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Sona Reddy’s Rooted exhibition at Mumbai Turns Nature into Collectible Design

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Hyderabad-based architect and designer Sona Reddy presents Rooted at 47-A, Mumbai, a solo exhibition that brings together furniture, textiles and objects inspired by the forms, colours and rhythms of nature. On view from July 24 to August 16, the exhibition reflects her layered, sculptural approach to architecture, interiors and collectible design, and unfolds as a […]

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Fellow Yellow Shapes Design Rooted in Stillness and Human Experience 

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Fellow Yellow Design Studio is a young and thoughtful design practice led by Geethu Gangadharan and Sreyas Vidhu S. The studio believes that good design is not just about how a space looks, but how it feels and how people connect with it. With a background in architecture, Geethu brings a strong focus on people

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From Villa Anantya to GOMA HQ: Nayan Shah’s Context-Driven Design

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In an industry that often celebrates the loud and the monumental, Nayan Shah, founder of the Mumbai-based studio Palindrome Spaces, prefers a different frequency. Since establishing the firm in 2018, Shah has been quietly refining a design language where light, proportion, and memory take center stage, recalibrating the rhythms of daily life without ever “shouting

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Where Heritage Meets Modernity: The Design Journey of Swati Gupta

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Swati Gupta is the founder and principal designer of Bluedot Design, bringing over two decades of experience across interiors and furniture. Trained at APIED, Gujarat, she practices a minimalist, warm aesthetic focused on functionality, material honesty, and careful detailing. Her work balances global influences with Indian context, collaborating with artisans to create handcrafted pieces and

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The Language of Textiles: Inside Kosh Furnishing Studio’s Design Philosophy

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In a design landscape increasingly driven by speed and spectacle, Nidhi and Ketan Gupta of Kosh Furnishing Studio offer a quieter, more deliberate alternative—one rooted in material sensitivity, craftsmanship, and an evolving understanding of space. Drawing from an early immersion in the textile industry, Nidhi’s practice is shaped by an intimate knowledge of fabrics, processes,

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Beyond the Algorithm: AI, Design, and the Enduring Value of  Craft 

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Vishal Bhand Ph.D.  The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the landscape of design,  from generative visuals and predictive trend analysis to automated prototyping and mass  customization. As algorithms become increasingly capable of simulating creativity, an inevitable  question arises: What happens to human-led design, craft practices, and traditional knowledge  systems in the age

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Design Fundamentals: Understanding the Core of Creativity

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Design surrounds us in everything we use and see, from the chair you sit on to the app you scroll through. It is the silent language that shapes how we interact with the world. Fundamentally, design is a thoughtful process of solving problems through form, function, and emotion. It creates connections between aesthetic intention and practical usefulness.

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Design in India: Story of the Civilization Itself

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Design's Journey Through Indian Civilization

Ancient Foundations: Urban Planning and Craftsmanship Design in India has evolved through a long, layered history where craft, technology, and ideology constantly intersect. From ancient urban planning to contemporary digital interfaces, Indian design has negotiated between tradition and modernity, utility and symbolism, local forms and global influences. The earliest evidence of design consciousness in India

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Raw Collaborative’s Design Cultures – City Collabs Kolkata Set to Showcase Indian Design Legacy

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Raw Collaborative is bringing its innovative Design Cultures series to Kolkata with the City Collabs edition, running from February 27 to March 1, 2026, at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC). This travelling showcase explores India’s diverse design landscape by blending craft traditions, contemporary practices, and cultural narratives, making design accessible and place-specific.​ Event Highlights

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