D Talks - The Design Podcast

Sanjay Reddy
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D Talks - The Design Podcast Podcast

Welcome to my show! I'm Sanjay Reddy, an engineer turned Designer, Author & Mentor. I had a very tough transition to design, spent sleepless nights figuring out how to make my way into design, reached out to many people, visited institutes, spoke to professors and what not. All of that just to know more about design. I want to make this journey easier & fun for design enthusiasts, aspirants and students. On this show, I have candid conversations with designers about topics ranging from how to get into design to landing your first job as a designer & also how one can switch to design.

  1. Growing as a UX Designer | Vineet Kumar, Director UX, Postman | Sanjay Reddy

    5 SEPT

    Growing as a UX Designer | Vineet Kumar, Director UX, Postman | Sanjay Reddy

    Vineet is the Director of UX at Postman, the world's foremost API management and collaboration platform. Vineet defines the vision and strategy for the developer experience of a product used by 30M+ developers worldwide and leads the product design team in optimizing the workflows that help developers prototype, build, test and promote their API capabilities. In this episode of D Talks - The Design podcast, Vineet talks about the following: 0:00 - Introduction 0:23 - Journey 4:17 - Postman branding 5:51 - A day of a UX Director 8:17 - Listening to users 11:30 - Approach to problem-solving 15:26 - Challenges faced as a leader 21:42 - Building a team 25:07 - Hiring 26:44 - Portfolio 29:14 - What do you enjoy about your job 30:32 - Cultivating mindset 33:05 - What are you curious about these days? 35:10 - Conclusion ________________________________________ Order the book: INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN https://pages.razorpay.com/Introductiontodesign “Introduction to Design” isn’t just a book; it’s a helpful guide that clears up confusion, busts myths, and shows the way for new designers. With the help of beautiful and simplified diagrams and illustrations, this book makes understanding the design world even easier and more practical, empowering readers to explore their creativity with confidence. Split into four main parts, each one acts like a map, leading you through the world of design. It helps you understand what design is all about and figure out your own path within it. With easy-to-understand writing and detailed illustrations, this book goes beyond just teaching—it becomes a joyful experience, full of knowledge, and a journey of discovery and understanding yourself better. I've been designing for 15 years and if this book had come 15 years ago, I would have achieved all I did till now, in 8 years! Aaquib Wani Founder & Creative Director Aaquib Wani Design ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin ADPList Instagram ________________________________________

    37 min
  2. Unknown Design Perspectives | Rushab Shah, Associate Director, MediaMint | The Design Podcast

    21 AUG

    Unknown Design Perspectives | Rushab Shah, Associate Director, MediaMint | The Design Podcast

    Rushab, a seasoned Creative Business Operations leader with over 16 years of experience in leading design teams in consulting firms, publications, and ad agencieshe had the privilege of collaborating with Fortune 500 brands, amplifying their design projects to reach new heights. He currently head the creative team at MediaMint, which has about 100 designers dedicated to creating high-quality creatives for global clients. 0:15 - Introduction 2:23 - Journey to Design leadership 3:43 - Transitions in career 6:53 - Do you miss designing 9:16 - What kind of jobs should young designers go for 12:06 - Understanding the organisation you're applying to 14:49 - What are Managers looking for 17:25 - Going the extra mile 20:11 - Why should designers go for leadership 27:12 - Figuring out 29:56 - Downsides of Design leadership 32:32 - Conclusion ________________________________________ Pre-order the book: INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN “Introduction to Design” isn’t just a book; it’s a helpful guide that clears up confusion, busts myths, and shows the way for new designers. With the help of beautiful and simplified diagrams and illustrations, this book makes understanding the design world even easier and more practical, empowering readers to explore their creativity with confidence. Split into four main parts, each one acts like a map, leading you through the world of design. It helps you understand what design is all about and figure out your own path within it. With easy-to-understand writing and detailed illustrations, this book goes beyond just teaching—it becomes a joyful experience, full of knowledge, and a journey of discovery and understanding yourself better. I've been designing for 15 years and if this book had come 15 years ago, I would have achieved all I did till now, in 8 years! Aaquib Wani Founder & Creative Director Aaquib Wani Design ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT Get mentored by Top1% Design Mentors(Global) ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin ADPList Instagram ________________________________________ Join Designland, a vibrant community for designers in India

    35 min
  3. Aerospace Engineering to NID | Navendu Sharma & Sanjay Reddy | Design Podcast

    4 AUG

    Aerospace Engineering to NID | Navendu Sharma & Sanjay Reddy | Design Podcast

    Listen to the inspiring story of Navendu Sharma who cleared NID in 2024 and opted for Strategic Management Design for his M. Des course. ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT ________________________________________ 00:17 - Introduction 00:57 - The Journey 06:48 - Theatre experience 08:11 - Observing people 08:50 - Figuring out 13:00 - Preparing for Design 17:58 - NID Exam experience 19:07 - NID exam questions | SDM 24:13 - NID exam questions | Film & Video 27:56 - Studio test experience 30:15 - Studio test questions 38:58 - NID interview 42:17 - Tips for aspirants 45:55 - Uniqueness of this episode 48:08 - Gratitude ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin ADPList Instagram

    50 min
  4. Shoes for farmer | Earthen Tunes | Santosh Kocherlakota & Sanjay Reddy | Design Podcast

    23 JUN

    Shoes for farmer | Earthen Tunes | Santosh Kocherlakota & Sanjay Reddy | Design Podcast

