The Design Pataki Podcast

“The devil lies in the details,” says Supratik Datta, Head of Design at SD Corp, the mind behind Mumbai's most iconic landmarks —from the Imperial Tower to the upcoming Imperial i. In this episode, he joins Esha Gupta, Founder of Design Pataki, to unpack the nuances of what it means to craft iconic spaces in a transforming cityscape. From designing with authenticity, embracing ‘livable luxury,' to the brilliance behind linear layouts, Datta decodes the art of designing spaces rooted in mindful urbanism.

Gautam Sinha, the Founder and Creative Director of Nappa Dori, drives the brand's visionary creativity. Renowned for propelling Nappa Dori from a single store in Delhi to over 12 locations, his design ethos merges Indian heritage with international aesthetics. With a background in fashion accessories and a love for leather, Sinha's approach reflects minimalism and detail-oriented craftsmanship. He epitomizes a new generation of Indian designers with globally acclaimed products, including the popular Café Dori concept.

Subodh Gupta is one of India's leading contemporary artists. His works have been exhibited in the most prestigious art fairs and museums across the globe - including Centre Pompidou and the Victoria & Albert Museum. He is best known for his incredible sculptural works made of household metal objects such as kitchen utensils, lunch boxes, and cookware, and his work highlights the socio-economic landscape of India and cultural transitions. Currently, Subodh is showcasing his new Installations at the iconic Le Bon Marche in Paris which is the first ever department store in the world. Titled Sangam, the exhibition will be on display until February 19, 2023. Here are a few things we discuss with him - You went to art school in Patna in the 1980s. What was your education like at the time? This is your first time exhibiting at a department store. How did you navigate this, and what inspired the name Sangam? Utensils are a key motif in your art. How do you and your team go about sourcing so many utensils? The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com. To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com. The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41.

Maneesh Goyal is a New York-based serial entrepreneur. His roots lie in the event marketing industry, where he went on to build one of the industry's most sought-after creative agencies, MKG. In 2021, Goyal, along with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, established Sona, a contemporary Indian restaurant in the Flatiron District of New York City. Goyal went on to expand his footprint in hospitality by reopening one of New York's most iconic cocktail dens, Temple Bar followed by the launch of Sona Home with Priyanka early this year. Here are a few things we discuss with him - What differentiates Sona from other Indian or International brands that celebrate the ‘Indian' experience? Who is your target audience for Sona Home? How has the response been so far? What were yours and Priyanka's individual roles in building both brands? The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com.  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com.  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 

Shruti Shibulal, CEO and Director of Tamara Leisure Experiences found her true calling in hospitality. Shruti is a science graduate from Haverford College in Pennsylvania, USA, who initally took the finance route by working with Merrill Lynch in New York. Today, her growing hospitality group has three brands - The Tamara Resorts, for luxury properties; O by Tamara, for business hotels; and a mid-segment brand called Lilac; as well as four properties in Germany. Shruti strives to make Tamara synonymous with responsible tourism and sustainability.  Here are a few things we discuss with her -  What does responsible tourism mean to you? What are some of the pre pandemic trends and practices that haven't lasted, and what are the ones that have? What is your take on sustainability and greenwashing in the hospitality industry? Do you think we're moving towards concrete change? The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com.  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com.  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 

Vikram Goyal is a design pioneer in contemporising traditional Indian motifs. He is the founder of Viya Home, a Delhi-based design and production studio that offers a range of luxury handcrafted products. Committed to the preservation of artisan practices and the country's cultural heritage, he employed craft methods that are centuries old, once patronized by royal families. Much like his products, his interior design endeavours are hailed as ‘inhabitable works of art' Here are a few things we discuss with him -  You work primarily with brass, can you tell us what draws you to the material? Is there any new material you are working with, or that has drawn your attention Are there any Indian forms and motifs that are trending in the global market How can designers and consumers be a part of the movement to make sure these art and craft forms don't go extinct?  The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com.  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com.  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 

