Dialogues in Design

Nikita Daptardar

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A podcast for young design professionals for navigating early career decisions. Listen to some esteemed and experienced career professionals talk about their early days to get inspired and motivated on your career journey!

Oct 20

Clarity comes from Starting | Yamini Lathi | Dialogues in Design

What happens when an architect finds their calling beyond conventional architectural practice? In this episode of Dialogues in Design: Early Career Conversations, I sit down with Yamini to explore her journey from studying architecture to building a career in content writing and copywriting for architects and designers. We talk about the misconceptions surrounding architectural education, the importance of communicating design beyond industry jargon, and why architecture is as much a business as it is a creative practice. Yamini shares how she discovered a gap in the market, used her architectural background as an advantage, and built her presence on LinkedIn through experimentation and consistency. We also discuss documenting your journey, building a personal brand, and exploring alternative career paths without feeling pressured to abandon the degree you've worked so hard for. Whether you're an architecture student, a young architect, or someone considering a career beyond traditional practice, this conversation is a reminder that your degree doesn't have to define the limits of your career. In this episode, we discuss: Finding your way into architecture and beyondTransitioning from architectural practice to content writingCommunicating design to clients and non-architectsBuilding a personal brand and finding your niche on LinkedInTreating architecture as a business, not just a creative pursuitTesting alternative career paths before making the switchUsing your architectural education as an unfair advantageBooks and resources for young architectsBooks mentioned in the episode: Letters to a Young ArchitectUnbuilt IdeasSteal Like an Artist by Austin KleonShow Your Work! by Austin KleonBlue Ocean StrategyAbout Dialogues in Design Dialogues in Design: Early Career Conversations explores the journeys, decisions, and experiences that shape careers in architecture and design, bringing honest conversations and fresh perspectives to students and young professionals. Subscribe for more conversations about finding your own path in the world of design. Follow Me: Website: ⁠⁠www.dialoguesindesign.com Instagram: ⁠ / dialoguesindesign LinkedIn: / nikita-daptardar
Oct 6

Architect’s Value in the Age of AI | Kitae Kim

What happens to architecture when AI can make almost anything? In this episode of Dialogues in Design, Nikita Daptardar speaks with architect, artist, and entrepreneur Kitae Kim about his journey from architecture and fine art to spatial design, technology, and building Foveate. They explore experiential design, the changing relationship between architects and clients, the impact of AI on architectural practice, and why architects may need to move beyond simply making drawings and images. Kitae also shares advice for young architects on developing soft skills, understanding business, embracing unexpected opportunities, and finding a career path that is truly their own. Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/kitaedesigns Follow Me: Website: ⁠⁠https://dialoguesindesign.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/dialoguesindesign LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-daptardar
Sep 28

AI through the lens of Architecture | Dan Frydman

What happens when a career moves from architectural history and web design into the world of AI? In this episode of Dialogues in Design, I’m joined by Dan Frydman, an AI Architectural Designer and visual storyteller with over 25 years of experience in web design and development. We talk about his journey through architectural history and web design, and how these experiences have shaped his current explorations with AI. From Midjourney and architectural visualisation to the possibilities of AI as a creative tool, we explore how technology is opening up new ways of imagining and communicating design. Connect with Dan: Website: https://danfrydman.com/ If you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe to Dialogues in Design for more conversations with architects, designers, artists and educators. Follow Me: Website: ⁠⁠https://dialoguesindesign.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠ instagram.com/dialoguesindesign LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-daptardar
Sep 22

Craft in a Changing World | Rishav Jain

What happens to craft when technology changes the way we design, make and think? In this episode of Dialogues in Design, I sit down with Rishav Jain, Senior Associate Professor at CEPT University, for a conversation about craft, technology, culture and the future of design. We talk about whether craft really needs to be “uplifted”, what happens when traditional knowledge meets contemporary design, how technology is changing the role of designers, and what design education needs to look like for the next generation. It’s a conversation about looking at craft differently, questioning some of the assumptions we have around design, and thinking about where the field could go next. 🎙️ Guest: Rishav Jain Senior Associate Professor, Faculty of Design, CEPT University Program Chair, Bachelor of Design (Hons.) Head, International Office If you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe to Dialogues in Design for more conversations with architects, designers, artists and educators. Follow Me:Website: ⁠https://dialoguesindesign.com⁠Instagram: ⁠ / dialoguesindesign LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-daptardar
Sep 14

