Publication Spotlight: Managing Coastal Commons as Cultural Landscapes
Participatory Mapping of cultural landscape values in Chennai's coastal hamlet.​ See documentation​​​​​
Community Partner: Kottivakkam Kuppam Panchayat
Grant funded by Pratt Institute (GSEF), 2018
Published in LA India Journal Issue 3, 2026
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Brand Cultural Research
How can coffee shops become authentic third spaces for a neighbourhood rather than extractive spaces?
My role helped inform the cues for spatial design and brand identity through design workshops, competitive analysis and cultural study of beverage culture & "Progressive Indianness"​
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Client: Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH)
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Expertise
Urban Design & Place Strategy
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Place Governance Models
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Socio-Spatial Justice
- Place Brand Strategy​​
- Inclusive Urban Design
Frameworks &
Tools
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Civic Tech Tools
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Cultural Research
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GIS + Social Mapping
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Design Thinking ​
Applied Research &
Documentation
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Participatory Mapping
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Participatory Research
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City Guidelines
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Cultural Landscape Mapping
Learning & Facilitation
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Hybrid Design Workshops
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Curriculum Development
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Capacity Building
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Mapathons & Public Audits
Outreach & Communications
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Whitepapers
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Digital Story Archives
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Multiformat Writing
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Social Campaigns​
Journey So Far..
​The phrase "be like water" summarises my journey. Over the last 12 years, I've adapted to different roles and fields, from brand research to education to civic tech and social design. I thrive on projects that call for behavioural change, experimentation, tackling wicked problems, and bringing multiple disciplines together. As an urbanist and public space advocate, facilitating change on the ground gives me the most satisfaction.
From Abu Dhabi to Chennai to Bengaluru to NYC, and now Warsaw, I am grateful to have experienced diverse design cultures. This personal journey constantly pushes me to evolve the tools and processes for design problems.
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In an alternate universe, I'd probably be a musician, an explorer or a stand-up comedian.
Clients & Collaborations
