Khyati Trehan

Designer

7 articles · Dec 2021Apr 2026

Studios:Google Creative Lab

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Articles & interviews

  • "2024's Top 15 Creative Talks from Nicer Tuesdays Revealed"

    It’s Nice That’s ‘Review of the Year 2024: Top 15 Talks’ highlights standout moments from its Nicer Tuesdays events in London and New York. The article features talks from creatives such as Jean Jullien, Harriet Richardson, Greg Bunbury, and Studio Yukiko, celebrating humor, community, and multidisciplinary creativity. The roundup invites readers to revisit inspiring talks that defined the creative year.

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  • "Khyati Trehan Balances Creative Work and Joy at Google Lab"

    Episode 136 of The Spark podcast from Creative Boom features designer and 3D visual artist Khyati Trehan, currently at Google Creative Lab in New York. Hosted by Katy Cowan, the conversation explores balancing high-tech creative work with personal projects, the role of generative AI as a collaborator, and maintaining happiness in creative careers. The episode also covers industry news on Spotify’s video podcast expansion, Bluesky’s AI stance, and trends in gaming and design leadership.

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  • Khyati Trehan on Balancing Creativity and Inspiration

    Creative Boom’s podcast episode features designer and 3D visual artist Khyati Trehan of Google Creative Lab in New York. Hosted by Katy Cowan, the conversation explores how Trehan balances her demanding creative role with personal projects, relationships, and mental well-being. She discusses inspiration, cultural influences, and the evolving role of generative AI in creative practice.

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  • David Sedgwick on Zen Motorcycling and Reputation Building

    Episode 134 of The Spark podcast, hosted by Katy Cowan, features a reflective conversation with David Sedgwick of Studio DBD about resilience, kindness, and redefining success in the creative industry. The episode also highlights sustainable design innovations, new Royal Mail Christmas stamps by Judy Joel, and the Glasgow School of Art’s recent award. Additional segments include insights from James Hughes on AI and illustration, and a creative tip on building a strong reputation.

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  • The Designers: The Working Assembly’s Chandni Poddar on side projects, imposter syndrome and more

    This interview from The Brand Identity’s 'The Designers' series features Chandni Poddar, a mid-level designer at The Working Assembly in New York. She discusses her journey from Mumbai to the U.S., her experiences at major studios like Pentagram, and her approach to side projects, imposter syndrome, and creative growth. The conversation highlights her passion for experimentation, colour, and diversity in design.

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  • ® ADC Young Guns 23 Visual Identity

    Motionographer reports on the visual identity for ADC Young Guns 23, designed by Khyati Trehan, a previous YG19 winner. The identity draws from animation keyframes arranged in rhythmic grids, symbolizing the energy and momentum of emerging creatives. The award design emphasizes collective achievement, featuring fragments of all winners’ names on each cube.

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  • Emerging Visual Artists Gain Spotlight

    PRINT Magazine announces the 2024 class of its New Visual Artists program, celebrating emerging designers and illustrators under 30. The article highlights the legacy of the award, past notable alumni, and the Community Choice Award winner, Danu Ardhata. COLLINS designed the identity for this year’s edition, bridging the program’s past and future.

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