This episode is about Aditi Sharma's story, how she did not give up after a failed first attempt at NID, how she managed to find mentors who would guide her, how she planned her preparation, and so on.  Often times we hear students who give up after their first attempt at NID, UCEED, CEED, or NIFT. Aditi's story tells us how with dedication and one can make it through the exam and how one can inform oneself about design.  Aditi Sharma secured an All India Rank 4 in NID 2020 in Toy & Game Design.  She talks about Toy & Game Design in detail, the career prospects, the myths around this field of design at NID, etc. Here is the list of books she recommends Design of everyday life Hooked Steal like an artist Selling the invisible The blue ocean Be our guest There is no business that is not a show business Nudge The medicine effect Six thinking hats The naked ape The little prince Animal farm Panchtantra Aesops fable How to read better & Faster Follow us on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/dtalksthedesignpodcast/