    Santosh Kocherlakota, one of the Co-founders of Earthen Tunes talks about their journey. Founded by alumni of NID - Vidyadhar Bhandare, Santosh Kocherlakota, and Nakul Lathkar, Earthen Tunes designs sustainable shoes using indigenous wool sourced responsibly from local pastoral and weaver communities. With their cross-subsidization initiative, these shoes are made accessible and affordable to farmers. The team spent extensive periods of time in rural India, to gain deep insights and understanding of the problems faced by people in rural India. This helped them to solve the identified problems with Design Thinking. __________________________________________________ Pre-order the book: INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN “Introduction to Design” isn’t just a book; it’s a helpful guide that clears up confusion, busts myths, and shows the way for new designers. With the help of beautiful and simplified diagrams and illustrations, this book makes understanding the design world even easier and more practical, empowering readers to explore their creativity with confidence. Split into four main parts, each one acts like a map, leading you through the world of design. It helps you understand what design is all about and figure out your own path within it. With easy-to-understand writing and detailed illustrations, this book goes beyond just teaching—it becomes a joyful experience, full of knowledge, and a journey of discovery and understanding yourself better. I've been designing for 15 years and if this book had come 15 years ago, I would have achieved all I did till now, in 8 years! Aaquib Wani Founder & Creative Director Aaquib Wani Design __________________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT ⁠⁠ __________________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin ⁠⁠ ADPListInstagram

    2h 24m
  5. NID AIR 6 | D Talks - The Design Podcast | Radhika Batra

    14 MAY

    NID AIR 6 | D Talks - The Design Podcast | Radhika Batra

    Radhika Batra, working as an Apparel Designer at Adidas clears NID M.Des and secures an All India Rank 6 in general category. She shares her exam preparation strategies in this episode. ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin ADPList Instagram

    34 min
  6. NIFT AIR 24 | Bhavini Sharma | D Talks - The Design Podcast

    30 JAN

    NIFT AIR 24 | Bhavini Sharma | D Talks - The Design Podcast

    In this episode, Bhavini Sharma, All India Rank 24 in NIFT'23, shares her design journey. ________________________________________ ⁠Online Mentorship courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT⁠ ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) ⁠Linkedin ⁠⁠ADPList⁠⁠ Instagram⁠

    29 min
  7. UX in Healthcare | Varuna Iyer | Head of Digital Design and UX | Dr. Reddy Laboratories | D Talks

    16 JAN

    UX in Healthcare | Varuna Iyer | Head of Digital Design and UX | Dr. Reddy Laboratories | D Talks

    D Talks - The Design Podcast Varuna is a seasoned cross-functional designer and respected design educator, currently holding the role of Head of Digital Design and UX at Studio 5B-DRL. Holding nearly 12 years of multifaceted experience within the "Idea to Market" product domain, she is renowned for her unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, commitment to quality, and sharp business focus. Her problem-solving expertise spans across four diverse geographic regions, showcasing her adaptability and global perspective. With an entrepreneurial mindset and an innate drive for success, Varuna embodies a proactive approach, consistently delivering results. Her ability to effectively communicate crucial design decisions to key stakeholders is complemented by her aptitude for creating tangible impacts on both design strategies and business outcomes. Varuna's unique blend of skills seamlessly integrates creative vision with strategic objectives, making her an invaluable asset in driving design innovation and fostering business growth. ________________________________________ Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT ⁠⁠https://online.designexstudio.com/⁠ ________________________________________ Connect with Sanjay Reddy(Host) Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjayreddy144/ ADPList https://adplist.org/mentors/sanjay-reddy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanjayreddy144/ ________________________________________ Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 04:30 - Italian Design 07:50 - Typical day of a UX Designer at Dr. Reddy Laboratories 10:20 - The bubble of UX Design 14:34 - Measuring Design | Vision & Strategy 18:18 - Responsibility of UX Designers 25:21 - Role of UX in healthcare 27:13 - Responsibility of Designers in healthcare 27:57 - Seeing what other's don't see 29:00 - Role of a Designer in healthcare 29:29 - Gap in healthcare | Service gap (Behavioural aspect) 32:47 - Example Service gap (Behavioural aspect) 34:15 - Gap in healthcare | Experience gap 36:16 - Personalisation in healthcare 38:37 - Working with Doctors 41:16 - ABHA Scheme & Challenges in healthcare 51:10 - Opportunities in healthcare | Accessibility & affordability to healthcare 52:28 - Value driven healthcare system 59:55 - Need for designers in healthcare 1:01:26 - Screening design portfolios 1:02:07 - Craft of being a designer 1:05:21 - Conclusion

    1h 7m
  8. How to sketch from any Point of view | UCEED, CEED, NID, & NIFT | D Talks - The Design Podcast

    15/11/2023

    How to sketch from any Point of view | UCEED, CEED, NID, & NIFT | D Talks - The Design Podcast

    In this episode the host, Sanjay Reddy talks about how to sketch from different point of views. Sanjay talks about a technique that can help you to nail the scale and proportion every time you sketch in UCEED, CEED, NID, and NIFT exams. ________________________________________ ⁠Online courses for UCEED CEED NID & NIFT⁠ ________________________________________ Connect with the host ⁠Linkedin⁠ ⁠ADPList⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠

    19 min
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Welcome to my show! I'm Sanjay Reddy, an engineer turned Designer, Author & Mentor. I had a very tough transition to design, spent sleepless nights figuring out how to make my way into design, reached out to many people, visited institutes, spoke to professors and what not. All of that just to know more about design. I want to make this journey easier & fun for design enthusiasts, aspirants and students. On this show, I have candid conversations with designers about topics ranging from how to get into design to landing your first job as a designer & also how one can switch to design.

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