Summary

This episode of The Gyaan Project features Harish Kumar and Anurag Bartarey who shaped Ather Energy’s groundbreaking EV dashboard. Recorded just before Ather’s IPO, we dive into the design process, challenges, and the nuances that make the dashboard so unique. It is ideal for designers, technologists, and EV enthusiasts curious about how hardware and software come together on two wheels. This is not a sponsored episode, just a deep and fun conversation.

Topics discussed in the episode

* What drew you both to Ather, and what was the mindset when you joined?

* Anurag: How did you shift from digital design to vehicles?

* Harish: What tech foundations were critical for building the ecosystem?

* How did you imagine a new dashboard UX and navigation system?

* What challenges came with integrating the dashboard into the scooter’s design?

* Anurag: How did you design gesture interactions and Ather’s sonic identity?

* Harish: What were the Linux limitations and how did you test with OTA updates?

* How did a startup mindset shape Ather’s design outcomes?

* With constant updates, how do you balance evolution with the original vision?

* Looking back, what critical but underrated decisions shaped Ather?

* What advice for young designers working across hardware and software?

Reference links

* Harish Kumar — https://in.linkedin.com/in/harish-kumar-b0926465

* Anurag Bartarey — https://in.linkedin.com/in/anuragbartarey

* Anurag’s portfolio — https://www.abartarey.com/

* Ather Energy (Wikipedia) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ather_Energy

* Ather 450 series (Wikipedia) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ather_450

* Ather Energy (LinkedIn) — https://in.linkedin.com/company/ather-energy

* Ather Energy (Instagram) — https://www.instagram.com/atherenergy/

* Ep22: Understanding motorcycle design with Chetan Shedjale

* Ep. 274 - Designing Trucks with Sathiya Seelan Gangaasalam

Summary

In Ep. 317 of The Gyaan Project, Tanuj Goenka, Director at Kerry Hill Architects and jury member for The Drawing Board 2025, shares how emotion, context and conversation shape timeless architecture. From Bhutan to Kyoto, AlUla to Sadahalli, he reflects on slowing down the design process, listening to the land and building meaningfully. A must-listen for architecture students and young designers. In partnership with Rohan Builders and Mindspace Architects. All details at https://thedrawingboard.in/

Reference links

* The Drawing Board – Official Website: https:// thedrawingboard.in/

* Instagram – The Drawing Board: https:// www.instagram.com/thedrawingboard.in/

* YouTube – Museum of Geology Brief: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=60MynnKdDas

* Instagram – Sadahalli Quarry Competition Vibe: https:// www.instagram.com/p/DMX41peSLlc/

* Tanuj Goenka – LinkedIn: https:// www.linkedin.com/in/tanuj-goenka-4a58647/?originalSubdomain=sg

* Nacasa Interview with KHA: https:// www.nacasa.co.jp/column/2-01-designer-interview-kha-e

* Dezeen – Amanyangyun Interview: https:// www.dezeen.com/2019/05/17/amanyangyun-resort-kerry-hill-architects-ahead-awards-interview-video/

* Tatler – Aman Resorts and Emotion: https:// www.tatlerasia.com/homes/architecture-design/architect-behind-the-latest-aman-resorts-talks-emotions-and-space

* CLAD Global Feature: https:// www.cladglobal.com/architecture-design-features?codeid=32838&source=home&p=2

* YouTube – Amanyangyun Video 1: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmgeIGE6q08

* YouTube – Amanyangyun Video 2: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ceFbI82hVQ

* SIA Event Page 1: https:// store.sia.org.sg/tc-events/16244

* SIA Event Page 2: https:// store.sia.org.sg/tc-events/79875

* AHEAD Awards – Amanyangyun Film Library: https:// www.aheadawards.com/film-library/amanyangyun-shanghai-china

* Sleepifier – KHA Feature: https:// sleepifier.com/architecture-design/kerry-hill-architects/

* Instagram Post: https:// www.instagram.com/p/DG2A1JXt0T8/

* Instagram – KHA Studios: https:// www.instagram.com/kha.studios/

* Instagram Post: https:// www.instagram.com/p/DG0Uf1JS1SL/?hl=en

Summary

In this episode of The Gyaan Project, architect Manjunath dives deep into the power of observation, the role of intensity in creative work, and the beauty of the unseen. A must-listen for young architects, designers, and creatives participating in The Drawing Board 2025 competition. Set against the backdrop of Sadahalli Quarry, this conversation explores how to approach design with sensitivity, curiosity, and care. Presented in partnership with Rohan Builders and The Drawing Board.

Topics discussed in this episode

* What is the difference between seeing and observing?

* How can we observe without bringing in our biases?

* What does experience mean to you?

* How do observation and experience shape your design process?

* How do you define intensity in creative work?

* How can a designer balance knowing the whole story with focused intensity?

* What is your reading of the Sadahalli Quarry brief?

* How do you interpret the idea of the unseen?

* Can technology help us experience the unseen or aid the creative process?

Reference links

* The Drawing Board – Official Website

* Instagram – The Drawing Board: https://www.instagram.com/thedrawingboard.in/

* The Drawing Board 2025 — official competition overview and brief

* “The Drawing Board 2025 – 10th Edition” on World Architecture Community - https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/fpzhe/the-drawing-board-2025-–-10th-edition.html

* YouTube video introducing the Museum of Geology brief at Sadahalli Quarry -

* https://wcfa.ac.in/staff/b-l-manjunath/

* https://www.instagram.com/manjunath.bl/?hl=en

* https://manjunathandco.com/

* https://www.archdaily.com/professional/b-l-manjunath-co?ad_source=office

* https://www.linkedin.com/in/manjunath-b-l-45973929/?originalSubdomain=in