Creative Spark-plug

Quest For The Self Is The Journey Of Art | Nidhi Mariam Jacob | Creative Spark-plug | EP-52

What does it take to become a successful artist?In this episode of Creative Spark Plug, artist Nidhi Mariam Jacob shares her journey from studying medicine to becoming one of India’s most recognizable contemporary botanical artists.She talks about:•⁠ ⁠Choosing creativity over a conventional career•⁠ ⁠Rebuilding life after divorce•⁠ ⁠Raising two children while making art•⁠ ⁠Becoming financially independent•⁠ ⁠Finding a unique artistic style•⁠ ⁠The role of nature in healing•⁠ ⁠How to stay true to your work in the age of AIThis conversation is for artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to build a life around what they truly love.

Life with an Active Internal Compass! Virendra Kumar Girdhar | Creative Spark-plug | EP- 51

A real conversation with architect Virendra Kumar Girdhar. He shares his life journey from studying architecture in India to working in the USA and coming back to build his own practice. In this episode, you will learn: Why following your values matters more than money The truth about working abroad vs IndiaWhy creativity is dying today How architects and designers should think This episode is for students, creatives, and anyone trying to build a meaningful career. Watch till the end if you want honest advice that most people won’t tell you.

At the intersection of Right brain, left brain and the heart! ft. Surender Gnanaolivu | EP-50

This episode is about life, creativity, and finding your path. Surender Gnanaolivu shares how he went from the Indian Air Force to building a creative career — without a design background. He talks about: * Why discipline is more important than talent * How creativity is NOT just art * Why most people misunderstand success * How to build confidence, courage, and purpose If you feel confused about your career or future, this episode will help you think clearly.

Branding Yourself As You Go- Kieth Pillow | EP-49

In this episode of Creative Spark Plug, we talk to Keith Pillow, founder of a global design studio working across architecture, interiors, product and branding. He didn’t follow a traditional path. He didn’t even become a licensed architect. He designs for YOUR story. Keith tells us about the ingredients that form the basis of his creative fundamentals. We discuss his process, his milestones, his collaborations and how these add up to bring him to India.

Jacob Mathew on the Entrepreneurship of Design | Full EP- 48 | Creative Spark-plug

Design is not just about aesthetics - it can shape businesses, cultures, and even nations.Today, we sit down with Jacob Mathew, entrepreneur, designer, and one of the founding forces behind some of India’s most influential design practices, including Tesseract and Idiom Design.From growing up in Singapore and Trivandrum to studying at the National Institute of Design, Jacob’s journey reveals how design thinking, entrepreneurship, and value systems can come together to create lasting impact.He shares stories about:•⁠ ⁠The early days of Indian design entrepreneurship•⁠ ⁠Starting Tesseract in 1985 with a band of friends•⁠ ⁠Building large-scale design organizations like Idiom Design•⁠ ⁠Working with business leaders like Kishore Biyani•⁠ ⁠How design can influence nation-building and large systems•⁠ ⁠The importance of values, culture, and succession in creative companies•⁠ ⁠Sustainability, frugal design, and designing for the next 100 yearsJacob also reflects on legacy, impermanence, and why designers must move beyond creating objects to shaping values, systems, and future generations.This conversation is a deep dive into design leadership, entrepreneurship, and the responsibility of creative professionals in shaping society.If you're a designer, entrepreneur, or creative professional - this episode offers powerful insights on building meaningful work and long-term impact.