I am a design student interested in understanding communities and the systems that shape everyday life. My work focuses on exploring the relationships between people, materials, businesses, and the broader social structures that connect them. Through research, observation, and hands-on engagement, I seek to understand how thoughtful design interventions can create meaningful and lasting impact.
Articles
What Comes Next for Jantu Bai Niwas?
An old building in Dharavi Koliwada stands at the threshold of change. Through conversations with the residents of Jantu Bai Niwas, this story explores the hopes, concerns, and everyday realities shaping the future of a community in transition.
A Porch, Some Flowers, and a Lifetime Here
From a small porch in Koliwada, Lakshmi Vaity strings flowers, shares conversations, and nurtures the relationships that shape her everyday life. A glimpse into a community where home extends far beyond four walls.
Served Daily: Snacks Meet Stories
On a scorching summer afternoon, when the weather greeted us so badly, this sweet family welcomed us, distracting us from the heat with their warmth! That, and the wonderful smell of vadas too...
