Architect and Design Culturist
Mrinalini Ghadiok is an architect by training, visualizer by heart and writer by passion. Having worked in architecture, lighting design, historical research and writing for more than a decade and a half, she shifted focus to the narrative of design experiences and stepped into the publishing world with STIR as the founding editor of mondo*arc india journal. With 20 issues under her belt, she then helmed its transition from a print magazine to a successful digital portal, establishing StirWorld.com.
In addition to extensive writing and editorial responsibilities, Mrinalini has also been deeply involved in curating and executing various design-centric initiatives such as conferences, panel discussions, presentations, exhibitions and other explorative media. Her parallel pedagogical experience ranges from teaching architectural design studio to conducting independent workshops and lectures, and being invited as an external examiner across various design and architecture universities.
Her expertise has been sought across national and global forums for presentations, talks and jury empanelling for awards and competitions, as well as collaborations with media and curatorial organisations.