around. The resultant can be a character or just an abstract form, but something that is distorted and surreal. Manas's flight of imagination is unique every time. Around a blot or a stain ari..
Logic Act by Khyati Trehan
Design is not intuition or impulse driven. It is an act that is thoughtfully derived from connecting ideas and interpretations. That explains the presence of geometry across works, observes Khyati Trehan. The design student talks about multiple aspects of design and her take on each of them. ..
Browsing Bulgaria with Krasi Stoimenov
The tough get going when the going gets tough. This is a phrase that relates to the story of Krasi Stoimenov, a Bulgarian UI/UX designer. In a country where competition is tough, there is no time to rest. His designs reflect his constant effort and advanced skills. He speaks with Creative Gaga and takes us all through his design journey. ..
Concepts that Click by Lollypop
Generation now needs technology which keep them engaged, one needs to provide them with concepts that reach out devices and influence their lives. Lollypop UX/UI studio thrives on this ideology and creates designs that provide memorable user-experience. To read full article, subscribe ..
Applauding Designs by Rahul Chakraborty
As technology continues to sweep us off our feet, designers are constantly working hard to explore beyond the realms of digital space to provide new and interactive experiences for viewers. UI/UX designer, Rahul Chakraborty, solves problems with his digital designs giving refreshing solutions that take the union of brand and target audience beyond the perimet..
Starring the frustration by VKAN Studio
Starring the frustration! Objective. The designer was the client in this project; probably a cathartic exercise in the studio where they came up with posters depicting their relationship with clients. ..
New World of Web by Appiness Interactive
Good that you switched from your Facebook tab, ended that conversation on WhatsApp, took a break from endlessly scrolling through your Twitter feed or you are here probably tired of swiping right on Tinder with no luck. People are hooked to these websites and apps for not just the information it gives but also for the way it is being given. T..
Mechanised humans by Anirudh Prasad
Armed with a degree in animation, freelancer Anirudh Prasad has been working on his personal portfolio that comprises 3D character animation and illustration work. His Inktober project, "Vehicle Brand Humanoids" highlights his love for mechanical drawings and his skill with a handful of tools and colours. While analysing a vehicle, face..
Electric Taxis by Taxi Fabric
The perception of design has changed from just serving a purpose to one that encourages you to express. Taxi Fabric is a medium that does exactly that and so much more; a canvas is laid out for young designers to collaborate with taxi drivers of Mumbai and express themselves to showcase the eccentricities of this beloved city. Giving a face..
Connecting to the Government by Tasneem Syed
An informative app that provides assistance in filling government forms. Basic information like documents required and nearest office are quick tips that speed up the entire system. Objective. Who doesn't need assistance while filling..
Stationary story telling by Anup Datta
Reintroducing the world to Van Gogh and The Beatles, Anup Datta has digitalised art and taken it to a whole new level. Overlaying most famous images from around the world with a narration that is relatable by all is the USP of his project 'Speaking Walls'. Playing wi..
Provoking Trends by Neha Battoo
There are many visuals and images around us, which not just only guide the trends but unknowingly also become a part of our life. Advertising professional Neha Battoo believes that these images or visuals have the power to influence us deeply and can also be used to instill thought provoking ideas. Objective. A self-initiated ..
Deep Eyes - Manvee Singh
A Delhi based self-taught artist, graduate from fashion institute NIFT, Mumbai, Manvee Singh started painting at a very young age under her mother's guidance. She learned from her how to mix colours and play with shadows. Though it took Manvee time to understand her true c..
Word of Art by Furqan Jawed
Born in Calcutta but grown up in Pune, Furqan Jawed is a final year student of Visual Communication at Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology. Young designer experiments with tone of voice, rhythm and authority to lay the foundation of the context of his designs. And whether he uses the English ..
Travel Tales by Nishat Rehman
A traveller brings back from a journey, more than what he/she takes. These inspirations and memories play a greater role in inspiring one's artwork. And, on occasions, they even transpire to stunning pieces of work. The Visual Travelogue thus celebrates India in all its colours, from north to south. Painting the picture. ..
Feminine Fantasies by Thineswari Govind
Femininity allures many, who go an extra mile to exaggerate it with infinite expressions. Thineswari Govind's works tread similar lines to capture the essence of women that celebrates multitudes of her existence. Thinesawari depicts caricatures of women as beauty-clad but under the shadow of imperfections of life. As she is a Hindu, born..
Imbibing Insight by Pranali Bhogale
Rangoli, the traditional Indian art-form of drawing shapes with coloured powder, characterises beauty in its mix of shades and form. Pranali Bhogale, though, sees an added value in it. Thus presenting the Devnagri script through this illustrative form, she created her own typography, "Rangakshar". ..
