In this issue

POOL 94 of monthly POOL Magazine. In this issue: Brinda Somaya, Vritima Wadhwa, Moneet Chitroda, Shanoo and Harkiran, The Design Intelligence Award (DIA), Aditi and Anjali, Pooja Bhagwat, Rema Chaudhary

Spaces For The Senses

As Creative Head at Project 810, Vritima Wadhwa helps reinterpret traditional design principles in the modern vernacular.

5 mins

The Art Of Continuity

Brinda Somaya heads a multi-award winning, multi-disciplinary architecture and design practice in Mumbai. In the four decades since Somaya & Kalappa Consultants (SNK) was first set up in a garden shed, it has built up a hugely diverse portfolio and a formidable client list. As an Architect and Urban Conservationist of much experience, she has very definite views on the role of architecture in India, some of which she shares with POOL.

7 mins

No K(W)idding!

Moneet Chitroda is one of the youngest automotive designers at Renault to see a design proposal all the way through to production.

6 mins

Seeking Aha Moments!

Shanoo Bhatia and Harkiran Singh (Gary) Grewal have been working together to create diverse and innovative design solutions for over two decades. Their expertise ranges from branding to furniture design and they bring to the table experience as much as moments of dazzling inspiration.

6 mins

Highly Prized

The Design Intelligence Award (DIA) is much coveted not only in its home country of China but increasingly across the world. As international media partner, POOL had a ringside seat of the recently held celebrations…

4 mins

Not Just Playing Safe

Aditi Agrawal and Anjali Menon go beyond conventional swings and slides to create customized playgrounds that are fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate.

7 mins

The Art Of Letter Writing

Creating a blissful experience for her audience is what moves calligraphy artist Pooja Bhagwat to put ink to paper.

4 mins

Mood Lighting

Rema Chaudhary uses an interesting play of light and shade to draw the viewer in.

5 mins

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THE essential guide to contemporary, Indian Design, Art and Innovation that runs the gamut of creativity, from unknown designers to the celebrated, from Indian fashion, art, architecture, industrial design, film and furniture. POOL has unparalleled access to the India’s most talented people, the industry they frequent and the desirable objects they make. The magazine showcases all this via exclusive features that are insightful, entertaining and presented with style. 
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