Artist to Founder of Lollypop Design : EP 4 - Anil Reddy
Channel: Rahul Singh Bhadoriya
Date: 2023-11-06

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Welcome to Episode 4 of 'How I became a Designer,' where we uncover the fascinating journeys of remarkable individuals who carved their path in the design world. In this episode, we bring you the inspiring story of Anil Reddy, a true artist turned founder.

Anil is the creative force behind Lollypop Design, a design agency he built alongside his wife. Lollypop Design is a powerhouse with a team of over 260 talented individuals who've worked with some of the biggest brands in the industry.

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Anil as he takes us on a journey through his incredible life. Learn how he made the transition from being an artist who initially despised computers in the '90s to evolving into a digital artist and then a website designer. Discover the challenges and triumphs he faced in different decades of design in Bangalore.

Anil's story is filled with remarkable twists and turns. Find out how one website project propelled him from Bangalore to Saudi Arabia and New Zealand for further studies. Upon his return to India, he embarked on the entrepreneurial path, founding his own agency and naming it 'Lollypop.'

This episode is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and transformation. Whether you're a design enthusiast, an artist, or simply someone who loves a good success story, Anil Reddy's journey is sure to captivate your imagination."

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Timestamp
00:00  Intro
00:08  Win 3 Scholarships
00:25 The start
02:40 Artistic journey started in 10th grade
07:24 Starting as an artist, facing challenges with traditional handmade artwork in college and uncertainty about job prospects.
09:58 From a young age, Anil had to work to pay for his education and tried various jobs to build a career as a traditional artist.
14:45 Transition from traditional artist to coding, busting myths about designers not being able to code
17:13 Moved to Saudi Arabia for higher salary and to save for further studies in New Zealand
21:43 The speaker went to Saudi Arabia for work and had to stay there for 2 years due to visa regulations.
23:49 Anil Reddy explores the psychology and strategy side of design.
28:20 Anil Reddy started Lollypop Design as a design studio after realizing he is not good at training people.
30:39 Becoming a designer is a never-ending process
34:44 Celebrate design every day