Design

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 04 jan 2014

Architects play an important role in building and developing both personal and public infrastructure and participate in the growth of nations. India is undergoing rapid urbanization and it is critical for the government and private sector to plan, facilitate and manage it with collaborative and converged approach. India's 1500 architects recently came together at IIA's (The Indian Institute of Architects) National Convention 2013 to discuss and consider various aspects and issues facing architecture including urbanization, sustainability and innovation. The convention concluded with recommendations called 'Chennai Charter' - To work for the establishment of Ministry of Architecture, Regional and Urban Planning' & Public Architecture Department, both at national and state level; Based on provisions of the Architect Act (1972) promote employment of architects in government projects; Formation of agricultural university at location where sufficient architecture schools/colleges are present. Read on...

The Hindu: Building the future
Author: Hema Vijay

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 09 dec 2013

Historical and traditional art forms of cultures and communities play a very important role in the ever evolving world of fashion design. In his latest book 'Traditional Motifs of Indian Textiles', Prof. Swagat Kumar Rout Ray of ATDC (Apparel Training & Design Centre, Chindwara), considers fashion as timeless and says that old forms of Indian textiles like Patola, Ikat, Kalamkari, Madhubani and Bandhani are often adopted to suit the current trends in fashion. Moreover according to him, designs from stone-works, frescoes, carpets, ceramics, jewellery and folk paintings are also liberally used in modern Indian textiles. Read on...

Jagran Post: New designs come from traditional forms, says book on fashion
Author: NA

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 28 oct 2013

Although Jugaad's (Indian creative or innovative way that provides a quick or alternative way of finding solutions) value in the Indian design space is often considered and mentioned but when it comes to high-end and brand-worthy design requirements India is often found lacking in aesthetics and design sensibility. Author, an innovation and design consultant, explores Indian design processes and how they compete with global design standards and what can be possibly done if India has to upgrade its design offerings. Some suggestions offered - Incorporate 'design thinking' principles in the ideation and design process; Start with a vision or goal as this approach focuses on the improved future state and work back to get the solution thus making the elegant design inherent part of the solution process. Read on...

The Economic Times: The obviousness of 'jugaad': India's aesthetically challenged industries
Author: Roopa Unnikrishnan

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 18 oct 2013

India's green architect, Ashok Lall, believes that ethics should be the guiding force in architecture and consideration should be given to address environmental impact, social inequity and cultural subversion in architectural practice. According to him architectural design had to be about resource conservation, efficiency, economy and affordability. He says that urban planning in India and other developing Asian countries should focus on integration and inclusion of marginalized residents within the urban economy. The urban housing and public transport policy should work towards affordable housing and travel for them. Moreover it should consider environmental sustainability as one of the key factor for better urban future. Read on...

Eco-Business: Building green starts with citizenry and cultural shifts
Author: Elga Reyes

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 19 jul 2013

Internationally famous hospitality and lifestyle designer, Tony Chi, considers Indian architectural heritage and quality of large pool of skilled human resources as two positive elements that contribute to India's strength in the architectural design space. His work incorporates environmental concerns and focuses on sustainable design. He believes that the design should be invisible in such a way that it generates positive feelings and responses without making itself visibly aware.In one of the projects in India he intends to minimize unbalanced development that has happened in the past by providing a design concept that works on the convergence of basic amenities and good infrastructure. Read on...

The Economic Times: India's design history wows global hospitality designer, Tony Chi
Author: Priyesh Sharma

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 27 jun 2013

According to Gautam Gupta, an Indian fashion designer, the fashion industry is witnessing a shift towards textile design. Earlier the design was mostly focused on the designing of the end product. Considering that India has a rich history of textiles current phase of innovation in textiles is a positive sign for the industry. Another transformation is happening on the education side of the fashion with new courses and concepts finding acceptance in institutes. Instead of aping other countries, India has to create and develop its own niche and differentiate itself in the global fashion industry to remain relevant. Read on...

Deccan Chronicle: Fashion today is not just about designing alone
Author: Gautam Gupta

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 12 jun 2013

Charles Correa, a renowned Indian architect, explains his architectural philosophy and concepts that are deeply inspired and influenced by the local Indian culture and environment. His creations are a result of climate, environment and local techniques. He comments on the current state of architecture as dominated by whimsy and fashion. He explains his carefully designed sequencing of basic housing structures as 'open-to-sky spaces'. This concept gives flexibility to individuals to change the design of housing structure according to their requirements but overall scheme of the cluster remains the same. This is the trademark concept that he used in all his designs from individual houses to large cultural complexes. Read on...

the guardian: 'Architecture has become too mundane' says Charles Correa
Author: Oliver Wainwright

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 06 jun 2013

Government of India's National Design Policy intends to create designers in various fields and facilitate the development of India as a design outsourcing hub. Minister of Commerce mentioned that Finland has 145 designers per million people, Japan has 90 per million while India has only 2 designers per million of population. He expects to create 15000 best designers in next five years. A new NID (National Institute of Design) is proposed to be set up. Moreover government policy also intends to encourage the traditional craftsmen and artisans to contribute in design innovation and development by modernising their skills and crafts. Read on...

The Economic Times: Aiming to develop India into design outsourcing hub - Anand Sharma
Author: NA

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 06 jun 2013

Companies are getting 'design focused' to differentiate themselves from competitors and providing the best customer experience. India can play an important role in providing the world with its frugal design principles and innovations, says a design expert. With global economic and business uncertainties and intense competitive environment, companies are looking for cost optimization without effecting the customer experience, thus providing an opportunity for Indian design firms to leverage their best value design concepts. Read on...

exchange4media: The world is looking at India for frugal design principles - Ashwini Deshpande
Author: NA

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 18 apr 2013

In a recent survey of top Indian cities it was found that on the theme of 'Urban Planning and Design' these cities got a score of 2.8 out of a total of 10, way below the score of 8.8 for London and New York. As India moves forward, its critical to understand the gaps and challenges related to spatial planning of our cities. Most of the best cities of the world evolved over a period of time proactively responding to the socio economic and technological changes and consistently invested in their redevelopment and revival. While the Indian cities weren't able to effectively handle and respond to the challenges of rapid urbanization and expansion. To move towards building our cities as centers of knowledge, social equity and cultural diversity we have to prepare detailed plans and specific roadmaps and continuously invest in programs that fulfil and incorporate the shifts in economic activity and technological innovation. Read on...

Live Mint: Fixing India's city-systems
Author: Arun Maira, Swati Ramanathan

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