I graduated from King’s College London with a degree in film and a strong passion for media and visual language. I’ve always nurtured my love for the arts, with a keen interest in architecture, oil painting and experimental sculptural mediums. After university, I faced the challenge of finding a way to channel these diverse interests into a professional setting. Joining Broadway Malyan's communications team as an intern felt like the ideal opportunity to combine my media studies with a design-focused environment.

One of my first tasks was to create a short film segment for a campaign showcasing the new Mumbai studio. The film featured Ankit Kamboj, Head of the Mumbai studio, as he walked through their new office discussing the recently completed fit-out, highlighting locally sourced materials and bespoke artisan rugs. Throughout my time in the London studio, I continued refining this project, checking in with my colleague and mentor, Cheryl Wong, on edits and improvements. Prior to this, I had made some short films for my studies that were more abstract-driven and served as a commentary on film theory. This task, however, required a different approach, tailored to the nature of modern media consumption amongst a design demographic.

I had the opportunity to shadow BM’s public relations meetings, where active projects were discussed with their external agency to explore media opportunities in outlets like Architectural Digest and Monocle. This experience sparked my interest in forums and publications that engage with design discourse, particularly the cohabitation between traditional print magazines and evolving digital mediums such as film and podcasts—and how architecture fits within this landscape. It was fascinating to observe how external communications are managed, especially the strategies used to position the company in a digital landscape, conveying the unique purpose of each project while representing BM’s ethos as a whole.

The London studio, housed in a converted police station in Waterloo, has a relaxed, industrial vibe that made it easy for me to settle in and connect with colleagues. I quickly got to know people from different teams, learning about their roles, receiving valuable career advice and enjoying plenty of life chats—recipes included! A pistachio curry is high on my to-do list. Each day, I’d pick up lunch from the food stalls at Lower Marsh Market, just outside the office, and join everyone in the town hall for lunch. During my first few weeks, I tried something new every day until I found my favourite dish at a stall called Voodoo.

I had the opportunity to learn Adobe InDesign, a professional publishing software used for designing layouts and prints for digital media. I created credentials showcasing various projects, which BM uses to present its portfolio to potential clients. My approach to learning InDesign was one of trial and error, it required me to make decisions from a client's point of view, prioritising CGI's and images that best translate the purpose of the design and convey the intended vision for future projects. This process gave me valuable insight into their approach to graphic design and provided the perfect foundation for understanding and recognising their projects.

Of course, there were also very creative jobs. I was tasked with producing two short animations for social media: one to celebrate Diwali and the other in preparation for Christmas. This project allowed me to exercise my creativity and apply my graphic design skills while introducing me to a new software—Canva. The program was completely alien to me, I made a few mistakes, but having the freedom to experiment, it became second nature. However, I did underestimate the challenges of getting the project perfected, it surprisingly became the hardest task I completed during my time at BM.

For me, the most exciting part of my experience at BM was the opportunity to work on a global scale communicating about projects with colleagues across the whole company and working on animations, films, and credentials that would be received far beyond the scope of the London office. This experience has significantly boosted my confidence, preparing me for the working world, interviews, and the chance to share my ideas in a collaborative, ever-evolving environment—goals I set for myself before joining BM.