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In The Grid

In The Grid

By In the Grid

In the Grid is a journey taken by two friends as they contemplate their place inside the ‘Grid' – the array of forces, experiences, information, and influences that has shaped their lives and set them on their paths. Join aspiring designers Alistair and Nithin as they attempt to navigate these seen and unseen forces that shape the way we observe and act.

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Lost In The Grid Twitter: @grid_lost
Hosts: Alistair @alistair_grierson | Nithin @nithkd
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Session 17: Enrichment

In The GridMar 15, 2023

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Session 17: Enrichment

Session 17: Enrichment

The guys catch up and discuss their hobbies. Nithin would like to focus on breaking down the barriers between personal creative outlets and professional architecture work. Alistair has plans to get out of the house and connect with other people with similar interests.

Mar 15, 202352:12
Session 15: Progress

Session 15: Progress

Following the new format, Alistair and Nithin sit down to chat about what they’ve been up to in the last month. The guys discuss concept design, contract administration, finishing the comic pages, learning Blender and balancing life & work.

Apr 27, 202254:05
Session 14: In The Grid

Session 14: In The Grid

Alistair and Nithin reflect on their experiences since the last episode in April 2021. They announce a new title for the show: In The Grid. The boys discuss why they no longer feel as lost as when the show began in 2020 and touch on hobbies, projects, new jobs, new roles and moves.

Mar 07, 202249:46
Session 13: Collab

Session 13: Collab

Alistair and Nithin discuss what it means to collaborate. They talk through plans to work together on a graphic novel idea. Stay tuned as the guys develop a story board and characters for the prologue.

Apr 14, 202151:25
Session 12 : Networks

Session 12 : Networks

Alistair and Nithin discuss their experiences with different forms of networking, reflect on the 12th episode and share a would you rather.

Mar 24, 202151:26
Session 11: Belonging

Session 11: Belonging

Alistair and Nithin discuss the feeling of belonging (or lack of), the different avenues open to architecture grads, and the idea of comfort versus chaos. The guys come up with a graphic novel concept that leads to the show’s Would You Rather.

Mar 10, 202149:18
Session 10: Drawing vs Image

Session 10: Drawing vs Image

Alistair and Nithin discuss what it means to create a drawing versus a digital image and the implications of this distinction. The show closes with a digression into D&D and the guys pick their favourite role playing class.

Feb 24, 202150:34
Session 09: Triangles, Squares & Circles

Session 09: Triangles, Squares & Circles

Alistair and Nithin talk about bad movies, the nature of their roles in the office, sticking to a hobby, and they revisit an old thought experiment.

Feb 10, 202157:20
Session 08: Cool

Session 08: Cool

Alistair and Nithin discuss the concept of cool — what is cool, how is someone cool, who is cool, and is it good or bad to be cool? Plus a ‘Would You Rather’ about growing old.

Jan 27, 202152:23
Session 07 : Resolutions

Session 07 : Resolutions

Alistair and Nithin discuss learning , new year’s resolutions, short vs long term goals, and a ‘Would You Rather’ about the future.

Jan 13, 202153:60
Session 06: Reflection

Session 06: Reflection

Alistair and Nithin reflect on the changes encountered once they started working. Plus a lighthearted Would You Rather to sign off 2020

Dec 23, 202044:40
Session 05 : Beauty

Session 05 : Beauty

Alistair and Nithin discuss the role of beauty in their everyday life at work and beyond. They speculate about developing a process that might lead to beauty.Plus a new Would You Rather to close the show.

Dec 16, 202038:51
Session 04: The Lens II

Session 04: The Lens II

Alistair and Nithin take a deep dive into themselves to understand what led them to develop their lenses through their past experiences

Dec 09, 202049:45
Session 03: The Process

Session 03: The Process

Alistair and Nithin discuss the importance of process when it comes to living and making. They dig deeper into the fulfilment felt from working at a 1:1 scale and tie it to their personal experiences. A new segment is introduced to close the show – Would You Rather...

Dec 02, 202040:18
Session 02: The Lens

Session 02: The Lens

Alistair and Nithin explore how they see the world and how they develop their lens as they navigate the grid. They touch on inspirations, aspirations and other forces that have influenced their lens and how that shapes the work they do and the way they live.

Nov 25, 202041:06
Session 01: The Grid

Session 01: The Grid

In our first session ever, We introduce the concept of the grid and how that influences us on a micro and macro level. We evaluate our place in the grid and discuss what brought us to where we are now - our upbringing, the impact of geography - with the curiosity of where things could go from here. We dive into understanding 4 fictional types of designers and what it really means to have a beautiful outcome. Enjoy!

Nov 18, 202037:11
Session 00: Trailer

Session 00: Trailer

Its in the title..

Nov 17, 202001:02