Eames Demetrios
Eames Demetrios is Director of the Eames Office and, with his siblings, takes care of the legacy of their grandparents, Charles and Ray Eames. He has a particular focus on the Eames ideas and authentic making of their furniture. Author of 11 books, five on the Eameses—including An Eames Primer and Essential Eames: Words and […]
Daniel Lismore
UK-based sculptor, designer and artist, Lismore is best known for his flamboyant dress sense serving as an expression of eccentric, creative energy. Described by Vogue as ‘England’s Most Eccentric Dresser,’ he has showcased himself as a living sculpture at Miami Art Basel, the Venice Biennale and the Reykjavik Arts Festival. Lismore is known for living […]
Christopher Benninger
A recipient of the Great Master Architect Award, he is one of India’s most decorated architects. Featuring a timeless aesthetic that is representative of intricate temple complexes and Mughal architecture, some of his most notable projects include he Mahindra United World College of India, the Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, the “Suzlon One Earth” world […]
Bijoy Ramachandran
Currently a partner at Hundred Hands, an acclaimed multidisciplinary studio for urban design, architecture and interior design, Ramachandran has also made three documentary films that have been screened at international film festivals across the world. He is also the Design Chair of the Department of Architecture, BMS College of Architecture, Bangalore. Instagram: @hundredhandsblr
Anavila Misra
Her eponymous clothing label is best known for disrupting traditional sari design by creating a completely modern, comfortable and desirable version of the garment that has been endorsed by the likes of Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan and Kangana Ranaut. A Board Member of the National Institute of Fashion and Technology and the Confederation of Indian […]
Abhay Mangaldas
Founder and Director of The House of MG, an Urban Heritage Hotel in Ahmedabad, Mangaldas is also the Convener, Ahmedabad Chapter—Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage—INTACH besides being the Managing Trustee of Shreyas Foundation, an educational institution for children. Over the last 20 years, he has refurbished and transformed his ancestral house into […]
Kishore Biyani
Widely credited as the pioneer of modern retail industry in India, Kishore Biyani has created and leads some of India’s most popular retail chains like Big Bazaar, Food Bazaar, Pantaloons, Central, Home Town and eZone. He also serves on the board of the National Innovation Foundation, Marico Innovation Foundation and other leading companies and organizations.
Raj Rewal
Celebrated across the world, Raj Rewal is the name behind some of the landmark buildings in the country. He is also a recipient of several national and international awards, including the gold medal from the Indian Institute of Architects, Robert Mathew award from the Commonwealth Association of Architects, the great master’s award and the Chevalier […]
Ron Gilad
Known for introducing experimental absurdity into his creations, the EDIDA International Designer of the Year, Ron Gilad, likes to combine material with aesthetic play, fusing the abstract with the functional. Even his most whimsical, conceptual products don’t compromise on functionality. One of his most renowned fabrications, The Square – The Birth of a Chair, is […]
Sunita Kohli
Padma Shri laureate, interior designer, architectural restorer and furniture manufacturer, Sunita Kohli is one of the biggest names in space design. She has restored and decorated many noteworthy buildings from the British era, such as Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Prime Minister’s Office and Secretariat, and Hyderabad House. She specialises in the design of public buildings, hotels […]
Tasneem Mehta
An art historian, writer, curator, designer and a cultural activist, Tasneem has pioneered the revival and restoration of several of Mumbai’s important cultural sites. She has also conceptualized, curated, designed, and implemented the restoration and revitalization of the Dr BhauDaji Lad Museum, Mumbai, which won the UNESCO 2005 Asia Pacific Award of Excellence.
Paul Cocksedge
The 35 year old industrial designer has achieved a great deal in little over a decade. He has exhibited his work at the Issey Miyake Gallery in 2001, and been nominated by Design Museum and Crafts Council Development Award. One of his earliest works, Crystallize won the Bombay Sapphire Glass Prize. In 2010, he was […]
