Ep. #06 Design Unfiltered ft. Anshul Gupta & Yogesh Gurera | Holistic vs Specialized Design

In this episode of "Design ki Baatein," Anshul Gupta, Co-Founder of Minimal Tweaks and Yogesh Gurera, UX Designer at Microsoft join Pramod Sinha, Founder of Sandskriti and Co-Founder of Sandcup Design. They discuss the importance of mastering the basics, creating unique value, and learning how to advocate for your designs.

Our three community mentors share tips on the three stages of design and how to deepen your thinking for lasting impact. If you’re curious about expanding your creative toolkit, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. Learn the importance of becoming a versatile designer, embracing the ‘T and Y-shaped’ skillset. We bring you a conversation that every designer can learn from as we have two mentors from two very stark cultures - corporate and business. How often do we talk about the real challenges of being a designer? Important aspects of starting your journey as a designer.

Make sure to listen until the end and catch all the valuable, hands-on insights from Anshul and Yogesh about their personal journeys.

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In this Episode:
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Perspective on design from the business and corporate POV
01:30 - Yogesh’s journey
04:50 - Anshul’s opinion on art vs design
07:36 - Importance of being an all-rounder in the design field
08:25 - How to convey your story to your seniors
09:28 - Importance of recall value in your agency
11:30 - Power of observation in design
15:12 - The three stages of design
17:25 - Why negotiation is an important skill to master as a designer
19:12 - How to convince your client that your suggestion will add value to their brand
24:02 - Why designers are never satisfied with their work
26:18 - Fix, Improve and Ignite - Three skills of an agency
29:37 - Difference of approach between developers and designers
32:42 - How to be creative when you have constraints
40:42 - How young designers bring a unique perspective to the table
42:03 - What is crazy 8?
47:18 - Why you need all kinds of designers in a business
54:11 - Prospect of design community globally
57:00 - Anshul’s journey as a designer
01:03:10 - What is improv?
01:09:00 - How we can grow our Sandskriti Community

About Design Ki Baatein:
Sandskriti Design Community’s initiative powered by SandCup Design has a podcast channel “Design ki Baatein” where they bring in industry leaders for candid, unfiltered conversations. These leaders share their real-life experiences, practical tips, and insights, offering a deep dive into the world of design. This helps designers gain a richer understanding of the design industry.
About Designers' Passport
Sandskriti Design Community’s initiative designer passport connects you to the ‘Republic of Design’. It opens the door to a vibrant community of passionate designers from around the world, where what matters most is your dedication to design, not where you’re from. It gives an array of paths for personal and professional growth and ensures continuous improvement.

About SandCup Design
Not the usual studio, we build your business, create Marvel designs, and ideate UX design strategically. A place where we bloom ideas and make them flourish, minus the cliche. A great space to step foot in the industry.

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