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A Modest Indian Presence We were the only Indians amongst the 2,000 guests from 36 countries that celebrated the winners of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2018 at the iF Design Award night held at BMW Welt in Munich recently. This internationally renowned prize for outstanding design has been awarded for 65 years and the iF Design Award night has become one of the most significant international design events in recent years. Guests from the fields of design, business, culture, politics and media come together to honor the winners of this prestigious award.
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A total of 6,402 entries from 54 countries registered for the competition in various design disciplines. Like last year, India managed to get four awards. Though Asia accounts for an increasing share of the awards every year, India seems to be lagging way behind. Design in Asia is being led by China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. Good and ready design talent backed by manufacturing expertise has already made China a design powerhouse. There is still a lot for India to learn and do. While we in India take great pride in our heritage and culture, there is now a lot of noise about innovation and development. We must learn to make the most of the opportunity the design industry is offering the world. For a long time now the world has been waiting for the Indian design wave to come. I think it’s time to change the focus from design to manufacturing...that can perhaps bring India some more awards. There has to be an organized effort on our part to participate in International Awards. This should be taken as a matter of national prestige. India definitely deserves a greater presence on the world stage. Sudhir
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Installation artist and designer Vibhor Sogani illuminates spaces with his striking creations
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Tell us about your NID days. VS: Memories of NID, where I studied Industrial Design, are of stress free and relaxed living. It was truly fun, and learning happened so subtly that I barely felt it. Design got seamlessly integrated with our way of life and our way of thinking. The foundation program in the first year was very effective. My time at NID was never about any specific side of design - it was a well rounded exposure to various facets of the design world. The learning came from watching and talking, and through books. Perhaps that’s why it happened without me
realizing the growth and the evolution. The journey continues. I still like to do things my way, but the foundation ensures that the process comes naturally and without any pressure. Creative thinking has truly become an integral part of my life and existence. What led to your signature brand ‘Sogani’? VS: After graduating, I worked with a couple of industries. I felt terribly constrained in those environments and decided to open my own studio in 1994 with the intent of getting involved in a wide range of design projects that open up avenues of exploration and
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Anand Radhakrishnan has a knack for storytelling that comes to life through his illustrations
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Balkrishna Doshi receives the 2018 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the first ever Indian to be honored with architecture’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize
India’s Professor Balkrishna Doshi has been selected as the 2018 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate, architecture’s highest honor. Said Tom Pritzker, Chairman of Hyatt Foundation, which sponsors the award, “The life’s work of Balkrishna Doshi truly underscores the mission of the Prize demonstrating the art of architecture and an invaluable service to humanity.” Architect, urban planner, and educator for the past 70 years, the 90-year-old Doshi has been instrumental in shaping the discourse of architecture throughout India and internationally. Influenced by masters of 20th century architecture, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, and Louis Kahn, Doshi has been able to interpret architecture and transform it into built works that respect eastern culture while enhancing the quality of living in India. His ethical and personal approach to architecture has
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FURNITURE
Shweta Mewara Ailawadi chose the online model to bring her range of elegant furniture into the right homes
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IF DESIGN AWARDS
DOING DESIGN PROUD For the past 65 years the iF International Forum Design GmbH (Hannover) has been recognizing outstanding design from across the globe. A total of 6,402 entries from 54 countries registered for the competition this year. At a glittering event held in Munich recently, the iF Design Award 2018 was presented to 75 winners selected by a 63-member jury comprising independent experts from 16 countries. POOL salutes the Indian designers who brought home the prestigious iF award…
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