Caricatures Complementing by Pradeep Soni
Caricatures work on simplification and exaggeration. The features that make a character unique are exaggerated and the rest, simplified. Caricatures not only go a long way in supporting the story, but add to the depiction of expressions and moods with crispness. Animator Pradeep Soni's key to scripting complementary caricatures a..
Dotted Displays by Riya Naskar
A dot may seem insignificant, by itself. But, numerous dots put together in a confined space, generate intensity. Portraying an entire personality through this intensity is what Riya Naskar achieves through her pen-art, which she calls 'Dots & Pen'. In the absenc..
How design can be descriptive but still simple?
Ranganath Krishnamani, an illustrator who is driven by passion, is a freethinker, a obsessive doodler and loves architecture, has developed his own distinctive style and emphasis on enjoying the process of creation. Here he explains, how design can be descriptive as well as simple at the same time. ..
With youth on your side, exploring your horizons c
For most people, starting alone is daunting; Anjali DSouza explains how she feels about the entire concept of being a freelancer? Read on to know what a young designer should know before jumping down the freelance path. Dealing with real problems. ..
Your design should solve problems for the client.
All designs should reflect the personality of its creator but sometimes clients brief can take away the twinkle of the final artwork. Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer, Minal Dusane-Mali shares her experience on how she manages the difficult task to fit the client brief, be creatively supreme and do business with her partner. ..
A series of minimalistic posters aimed to touch a
Exploring his sense of design right fromchildhood in his family tailoring business,Arjun Makwana went on to complete his BFA from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda. On his way to work at Ogilvy & Mather, Mumbai, he observes businessmen selling their wares at traffic signals. This daily routine and the multi-faceted characters inspired him to create a s..
How to work in a team and still maintain your uniq
Art is an expression of yourself, whether you work with a team or not, design is all about putting yourself out there. Thinking creatively, acting spontaneously and satisfying a wide spectrum is what Abhishek Sawant does and urges others to do. Here he talks on how to be part of a team while still maintaining own core self. Working in a team.&n..
Typography posters showcasing Japanese poem Haiku
From Bhavnagar, Gujarat, to completing his Bachelors of Commerce and Diploma in Visual Communication from Srishti School of Design, Art & Technology, Deval Maniar has been experimenting with type and wants to explore this area of design. Bored of the typical representation of Indian scripts, he took on a project, with a little help from a friend Malvika Tewari, w..
How do you take a series of classic books and compress them into wall murals? Shefali Desai of BASE 501 has brought to life the Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy and how! Having studied art and design for most of her life and formally being trained in Digital Media from Raffles College ..
VISUALVerses by Vijaybahu Joshi
Stepping away from all that is conventional, designer Vijaybahu Joshi explores poetry and art with introspection at a deeper emotional level. The project, Visual Representation, was a combination of Gulzar's threeline poetry collection, Triveni and Vijay's affinity towards the traditional worldwide notion of 'art'. The ..
Design Turk
In print advertising, design ideas and concepts have to be independent enough to work. Iconic Adman Santosh Padhi believes, in advertising, one's not selling their art but using art to sell an idea. To read the full article, subscri..
Chaotic Creations by Satish Gangaiah
Tapping into a world that's wonderfully chaotic, digital artist Satish Gangaiah integrates new-age technology with traditional art to bring out the central and common pursuit of his core project – people. For the series, Urban Contours, Satish steps into the shoes of the personalities, transforming each chosen subject to more appro..
Fantasy Trip/ Aamina Shazi
People often believe that in digital art, the software creates most of the magic. On the contrary, it is ten percent how you draw, and ninety percent what you draw that stands for good art, explains digital artist Aamina Shazi as she tells us how she created one of the most piercing pieces we've seen. To read the full article, ..
Fluid Simplicity by Sebin Simon
Drawing freely without any restriction, illustrator Sebin Simon creates simple doodle illustrations that appeal with a seamless narrative. For this series, Sebin comes up with freewheeling illustrations. Accented by flat backgrounds that enhance the uninhibited brush strokes, th..
The New Age of Mythology by Sachin Ghanekar
After being formally educated in Commercial Arts, Sachin Ghanekar started working on brand identities, websites and experiential graphics as part of his advertising career. Currently a Design Head for an e-commerce store, 'Mad in India' he one day hopes to set up his own design firm and further his unique designs. In..
Aman Khanna describes how art is everywhere and fo
Bored of two dimensional design, Aman Khanna started exploring the third dimension of it by getting his hands dirty, literally! He got inspired by local Indian potters who breathe magic into a simple raw material like clay. Aman started molding sculptures and day to day knick knacks from clay. What the people want. ..
How to become a Calf of 'Elephant Design'
Every design student or graduate dreams of interning with the best agencies or studios and Elephant Design tops the list. Ashwini Deshpande, the co-founder of Elephant Design shares their well thought strategy behind selecting and mentoring interns each year just like how an elephant will mentor their calf to be part of their family. ..
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