Best The Gyaan Project Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 318 - The Untold Story of Ather’s Iconic Design with Harish Kumar and Anurag Bartarey 1:24:37

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Summary This episode of The Gyaan Project features Harish Kumar and Anurag Bartarey who shaped Ather Energy’s groundbreaking EV dashboard. Recorded just before Ather’s IPO, we dive into the design process, challenges, and the nuances that make the dashboard so unique. It is ideal for designers, technologists, and EV enthusiasts curious about how ha…

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Ep. 317 – How to Design with Emotion, Context and Conversation with Tanuj Goenka 40:07

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Summary In Ep. 317 of The Gyaan Project, Tanuj Goenka, Director at Kerry Hill Architects and jury member for The Drawing Board 2025, shares how emotion, context and conversation shape timeless architecture. From Bhutan to Kyoto, AlUla to Sadahalli, he reflects on slowing down the design process, listening to the land and building meaningfully. A mu…

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Ep. 316 – The Architecture of intensity, experience, and the unseen with Manjunath 46:40

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Summary In this episode of The Gyaan Project, architect Manjunath dives deep into the power of observation, the role of intensity in creative work, and the beauty of the unseen. A must-listen for young architects, designers, and creatives participating in The Drawing Board 2025 competition. Set against the backdrop of Sadahalli Quarry, this convers…

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Ep. 315 – What young Architects must unlearn with Rajeev Kathpalia 34:07

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Summary In this episode, architect Rajeev Kathpalia of Vastu Shilpa Sangath shares timeless wisdom on designing with empathy, slowness, and stewardship. From public space to net-zero campuses, we explore what young architects must unlearn to create meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable environments. A must-listen for architecture students and urba…

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Ep. 314 - इलेक्ट्रिशियन बनने का सफर - अब्दुल कलाम शेख के साथ 38:14

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Summary (Hindi) अब्दुल कलाम शेख, एक अनुभवी इलेक्ट्रिशियन, के साथ विस्तृत बातचीत। एपिसोड में कवर किया गया है कि इलेक्ट्रिशियन कैसे बनते हैं, 12 हजार से शुरू करके 45 हजार तक कैसे कमा सकते हैं, कॉन्ट्रैक्टर्स और आर्किटेक्ट्स के साथ नेटवर्किंग कैसे करते हैं, सेफ्टी गाइडलाइन्स क्या हैं, और इस प्रोफेशन का फ्यूचर क्या है। परफेक्ट है उन सबके लिए जो अल्टरने…

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Ep. 313 - The Philosophy of Order in Design with Prof. Kirti Trivedi 50:39

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Summary In this insightful conversation, Kirti Trivedi reflects on the concept of order in design, drawing from his experiences at IDC and the Ulm School. He explains order as the relationship between elements, discusses hierarchy, mapping, and the interplay of inner and outer order. Drawing parallels with Indian philosophy, aesthetics, and spiritu…

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Ep. 312 - From Satya to Safar Mein Sheher: Mazhar Kamran on Cinema, Craft, and Culture 58:58

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In this enriching conversation, filmmaker and educator Mazhar Kamran shares his journey across fiction, documentary, cinematography, and teaching. He discusses storytelling as a way to make sense of the world, the impact of early influences like Herzog’s Enigma of Kaspar Hauser, and his work on films like Satya, Mohandas, Nilani, and Safar Mein She…

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Ep. 311 - Why everyone is both student and teacher with Arunaraje Patil 43:39

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Summary Veteran filmmaker Arunaraje discusses learning as a lifelong journey where everyone is both student and teacher. She emphasizes staying open to new perspectives, the power of unlearning rigid beliefs, and cinema's educational impact. Key insights include the importance of questioning everything, distinguishing between knowledge and wisdom, …

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Ep. 310: Human-Centered Design for Complex Systems - Vivek Kant 1:19:24

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In this eye-opening conversation, Vivek Kant shares insights from his interdisciplinary journey spanning electrical engineering, cognitive science, and human-centered design. He explores the critical intersection of humans and technology in complex systems, emphasizing the need for designers who can balance technical requirements with human capabil…

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Ep. 309 How History shapes what we learn | Vinay Lal on Indian Education 46:11

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In this episode, historian Vinay Lal challenges our conventional ideas of learning—moving beyond schooling, exams, and rote memorization. He explores how history, politics, memory, and media shape what we learn and why. If you're a student, parent, educator, or simply someone questioning the purpose of education today, this conversation offers a re…

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Ep. 308 – Learning Is Broken: Sundar Sarukkai on Rethinking Education 1:07:52

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In this episode, philosopher Sundar Sarukkai explores what it truly means to learn—beyond exams, skills, and academic performance. We discuss curiosity, ego, indigenous knowledge, and why education often misses the point. A must-listen for students, parents, teachers, and anyone rethinking the purpose of learning in today’s world. This is a public …

