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ID Symposium at India Design ID 2017 from February 16-18

FEB 2, 2017 | By Nupur Ashok Sarvaiya
In its fifth edition, India’s definitive design week India Design ID 2017 will see inspiring personalities and influencers from across the globe converge to share, deliberate and examine the course of the industry. A three day long event that forms a part of the fair, ID Symposium will convene a venerable line-up of internationally acclaimed architects, designers and experts to offer valuable insights, comprehensive theories and gripping stories leading to intense dialogues on and off the dais.
This power packed event slated from February 16 – 18, 2017 will include solo presentations, one-on-one interactions, interviews and panel discussions with renowned names. Topics of discussion and debates range from the future of architecture to the need to blend age old crafts with cutting edge technology.
DAY 1: February 16, 2017
10:00 AM Registration
11:00 AM Opening Ceremony
11:30 AM The Park ELLE DECOR Student Awards
Morning Session – Inspirations
12:00 PM Humberto Campana (presented by Lasvit)
Using Craft to Design: Bridging the gap between the Creator and the Maker
1:00 PM Networking Break
Afternoon Sessions – Trends
2:30 PM Kohelika Kohli
(Dialogue) With Pramiti Madhavji
How to plan the perfect home
3:00 PM Alberto Meda (presented by the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre)
Design and technology: Are we victims of Mechanisation?
4:00 PM Amit Syngle, Ayush Kasliwal, Gayathri Shetty, Kamal Malik and Madhav Raman
A designers take on what is trending
5:30 PM Launch of Colour Next 2017
DAY 2: February 17, 2017
Morning session – Product Design & Technology
11:00 AM Alberto Alessi (presented by the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre)
Appreciating objects in everyday life: A masterclass in product design
12:00 PM Ashiesh Shah, Paul Mathieu, Rafaella Mangairotti (presented by Italian Trade Agency). (Moderator) Theron Carmine De Sousa
Be original: Addressing the need for thoughtful and authentic design
1:00 PM Networking Break
Afternoon session – Product Design & Technology
2:30 PM Carlo Ratti (presented by the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre)
Sensible Cities
3:30 PM Bindu Vadera, Sonali Bhagwati. (Moderator) Kamal Malik
Innovation in Bathrooms: A necessity or indulgence
4:00 PM Sou Fujimoto (presented by FCDI)
Visions of tomorrow: The relationship of installations in architecture and interiors
DAY 3: February 18, 2017
Morning session – Past, Present & Future
11:00 AM Regis Mathieu (presented by French Embassy/ French Institute in India)
History of the chandelier: A masterclass in lighting
12:00 PM Deepikka Jindal, Matteo Cibic (presented by Scarlet Splendour), Sarita Handa, Vibhor Sogani. (Moderator) Peter D’Ascoli
Made in India: Are we the next global design destination?
1:00 PM Networking Break
Afternoon session – Product Design & Technology
2:30 PM To be announced shortly
3:30 PM Dikshu Kukreja, Kaif Faquih, Pankaj Vir Gupta, Sanjay Puri. (Moderator) Theron Carmine De Sousa
Our Environment: With the reinvention of apartment buildings are we losing out on our social lives?
4:00 PM Lidewij Edelkoort
New Materialism: Design and Lifestyle Trends for 2018 and Beyond
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You can sign up to be a delegate at ID Symposium, buy your passes here.
Website: www.indiadesignid.com
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