Mridu Sahai Patnaik is the co-founder of The Design Village and a partner at Studio Archohm, a 25-year practice renowned for civic projects and design-centric philosophy. Since 2011, she has pioneered India’s design thinking education, shaping curriculum, pedagogy, and global partnerships, while authoring key publications on architecture and design. With interdisciplinary expertise, she elevates discourse on innovative education and practice, advocating for their ability to challenge policymakers and industry.