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Shah Janah's Tear: I wanted to experiment with refractions through droplets. Taj Mahal, the timeless monument built by Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz—serves as both the subject and the inspiration for this piece. What intrigued me most was the tragic irony of Shah Jahan’s later years, when he was imprisoned by his son with only a small, distant view of the Taj Mahal. This theme—Shah Jahan’s Tear—felt poignant and compelling for this exploration. I used MidJourney v6.1 (SREF: 608136173) for the initial generations. Refraction should naturally invert the view, but interestingly the model couldn't factor that in. I used Photoshop to fix that and then play around with the lighting a bit. I’m pretty stoked with the final result: A hauntingly beautiful depiction of loss, love, and longing, encapsulated in a single drop.

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Dew Kissed - We were fortunate to discover a rare four-bud rose stem in our garden—if you haven't seen one, .. it's breathtaking. Using studio mode on my camera, I wanted to play around with angles and focus on the details, ie. the droplets, the soft yet sharp edges, and most importantly the striking geometry of the buds. I then used Photoshop, to experiment with the lighting and contrast to highlight the interplay of light and shadow. Ail was to create a composition that felt almost painterly—one where the roses emerge from the darkness, each bud carrying its own quiet drama. I was pretty happy with the end result, as was the wifey :)

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Ode to Otto - I’m always drawn to finding design inspiration in the nookiest of crannies. Lately, I’ve been digging the world of mid-century modern minimalism, influenced by icons like Herb Lubalin, Cipe Pineles, and Willy Fleckhaus. To dive deeper into this aesthetic, I needed a theme—and I found it in Otto Lilienthal, a pioneer of aviation whose groundbreaking 1889 research laid the foundation for decoding the mechanics of flight, eventually inspiring the Wright Brothers. But Lilienthal wasn’t just a theorist; he built and tested gliders, ultimately giving his life in 1896 during a test flight. His relentless spirit inspired this design exploration, An Ode to Otto—a blend of mid-century modernism and Lilienthal’s story, honoring an aviation trailblazer in a style as bold as his vision. Hope you enjoyed it.

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ABOUT

i was raised in Fort Worth, Texas, before returning to New Delhi for his middle and high school education. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2006 with dual bachelor's degrees in Computer Engineering and Economics.


After college, Nav began his professional career on Wall Street as an investment banker. Following a decade working across the United States and India at various technology startups, he decided to move back to India in 2013. Shortly thereafter, he founded KHOOB—a vehicle to build and invest in companies that lie at the intersection of design, technology, and India. Notably, he established Lazy Eight, one of India's fastest-growing creative agencies with over 400 clients and a presence in four countries.

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Nav Chatterji Profile Picture

ABOUT

i was raised in Fort Worth, Texas, before returning to New Delhi for his middle and high school education. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2006 with dual bachelor's degrees in Computer Engineering and Economics.


After college, Nav began his professional career on Wall Street as an investment banker. Following a decade working across the United States and India at various technology startups, he decided to move back to India in 2013. Shortly thereafter, he founded KHOOB—a vehicle to build and invest in companies that lie at the intersection of design, technology, and India. Notably, he established Lazy Eight, one of India's fastest-growing creative agencies with over 400 clients and a presence in four countries.

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