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From Pixels to Plates In 2014, after two decades in digital design, I made an unexpected pivot — I opened Nabanno, a Bengali restaurant in Hyderabad. Many were surprised. But to me, it was just a new canvas for designing human-centered experiences — this time with food, space, and culture. Nabanno means “new rice” in Bengali — a harvest festival rooted in gratitude and community. That spirit shaped our brand. I didn’t just want to serve meals. I wanted to design an experience