#40 - The Golden Decade for Design & The Future of Creative Education : Madhu Amodia

#40 - The Golden Decade for Design & The Future of Creative Education : Madhu Amodia

What is the future of a creative career in a world of AI, rapidly changing tech, and new oppor

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Groundbreakin • July 29, 2025 • 44:55

What is the future of a creative career in a world of AI, rapidly changing tech, and new opportunities?We explore this and more in a deep and inspiring conversation with Madhu Amodia, a seasoned design leader and the Dean of École Intuit Lab, Bangalore. Madhu draws from her rich experience leading design for brands like Air India and CNBC, sharing why she pivoted from the corporate world to focus on social impact and education. She offers a vision for modern design education: one that values real-world application over "utopian" projects, strengthens foundational skills in the age of AI, and prepares students to become adaptable, multidisciplinary thinkers. This episode is for anyone passionate about design, art, and creativity. Learn why India is an "untouched territory" for designers and how the next generation is poised to shape a new, authentic creative narrative. In this episode, you will discover:Madhu's journey from leading design at major corporations to finding her calling in education.The biggest gap in traditional design education and how to bridge it.Why professionals who "practice what they teach" make the best mentors.How AI can be a powerful facilitator but can never replace human problem solving and empathy.The importance of developing a mindset to "learn and unlearn constantly" to stay relevant.Madhu's prediction for a "golden decade" for designers in India.Why the future of design lies in the authentic, untold stories from smaller towns, not just tier-1 cities.CONNECT: Find us at https://www.groundbreak.in/episodesq@groundbreak.in - dipaq@substack.com Supported by Syqi  : https://syqi.art