Dialogues in Design
Dialogues in Design
by Nikita Daptardar
by Nikita Daptardar
Browse the full archive of conversations—and follow along on my socials for what’s next!
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As we complete six months of Dialogues in Design, host and founder Nikita Daptardar (me:)) talks about what led to the formation of this podcast. I share a little about my journey into architecture, some questions I had and what these dialogues have given me so far. This dialogue is with you. Join me as I reflect on this.
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In this episode of Dialogues in Design, I speak with building services engineer Xin Jin about sustainability, Passive House principles and the relationship between architecture and engineering. We explore curiosity, career growth, finding balance through Tai Chi, and why going back to first principles can lead to better design and better decisions.
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In this episode of Dialogues in Design, I speak with chartered architect and urban designer Oriana Fernandez about navigating architecture across India and the UK, from education into practice and beyond. We explore career pivots, mentorship, professional identity and what it takes to build a more sustainable and accessible career in architecture.
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Architect, project manager, and creator of Architectette, Caitlin Brady shares her journey from architecture school to professional practice. Together, we discuss mentorship, career transitions, women in architecture, and why building the right network is just as important as building great design. Discover practical advice for students and emerging architects navigating the profession.
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Is being a great designer enough to build a successful career in architecture?
Daniel Patterson explores the intersection of architecture, branding and business—and why communicating your value matters as much as your design skills. We unpack how architects can build stronger brands, win better work and navigate the business side of the profession.
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A conversation that moves beyond architecture into the deeper questions of creativity, craft, and purpose. Dheeraj Akolkar-architect and award-winning filmmaker shares his journey across architecture, cinema, and storytelling, offering insights into the care and intention behind every creative pursuit.
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In this episode of Dialogues in Design, Nikita speaks with Ayush Hazare, an architect, researcher and academician. Ayush shares how he adopted a participatory design approach for his undergrad thesis and how he wants to be a 'social' architect. He shares how he designs for the community with the community and much more
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In this episode of Dialogues in Design, Chris shares his journey from a traditional architectural career to becoming a mentor, content creator, and advocate for career growth in architecture. Together, we explore confidence, communication, personal branding, and the mindset needed to build a meaningful career in a rapidly evolving profession.
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Breaking into the UK architecture industry isn't easy, especially as an international graduate. In this episode, Abdur Raafay shares practical advice on gaining relevant experience, building a standout portfolio, networking effectively, and turning rejection into growth. We discuss how he went through the process and what he found helpful.
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In this episode of Dialogues in Design, Nikita speaks with Moritz Rietschel, co-founder of Raven, a company working at the frontier of AI capabilities and CAD. His work builds on research at UC Berkeley exploring how early large language models can be integrated into CAD as AI collaborative tools, alongside work in robotic fabrication.
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In this episode of Dialogues in Design: Early Career Conversations, Nikita speaks with architect, educator, researcher, and founder of NTAR, Nicolas Turchi. Nicolas shares his journey from architecture school in Italy to working with some great architects, before establishing his own research-driven practice and pursuing a parallel career in academia.
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In this episode of Dialogues in Design: Early Career Conversations, Nikita talks to Erin Pellegrino. Erin Pellegrino is a registered architect, educator, and co-founder of Out of Architecture: a career platform and community helping architects understand and expand their value within and beyond traditional practice.
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In this episode, Nikita speaks with Tim Ung, a New York based architect whose professional work focuses on behavioural health facilities and whose parallel YouTube practice explores conceptual residential design. The conversation traces Tim’s journey from uncertainty in architectural education to developing a clear, human-centred approach to practice grounded in empathy, communication, and mentorship.
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The Dialogue Continues Beyond the Episode
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