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From Across the Pond

rajitm: The item I chose was my scarf that I purchased at J.Press in Harvard Square. It had caught my eye because it sports my alma mater’s colors–red, white, and blue. J.Press refers to the piece as

KETLA: Click. Read. Score.

For my storyboard of Ketla, I focus on the interaction of the user with the application, rather than just the visuals. I implemented the idea of gamification in order to gain readership and make the a

NEUR: Pathway to relief

IMPROVED PRODUCT Think of NEUR as your personal guide in the middle of the night. You have a sudden urge to run to the bathroom, but don’t want to wake your partner up or fumble for a light switch. In

To be desired: Book Darts

I’m often on the lookout for items that are eco-conscious, beautiful, and practical. My current independent study necessitates the use of printed materials, including books, papers, and articles; in o

Consistent sweet tooth

Whenever I explore a new city or neighborhood I always try to find a coffee shop where I can get an iced mocha. I’ve probably tried an iced skim mocha at nearly fifty different coffee shops around the

Handmade?

I’ve never sewn before, but I’ve always been interested in textiles and clothing design. Even with the aid of a sewing machine, I was actually quite nervous to make my pillow. Once I had started I sti

Tartan Gloves by Barbour

I prefer to buy items that have longevity. Barbour, similar to L.L. Bean, touts that their items last years if well taken care of. So far the durability of the Barbour gloves has been phenomenal, but

Shaving past time

Some may look at shaving as a chore, but I actually enjoy the process–probably too much. While most men take under ten minutes to shave, I take thirty. Lengthening the shave is therapeutic and restora

I made a drone!

Respect the past to move forward

rajitm: From my past posts it is clear that I truly value a call to the past; a sense of tradition is imperative in my design aesthetic. Though this does not mean I am uncomfortable with innovation.

Use a horn. Bring back memories.

I bought this while I was in Hong Kong for a consulting project last summer (2015). It is from a store called The Armoury, which crafts and curates high quality apparel and accessories for men. Abbeyh

What I’ve Got: Paintings from Kala Ghoda

rajitm: When I was living in Bombay, I would spend my weekends in the art district which was a short 15 minute walk from my home. The area is known as Kala Ghoda, which means Black Horse, and every F

What I’ve Got: Jaybird Bluetooth Headphones

Ever since using Bluetooth headphones five years ago I have never turned back to wired ones. Actually, when these headphones started to malfunction I felt so restrained turning to my wired RHA headpho

Lepow!

rajitm: I have a Chromebook and require the internet to execute simple tasks. So when I find myself at coffee shops that don’t have WiFi, which is quite often, I’m forced to tether my phone in order

Church’s in Mumbai

In the palladium mall in Worli I found these Church’s loafers from Heel and Buckle. I usually prefer slip-ons to shoes with laces, but these mainly caught my attention because of the materials and cut

Simple Complexity

One of my favorite Indian designer’s is Sabyasachi. He is a Bengali designer whose collections employ traditional embroidery techniques. Here I have only included one part of an outfit by him. Just wi

Bang for the Buck

When I was living and working in Manhattan, I was always trying to save money. I eventually became a master at thrifting before Macklemore released his single. I would hit up 23rd and Lex every other

Visceral first. Function second.

I’ve always thought that a watch was a bit useless these days considering one always has a cell phone on him or her. But I’ve noticed that most professionals still wear a watch regardless. If you look

Purity is easily damaged

I never used to carry a water bottle with me or even drink that much water. But when I saw this container I decided I could make a small change in my habits. This water bottle entices me to drink wate

God in your pocket

In Hinduism, we have murtis, which are physical objects that represent a deity or spiritual force. A murti can really be anything but often they are crafted to look like classic depictions of particul