Good Design Should Make You Uncomfortable | The Creative Mindset | FOAID 2025

Should great design always feel comfortable? In this thought-provoking FOAID short, leading architects challenge the common idea that design should only please and comfort. Instead, they argue that meaningful design should wake you up, question assumptions, and create emotion. From risk-taking and intuition to timelessness and bold thinking, this conversation explores why the best spaces are not just beautiful - they are unforgettable. A must-watch for architects, designers, students, and creatives. Featuring: Shabnam Gupta, The Orange Lane Akshay Heranjal, The Purple Ink Studio Seema Puri, SEZA Architects Ameet Mirpuri, Ameet Mirpuri Design Studio This is an essential watch for architects, interior designers, students, and anyone interested in creativity, design thinking, and the mindset behind great architecture. #FOAID #CreativeMindset #ArchitectureIndia #DesignThinking #InteriorDesignIndia #ArchitectLife #CreativeProcess #TimelessDesign #ArchitectureTalks #gooddesign Great architecture doesn't happen in isolation — it happens through collaboration. In this short episode from FOAID, architects discuss how strong architect–client relationships can transform projects from simple transactions into meaningful partnerships. The panel explores how communication, trust, and clear expectations lead to better design outcomes and smoother project journeys. Moderated by Sunitha Kondur (Hundredhands Design), the panel features: Ravindra Kumar - Pragrup Huzefa Rangwala - MuseLAB Natasha Kochhar - LTDF This session is essential viewing for architects, designers, students, and clients interested in understanding how strong partnerships can lead to better architecture. #FOAID2025 #ArchitectClientRelationship #ArchitecturePractice #DesignCollaboration #ArchitectureTalks #ClientCommunication #DesignProcess #InteriorDesignIndia #ArchitecturePanel #FOAIDOriginals _ About FOAID FOAID embarked on a remarkable journey to create an enigmatic experience for the architecture and design fraternity in 2014. Festival of Architecture & Design celebrates architecture & design through discussions, debates, talks and networking opportunities. Visit : https://foaidindia.in __ ➡ Still haven’t subscribed to FOAID on YouTube? Click Here: /    / foaidindia   __ Follow us - ‣ Instagram :   / foaidindia.in   ‣ Facebook :   / foaidindia.in   ‣ LinkedIn :   / dashboard   ‣ Twitter : https://x.com/foaidindia/