7 reasons why India Design ID 2024 in Mumbai is a must-visit for design enthusiasts

Passionate about design? Or are you curious to know what’s the next big thing on the horizon? At the country’s most-anticipated design week India Design ID 2024, engage in creative deliberations, discover unique crafts and ideas and of course, learn from industry stalwarts about the latest design trends. With twelve years of legacy, India Design […]

26 Sep 2024

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Passionate about design? Or are you curious to know what’s the next big thing on the horizon? At the country’s most-anticipated design week India Design ID 2024, engage in creative deliberations, discover unique crafts and ideas and of course, learn from industry stalwarts about the latest design trends. With twelve years of legacy, India Design ID is all set to mark its inaugural debut in Mumbai!

Witness one-of-a-kind exhibits and art installations curated by global design pioneers and brands. Hear from industry stalwarts across thought-provoking panels. Browse and bookmark this list for the 7 unmissable highlights that you must watch out for at the design week.

When is India Design ID: 27 – 29 September 2024: Save the date and book your tickets now!

Peacock Life by Shabnam Gupta exhibiting a fierce display of electric oranges and reds at the ID Exhibit, amongst more than 100 of the best Indian and luxury brands presenting their latest collections; Photograph courtesy India Design ID

Witness collectibles up close

Straddling the lines between design and art, peruse collectible objects that promise to be unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. At ID Collectible, behold modern-day treasures that exhibit superior craftsmanship and quality.

From categories like furniture to lighting, furnishings, surfaces and flooring, peruse through a wide variety of innovative creations on display; Photograph courtesy India Design ID

Behold luxury product showcases and special editions by home design brands on display across various categories; Photograph courtesy India Design ID

Intriguing installations

What’s a design fair without striking installations? At India Design ID 2024, five designers and artists will showcase their creations at ID Mumbai, exploring materiality and working with themes of sustainability.

Grand installations at ID Mumbai that explore themes like materiality and sustainability await; Photograph courtesy India Design ID

Walk the design talk at ID Symposium

At ID Symposium you will find the stalwarts of the design community from India and abroad including Sou Fujimoto, Ashiesh Shah, Vinita Chaitanya, Gunjan Gupta and many more! Hailed as India Design ID’s knowledge platform, the symposium is an interactive space that encourages emerging designers and enthusiasts to learn from leading designers, architects and creatives through panel discussions, talks, and solo sessions.

Ashiesh Shah, founder and principal at his eponymous practice Atelier Ashiesh Shah, is one of the speakers at ID Symposium; Photograph courtesy India Design ID

Hear from interior designer Vinita Chaitanya at ID Symposium, an internationally renowned name in design helming her design firm Prism since 1988; Photograph courtesy India Design ID

Gunjan Gupta, Artist, Founder and Creative Director at Ikkis, is a leading Indian product designer and an established name in the international design world; Photograph courtesy India Design ID

A glimpse of an ID Symposium talk hosted by Bijoy Jain and Peter Zumthor during previous editions of India Design ID; Photograph courtesy India Design ID

Think, live and design consciously with ID Special Project

An annual tradition, each year India Design ID showcases one novel idea that seeks to highlight experimentation in design. The ID Special Project pavilion this year is centred around sustainability and natural materials. It aims to foster further dialogue between conscious living and product design, arguably the need of the hour.

Titled APHORISM, the exhibition by Advanced Nature is this year’s ID Special Project; Photograph courtesy India Design ID

Encouraging a dialogue between conscious living and product design, the ID Special Project pavilion this year revolves around sustainability and natural materials; Photograph courtesy India Design ID

Design with a side of gourmet to match

Fulfil your dose of design with gourmet experiences to match. Several of Mumbai’s beloved eateries are all set to make a stop at ID Mumbai, with carts of savoury and sweet treats to accompany your visit. From speciality coffee, cocktails and delicacies courtesy of Araku to flaky croissants and freshly-baked treats by Twenty Seven Bakehouse, indulge to your heart’s content at a multitude of eateries present.

La Loca Maria is one of the many eateries offering their culinary creations at ID Mumbai this year; Photograph courtesy India Design ID

Gorge on delicious baked goods and delicacies prepared by Twentyseven Bakehouse; Photograph courtesy India Design ID

Mag St brings a curation of mouthwatering dishes to ID Mumbai; Photograph courtesy India Design ID

Design deliberations with Sou Fujimoto

Good design is all about dialogue. Glean valuable insights from Sou Fujimoto, founder of his eponymous practice Sou Fujimoto Architects. A multi-award-winning architect based in Japan, he is widely renowned across the international design circuit as a pioneer in the industry. His conceptually forward, striking designs are a sight to behold. As a part of the ID Symposium, his talk is certainly an unmissable highlight for design enthusiasts.

Pick your design favourites at the ID Exhibit

Not just one or two but countless design ideas await you at the Haute grounds of ID Exhibit. A crafts-forward repository of homegrown and global artists, brands and designers — the venue reveals a universe of visual artistry. From furniture to lighting and the most striking surface and flooring ideas, wishlist your favourites for your living spaces!

Walk around and discover special displays such as ‘Editions’, which will present luxury products and special collections by home design brands. The ‘Design’ segment will bring the spotlight on Indian Crafts Story, highlighting the country’s legacy in regional craftsmanship. Another ID Mumbai Special to look out for is ‘The New Guard’ which will showcase five pioneering design studios with a fresh perspective on the design landscape in India.