Like everyone, I too was confused about what career path I should be marching on (honestly, I am still figuring it out 😁) Few years back, I came across this small yet profound piece of advice that changed the way I perceived careers… “Find something that allows you to express your intrinsic values.” “Hmmm 🤔…”,Continue reading “The Career Conundrum”
Author Archives: Ronit Ghiya
Art vs Design
” How is art different from design 🤔? “ I have always been curious about this question. This has also been a matter of never-ending debate within the design community. After doing my research, some differences are pretty obvious. Let us explore this together… 👉Art is more subjective. Design is more objective. Both art andContinue reading “Art vs Design”
The Power of Words
Do words have the power to shape our reality? Let’s explore this together… Two questions psychotherapists always ask their clients: 👉’ What is your earliest memory?’👉’ What age is this memory from?’ Almost everyone answers with memories from their childhood. (Of course! 😁) What’s fascinating is that all the earliest memories were formed between theContinue reading “The Power of Words”
The Product Experience Formula
Last week, we were invited for a dinner at my uncle’s place. It was a dinner that taught me some invaluable lessons about product design… To provide some context here’s his bio in short: In short, you will never find anyone as passionate as him, when it comes to food (cooking food, not just eatingContinue reading “The Product Experience Formula”
The Invention of Windshield Wiper
In 1902, a lady was driving through New York City in a streetcar. It was snowing outside, and the weather was a little harsh. That snowy day, she observed that the drivers have to get out continuously and clean the windshield. This defeated the purpose of having closed vehicles, as the windows would have toContinue reading “The Invention of Windshield Wiper”
Good Design vs Bad Design
Have you ever gotten annoyed while opening a door, wondering whether to pull or push?.. Well, don’t worry. You are not alone. Almost everyone faces this every day, either at the office, at home or someplace outside. But have you ever wondered, why you struggle with some doors while operating others doesn’t even count asContinue reading “Good Design vs Bad Design”
HOW ABOUT FLYING TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN?
Fly close to the sun and I promise nothing bad will happen to you.
ONE VICTORY, THOUSAND LESSONS 🏏🏆
India’s victory in the 1983 world cup offers the greatest lessons on leadership and ambition. I reflect on the 5 leadership lessons (the ones less talked about) that I learnt from this extraordinary feat…
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME, WE CLEANED OUR WINDOWS?
Do we really see the world through our eyes? I don’t think so.
2021:REFLECTIONS
This blog is me reflecting on 2021.