“For faculty working at a design school, there are no typical days. Every day is fresh and exciting at JD,” says Architect Shilpa Nande, who mentors master’s students at the institute. With decades of industry and academia experience behind her, the seasoned mentor who has recently done, her M. arch (Habitat Design) emphasizes on new-age pedagogies and real-world knowledge sharing to guide students
Scientists are concerned that rainforests are perilously close to a tipping point. If 20-25% of the tree covers are deforested, the forest’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide will collapse. The Forest Affair is one such design concept presented at JD Design Awards 2022 which brings in awareness among peers about the perishing nature. Libraries from ancient times have been following the same patterns
Growing cafe culture has pushed interior designers to explore this area of business. Today’s cafes are all about delivering one of a kind experience with their offerings as well as visually. Tapping into this market interior designer Aanshu Vikram Parmar came up with a cafe project, The Bean Houzz for JD Design Awards 2022. The Bean Houzz is a Greek style inspired cafe located
India is the hub of diversity and each of its regions has a unique culture. By means of design interior designer Minal Jain portrayed the rich heritage of Rajasthani culture for JD Design Awards 2022. Designer Minal Jain curated a plan in 2400 sq ft. The location she chose is in Vadodara, Gujarat. The existing site is a modernist coffee shop. The restaurant is
Cafe culture has embraced the world. It is no longer just a European element. Cities are going through paradigm shifts with cafes booming everyday. Getting hold of the market, interior designer Vidhi A Jain came up with her project Sweven for JD Design Awards 2022. Sweven is an art cafe located in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is designed using the style of surrealism. Surrealism is
Interior Designer Pavan Yadav J for the JD Design Awards 2022 aimed to bring sustainability in one of the most important aspects of human life, residential space. In current times, sustainability has become a riveting factor for conscious living in order to preserve a future for the upcoming generation. In the industry of interior design, furnishing and aesthetics are of various styles. From electectic,
Diwali and the festive fashion are not trademarked for women. The festive flair hits the shelves with a major updo every Diwali in the men’s aisle too. Gone are the dreary days when men owned endless pairs of plain shirts-pants combo and a sherwani for the one big day. Men’s fashion has evolved to rival women’s festive fashion in the marketplace. Blend the
Diwali fashion is more than just a new dress, it is the feeling of nostalgia, exhilaration of a brand-new day, exuberant show down within our little community of friends, neighbours and family, and illimitable sentiment of new possibilities, all rolled into one whole day of festive celebration. ‘What to wear for Diwali?’ is of course an ever-present, incessant question that nags the back
Workspace holds a special place in our lives. As working professionals we tend to spend more time inside workspaces and hence curating a place that has breakaway zones is necessary. At JD Design Awards 2022, designer Neha P Jain received the Most Innovative Design Solution Award for curating A Modern Office. A Modern Office is an office with breakaway zones, which are made for
Dhanteras, the festival that celebrates all things wealth is just around the corner. It has been an age-old tradition to buy gold as an auspicious beginning of the festivities before Diwali. From decking up with dripping gold to fine length of a platinum chain- Jewellery gets all the right attention it deserves, every year. It is more than just a fashionable purchase for