Iqrup and Ritika Dhamija, a mother-daughter duo, are founders of the contemporary furniture and decor brand known as Iqrup + Ritz. Iqrup, the brand's creative brain, was trained in London and has been an interior designer and furniture maker for over 30 years. Ritika, the strategic mind behind Iqrup and Ritz, worked as an investment banker for many years before joining her mother. Since launching, the brand has shipped 1000s of products worldwide. The Iqrup + Ritz collections are a dialogue of the past and present, paying homage to iconic styles and crafts from different periods. The brand works majorly with family-run workshops across the world to make high-quality handcrafted pieces. Here are a few things we discuss with them -  How can we change the narrative around ‘Handcrafted in India' to reflect the new wave of contemporary craft, and move it away from the previous associations of it being heavily traditional and ornate? What are some of the biggest pros and cons of manufacturing in India?  How can an Indian brand stay afloat amidst the influx of international brands like West Elm, Ikea, and now Pottery Barn? The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com.  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com.  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 

Noelle Kadar graduated from Rhode Island School of Design and has lived and worked in India for well over a decade, with years of international art and design experience. Kadar was the Artistic Director of The Sculpture Park at Madhavendra Palace, Jaipur from 2018- 2020. Since the pandemic, Kadar has helped organize large scale exhibitions. Kadar also consults for Art Dubai and other arts and design institutions. Her focus has always been to facilitate the introduction of Indian contemporary art, craft, and design to other parts of the world, while also bringing international standards for contemporary art, and programming to India. Here are a few things we discuss with her -  How did Jaipur's creative subculture come about and take on a life of its own?  What are some of the best design and art spots in the city? How is Jaipur's overarching creative essence different from a city like Mumbai or Delhi?  The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com.  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com.  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 

Hotelier Avijit Singh comes from a legacy of Rajasthani royalty that goes back to the 1600s. His family's ancestral properties - Mihirgarh, Rohetgarh, and The Rohet House, are now luxury boutique hotels that capture the essence of the regal desert state. Over the past two and a half decades, they have evolved into an exceptional bouquet of experiential properties. These have been recognized with some of the highest Global Awards that the industry bestows. After having worked with hospitality groups like Raffles and Taj, Avijit joined House of Rohet and has been a part of his family legacy since 2015. Here are a few things we discuss with him -  Is heritage hospitality in its Golden Age?  How are millennials reshaping the current trends in luxury travel?  What are some of the ways in which hoteliers can ensure a more holistic, global experience, especially for foreign tourists? How can we merge both luxury and sustainability in the heritage hospitality industry? The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com.  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com.  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41.

Architect Nuru Karim is the Founder of Nudes, a Mumbai-based firm that operates within the realm of architecture, art, and computational design. He received his Masters in Architecture and Urban-ism from the Architectural Association in London in 2006. Prior to helming his own architectural practice, he had worked for Zaha Hadid Architects on a host of institutional projects. Nuru Karim has achieved global critical recognition for his work, as well as several design awards including a nomination for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Nuru Karim is also a TEDx speaker and has presented his work and research on national and international platforms. Here are a few things we discuss with him -  Does parametric design break the conventional rules of architecture? Can sustainability and parametric design go hand in hand? Has traditional Indian design influenced parametricism in the country?  The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com.  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com.  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 

Pallavi Dean is the founder and creative director of interior design studio Roar. Born in India, raised in Dubai, and working in London for years has lent a unique multicultural influence to Pallavi's designs. A trained architect and sustainability specialist, Pallavi has won multiple awards across a range of sectors. In 2013, Pallavi launched Pallavi Dean Interiors, which was rebranded as Roar in 2018. Pallavi has been recognised by Global Media as an emerging designer to watch out for, and her work has been profiled in some of the world's leading international publications.  Here are a few things we discuss with her - From a cultural perspective, what are the subtle differences between interior design styles across countries?  What are some common barriers that designers face when taking on international projects, and how can they overcome them?  What should designers and architects keep in mind when sourcing for international projects? The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com.  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com.  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 

One of the most influential women in the editorial design landscape, Cindy Allen is the female Editor-In-Chief at Interior Design Magazine, helming the American publication for 20 years now. She has established herself as a force in elevating the design professions importance and exposure, acting as an ambassador and fervent supporter of architects and designers. A self-proclaimed design junkie, she brings an unbridled passion for design that is manifested in 17 print issues each year and a digital platform reaching a global audience of over 8 million. With her direction, Interior Design Magazine is constantly evolving to best celebrate designers and their process. Gita is the founder of her namesake public relations firm, GITAPR. Known for her understanding of the evolving media landscape and digital platform, she has masterfully executed international programs in the fields of luxury, business, design, fashion, hospitality, travel, real estate and philanthropy. Here are a few things we discuss with them -  How has the editorial design world changed over the last twenty years? How can a designer strike a balance between staying true to their roots and appealing to global sensibilities?  What is the importance of PR when it comes to getting noticed globally?  The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41.

