Interviews

#Designdialogue with Ramkumar Subramanian

In this conversation, Ramkumar Subramanian reflects on his 25+ years in the sports industry and the transformative role of lighting in sports infrastructure. He highlights the critical impact of Signify in enabling world-class broadcasting and safety standards across Indian sports facilities, and emphasizes the importance of future-ready, globally aligned design practices.

#Designdialogue with Rachita Khanna

Rachita Khanna, Design Director at SWBI Architects, shares insights from her 25-year journey in architecture. She discusses the evolving role of lighting in workspace design—from enhancing mood and wellness to supporting sustainability and energy efficiency. Through recent projects like Infosys Coimbatore, she illustrates how thoughtful lighting and culturally-rooted design can transform modern work environments.

#Designdialogue with R. B. Thiruvengadam

Urban lighting designer R. B. Thiruvengadam shares his journey from architecture to pioneering city-level lighting projects in India. Through insightful reflections on sustainability, public spaces, and lighting’s emotional and ecological impact, he highlights how well-designed illumination can shape urban identity, improve livability, and create memorable nighttime experiences. His work aims to balance aesthetics, ecology, and accessibility—especially in a layered, complex city like Delhi.

#Designdialogue with R. B. Thiruvengadam

#Designdialogue with Team Design Matrix

In this candid conversation, Team Design Matrix recounts their pioneering journey in lighting design—from discovering the field in the ’90s to leading heritage and urban lighting projects across India and beyond. They share insights from iconic works like the Mahabodhi Temple and City Palace in Jaipur, emphasizing lighting’s emotional, functional, and cultural power. With a thoughtful approach to context, user experience, and sustainability, they reveal how lighting transforms monuments into living, breathing public experiences.