# audiogyan (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover audiogyan. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ep. 327: Is India Energy Stack the UPI moment for electricity? with Rahool Gadkari](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-327-is-india-energy-stack-the) _2026-07-30 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ Summary Created in collaboration with Godrej Design Lab, this episode explores how electricity moves across India and why the India Energy Stack could change how energy is produced, bought and shared. Rahool Gadkari explains peer to peer energy, smart meters, clean power markets and what this shift could mean for businesses, architects, designers, consumers and the homes and cities we build in the… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206673124/7c035865706d6086c6593d536cc4163c.mp3) ## [Ep. 326 - Designing your news diet in this noise with Manisha Pande](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-326-manisha-pande) _2026-05-06 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ In this episode of The Gyaan Project, Kedar Nimkar sits down with Manisha Pande, Editorial Director at Newslaundry and the writer and host of TV Newsance, to break down what news really means in today's noisy, polarized India. Manisha walks us through the basics of journalism, the inner workings of newsrooms, the rise of TV anchors as circus masters, and the business model that makes Newslaundry… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196506935/4c9b56d976e65da33ed1c2b9c5bd3902.mp3) ## [Ep. 325 - The secret to designing for India’s plurality with Amit Das](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-325-amit-das) _2026-04-08 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ Summary Amit Das, SVP of design at Urban Company, has spent years understanding how Indians actually live with their appliances. In this episode, he breaks down what designing for India's plurality really means, from durability and shared usage to what premium looks like across different households. He also challenges the popular idea of smart living and makes a case for convenience over… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193173280/d6417d41c4751245fbba650d9604e853.mp3) ## [Ep. 324 – Why boredom is your best creative tool ft. Artist Vishwa Shroff](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-324-vishwa-shroff) _2026-03-25 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ Every building has a story. Every crack, every stain, every surface holds a memory of someone who was there before you. The question is — are you looking? In this episode of The Gyaan Project, host Kedar Nimkar sits down with Mumbai-based artist Vishwa Shroff for a slow, rich, and deeply thoughtful conversation about the art of drawing, urban observation, and what it means to build a creative… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191839251/e10e8c119b5b60095771862a9bcd54d5.mp3) ## [Ep. 323 - How to measure success of a Design school and students? with Dineshwar S](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-323-how-to-measure-success-of) _2026-03-04 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ Summary What does it really mean to teach design in India today? In this powerful conversation, Dinesh S, an architect with 35 years of practice and founder of Bangalore School of Design and Technology, challenges everything we think we know about design education. From the factory-like classrooms stuffing 90 students together to architecture syllabi unchanged since the 1980s, Dinesh unpacks the… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189426597/c430fbf26129352e9fdc7ae732601955.mp3) ## [Ep. 322 – Craft, taste and judgment in Software Design with Randy Hunt](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-322-randy-hunt) _2026-01-28 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ In this concluding episode of the Craft series, I (Kedar Nimkar, Host of The Gyaan Project Podcast) speak with Randy Hunt, Head of Design at Notion and Chair of the MFA Design program at SVA. Randy reflects on craft as a combination of skill, practice, and judgment, and shares how taste shapes meaningful software experiences. The conversation explores speed versus quality, scale versus care, and… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/183574732/1f64020bbfbcb4b928e6f8a2e91bd636.mp3) ## [Ep. 321: Craft, taste and the future of Design at Canva with Lucy Datyner](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-321-lucy-datyner) _2026-01-21 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ In this episode of The Gyaan Project, I speak with Lucy Datyner, Principal Designer at Canva, about craft, taste, and the future of product design in the age of AI. Lucy shares how craft goes beyond polish into problem solving, why simplicity is always informed by context, and how designers can build taste through curiosity, critique, and making. The conversation explores AI as a co-creator, the… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/182744458/4cc6a9e0fc9d225ec7ea9c991ca553fa.mp3) ## [Ep. 320 - How Craft shapes digital product Design with Caio Orio](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-320-how-craft-shapes-digital-product) _2026-01-14 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ In this episode of the Craft series, I speak to Caio Orio, Principal Brand Designer at Wise, about the role of craft, taste, and practice in modern digital product design. Drawing from his advertising background and work on global fintech products, Caio explains how craft goes beyond visuals to include strategy, care, and attention to detail. The conversation explores taste, open mindedness, brand… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/181753145/691d26be8e7f9a50e85306f2381ab573.mp3) ## [Ep. 319 - Craft as way of doing things. With Tom Harman](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-319-craft-as-way-of-doing-things) _2026-01-07 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ Tom Harman, a design leader with twenty years of experience at Monzo and BuzzFeed, joins The Gyaan Project to explore craft, taste and the role of AI in modern product teams. He explains how clarity, judgment and shared language shape high quality work. A useful episode for designers, PMs and founders who want to sharpen decision making, move with speed and build trust through thoughtful design.… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/180858139/6960430d83fe0be98085ae9b453808f3.mp3) ## [9th Anniversary Soup - 9 bites from 9 conversations.](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/9th-anniversary-soup) _2025-12-24 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ Today, The Gyaan Project turns 9. And honestly, it feels surreal. Since 27th December 2016, I have been documenting Indian creative wisdom across disciplines and ways of thinking. After 318 episodes, I found myself wondering how to mark this moment and the answer came naturally. So here it is. A small celebration. A warm offering. 