I’m a design student driven by a love for storytelling, culture, and systems of care. My interests lie at the intersection of social justice, speculative design, and the everyday aesthetics of Indian life. I’m curious about how public spaces shape our experiences, and how design can question the norms embedded within them. I find inspiration in architecture, local crafts, and the layered textures of cities, especially through reading, observing, and imagining alternative futures.
Hands-on craft keeps me grounded: I collect shells to make jewellery, shape stories in clay, and knit small bracelets and keychains. Inspired by Invisible Women and Why Loiter?, I believe design can root out resistance, grow dialogue, and imagine fairer, safer and more inclusive cities and spaces.
Articles
Through the Lanes of the Plastic Yard – The Journey of Neglected Plastics
The 13th Compound, known for being a hub of informal recycling of plastic and metal, branches into endless veins of tempos overflowing with waste collected from the city, and godowns churning with heavy crushers. Irfan Bhai, a man with 30 years of experience and Ashraf, his son, tell us the intricacies of this age-old business and their future plans.
Sparkle of the Sarees - A Zari Worker’s livelihood in Dharavi
This story revolves around Zari Karigars seamlessly shuffling beads into pins and passing white crystals through yellow fabric, headed by Vivek Ji, the preserver of this timeless art form.
A Small Dyeing Studio in Dharavi Keeps Tradition Alive
Shahid Sheikh’s dyeing unit in Dharavi may be small, but it’s full of colour, care, and quiet skill. His story is one of patience, pride, and the kind of work that speaks for itself.
Street-learned Savvy - A Tale of Trial and Error
Two brothers behind a pharmacy counter tell us a story of resilience and adaptability, ranging from spreading wares in Bandra to spinning rakhis on an umbrella in the rains.
Learning Outside the Classroom - The Life of a Tutor in Dharavi
Bimla Aunty’s home sits like a gentle pause in a constantly moving world. Bustling with children and books, she attempts to make the most of her community-driven lifestyle in Koliwada.
The Silent Nature of Repairs - A Life Dedicated to Public Service
Joseph Koli is a man with 68 years behind him and innumerable kilometres of roads beneath his name, having worked in the Public Service Department of Mumbai for four decades.
Sculpting clay, shaping communities: A Glimpse Into the Quiet Studios of Dharavi
In a quiet corner of Dharavi, a small sculptor’s studio runs on tradition, patience, and mutual respect. Led by a young but deeply admired teacher, the space is both workshop and home. Here, idols are crafted slowly, shaped with care and rooted in custom. In a rapidly changing city, this studio offers stillness, a quiet commitment to craft and community.