Designed in India with Hemmant Jha of Honest Structures | Episode 06

Designed in India with Hemmant Jha of Honest Structures | Episode 06

Author: Goa.me June 17, 2020 Duration: 37:53

Join us for a conversation between Luke Sequeira, Founder of Goa.me and this week's guest, Hemmant Jha. 

Founder of Honest Structures, a Goa based modular furniture company that designs modest yet highly functional & aesthetically pleasing products for both living & working. Everyday Items which can be found in such cafes & co-working spaces as Cafe Rasa & Blue Tokai in Panjim as well as Sensible.Earth, Goa's Centre for Sustainability in Design Valley, Porvorim.

Diving into what design in India and Goa means today, Hemmant & Luke explore what makes design Indian, what defines good design and why it's important to have a vision for the lifecycle of a product, considering the engagement of several generations to come. 

You can also find out more about the rapid deployment series Hemmant mentions in connection with local medical and government agencies here: https://www.honeststructures.com/ucm

To learn more about Honest Structures, be sure to check out their website honeststructures.com/ and follow them on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter: @honeststurctures.

Plus, for additional insight into the Honest Structures story, we suggest reading the following article & interview with Hemmant Jha on ArchitecturalDigest.in: https://www.architecturaldigest.in/content/hemmant-jha-structure-furniture-line/

Cover photo by Fabian Franco for ArchitecturalDigest.in

Thanks for listening & enjoy the show :)

Subscribe to Goa wherever you get your podcasts - UPDATE: New episodes released on the 1st & 15th of every month!


The sound of the sea is a constant rhythm here, but the real heartbeat of Goa comes from its people. This monthly podcast from the team behind Goa.me moves beyond the postcard imagery to find the stories woven into the fabric of everyday life. Each episode is a quiet exploration, a conversation held on a veranda or a walk through a market, listening to the fishermen, artists, shopkeepers, and families who call this place home. You’ll hear the subtle shifts in tradition, the personal histories behind a beloved recipe, and the quiet challenges that exist alongside the celebrated beauty. Hosted by the creators of Goa's largest online community, the Goa podcast draws from a deep well of connection and curiosity. It’s less about documenting a destination and more about understanding a living culture through the voices that sustain it. The result is an intimate, unfolding portrait-a collection of authentic encounters that together reveal the complex and captivating soul of a region often simplified. Tune in for these regular, thoughtful dispatches from the ground, where every conversation adds another layer to the story.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 15

Goa
Podcast Episodes
The making of TEDxPanaji with Dattaprasad Shetkar | Episode 03 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:49
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of one of Goa's most inspiring live events and introduce you to Dattaprasad Shetkar, the individual responsible for brining the magic of TEDx to Goa. Join us for a conversat…
The future of travel with Gemtrack | Episode 02 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:23
In today's episode, we sit down with the founding members of Gemtrack - an online platform specializing in slow & sustainable travel with a focus on Goa, Sri Lanka, Bali & Lombok. Join us for a conversation with Rosa, As…
Today's waste with Clinton Vaz of vRecycle | Episode 01 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:54
Join us on a ride through the villages of Salcete (a talukas of South Goa surrounding the city of Margao) as we jump into the car to capture a day in the life of one of Goa's most respected waste management specialists.…
TRAILER | What is Goa!? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:23
Welcome to Goa. This is a podcast about the people, places & everyday stories of India's smallest state. As creators of Goa.me, Goa's largest online community, we set out to bring you interviews & candid conversations wi…