D Talks - The Design Podcast

In this episode, Bhavini Sharma, All India Rank 24 in NIFT'23, shares her design journey. ________________________________________ ⁠Online Mentorship courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT⁠ ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) ⁠Linkedin ⁠⁠ADPList⁠⁠ Instagram⁠

D Talks - The Design Podcast Varuna is a seasoned cross-functional designer and respected design educator, currently holding the role of Head of Digital Design and UX at Studio 5B-DRL. Holding nearly 12 years of multifaceted experience within the "Idea to Market" product domain, she is renowned for her unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, commitment to quality, and sharp business focus. Her problem-solving expertise spans across four diverse geographic regions, showcasing her adaptability and global perspective. With an entrepreneurial mindset and an innate drive for success, Varuna embodies a proactive approach, consistently delivering results. Her ability to effectively communicate crucial design decisions to key stakeholders is complemented by her aptitude for creating tangible impacts on both design strategies and business outcomes. Varuna's unique blend of skills seamlessly integrates creative vision with strategic objectives, making her an invaluable asset in driving design innovation and fostering business growth. ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT ⁠⁠https://online.designexstudio.com/⁠ ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjayreddy144/ ADPList https://adplist.org/mentors/sanjay-reddy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanjayreddy144/ ________________________________________ Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 04:30 - Italian Design 07:50 - Typical day of a UX Designer at Dr. Reddy Laboratories 10:20 - The bubble of UX Design 14:34 - Measuring Design | Vision & Strategy 18:18 - Responsibility of UX Designers 25:21 - Role of UX in healthcare 27:13 - Responsibility of Designers in healthcare 27:57 - Seeing what other's don't see 29:00 - Role of a Designer in healthcare 29:29 - Gap in healthcare | Service gap (Behavioural aspect) 32:47 - Example Service gap (Behavioural aspect) 34:15 - Gap in healthcare | Experience gap 36:16 - Personalisation in healthcare 38:37 - Working with Doctors 41:16 - ABHA Scheme & Challenges in healthcare 51:10 - Opportunities in healthcare | Accessibility & affordability to healthcare 52:28 - Value driven healthcare system 59:55 - Need for designers in healthcare 1:01:26 - Screening design portfolios 1:02:07 - Craft of being a designer 1:05:21 - Conclusion

In this episode the host, Sanjay Reddy talks about how to sketch from different point of views. Sanjay talks about a technique that can help you to nail the scale and proportion every time you sketch in UCEED, CEED, NID, and NIFT exams. ________________________________________ ⁠Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT⁠ ________________________________________ Connect with the host ⁠Linkedin⁠ ⁠ADPList⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠

Sanjay Reddy in conversation with Pooja Shende NID AIR 3 M.Des (Toy & Game Design) ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin ADPList Instagram

In conversation with Mayank Saxena, All India Rank 1 in NID 2023 - M.Des (Universal Design). ________________________________________ Online mentorship courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT ________________________________________ Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 06:30 - Managing job during preparation 08:23 - Selecting a domain 12:34 - Mindset shift | first attempt to second attempt 16:52 - Its about the process 18:55 - Studio test question 24:43 - Interview 29:40 - Portfolio 38:00 - Tips for aspirants 43:33 - Selecting college | why NID over IITs 50:16 - NID score 51:21 - Conclusion ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin Book a free session on ADPList Instagram

Our host, Sanjay Reddy in conversation with Ananya Jindal, All India Rank 25, NID 2023. Ananya had won access to the B.Des Self-preparation course in one of the competitions organised by Designex Studio 00:00 - Introduction 10:42 - Preparation Strategy 12:50 - Dealing w/other's opinions & choices 14:06 - Preparation routine 16:19 - NID exam experience 18:36 - Questions in NID | Round 1& 2 27:55 - Toughest thing in the entire journey 29:25 - Taking decisions to switch b/w Part A&B 30:47 - Take away from Ananya's journey 32:16 - Conclusion ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT ________________________________________ Connect with the host Linkedin ADPList Instagram

