Janak MistryPlanet Centric EmpathyThe problems we are confronted by these days are problems that we are often unable to relate to. Climate change for example is a…Apr 22Apr 22
Janak MistryReincarnation: a life after lifeReincarnation: The birth of a soul in another body. A new version of something from the past.Dec 3, 2023Dec 3, 2023
Janak MistryIt’s black and white: a reversal of obsolescenceA basic requirement in any classroom is a wall surface to write or draw on. The blackboard has been the centerpiece of every classroom. It…Aug 21, 20231Aug 21, 20231
Janak MistryObject as SubjectIn the product semantics class, one of the assignments I give to my students involves bringing an object that has been with them for the…Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023
Janak MistryAbout slowness and experiencing the in-betweenAs educators and practitioners, we place great emphasis on the process of design. This process is situated between the initial idea or…Apr 4, 2023Apr 4, 2023
Janak MistryThe lure of the LEDThere is no doubt that we in India love lights. We even have a festival of lights and it is called Diwali. However, today the traditional…Mar 22, 20231Mar 22, 20231
Janak MistryPlay, Combinatory play, and JugaadTools for creative thinking and innovationAug 4, 20221Aug 4, 20221
Janak MistryDesigning from the insideLocal sustainable creativity or unthinking globalismApr 27, 2022Apr 27, 2022
Janak MistryEgocentric to Eco-centric design:In my previous article in Medium: Defying planned obsolescence: Preserve, conserve and sustain¹, I talked about the need to shift our focus…Apr 9, 20221Apr 9, 20221
Janak MistryDefying planned obsolescence: preserve, conserve and sustain.A point of view by Janak MistryMar 10, 2022Mar 10, 2022