Samuel Ross
Samuel Ross is a British-Caribbean designer and artist whose work explores themes such as social cohesion, public space, class and race through industrial material development. His practice spanning garments, objects, and space is visually defined by asymmetry and abstraction in form. As founder of SR_A @sra.sra and A-COLD-WALL, Ross has collaborated with brands such as […]
Laure Daynié
Laure Daynié is often regarded as the first woman holding management roles across complex environments, with her career spanning operational and commercial functions, French regions as well as global markets. After managing quality for America and leading customer projects at CDG and French stations, she led the financial division at Marseille Airport and directed Air […]
Peter D’Ascoli
Peter D’Ascoli is a New York-born textile and fashion designer, creative director and author, known for his deep engagement with traditional crafts, especially in India, where he has lived and worked for decades. Having studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, his formal training in textile design laid the foundation for a lifelong […]
Hemant Mediratta
As founder and CEO of HMC Enterprise, Hemant Mediratta is a leader in the global luxury hospitality and tourism industry, with three decades of experience spanning operations, sales, and marketing across domestic and international markets. During his previous tenure with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, he played a pivotal role in their commercial growth, prior to […]
Paolo Carotelli
Paolo Carotelli is an Italian architect, researcher, and Associate Professor at Instituto Marangoni Dubai, where he directs the MA Interior Design program and research. Enabled by a Master’s in Architecture, a PhD in Architectural & Urban Design from Florence, he has spearheaded private and public projects of institutes across Italy and the UAE. His researches […]
Ria Chopra
Ria Chopra writes about the internet, pop culture, and India’s young people. Her essays have been published by Vogue, VICE, The Hindu, Indian Express, Refinery29, Insider etc., and her culture commentary has amassed her a large and engaged following across social media platforms. She is the national bestselling author of Never Logged Out: How The […]
Misha Bains
As Fair Director of India Design ID, Misha Bains has been instrumental in positioning Indian design and craft on the global stage. Through her curatorial expertise and strategic vision, she has shaped India Design ID into India’s defining design week—showcasing cutting-edge trends, spotlighting world-renowned architects, and nurturing emerging talent. She also pioneered ID Collectible, India’s […]
Suparna Handa
As managing director, Suparna Handa combines a global perspective with a deeply personal connection to the label founded by her mother, Sarita Handa. After a degree from Fashion Institute of Technology and early stints with Ralph Laren and ABC Carpet & Home in New York, she returned to India to lead the brand’s evolution towards […]
Ravi Vazirani
Ravi Vazirani is an interior and product designer and the founder of Ravi Vazirani Design Studio, a multidisciplinary practice working across interiors for private residences and commercial spaces, collectible furniture and lighting, and spatial storytelling. His spaces and objects are known for a restrained yet emotionally resonant approach, exploring the intersection of craft, materiality, and […]
Radhika Soni
A graduate of Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Radhika Soni has been working with the Auroville Earth Institute for nearly a decade, where she leads the architecture team and ongoing construction projects. Through these works, the team focuses on the integration of earthen construction, biological wastewater treatment, sustainable land management, and energy efficiency practices to […]
Mandeep Nagi Housego
Mandeep Nagi Housego is the creative director at Shades of India, a contemporary Indian textile brand with over three decades of international presence. A Delhi University graduate and with training in fashion, merchandising, and executive management from YWCA, NIFT, and IIM Ahmedabad, she carries a nuanced understanding of textile processes and craft traditions. Her principles […]
Ashiesh Shah
Ashiesh Shah is an influential architect and designer, whose high-end projects in India and abroad are rooted in wabi-sabi philosophy, exploring geometry, materiality, and narrative. Blurring the boundaries between art and design, Atelier Ashiesh Shah amalgamates experimentation and craftsmanship into a creative ecosystem for collaboration and development. The studio works with master craftspeople in techniques […]