Established in 2014, HomeLane has grown into India’s tech-enabled home interiors brand, providing end-to-end interior services in a personalized, professional way. HomeLane currently services 20+ cities across the country through 40+ Studios. The woes of any Indian consumer looking at designing their home interiors or renovating the same have always been many to count. The unorganized nature of the home interiors market, the perils of stretched timelines and the lack of price transparency have been some of the key challenges. HomeLane’s USP is driven by their design expertise and their technology prowess. Leveraging the extensive pool of in house designers and their own in house cutting edge technology SpaceCraft, HomeLane has been successfully creating unique home interiors for Indian home buyers from both low/mid income to high income cohorts. HomeLane’s technology has enabled them to create a seamless experience for customers through digital channels, thereby reducing the number if 1-1 interactions and the turnaround time on projects. Their concept of experience centres across 20 cities is a unique approach which provides unique and immersive experience to their customers. In this episode we also discuss the strategic decisions HomeLane has taken to craft their smart catalogue. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 02:29 - HomeLane 02:48 - Building solutions with Design & Technology 06:10 - Initial Adoption 07:41 - Crafting an experience for the customer 12:44 - Curating the Catalogue 14:44 - Understanding & addressing users from different cities 19:29 - Designers at HomeLane 21:50 - Role of a Designer at HomeLane 25:14 - Learnings 27:52 - the future 30:10 - Expectations from Designers 31:48 - Strategic decisions 34:45 Conclusion ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin ADPList Instagram

Nick Talbot is the Global Design and Innovation Head, Tata Elxsi. In his current role, Nick is responsible for all design initiatives for the Industrial Design division of Tata Elxsi across the globe including India. This includes innovation driven initiatives for customers and supporting them with new product creation, development and delivery. He is also responsible for IP portfolio creation within Tata Elxsi. He has enjoyed a varied career where he has led key projects, including the design of a production train for Bombardier, a concept show car for Ford and production of running prototypes of ENV - the world’s first hydrogen fuelled motorcycle. More recently Nick led the team that created the ‘Aircruise’ concept for Samsung construction and trading. He has also been the recipient of the Giugiaro Award for Transportation Innovation. Prior to Tata Elxsi, he was one of the senior directors at Seymourpowell, one of the world’s leading design and innovation firms. An alumnus of Royal College of Art, London, Nick Talbot holds a Master’s degree in Transportation Design. He brings with him over 25 years of design experience working with some of the world’s most innovative brands. Tata Elxsi, a design-led technology company headquartered in Bengaluru. For over 25 years, Tata Elxsi has been among the world’s leading providers of design, innovation and technology services for diverse set of industries including Broadcast, Consumer Electronics, Communications, Telecom, Healthcare, Transportation amongst others. Some key projects where Tata Elxsi has helped to enhance the end consumer experience include - Kochi Metro, Terminal 2- Mumbai, Augmented and Virtual Reality for Tata Motors at Geneva Motor Show, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL), and Airtel Internet TV. In this episode: 00:00 - Introduction 03:34 - What is Design? 08:55 - Perception of Design in India 10:41 - Scope of Design in India 14:50 - Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs 20:20 - Enabling Design Thinking in various industries 23:46 - Mixed Reality 25:24 - AI & Future 26:40 - End of the Designer? 32:02 - I wish I had known earlier 33:47 - Advise for aspirants 37:08 - Conclusion ________________________________________ Project Aircruise TATA Elxsi Assistive concept ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin ADPList Instagram

In this snippet from the latest episode of D Talks - The Design Podcast, Revathi Kant , the Chief Design Officer at Titan Company Limited talks about the future of design education in India. If you are wondering - Wether to go for design education or not Should you take up design at a bachelors or masters level If there is scope for design in India How to convince your parents for design You will find your answer in this episode.

