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The Gyaan Project

The Gyaan Project
Design
Architecture
Design Education
Sustainability
Creativity
Industrial Design
Ecological Architecture
India
Education
Automobile Design
Philosophy
Typeface Design
User Experience
User Behavior
Sustainable Design
Sadahalli Quarry
Plork
Godrej Design Lab
Indian Automotive Industry
Game Design

The Gyaan Project (formerly Audiogyan) is a podcast exploring creative wisdom. Since 2016, it has chronicled ideas, philosophies, and stories of Indian luminaries—bridging the past with the present to inspire the future. www.thegyaanproject.com

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Channa Daswatte reflects on what walls really mean and why they matter in architecture and society. From power, control and se... more

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Prem Chandavarkar looks at the wall as more than a physical boundary. He speaks about trust, porosity, beauty, public life, inhabitation and the growing divide between physical and digital worlds. The episode is part of The Gyaan Project’s f... more

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Debbie Millman joins Kedar to talk about what creativity is, why making things matters, and what keeps creative people going. We discuss confidence and courage, personal branding, discipline, design as deliberate differentiation, the respons... more

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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, sma... more

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Recent Guests

Channa Daswatte
Principal Architect and Partner at MICD Associates; world-renowned design critic and author
MICD Associates
Episode: Ep. 330 - How walls shape people, places and power with Channa Daswatte
Prem Chandavarkar
Managing Director of CnT Architects with extensive experience in architecture and academia
CnT Architects
Episode: Ep. 329 - What walls reveal about cities and society with Prem Chandavarkar
Debbie Millman
Writer, educator, artist, curator, designer; host of Design Matters
Design Matters Podcast
Episode: Ep. 328 - Exploring the Essence of Creativity with Debbie Millman
Rahool Gadkari
Co-founder of Neufin, discussing energy stack and digital energy transitions
Neufin
Episode: Ep. 327: Is India Energy Stack the UPI moment for electricity? with Rahool Gadkari
Amit Das
Hardware and software designer, blogger, hobby artist and senior vice president of native and design at Urban Company
Urban Company
Episode: Ep. 325 - The secret to designing for India’s plurality with Amit Das
Vishwa Shroff
Artist
TARQ Gallery; co-founder of SQW Lab
Episode: Ep. 324 – Why boredom is your best creative tool ft. Artist Vishwa Shroff
Dineshwar S
Architect with 35 years of practice; founder of Bangalore School of Design and Technology
Bangalore School of Design and Technology
Episode: Ep. 323 - How to measure success of a Design school and students? with Dineshwar S
Lucy Datyner
Principal Designer at Canva
Canva
Episode: Ep. 321: Craft, taste and the future of Design at Canva with Lucy Datyner
Caio Orio
Principal Brand Designer at Wise with 14 years of experience in design and advertising.
Wise
Episode: Ep. 320 - How Craft shapes digital product Design with Caio Orio

Host

Kedar Nimkar
Host and guide of conversations with practitioners; centers on design thinking, architecture, and education

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Best Podcast for Design and Arts

    Kedar is doing a great job at representing Indian designers and artists! The vide variety of topics that he has covered are just commendable. I would say that there’s no better podcast in India than Audiogyan and Kedar is truly enriching his listeners’ lives through the knowledge shared by him and the guests. Kudos for his consistency and research 🙌🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Veena Shahane
    India3 years ago
  • Wow!

    What a gem of a podcast! I stumbled upon it while looking for something on Carnatic music, and now as I am looking at the range of topics I conclude that I’ve discovered my new go-to podcast. Thank you for putting it together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariano from the US
    United States7 years ago
  • Very useful and detailed discussed in and around design

    Love the episode on guru shish parampara.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Connect2soul
    India7 years ago
  • Loved the Indian memory project with Anusha Yadav. Interesting conversation!

    Enjoyed thoroughly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yatika A
    India8 years ago
  • Kedar brings out the value

    I have been listening to Audiogyan for sometime now and loved every single episodes of this podcast. Kedar brings out the best insights on design and related topics I enjoy listening to while I commute to my office. I highly recommend design enthuisiasts to check Kedar's work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manis3426
    India8 years ago

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Listeners praise depth and consistency, with strong emphasis on design insight and guest expertise.
The show is appreciated as a go-to for design discussions in India, noted for thoughtful, research-backed conversations.
Audiences value practical storytelling and cross-disciplinary perspectives in design, branding, and education.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#134
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#7
India/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#43
Norway/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#133
Singapore/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#149
South Africa/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#175
India/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 328 - Exploring the Essence of Creativity with Debbie Millman
Q: What advice would you give to a young designer balancing personal work with visibility and branding?
She advocates building character and a strong body of work rather than chasing personal branding, arguing that a genuine body of work naturally leads to a credible and lasting presence.
Ep. 328 - Exploring the Essence of Creativity with Debbie Millman
Q: What would you do differently if you started Design Matters today?
She would rename the show to reflect its broader scope beyond design and focus on how creative people design the arc of their lives, emphasizing what truly matters over the brand name.
Ep. 321: Craft, taste and the future of Design at Canva with Lucy Datyner
Q: What worries you the most about the impact of AI on design?
The misperception that AI can replace designers instead of supporting their foundational craft skills.
Ep. 321: Craft, taste and the future of Design at Canva with Lucy Datyner
Q: Can taste be acquired?
Yes, taste can be developed over time through experiences and practice in design.
Ep. 321: Craft, taste and the future of Design at Canva with Lucy Datyner
Q: What does craft mean to you from your product design background?
Craft is the application of my skill set to solve user or business problems, with layers of beautiful polish and excellence.

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The show centers on design, architecture, and creative inquiry through in-depth conversations with practitioners, educators, and makers who explore craft, culture, and the socio-technical context of design in India and beyond. Episodes frequently examine how design thinking translates into everyday products, experiences, and policy, with a strong emphasis on process, memory, and the human aspects of creation. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from designers and architects to branding experts and design educators—offering practical insights, reflective storytelling, and rigorous critique. Listeners likely gain actionable perspectives on design practice, education, and how culture shapes making, making it appealing to professionals,... more

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1. Channa Daswatte
2. Prem Chandavarkar
3. Debbie Millman
4. Rahool Gadkari
5. Amit Das
6. Vishwa Shroff
7. Dineshwar S
8. Lucy Datyner

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