Rod lives in Norway, and Nav lives in Singapore. They're both designers and love to travel. Every fortnight, they talk about the quirky things they discover when traveling or exploring design. Or something similar.
The first Creative Roots episode recorded completely in Oslo! Nav just arrived in Oslo from Iceland and he’s quite hungover from the week in Reykjavik. Also Rod's on his way to Korea!
Nav goes on a rant about his Indian passport. He also discusses his new book (which should be printed in a decade or so …). Rod talks about what he would in a jungle if was on his own!
Rod gives Nav the lowdown on the hype about this new Norwegian banknotes — did you know the two sides of these notes are designed by different design groups? And more on the voting process, the theme and more … Also, Nav just got back from Boracay in Philippines and Yangon in Myanmar. His two recommendations — chilled San Miguel beer on the beach in Boracay at sunset and Biryani in central Yangon!
Rod almost gets run over by a truck while cycling to work. Not to be left without any adventure stories, Nav has his first fall off his longboard. How Rod lost his passport in China. Nav wishes for a second passport. Also, how do you prepare for travel emergencies? What do you pack? (Never travel without travel insurance!)
Nav hasn’t slept much as he was on the Prime Ministers beck and call — well kind of. Rod, likes how everyone stops working in the summer in Norway.
Rod just got back from a 3 week trip to Florida — his first with his little daughter with him! Nav spent a long weekend camping in the bush in Australia — on a hunting trip with his Aussie mates. Also, Roberto gets a shoutout, getting back into routine and mosquitos vs Nav's hairy legs!
Nav can't stop talking about his recent trip to the Cayman Islands and Miami — why drums on fire are amazing for chicken, cayman mama's for breakfast and a horny dolphin! Rod is off to Miami for 3 weeks. The imaginary listener is sitting at Rum Point! Also, Kale chips!
Rod & Nav talk a little bit about the last 6 months leading up to this first episode. Nav also interrogates Rod about the branding for "Visit Oslo" - where the people voted on the final logo.