Design discussion with Revathi Kant, Chief Design Officer, Titan Company Limited. In this conversation, Revathi kant talks about the following: 00:00 - Episode Summary 02:13 - Introduction 05:04 - Changing preferences & inclinations 06:08 - When to move/switch 07:59 - How to leverage internships 10:20 - Importance of Culture in Design 13:32 - Designing for multi-cultural society 15:53 - The approach followed by Titan 18:19 - Interconnected nature of Design 19:08 - Design process at Titan 20:41 - Entering unorganised & fragmented markets 23:46 - The future: Design + Tech 25:23 - Can AI replace designers? 26:01 - Learning & unlearning 27:47 - Is it logical to go for Design education? 30:26 - Conclusion ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT ⁠⁠https://online.designexstudio.com/⁠ ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin ADPList Instagram

Every year thousands of students apply for design entrance exams (UCEED, CEED, NID & NIFT) but we all know that there are only limited seats. it is for this and many other reasons many students face failure. Some succumb to the pressure, feel uneasy, sad, depressed and give up on their dream of becoming a designer. While others take a long time to overcome the self-doubt and lose the most important asset - Time. In this episode of D Talks - The Design Podcast, Sanjay Reddy talks about 5 points that helped him deal with failures in his journey. ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT ⁠https://online.designexstudio.com/ ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) ⁠Linkedin⁠ - ⁠Instagram⁠ - ⁠ADP List⁠

The future of Design ________________________________________ As a Lead UX Designer with expertise in SaaS and enterprise products, Amit Shetty brings a unique blend of creativity and technical skill to every project. With a focus on designing innovative, efficient, and user-focused interactions, Amit dedicated to helping businesses grow and scale through effective design solutions. With a passion for design, storytelling, and experimentation, Amit is constantly exploring new ways to push the boundaries of what's possible. His deep understanding of the latest design trends and technologies allows me to bring a fresh perspective to every project, helping businesses stay ahead of the curve. As a dedicated design professional, Amit is committed to sharing his knowledge and experience with the wider design community. Whether through mentorship, speaking engagements, or community involvement, he strives to help others achieve their full potential and make a positive impact on the world through design. Amit is also a beginner in the exciting world of NFTs and Crypto. In free time, he channels my creative energy into DIY crafts, Jewellery making, and decor pieces. ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT https://online.designexstudio.com/ ________________________________________ Connect with Amit Shetty Linkedin - Instagram ADP List ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin - Instagram - ADP List

The Mindset and Portfolio needed while applying for Design jobs and Internships ________________________________________ As a Lead UX Designer with expertise in SaaS and enterprise products, Amit Shetty brings a unique blend of creativity and technical skill to every project. With a focus on designing innovative, efficient, and user-focused interactions, Amit dedicated to helping businesses grow and scale through effective design solutions. With a passion for design, storytelling, and experimentation, Amit is constantly exploring new ways to push the boundaries of what's possible. His deep understanding of the latest design trends and technologies allows me to bring a fresh perspective to every project, helping businesses stay ahead of the curve. As a dedicated design professional, Amit is committed to sharing his knowledge and experience with the wider design community. Whether through mentorship, speaking engagements, or community involvement, he strives to help others achieve their full potential and make a positive impact on the world through design. Amit is also a beginner in the exciting world of NFTs and Crypto. In free time, he channels my creative energy into DIY crafts, Jewellery making, and decor pieces. ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT https://online.designexstudio.com/ ________________________________________ Connect with Amit Shetty Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsamyth/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/its_a_myth/ ADP List - https://adplist.org/mentors/amit-shetty ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjayreddy144/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sanjayreddy144/ ADP List - https://adplist.org/mentors/sanjay-reddy

Unlike UCEED, the second round of design entrance exams like CEED, NID and NIFT requires the student to have a portfolio. The portfolio typically consists of 3-4 projects but the challenge is - How to decide which projects to include? How to make a design portfolio? What to include in a design project? Where to start and how many pages should each project contain? I talk about how to present a project in this episode, a framework that can be applied to projects from different domains, let it be bachelors or masters or any domain in masters. Listen to this episode and do reach out to me if you have any further questions. ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT https://online.designexstudio.com/ ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjayreddy144/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sanjayreddy144/ ADP List - https://adplist.org/mentors/sanjay-reddy

