We recently connected with Pujarini Ghosh and have shared our conversation below.

Pujarini, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?

I have learned most of my craft by following curiosity. Any time I encountered something immersive, interactive, or at the intersection of art and code, I fell down the rabbit hole to understand how it worked. I tend to “obsess by the year,” picking one area and going deep until I can build with it.

Switching from editorial styling to creative technology brought plenty of challenges. I had to develop real self-discipline, get genuinely tech-savvy, and teach myself to code. Creativity came naturally; the technical side took hours of focused practice and lots of trial and error.

Knowing what I know now, I wish I’d pursued design and coding earlier and not let fear of failure slow me down. That said, I am grateful I learned to take risks and make bold moves. This squiggly path shaped how I am today so I wouldn’t rewrite the journey.

The most essential skills have been learning how to learn, steady persistence and documenting my work so I can improve it.

Biggest obstacles? Imposter syndrome, limited guidance early on and “shiny object syndrome.” In creative tech there’s always a new tool to chase, which is both the best and the worst part. I have learned to let some tech tools go, follow what truly excites me, and stay grounded in fundamentals. Consistent building made the difference.

Pujarini, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I am a Brooklyn‑based creative technologist and digital artist who studies how algorithms shape personal and cultural identity. My multidisciplinary practice blends storytelling and interactivity to explore identity, culture, and technology, creating digital narratives and sensory environments that invite reflection and connection. By combining code, sensors, illustration and generative visuals, I turn data into immersive web experiences and installations that resonate emotionally with audiences. My website: https://pujarinighosh.com/

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me, the most rewarding part of being a creative is bringing an idea from my “ideas” notebook into reality. I grew up on the internet and used to crave instant feedback, but I am learning that the work isn’t just about reactions or quick gratification. The high of finishing a piece is real, then my brain is already chasing the next concept.

What truly satisfies me is executing on a vision and being able to check it off the list. That moment of, “I actually made this,” feels incredible even if it’s brief. I am working on giving myself more space to pause, reflect and let the feeling linger before moving on. Learning to sit in that in-betweenbefore sp that it makes each completed idea feel that much more meaningful.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

I had to unlearn perfectionism, the belief that a project isn’t worth sharing until it’s “perfect.” Perfect is subjective, and you can tweak details forever. There isn’t one dramatic backstory, it’s a pattern. I have left too many projects unfinished or unshared because they didn’t meet my personal bar. Letting go of that mindset has helped me ship more, learn faster and actually enjoy the process.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://pujarinighosh.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepopsiclediaries/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pujarini-ghosh/

Image Credits

For portrait image of artist: Sambit Biswas

For artwork images:
Pop my bubble: Ayush Soni
You and I – Interactive Installation: Ayush Soni