Today we sit down with Sandeep Mukherjee, a visionary in the furniture design industry and founder of Quercuspace. With a rich background in industrial design from the National Institute of Design (NID) and deep expertise in wood, woodworking, and sustainable design, Sandeep takes us through his journey. From his early days mastering design engineering to launching ventures like Quetzel and many others, he opens up about the wins, challenges, and pivotal mistakes that defined his career. Expect candid insights into retail design, brand strategy, and timber construction, along with Sandeep’s other passions. This episode is packed with lessons on resilience, innovation, and the art of turning setbacks into stepping stones. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or creative soul, Sandeep’s story will ignite your spark!Link to the Episode with John Mathew: https://youtu.be/Kuv5fFQwric

This episode is a peek into how interconnected our world is and a perspective on how design is a tool to impact the very system we’re a part of!

We chat with Aparna Vinod, a System Designer, currently leading Organisational Change and Development at Tata Electronics.

Aparna’s is a fascinating journey, especially if you’ve met her in one of her avatars. Politics to pottery. Education to eco systems. Clay to culture. Students and the systems that give them wings.

Tune in to hear how they all come together in her words and should do so in a creative world!

In this episode, Rajesh Sharma & Baashobe Majumdar sit down with John Mathew—design pioneer, founder of StudioLine and Dovetail Furniture, and educator—to uncover: - How did he design modular retail systems for Levi’s, Marks & Spencer, etc? - Why did he pay workers for 1.5 years during COVID without layoffs? - The dark side of design entrepreneurship (banks, failures, and resilience). - Lessons from 40 years of mentoring designers at Srishti Institute. 🔗 Connect with John Mathew: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FFCF2tRV1/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmathew91Website: dovetail.in💡 Subscribe for more design insights: https://www.youtube.com/@UCYWFA9qucZBpo_qHwwbE22w #DesignPodcast #Entrepreneurship #FurnitureDesign #CreativeLeadership #JohnMathew