editorial

Often the easiest way to problem-solve in a situation is to identify the current situation, determine the aspiration (what the situation should be), locate the gap, and then go about preparing how to fill that gap.

For well over six years, POOL has been bringing to light groundbreaking stories of India’s most creative brains in Design, Art and Innovation. Their journeys and their work have educated us, inspired us, and helped us change this world. As POOL Magazine celebrates its 6th anniversary, our focus is squarely on the future.

Last year I was shocked by the number of design companies that were angered by my request to reveal their Income Tax Return (ITR) as part of the criteria to enter ‘India’s Best Design Studio Awards’.

Most creative people have this doubt about whether they are ‘artists’ or mere ‘workers’. I would say it is good to have your feet on both sides, but when it comes to your survival and reputation, it’s better to be professional.

It’s true that happy people make the world go round. Watch closely and you will find that everything that works was created by, maintained by, and run by people who are happy. People who love doing what they do, are at peace with themselves, and value what they do.

India is set to emerge as the world’s fastest-growing major economy by 2015, ahead of China, as per the recent report by The World Bank. The report reveals that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow at 7.5 per cent in FY 2015-16.
According to the Minister of State for Finance, the Indian economy will continue to grow at 7 to 9 per cent and double in size to US$ 4–5 trillion in a decade, becoming the third largest economy in absolute terms.

Good is good, but amazing is the best. It is a delight to work with an amazing designer. We all learn the same tools of design at design school; we also get very similar shots at success.