Unlike UCEED, the second round of design entrance exams like CEED, NID and NIFT requires the student to have a portfolio. The portfolio typically consists of 3-4 projects but the challenge is - How to decide which projects to include? How to make a design portfolio? What to include in a design project? Where to start and how many pages should each project contain? I talk about how to present a project in this episode, a framework that can be applied to projects from different domains, let it be bachelors or masters or any domain in masters. Listen to this episode and do reach out to me if you have any further questions. ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT https://online.designexstudio.com/ ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) https://uplau.se/sanjayreddy144

As a Lead UX Designer with expertise in SaaS and enterprise products, Amit Shetty brings a unique blend of creativity and technical skill to every project. With a focus on designing innovative, efficient, and user-focused interactions, Amit dedicated to helping businesses grow and scale through effective design solutions. With a passion for design, storytelling, and experimentation, Amit is constantly exploring new ways to push the boundaries of what's possible. His deep understanding of the latest design trends and technologies allows me to bring a fresh perspective to every project, helping businesses stay ahead of the curve. As a dedicated design professional, Amit is committed to sharing his knowledge and experience with the wider design community. Whether through mentorship, speaking engagements, or community involvement, he strives to help others achieve their full potential and make a positive impact on the world through design. Amit is also a beginner in the exciting world of NFTs and Crypto. In free time, he channels my creative energy into DIY crafts, Jewellery making, and decor pieces. ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT https://online.designexstudio.com/ ________________________________________ Connect with Amit Shetty Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsamyth/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/its_a_myth/ ADP List - https://adplist.org/mentors/amit-shetty ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjayreddy144/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sanjayreddy144/ ADP List - https://adplist.org/mentors/sanjay-reddy

As a Lead UX Designer with expertise in SaaS and enterprise products, Amit Shetty brings a unique blend of creativity and technical skill to every project. With a focus on designing innovative, efficient, and user-focused interactions, Amit dedicated to helping businesses grow and scale through effective design solutions. With a passion for design, storytelling, and experimentation, Amit is constantly exploring new ways to push the boundaries of what's possible. His deep understanding of the latest design trends and technologies allows me to bring a fresh perspective to every project, helping businesses stay ahead of the curve. As a dedicated design professional, Amit is committed to sharing his knowledge and experience with the wider design community. Whether through mentorship, speaking engagements, or community involvement, he strives to help others achieve their full potential and make a positive impact on the world through design. Amit is also a beginner in the exciting world of NFTs and Crypto. In free time, he channels my creative energy into DIY crafts, Jewellery making, and decor pieces. ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT https://online.designexstudio.com/ ________________________________________ Connect with Amit Shetty Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsamyth/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/its_a_myth/ ADP List - https://adplist.org/mentors/amit-shetty ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjayreddy144/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sanjayreddy144/ ADP List - https://adplist.org/mentors/sanjay-reddy

Homa Praveen | Assistant Manager, Design & Development, Design Pod After graduating in Knitwear Design from NIFT, Homa decided to go for Masters in Apparel Design from NID. She talks about different modules in Apparel Design at NID. Online courses for UCEED, CEED, NID & NIFT https://online.designexstudio.com/s/store Host https://www.instagram.com/sanjayreddy144/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjayreddy144/

Soham Sinha is trained in Industrial Design and Architecture, currently offering User experience and Strategic Design solutions for Sage. An avid follower of Dieter Rams, I believe "Good design is thorough down to the last detail". Soham was one of the senior workshop facilitators during his time at Infosys ( 200+ designers). In this episode of D Talks - The Design Podcast, Soham talk about his design journey, transition to UX, Symbolism, History and evolution of Design System. ebook - The what how and why of Design Systems shorturl.at/lH257 _________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT https://online.designexstudio.com/s/store/ _________________________________ Host - Sanjay Reddy https://www.instagram.com/sanjayreddy144/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjayreddy144/

Prasanna Gadkari, a UX designer at Amazon talks about how to prepare for the UI/UX job interviews. If you want to apply at Amazon, Google, or any company for a UI/UX position or if you're an aspirant/design student wondering how to begin your preparation for the job interviews and what to expect in the selection process then this episode is for you. Host - Sanjay Reddy Online courses for NID, CEED, UCEED & NIFT