Ankita Trivedi
Futurist
Speculative Narrative Environments
Transdisciplinary Design Research
Spatial Design Education
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CO-FOUNDER, LIVING MIDNIGHT NARRATIVE OUTFIT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SPATIAL ENVIRONMENTS
I am a Spatial Designer and a storyteller, interested in the production of unconventional narratives.
My work explores how spatial design practice can facilitate experiences that open critical conversations about social, cultural and political issues; and how our collective imaginations can contribute in creating a more equitable world.
CORE AREAS OF WORK
Narrative Environments
Linking story, space and experience through a thorough understanding of space | Creation of narratives or content to design holistic, human (and more-than-human) spatial experiences | Capability to test 'fictions' through diagramming, rehearsing and performing, simplified or full scaled prototypes |
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Speculative thinking & processes
Designing Futures | Knowledge of Foresight and Forecast tools and techniques | Using Speculative Design parameters, tools and methodologies to envision, strategise and map alternate futures, ecologies and universes |
Interdisciplinary Design Research
Knowledge of multidimensional, qualitative research techniques | Ability to simplify content and interpret it to suit the audience needs | Capability to evaluate, reflect, and understand the impact of design on the audience |
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Spatial Experience Design & Creative Direction
Spatial sequencing | Interpretation Strategy | A working knowledge of narrative and spatial theories, and how they co- relate to each other | Experience of interacting with and managing diverse audience, teams, and clients | Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams across a wide range of disciplines.
Education
2016 - 2018
2008 - 2013
MA Narrative Environments
Central Saint Martins,
University of the Arts (UAL),
London, UK
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Bachelor of Interior Design
Centre for Environmental Planning &
Technology (CEPT University),
Ahmedabad, India
CURRENTLY AT...
December
2018 onwards
June 2021 onwards
Jan 2023 - Present
Assistant Professor
Spatial & Product Design
Faculty of Design
CEPT University,
Ahmedabad, India
Speculative Design Mentor
Experimental Realism
Graduate Mentoring Programme
Online (Global)
Co-founder
Living Midnight Narrative Outfit (LMNO)
Narrative-based Design & Research think tank
Co-located in Ahmedabad & Delhi, India
