Difficult clients & the AI takeover - Aaquib Wani X Meher Sachdeva | No Pressure E03
Welcome to No Pressure—where we break down the creative hustle with real stories and sharp insights.
In this episode, multidisciplinary designer Aaquib Wani takes us through his journey—from playing in a metal band to designing the iconic Indian cricket team jerseys. His work spans music, fashion, and culture, blending graphic design, interior design, and experiential design to create immersive brand identities.
Banani shares:
🔹 How he embraces diverse creative challenges
🔹 The role of storytelling in design
🔹 Navigating creative blocks and staying inspired
🔹 Lessons from working with some of the biggest brands
If you're a designer, artist, or creative looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Aaquib Wani & His Creative Journey
00:40 - Why Aaquib Refuses to Be Just a Graphic Design Studio
01:00 - From Metal Band to Multidisciplinary Designer
04:13 - Failing School & Discovering Art
04:47 - Kashmiri Handcrafts & Family Influence
06:09 - First Paid Gig: Designing for His Own Band
09:27 - Working at a Music Magazine & Learning 2D Design
21:05 - Transitioning to 3D & Large-Scale Set Design
25:52 - Designing for Ambani Weddings & Big Projects
36:25 - Creating Jerseys for the Indian Cricket Team
36:34 - Designing for Lollapalooza India
39:51 - Overcoming Burnout & Creative Block
40:56 - Aaquib's Advice: Just Start Creating!
42:36 - Pricing Work & Running a Design Business
46:08 - Essential Skills for Designers
49:17 - Consistency is the Key to Growth
50:38 - Final Thoughts & Banani’s Advice to Creatives
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