The designers’ hubris has long been in jeopardy, evident in IDEO’s layoffs highlighted by Fast Company. Design, a practice more fundamental than the brand-centric Design Thinking, has transcended the exclusive realm claimed by traditional designers. Corporate entities in the West, aligned with the capitalist economic order, have co-opted the definition…

have lived in two worlds all my life.- I grew up within a family dedicated to social reforms and chose a career path of design. People inhabiting these two worlds tend to have different objectives. For example one may be focused more on profit versus the other more on social…

Here is my recent conversation with ChatGPT Uday: What is design? Chat GPT: Design is the process of creating a plan or arrangement for the construction of an object, system, or measurable human interaction, often with the aim of solving a problem or achieving a specific goal. Uday: What is…

Summary In my article, I explore how a crisis of consciousness is diminishing our ability to connect with the world. As a designer, I propose reclaiming humanity by focusing on conviviality and eutrapelia, emphasizing the role of design in restoring curiosity, mindfulness, and meaningful connections in a digitally dominated world. …

This article proposes using “professional roles” as metaphors for Human+AI interactions, avoiding emotionally charged personal relationships. It introduces five key archetypes and emphasizes essential boundaries for ethical design, focusing on transparency, user control, objectivity, and confidentiality. I recommend using commonly understood “professional roles” as metaphors for Human+AI interactions, rather than…

The rush to form AI startups today reminds me of the dot-com era when everyone in Silicon Valley sought investments for fantasy dot-com ventures. VCs were eager to invest in any startup with “.com” in its name. Silicon Valley was awash with money, much of which was spent on lavish…

Abstract: This article chronicles a remarkable journey of dialogue and discovery, where the author engages with individuals who have shaped India’s social imagination. By sharing their stories, the project aims to preserve the rich diversity of ideas, compassion, and innovation that have strengthened India’s intercultural fabric. In a time marked…

My curiosity for psychology of design brought me to graduate school where I started reading literature about product semantics and then ecology of perception, behavioral science, cognitive science, social psychology, evolutionary psychology, cognitive linguistics and conceptual metaphors in communications and sense making. …

“There is a big difference between a human being and being human. Only a few really understand it.” Steve Jobs At a social event yesterday a friend asked me if I believe there is a danger of an AI turning into a gaslighter through prolonged conversation. …