Vinita Chaitanya is one of the most prominent women on the current Indian interior design scene. She describes her style as 'contemporary classic' – a euphoric blend of sumptuous silks, traditional paisleys, exquisite Indian artefacts and modern Western covetables. She delights in layering different cultures and periods. This divine mixology is her USP. Vinita's design firm, Prism, has been going strong since 1988 and is a regular in design publications. Her belief in the heritage of India drives her to promote and showcase it in her work. Combined with a thorough mastery of her craft, Vinita creates livable art. Here are a few things we discuss with her -  What are some of the pressing ethical dilemmas in the interior design industry? What are some red and green flags when working with a new client? How does one strike a balance between personal style and a client's preferences? The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 

Sean Anderson is Associate Curator in the Department of Architecture and Design at The Museum of Modern Art. A Fellow of the American Academy in Rome, he has practiced as an architect and taught in Afghanistan, Australia, India, Italy, Morocco, Sri Lanka and the U.A.E. He has written books on South Asian ritual sculpture as well as on modern architecture. As of February 2021, his latest exhibition at the MOMA titled Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America will be the first exhibition to highlight the work of African American and African diasporic architects, co-organized with Mabel O Wilson.  Gita is the founder of her namesake public relations firm, GITAPR. Known for her understanding of the evolving media landscape and digital platform, she has masterfully executed international programs in the fields of luxury, business, design, fashion, hospitality, travel, real estate and philanthropy. Here are a few things we discuss with them -  Can architecture be considered art, and consequently, can an architect be viewed as an artist?  Where do installations and structures with distinct sculptural significances, like the Hudson Yards Vessel fall on the spectrum?  Does PR play a role in shaping the narrative around certain projects? The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com.  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com.  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 

Saskia Fernando belongs to one of Sri Lanka's leading design families.  With the goal of introducing an international audience to Sri Lankan contemporary art, she established Saskia Fernando Gallery in 2009. This Colombo-based gallery is the largest contemporary art gallery on the island, housing two exhibition spaces and a private viewing gallery of over 300 works. Saskia makes sure to represent both leading and emerging artists and intends to create a sustainable future for the Sri Lankan art industry. A passionate patron of culture, Saskia is playing an instrumental role in putting the island-nation's art on the map.  Here are a few things we discuss with her - What are some of the common barriers of entry which discourage young people from collecting art? Without as many art fairs how can millennials find new art, and what should be kept in mind while buying art online?  What are millennial buyers looking for when they buy art, and what are their buying habits? The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com.  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com.  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 

Dr. Miniya Chatterji is a scholar of sustainability and has been its active torchbearer. She is the founder and CEO of Sustain Labs Paris, a sustainability incubator that transforms large organisations into becoming social entrepreneurs.  Up until 2017, she was the Chief Sustainability Officer at Jindal Steel and Power, one of India's leading business conglomerates, making her one of the youngest top businesswomen in India at the time. Here are a few things we discuss with her -  What are some of the common misconceptions around sustainability?  How can one distinguish between the myriad of terms like ‘green', ‘fair trade', ‘ethically sourced', ‘LEED-certified', etc which are often used interchangeably by brands? What are the common challenges faced by smaller firms looking to go sustainable?  The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com.  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com.  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 

Bill Bensley is changing the landscape of hospitality design in Southeast Asia. The trailblazing architect has his signature style splashed across more than 200 iconic hotels and resorts in 30 countries - ranging from The Four Seasons to Hilton. Bill is a pioneer of the luxury eco-tourism industry, and a passionate philanthropist. Here are a few things we discuss with him: How can we merge both luxury and sustainability in the hospitality industry? How do we educate the hotel owners and developers on the benefits of luxury ecotourism?  How can consumers and travelers be a part of the change? The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com.  To contact Design Pataki, please email info@designpataki.com.  The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41.

Welcome to the Design Pataki Podcast, brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India's foremost digital magazines on luxury design. We bring to you a compelling mix of current trends and extraordinary findings across interior design, lifestyle, art and architecture. Since inception, our focus has been simple - to fill the void of information and streamline the conversation around design in India.  From interviews with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry to features on inspiring spaces, our editorial approach centres on a thoughtful combination of Indian and international sensibilities. Through intelligent storytelling and unique perspectives, our talented editorial team is committed to establishing a connection between the reader and the world of design. Know more at www.designpataki.com