Confidence beyond Perfection | Ishwariya Rajamohan

In this episode of Dialogues in Design: Early Career Conversations, I sit down with Ishwariya Rajamohan for an honest conversation about confidence, perfectionism, and finding your own direction in design. We talk about the pressure to get things right, the fear of making mistakes, and how perfectionism can sometimes hold us back rather than push us forward. Ishwariya shares her experiences of navigating the early stages of her career, building confidence, learning to let go, and understanding that growth does not always look perfect. Connect with Ishwariya:Website: https://www.ishoorajamohan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishoo.rajamohan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishwariya-rajamohan/ Follow Me: Website: ⁠https://dialoguesindesign.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠ / dialoguesindesign LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-daptardar
Aug 31

The Power of Principles | Xin Jin

In this episode of Dialogues in Design, I speak with building services engineer Xin Jin about sustainability, Passive House principles, architecture and engineering, and the unexpected lessons Tai Chi can bring to professional life. We talk about curiosity, career growth, working across disciplines, finding balance, and why sometimes the best approach is to step back, simplify, and return to first principles.
Aug 24

Why Dialogues in Design? | Nikita Daptardar

Why Dialogues in Design? What led to the conversations I’ve been having over the past six months? This episode is a little different. For once, I’m not just the one asking the questions, I’m answering some of them too. Over the past six months, I’ve spoken with designers, architects, and creatives about their careers, choices, uncertainties, and everything in between. Somewhere along the way, those conversations started making me reflect on my own journey. What was I looking for when I started Dialogues in Design? What am I seeking now? And what happens when curiosity leads you somewhere you never expected to go? In this episode, I turn some of those questions towards myself and reflect on the journey so far. From being the shy, introverted person who was intimidated by the idea of starting a podcast to having conversations with people across the design industry. Maybe Dialogues in Design started with questions. But you don’t start something because you have all the answers. You start because you’re curious enough to ask. This is a personal conversation — one I’m having with myself, and one I’m having with you. 🎙️ Welcome to a slightly different Dialogue.
Aug 17

Finding your way in architecture | Oriana Fernandez

What does it really mean to find your way in architecture? In this episode of Dialogues in Design, I speak with Oriana Fernandez, a chartered architect, urban designer and project design manager with over sixteen years of experience across India and the UK. Originally trained at the Goa College of Architecture and CEPT University, Oriana has built a career spanning architecture, urban design, design management, mentoring and writing. She is also the founder of Studio to Practice, a mentoring pilot connecting architecture students with live practice. We talk about her journey from India to the UK, navigating the profession as an internationally trained architect, the realities of moving from education into practice, and the skills architects develop beyond design. We also explore career pivots, professional identity, networking, Building Safety, mentorship, the role of universities and practices, and what needs to change to make architecture a more sustainable career. Oriana shares why there is no single path through architecture, why documenting your work and building your network matter, and how we can make the profession more accessible for those coming after us. Oriana Fernandez also writes about professional life in architecture on Substack and for Building Design, and runs Ferames, Limb and Verda (FLV), a fictional agony aunt column for architects and architecture students. https://substack.com/@orianafernandez Dialogues in Design: Early Career Conversations Hosted by Nikita Daptardar www.dialoguesindesign.com

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Nikita Daptardar
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2026
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28
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Dialogues in Design

Dialogues in Design

Episodes

Clarity comes from Starting | Yamini Lathi | Dialogues in Design

Architect’s Value in the Age of AI | Kitae Kim

AI through the lens of Architecture | Dan Frydman

Craft in a Changing World | Rishav Jain

Confidence beyond Perfection | Ishwariya Rajamohan

The Power of Principles | Xin Jin

Why Dialogues in Design? | Nikita Daptardar

Finding your way in architecture | Oriana Fernandez

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