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Ep. 307 - Jeevaram Suthar: एक बढ़ई की ज़िंदगी, कारीगरी और कहानियाँ 20:23

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In this special Hindi episode of The Gyaan Project, we spend some time with Jeevaram Suthar, a master carpenter who has worked with some of India’s most renowned architects like Bijoy Jain. This is not just about tools and timber—it's about tradition, livelihood, learning, and the dignity of hands-on work. We discuss: * How one becomes a carpenter …

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Ep. 306 - Learning in the Amrit Kaal: Prof. Dilip Menon on AI, Creativity & Knowledge Creation 50:53

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Summary What does it really mean to learn in today’s world of reels, AI, and short attention spans? In today’s episode of “The Gyaan Project”, I’m joined by Prof. Dilip Menon. A global historian, Mellon Chair of Indian Studies at the University of Witwatersrand, and a Science Breakthrough winner—who’s spent years exploring how knowledge travels acr…

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Ep. 305 - Become a book cover designer with Ahlawat Gunjan 34:33

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

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Ep. 304 - Design & Furniture Systems with Andre Eckholt 41:11

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This episode is for Interior Designers, Architects, and allied work streams. We’ll try and understand Design trends or innovations in the furniture landscape, how Hettich incorporates eco-friendly practices and materials, and of course, how do they support designers in implementing their visions within the systems framework. Andre Eckholt joins us …

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Ep.303 - Importance of process in architecture with Hans Brouwer 48:38

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Introduction Welcome to a new series, “Footprints of History”. The Drawing Board, with whom I am partnering for the 3rd consecutive year, brings this series to you. The Drawing Board is an international architecture competition based in India where students can test their understanding and skills in shaping how communities live and thrive while pre…

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Ep.302 - Pillars of the Past and Present with Uday Andhare 45:38

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Introduction Welcome to a new series, “Footprints of History”. This series is brought to you by, The Drawing Board, with whom I am partnering for the 3rd consecutive year. The Drawing Board is an international architecture competition based in India where students can test their understanding and skills in shaping how communities live and thrive wh…

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Ep.301 - The Paper Ark case study with Nayan Shrimali and Venus Bird 47:09

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Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “We should be a mirror of being: we are God in miniature.”. I Had Srijan Jha in Ep. 258 on “How mini can a miniature art be’ and a case study of ‘Green humor’ with Rohan Chakravarty in Ep.253. And today’s episode is an amalgamation of both. Today’s guests do a lot of work in the realm of nature in miniature. I am plea…

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Ep.300 - Audiogyan's 300th episode with Kedar Nimkar 46:16

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John Pathrose interviews me in this 300th Episode. The Host becomes the guest. John is an old friend and a media professional. The following topics were covered in our conversation. Power of Design What is design (your definition)? What is the impact of design (beyond visual – socio/economic/political)? What is the current opportunity in the design…

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Ep. 299 - Architecture as a Citizen with James Inedu George 42:45

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We're delving into the exciting yet complex world of African architecture, with a particular focus on Nigeria. We'll explore trends that hold valuable lessons for India, a nation grappling with similar challenges. Nigeria is experiencing rapid urbanization, with the urban population projected to reach over 200 million by 2050. A significant portion…

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Ep. 298 - Responsibilities of a Designer with Daniel Burka & Shreyas Satish 1:03:08

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This is the last episode of the #designersdigest series where we have Daniel Burka and co-host Shreyas Satish. We talk about blurring lines between product and design, the importance of being a generalist in design, and the role of product managers in the design process. This series is created by Audiogyan in partnership with @godrejdesignlab Desig…

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Ep. 297 - Design in India with Chandrashekhar Wyawahare 1:23:03

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Tune into this 9th episode of a 10-part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Chandrashekhar Wyawahare. We talk all about Industrial Design, Make in India, and the skills required to become an Industrial Designer. This series is in partnership with @godrejdesignlab. Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, its daily grind, the secrets t…

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Ep. 296 - Automobile design as a career with Akanksha Sethi 55:34

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Tune into this 8th episode of a 10-part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Akanksha Sethi. This series is in partnership with @godrejdesignlab. Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, its daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating design world. Starting with a…

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Ep. 295 - Woman Graphic Designers with Ruchita Madhok 1:10:49

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Tune into this 7th episode of a 10-part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Ruchita Madhok. Audiogyan creates this series in partnership with @godrejdesignlab Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, its daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating design world. R…

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Ep. 294 - Role of the Creator in Games with Dhruv Jani 1:20:27

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Tune into this 6th episode of a 10-part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Dhruv Jani. This series is created by Audiogyan in partnership with @godrejdesignlab Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, its daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating world of desi…