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Groundbreakin
The Groundbreakin is a cutting-edge podcast that explores the journeys of top designers, creative entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in the design industry. Hosted by Dipaq aka Q, a Creative Director and Founder of Syqi , this podcast is your go-to source for insider insights and actionable advice from the world's top design experts. With a focus on fresh topics and engaging discussions, each episode is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve and build a successful career in the ever-evolving design landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, The Groundbreakin is your essential resource for all things design. Join us on a journey to the forefront of creativity and innovation. We are on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all the podcast listening platforms.
Episodes
46 episodes
#46 - Why 80% of Designers Will Need to Learn Prompt Engineering, Lessons in Building Brands : Vibhor Mathur
What's it like to be a creative professional in today's world of rapidly evolving technology and changing industry landscapes? In this deep-dive conversation, Dipaq sits down with Vibhor, a seasoned design leader and former creative prof...
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Episode 46
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1:15:22
#45 - How Smallcase Built Its Brand, Design, Storytelling & Trust in Fintech : Nivedita Saikia
What does it take to build a career that's a masterclass in curiosity and adaptation?In this episode, we sit down with Nivedita Saikia, a Design Leader at Smallcase, whose career journey is anything but linear.From her beginnings ...
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Episode 45
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1:02:12
#44 - The Raw Truth About Design, Influence, and Survival : Apeksha Gupta
Burnout. AI. Broken design education. The messy truth about running a studio.In this episode of Groundbreakin, Dipaq sits down with Apeksha Gupta — design leader, entrepreneur, and writer — who goes unfiltered on the realities every cre...
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Episode 44
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46:17
#43 - What it takes to build a Unicorn Brand, Product Design vs. Communication Design : Sourajit Sengupta
What does it take to lead design through one of the biggest shifts in the creative industry? In this episode, Dipaq sits down with Sourajit Sengupta, Design Leader at Razorpay and former Head of Design at Lenskart
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Episode 43
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1:07:22
#42 - Rebrands, Retainers, and Red Flags: Inside the Studio Hustle : Harish Venkatesh
What’s it really like to run a design studio today in a world of niche branding, longsales cycles, remote teams, and impatient clients?In this refreshingly honest conversation, we speak with Harish Venkatesh, founderof ...
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Episode 42
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1:10:03
#41 - AI vs. Agencies, Truth About What’s Really Shaping Indian Brands : Bharath Adarsh
What does it take to stay original in an industry obsessed withtrends, algorithms, and speed?In this episode, we sit down with Bharath Adharsh, Creative Lead at StayVista anex-engineer turned storyteller who fou...
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Episode 41
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58:35
#40 - The Golden Decade for Design & The Future of Creative Education : Madhu Amodia
What is the future of a creative career in a world of AI, rapidly changing tech, andnew opportunities?We explore this and more in a deep and inspiring conversation with Madhu Amodia, a seasoned design leader and the Dean of...
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Episode 40
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44:55
#39 - One Startup is fixing 1,400 stores the other may just fix Indian Sports : Nitin Ravi
What does it take to build a career that truly aligns with your passions? In thisconversation, Dipaq sits down with Nitin Ravi, Director at SaaS company Pazo,whose journey is a masterc...
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Episode 39
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1:14:16
38 - Inside Nike History: Untold Stories and Design Innovations with Scott Reames
Discover the untold stories and behind-the-scenes insights of the iconic Nike brand as we sit down with Scott Reems, a retired Nike historian who spent nearly three decades preserving the company's rich history. Join us on this captivating jour...
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Episode 38
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1:15:08
37 - Branding Beyond Borders and Unlocking Personal Growth, Creativity, and Vulnerability - with Lulu Raghavan
Ever wondered how to unleash your untapped potential and create a powerful personal brand? We sat down with Lulu Raghavan, the incredible Managing Director at Landor & Fitch India, to get her invaluable insights on personal gr...
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Episode 37
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43:41
36 - The Art of Balancing Creativity and Leadership - Tassia Swulinska
What is it that makes a design truly captivating, and how can you lead a team of talented creatives to craft such masterpieces? We had the pleasure of sitting down with Tassia Swulinska, design visionary and design director at ...
