Groundbreakin
The Groundbreakin is a cutting-edge podcast that explores the journeys of top designers, creative entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in the design industry. Hosted by Dipaq aka Q, a Creative Director and Founder of Syqi , this podcast is your go-to source for insider insights and actionable advice from the world's top design experts. With a focus on fresh topics and engaging discussions, each episode is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve and build a successful career in the ever-evolving design landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, The Groundbreakin is your essential resource for all things design. Join us on a journey to the forefront of creativity and innovation. We are on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all the podcast listening platforms.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 45
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
#45 - How Smallcase Built Its Brand, Design, Storytelling & Trust in Fintech : Nivedita Saikia
What does it take to build a career that's a masterclass in curiosity and adaptation?
In this episode, we sit down with Nivedita Saikia, a Design Leader at Smallcase, whose career journey is anything …
#44 - The Raw Truth About Design, Influence, and Survival : Apeksha Gupta
Burnout. AI. Broken design education. The messy truth about running a studio.
In this episode of Groundbreakin, Dipaq sits down with Apeksha Gupta — design leader, entrepreneur, and writer — who goes …
#43 - What it takes to build a Unicorn Brand, Product Design vs. Communication Design : Sourajit Sengupta
What does it take to lead design through one of the biggest shifts in the creative
industry? In this episode, Dipaq sits down with Sourajit Sengupta, Design Leader at Razorpay and former Head of Desi…
#42 - Rebrands, Retainers, and Red Flags: Inside the Studio Hustle : Harish Venkatesh
What’s it really like to run a design studio today in a world of niche branding, long
sales cycles, remote teams, and impatient clients?
In this refreshingly honest conversation, we speak with Harish V…
#41 - AI vs. Agencies, Truth About What’s Really Shaping Indian Brands : Bharath Adarsh
What does it take to stay original in an industry obsessed with
trends, algorithms, and speed?
In this episode, we sit down with Bharath Adharsh, Creative Lead at StayVista an
ex-engineer turned storyte…
#40 - The Golden Decade for Design & The Future of Creative Education : Madhu Amodia
What is the future of a creative career in a world of AI, rapidly changing tech, and
new opportunities?
We explore this and more in a deep and inspiring conversation with Madhu Amodia, a seasoned desig…
#39 - One Startup is fixing 1,400 stores the other may just fix Indian Sports : Nitin Ravi
What does it take to build a career that truly aligns with your passions? In this
conversation, Dipaq sits down with Nitin Ravi, Director at SaaS company Pazo,
whose journey is a masterclass in exactly…
38 - Inside Nike History: Untold Stories and Design Innovations with Scott Reames
Discover the untold stories and behind-the-scenes insights of the iconic Nike brand as we sit down with Scott Reems, a retired Nike historian who spent nearly three decades preserving the company's r…
37 - Branding Beyond Borders and Unlocking Personal Growth, Creativity, and Vulnerability - with Lulu Raghavan
Ever wondered how to unleash your untapped potential and create a powerful personal brand? We sat down with Lulu Raghavan, the incredible Managing Director at Landor & Fitch India, to get her invalua…
36 - The Art of Balancing Creativity and Leadership - Tassia Swulinska
What is it that makes a design truly captivating, and how can you lead a team of talented creatives to craft such masterpieces? We had the pleasure of sitting down with Tassia Swulinska, design visio…
35 - Unleashing your Creative Mindset - with Hussain Almossawi
For this episode, we have Hussain Almossawi aka Mossawi, a design visionary and industry leader who has made a lasting impact in the world of design. In our conversation, we explore his incredible jo…
34 - The Present and Future of Industrial Design - with Hector Silva
For this episode, we have Hector Silva, the founder of Advanced Design and the host of the Context Podcast. In our conversation, we delved into his journey in the design industry, from his beginnings…
33 - The Art of Copywriting - with Devargh Mukherjee
For this episode of the #Groundbreakin , we have Devargh, a copywriter and advertising strategist works at the Talented, we talked about his journey and insights into the ever-changing world of copyw…
32 - The Changing Landscape of Design in India - with Vyasateja Rao
For this episode, We have the amazing Vyasateja Rao, founder of Analogy Design, a product design and innovation studio based in Bangalore, India. Vyasateja shares his inspiring journey of learning de…
31 - Building a fashion brand from the future - with Mayya Geo
For this episode, We have Mayya Geo, She's a founder at Geobo a design company works around brand design for fashion companies of the future, they help fashion tech companies build their brand using …
30 - Reliving the 90s: Capturing Indian Nostalgia in 3D - with Ravinder Kumar
For this episode, We have Ravinder Kumar aka Ravinder Design on Instagram. Ravinder is a brilliant artist who's been making waves in the world of 3D visuals. His work is a solid slap of 90s desi/Indi…
29 - Industrial Design for the future - with Puneet Nagi
For this episode of #Groundbreakin, we are thrilled to have Puneet Singh, an Industrial Designer with a passion for pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers in design. Puneet brings a unique pe…
28 - Designing at the AI Image Creator Startup - with Aakanksha Mirdha
For this episode of #Groundbreakin , we have Aakanksha Mirdha, who takes care of the design at Playground AI, a free-to-use online AI image creator based in the Bay Area. Aakanksha has extensive expe…
27 - Building a Human Centric Organization - with Saurabh Uboweja
For this episode of #Groundbreakin, we have the pleasure of hosting Saurabh Uboweja, the founder and managing director of BOD Consulting, a management consulting firm that builds promising brands. Sa…
26 - Following a Creative Path - with Clim Studio
For this episode of #Groundbreakin , We have the amazing Clim from the Clim Studio, Starting his creative path as an independent designer, he has since transformed his passion for design into a succe…