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  • Godrej launches ‘Design Dekko’ networking platform for architects and design community

    Godrej launches ‘Design Dekko’ networking platform for architects and design community

    MUMBAI: Godrej Group has recently launched a unique brand agnostic platform, ‘Design Dekko’ for architects, interior designers, and allied (AID) community. Over 350 professionals and students from design schools joined biggest names from the Indian architecture and design space for the launch which was held on 2 February 2019 at Godrej One, Vikhroli (Mumbai). The platform has been initiated with the objective of building a platform where architects and interior designers can network, showcase and collaborate within the community and with brands.

    Celebrated minds from the industry like architects Brinda Somaya and Nandini Sampat, conservation architect Vikas Dilawari, renowned photographer Jatin Kampani, Karishma Bajaj from Red Blue Yellow, Santha Gour from Planet 3 studios, celebrity interior designer Shabnam Gupta, Brand Director, India Design, ID, Kamna Malik and Darshan Gandhi, Global Design Head, Godrej Consumer Products Limited were part of this unique platform.

    Commenting on the launch, Godrej Group vice president and head corporate brand and communications Sujit Patil said, “Godrej Group have always been at the vanguard of creating platforms that foster engagement and collaboration. Design Dekko is a platform that celebrates space and the minds that shape them. It aims to create a community for professionals from architecture, interior design, and allied sectors. The phenomenal response at the launch shows the merit in creating a platform that is for and by the community.”

    Commending the launch of the platform, veteran architect, Brinda Somaya, said, “Mentoring is very important for young architects. That is where #DesignDekko will come most handy. It is all about instilling values in budding architects."

  • Godrej Group to unveil Design Dekko on 2 February

    Godrej Group to unveil Design Dekko on 2 February

    MUMBAI: Godrej Group has announced that it will soon launch a unique brand-agnostic platform for architects, interior designers, and allied community, called ‘Design Dekko’. This comes soon after the launch of its food (Vikhroli Cucina) and lifestyle (L’Affaire) spaces.

    The platform, which will be launched on 2 February, will enable professionals associated with the architect and design industry to connect, engage, showcase, and build strong connections with professionals in the design space.

    Commenting on the initiative, Godrej group vice president and head corporate brand and communications Sujit Patil said, “We are excited to launch Design Dekko, a platform dedicated to architects, interior designers, and allied community. We, at Godrej, have always been active advocates of design-led innovation and collaboration. Design Dekko is our initiative to bring together the collective wisdom of the thought-leaders from design space on one platform to cross-pollinate ideas and collectively raise the bar of the industry.”

    As part of the line-up at ‘Design Dekko,’ renowned professionals will be providing perspectives on a wide array of subjects. In the first session, mother-daughter duo of Brinda Somaya and Nandini Sampat will deliver a keynote on the theme – A Family in Design.

    Later, conservation architect Vikas Dilawari, will engage the audience with a session on adaptive re-use; while ace photographer Jatin Kampani will share his perspective on spaces.  The power panel of the day will witness Shabnam Gupta, Karishma Bajaj and Santha Gour in conversation with Kamna Malik on the subject ‘Women in Design.’

    The platform will also provide an opportunity for budding designers and students to get mentored by leading professionals of the industry. Design Dekko will have a presence on the digital and social media universe on channels like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.