Day two of ID Symposium began with a thrilling discourse conducted by female stalwarts from the architecture and design industry. “It feels surreal to have the four of us on stage,” said Anjali Mody as she began moderating the “Women in Design” panel. Architect Ekta Parekh and designers Anjali Mody, Farah Ahmed and Sarah Sharm, shared valuable professional and personal anecdotes at ID Symposium. Candid, inspiring, and deeply relatable, these four women — powerhouses in design — congregated on 16 February 2024, at India Design ID, to speak to contemporary issues and the times in which we live.

This conversation included topics like career milestones, their fascinating work trajectories, and what still keeps them going. As the discussion went forward, the themes talked about were diverse enough to cover career milestones, personal sacrifices, long-term ambitions and day-to-day routines. Humourous and evocative, this talk was attended by a captivated, engaged audience.