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1️⃣ Flirting with Design Technologies: An Unfinished Love Story

Episode Overview:

Welcome to Episode 1 of Breaking Complexity Podcast – Season 0: Flirting with Design Technologies! ️

This episode sets the stage for an evolving relationship between creativity and technology—a love story that’s still being written. From early explorations in computational design to AI-driven creativity, we take you through the personal journey of Sushant Verma and how his work with design technologies, architecture, and digital fabrication has transformed over time.

We explore:

️ How technology changed the way we design, build, and think

️ The struggles & breakthroughs of integrating digital tools into creative fields

️ Exclusive insights from TEDx talks & global design dialogues

️ Why embracing complexity is key to innovation

This episode is a mix of fresh recordings and exclusive excerpts from TEDx talks & candid conversations with pioneers from Zaha Hadid Architects, Mamou-Mani Architects, Heatherwick Studio, Foster + Partners, Architectural Association (AADRL), Bartlett UCL, and more. (Watch / Listen to see/hear who featured in this episode!)

Is technology the ultimate design partner, or is it an unfinished love story? Let’s find out!

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About the Curator – Sushant Verma

Architect | Design Technologist | Educator with 15+ years of experience in cutting-edge architecture & computational design.

Four-time TEDx Speaker – sharing insights on computational design, AI in architecture & the future of design education.

Published Author – currently working on new publications focused on design, technology & innovation.

Educator & Mentor – upskilled 3,000+ architects & designers across India and led 7 Global Visiting Schools in the UK, USA, Italy, Taiwan, Japan, Egypt, the Philippines, Ukraine, and Belarus.

️ Founder of rat[LAB] Studio – pioneering parametric & computational design, creating futuristic facades, urban interventions, art installations & algorithm-driven spaces. Making every project iconic, no matter the size or scale! (www.rat-lab.org //  www.instagram.com/ratlabarch )

️ Host of Breaking Complexity Podcast – engaging with leaders & innovators across industries who are redefining the future.

Avid Photographer – capturing different genres for many years as a creative passion.

Passionate about entrepreneurship, meaningful conversations & smart networking – always up for discussing design, creativity, technology & the future of architecture.

Check out some of Sushant Verma’s TEDx talks & global features here:

   • rat[LAB] X Sushant Verma  

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About Breaking Complexity Podcast

Breaking Complexity Podcast is a platform where we unravel the intricate, the abstract, and the unconventional across design, technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

Each episode explores how complexity is broken down into innovation, strategy, and creative breakthroughs, sparking engaging discussions that are thought-provoking, insightful, and fun.

️Streaming on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Podcast Website

Featuring: Experts in design, architecture, technology, business, and creative fields

Format: Dynamic two-way & three-way conversations with deep insights into complex ideas

Season 0 is the prelude to Breaking Complexity Podcast, a playful yet profound look at how technology has become an integral part of design, architecture, and creative processes. It brings together insights from Sushant Verma’s past TEDx talks, public discussions, and design dialogues with global pioneers.

What to Expect?

A mix of fresh recordings and curated excerpts from TEDx talks, public panels, and industry discussions.

Featured Voices

Season 0 is centered around Sushant Verma, unfolding his journey, the evolution of rat[LAB] Studio, and his experiences with design technology. It also includes glimpses from his interviews with pioneers conducted for his upcoming book, Filling the Void: Rise of Design Technologies in Architecture.

Episode Highlights (Season 0)

1️⃣ Flirting with Design Technologies – An Unfinished Love Story ️

2️⃣ When AI and Architecture Went on a Date ️

3️⃣ Beyond Facades – Breaking the Grid & Embracing Nonlinearity

4️⃣ Smart Education – Teaching Machines or Teaching Minds?

5️⃣ The Struggles of Dating Technology – Love, Hate & Innovation

6️⃣ Digital Fabrication – Building the Future, One Algorithm at a Time ️️

7️⃣ The Art of Complexity – Parametric Art & Algorithmic Aesthetics

8️⃣ Collaborative Flirting – When Disciplines Merge