9th Anniversary Soup 9 bites from 9 conversations. This is… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/182065421/759fed00d9f0b81de05ebfdaa462df25.mp3) ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LGBb65sLuVFj) _2025-12-23 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Ep. 318 - The Untold Story of Ather’s Iconic Design with Harish Kumar and Anurag Bartarey](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-318-ather) _2025-09-24 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 hardware and software come together on two wheels.… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/174147452/2906f6be6e00d1f9f5f8b0e8ad94c18e.mp3) ## [Ep. 317 – How to Design with Emotion, Context and Conversation with Tanuj Goenka](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-317-tanuj-goenka) _2025-08-20 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 must-listen for architecture students and young… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171180432/a3641ff974b9583be3cdbca2bf7a7229.mp3) ## [Ep. 316 – The Architecture of intensity, experience, and the unseen with Manjunath](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-316-the-architecture-of-intensity) _2025-08-13 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 conversation explores how to approach design with… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/170350275/9c0e826483dfbd10954c5b7603ec7cd8.mp3) ## [Ep. 315 – What young Architects must unlearn with Rajeev Kathpalia](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-315-what-young-architects-must) _2025-08-06 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 urban thinkers. Presented in partnership with The… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/169907517/938f028bd14293e9875cedc8276a7994.mp3) ## [Ep. 314 - इलेक्ट्रिशियन बनने का सफर - अब्दुल कलाम शेख के साथ](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/abdul-kalam-shaikh-314) _2025-07-30 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 अल्टरनेटिव करियर एक्सप्लोर कर रहे हैं। (English) Detailed… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/169362936/d231ea406d6976d16aaf5ae875724eb5.mp3) ## [Ep. 313 - The Philosophy of Order in Design with Prof. Kirti Trivedi](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-313-kirti-trivedi) _2025-07-16 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 spiritual ideas like dharma and Vishnu’s iconography, he… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/167085132/e0f248333648b500d8203a898dc03e71.mp3) ## [Ep. 312 - From Satya to Safar Mein Sheher: Mazhar Kamran on Cinema, Craft, and Culture](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-312-mazhar-kamran) _2025-07-02 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 Sheher . The dialogue explores the role of… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166513264/e12a53496426d2ca51890fe39ffc66cc.mp3) ## [Ep. 311 - Why everyone is both student and teacher with Arunaraje Patil](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-311-arunaraje-patil) _2025-06-18 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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, filmmaker responsibility in shaping society, and… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/165416066/21f2b6da496d56a8530bfc35319f5280.mp3) ## [Ep. 310: Human-Centered Design for Complex Systems - Vivek Kant](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-310-vivek-kant) _2025-06-04 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 capabilities. Perfect for young Indian designers seeking… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/163322496/b28f82331bea693cdaee34f99f6e7f2b.mp3) ## [Ep. 309 How History shapes what we learn | Vinay Lal on Indian Education](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-309-vinay-lal) _2025-05-21 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 refreshing and thought-provoking lens on how to… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/161673738/824c13efaa2ce84ff9bd1d478bbcd772.mp3) ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/g2Z1CYNUzBQP) _2025-05-20 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Ep. 308 – Learning Is Broken: Sundar Sarukkai on Rethinking Education](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-308-learning-is-broken-sundar) _2025-05-07 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 episode. If you would like to discuss this with… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/161230863/e006782e63a3530136fd0f09406c0160.mp3) ## [Ep. 307 - Jeevaram Suthar: एक बढ़ई की ज़िंदगी, कारीगरी और कहानियाँ](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-307-jeevaram-suthar) _2025-04-23 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 in India \* What a typical day looks like in… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/160651549/54528699404180646c9381e88a3593e3.mp3) ## [Ep. 306 - Learning in the Amrit Kaal: Prof. Dilip Menon on AI, Creativity & Knowledge Creation](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-306-learning-in-the-amrit-kaal) _2025-04-09 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 across time, oceans, and cultures. If you're a… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/160176281/bd6a91807e74c53c870a1c2f0f326a18.mp3) ## [Ep. 305 - Become a book cover designer with Ahlawat Gunjan](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-305-become-a-book-cover-designer-812) _2024-10-08 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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, visit www.thegyaanproject.com [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/150613500/8163b98f7e0f7e0d3b4c69180c71874d.mp3) ## [Ep. 304 - Design & Furniture Systems with Andre Eckholt](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-304-design-and-furniture-systems-ff4) _2024-10-01 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 on Audiogyan. He is the managing director of a… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/150613501/b9fd5bc5b3f93c06e494aaf03c9ede20.mp3) ## [Ep.303 - Importance of process in architecture with Hans Brouwer](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep303-importance-of-process-in-architecture-f8d) _2024-09-11 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 preserving local heritage. TDB has been actively… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/150613502/29d15da85355a7d84c563aee09bedd36.mp3) ## [Ep.302 - Pillars of the Past and Present with Uday Andhare](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep302-pillars-of-the-past-and-present-4a0) _2024-09-03 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 while preserving local heritage. TDB has been… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/150613503/dfeafa812e9f8fdd38b0afc520ffcd73.mp3) ## [Ep.301 - The Paper Ark case study with Nayan Shrimali and Venus Bird](https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep301-the-paper-ark-case-study-with-83d) _2024-08-28 · The Gyaan Project · The Gyaan Project_ 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 pleased to have Nayan Shrimali & Venus Bird… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/150613504/53d286950ac7d0d0d7260cb769026f50.mp3)