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Episode 36
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56:29
35 - Unleashing your Creative Mindset - with Hussain Almossawi
For this episode, we have Hussain Almossawi aka Mossawi, a design visionary and industry leader who has made a lasting impact in the world of design. In our conversation, we explore his incredible journey from his deep-rooted pass...
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Episode 35
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49:18
34 - The Present and Future of Industrial Design - with Hector Silva
For this episode, we have Hector Silva, the founder of Advanced Design and the host of the Context Podcast. In our conversation, we delved into his journey in the design industry, from his beginnings in toy design to creati...
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Episode 34
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1:05:45
33 - The Art of Copywriting - with Devargh Mukherjee
For this episode of the #Groundbreakin , we have Devargh, a copywriter and advertising strategist works at the Talented, we talked about his journey and insights into the ever-changing world of copywriting. We discussed the...
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Episode 33
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1:01:01
32 - The Changing Landscape of Design in India - with Vyasateja Rao
For this episode, We have the amazing Vyasateja Rao, founder of Analogy Design, a product design and innovation studio based in Bangalore, India. Vyasateja shares his inspiring journey of learning design in the United State...
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Episode 32
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1:25:40
31 - Building a fashion brand from the future - with Mayya Geo
For this episode, We have Mayya Geo, She's a founder at Geobo a design company works around brand design for fashion companies of the future, they help fashion tech companies build their brand using their 6-step brand process. We had a fun chat...
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Episode 31
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48:21
30 - Reliving the 90s: Capturing Indian Nostalgia in 3D - with Ravinder Kumar
For this episode, We have Ravinder Kumar aka Ravinder Design on Instagram. Ravinder is a brilliant artist who's been making waves in the world of 3D visuals. His work is a solid slap of 90s desi/Indian nostalgia that's captured th...
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Episode 30
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37:49
29 - Industrial Design for the future - with Puneet Nagi
For this episode of #Groundbreakin, we are thrilled to have Puneet Singh, an Industrial Designer with a passion for pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers in design. Puneet brings a unique perspective to his work, o...
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Episode 29
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1:08:27
28 - Designing at the AI Image Creator Startup - with Aakanksha Mirdha
For this episode of #Groundbreakin , we have Aakanksha Mirdha, who takes care of the design at Playground AI, a free-to-use online AI image creator based in the Bay Area. Aakanksha has extensive experience in using AI effectively and has worked...
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Episode 28
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59:28
27 - Building a Human Centric Organization - with Saurabh Uboweja
For this episode of #Groundbreakin, we have the pleasure of hosting Saurabh Uboweja, the founder and managing director of BOD Consulting, a management consulting firm that builds promising brands. Saurabh is an international award-winning manag...
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Episode 27
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58:06
26 - Following a Creative Path - with Clim Studio
For this episode of #Groundbreakin , We have the amazing Clim from the Clim Studio, Starting his creative path as an independent designer, he has since transformed his passion for design into a successful design studio. Clim Studio has become k...
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Episode 26
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56:55
25 - The Art of 3D Typography - with Vincent Wagner
For this episode of #Groundbreakin, we have Vincent Wagner, aka Computer Vincent, a highly sought-after designer known for his expertise in 3D lettering, typography and animation. We having a chat about his background in law and media to his cu...
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Episode 25
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56:00
24 - Charting Your Design Destiny - with Jeremy Mura
Join us for this episode of #Groundbreakin as we chat with Jeremy Mura, a creative powerhouse known for his unique mindset and passion for design. Jeremy shares his journey in the industry, from teaching and creating content to working with big...
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Episode 24
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36:28
23 - Shaping a Creative's Journey - with Benjamin Maclaren
For this episode of #Groundbreakin, We sit down with Benjamin Maclaren, a designer by day for the Australian government on sensitive projects and a community leader at CaseStudy.club by night. Benjamin shares his creative journey hopping career...
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Episode 23
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1:00:52
22 - Collaboration and Co-Creation - with Jutta Jerlich
For this episode of #GBINSTREAM, We have Jutta Jerlich, a Lecturer and Consultant at Vienna University of Technology. With a wealth of experience in a variety of disciplines, from engineers to designers, Jutta has a unique perspective on the im...
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Episode 22
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