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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
57 episodes
57- AI is Developing Design Taste, What Does That Mean For Designers? : Anant Tambade
In this conversation, we sit down with Anant Tambade, a design leader at Microsoft, who takes us inside the rapidly evolving intersection of design, AI, and product building.From architecture to industrial design, UX, and now leading exp...
#56 The Brain & Sweat Behind Building Bangalore T2 : Sundar Chandramouli
In this conversation, Sundar Chandramouli, a professional civil engineer and infrastructure leader, takes us behind the scenes of one of India’s most iconic infrastructure projects Bangalore Airport Terminal 2.From blueprint to reality,...
#55 - Curiosity Becomes an AI-Proof Skill, Designing Without Inspiration : Sumit Bedi
What does it take to stay relevant when tools change faster than job titles-and AI threatens to rewrite the rules overnight?In this wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation, Dipaq sits down with Sumit Bedi, design leader, educato...
#54 - The Problem With India’s Designers - And No One Wants to Admit It : Narendra Ghate
What do two decades building a top design consultancy and a shift to leading design at one of India's largest private banks have in common?In this honest and wide-ranging conversation, Dipaq sits down with Narendra Ghate, Head of Des...
#53 - The T-Shaped Skillset for Modern Design Leadership, Future of Fintech Design : Vikash Kumar
In this candid conversation, Vikash Kumar (Director of Design at Pine Labs) takes us through his incredible career shift-from working on massive campaigns for brands like Vodafone to steering the entire art and brand aesthetic at Pine La...
#52 - The Design Philosophy Driving Ather | Hardware, Software, and the Golden Decade for Indian EVs : Bikash Jyoti Biswas
In this conversation, Dipaq sits down with Bikash, Head of Design at Ather, whose 11-year journey is a masterclass in building a design-first EV brand from a startup to a public company.From the early days of an idea to pi...
#51 - Robin Dhanwani - On Building Parallel, Design Delusion & Finding Meaning in Chaos
Robin Dhanwani is the founder of Parallel, a product-design studio that works with startups, enterprises, and public systems to design with empathy and clarity.He talks about building a studio from scratch, selling design in India, a...
#50 - Why Great Brand Design Starts With ‘Why Not’, Design Behind Gojek’s Most Defining Era : Susan Theresa
In this 50th episode of Groundbreakin, we sit down with Susan, a designer, artist, and brand thinker who has quietly shaped some of Asia’s most influential brands.From being an “accidental designer” at Flipkart to redefining brand ident...
#49 - The $100 Billion E-Commerce Playbook, Top Rules that Power Design at Scale : Shayak Sen
This conversation with Shayak Sen, the Head of Design at Myntra, is a masterclass in navigating the complexities of design leadership and e-commerce at massive scale.Shayak, who transitioned from an architecture background to co-f...
#48 - The Framework to build brands that actually last : Ekta Manchanda
In this refreshingly honest conversation, Dipaq sits down with Ekta Manchanda, co-founder of Everything Design, a multidisciplinary design studio specializing in B2B branding. Ekta shares the story of her 12-year journey from a graphic designer...
#47 - Why 80-Year-Old Brands Outlast the 20-Year-Olds, How AI Cuts Design Cycles from Months to Days : Anshul Patria
What is the future of branding in a world where AI is accelerating every creative process, and the lines between physical and digital are blurring? In this mind-bending conversation, Dipaq sits down with Anshul, a Design Manager at BCG, to unpa...
#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...
#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 ...
#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...
#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
#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 ...
#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...
#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...
#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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
