Desi In Design

In this special Singapore edition of Desi in Design, Sravya Attaluri sits down with Kumari Nahappan, a Malaysian-born, Singapore-based contemporary artist celebrated for her large-scale public sculptures and multidisciplinary practice spanning painting and installation. Over three decades, Kumari has built one of Southeast Asia’s most recognisable contemporary art practices. Her works, inspired by...

In this episode, Sravya Attaluri sits down with Sneha Shah, a London-based curator, art advisor, and founder of Curaty - a socially conscious art advisory focused on connecting people to meaningful art. With over a decade of experience in the art world, Sneha shares her path from studying fine art and art history to curating exhibitions and building collections for first-time buyers, institutions,...

In this special Desi in Design x Desi Bakes episode, Sravya Attaluri sits down with Hetal Vasavada, a California-based baker, food writer, and cookbook author celebrated for her innovative take on Indian-inspired desserts in her newest cookbook, Desi Bakes. With a background in biochemistry and a pivot from healthcare to food, Hetal shares her journey from corporate America to becoming a full-time...

In this episode, Sravya Attaluri sits down with Doaly, a UK-based graphic designer and digital illustrator known for his bold, conceptual storytelling approach to illustration. With over a decade of experience, Doaly shares his journey from leaving his UI/UX career to working with global brands like Marvel and Disney. Together, they discuss his creative process, the importance of cultural identity...

In this episode, Sravya Attaluri sits down with Hash, a London-based motion designer and 3D artist celebrated for his bold, colourful art that radiates fun and playfulness. With over a decade of experience, Hash shares his journey from studying engineering to carving out a career in motion design and 3D art. Together, they explore how he navigated cultural expectations, honed his design skills, an...

In this episode, Sravya speaks with Nikki Kotecha, a London-based tattoo artist known for her intricate ornamental designs inspired by her South Asian heritage. Nikki shares how her journey into tattooing was sparked by her mother’s Mehendi artistry and developed through years of apprenticeship and dedication. Together, they explore her apprenticeship journey, the challenges of establishing hersel...

In this episode, Sravya sits down with Murugiah, a British Sri Lankan multidisciplinary artist, celebrated for his vibrant and surreal creations that merge Western pop culture influences with South Asian heritage. His work spans art, design, architecture, and film, with themes of identity and duality at its core. In this episode, Murugiah shares insights on transitioning from architecture to art,...

In this episode, Sravya Attaluri sits down with London-based painter and multidisciplinary artist Laxmi Hussain. Known for her signature use of blue, Laxmi’s work artfully blends abstract and realistic elements to explore themes of motherhood, identity, and the human body. She reflects on how her cultural roots and family memories shape her creative focus and approach to body representation. Toget...

Welcome to Desi In Design , a podcast that celebrates South Asian artists and designers who are redefining creativity. Hosted by award-winning artist and creative director Sravya Attaluri, this show explores the unique journeys of creatives navigating cultural expectations, building careers, and embracing self-expression. In this trailer, Sravya shares her inspiration for creating Desi In Design a...