Godrej Group has launched a unique brand-agnostic platform, ‘Design Dekko,’ for architects, interior designers, and the allied (AID) community. Over 350 professionals and students from design schools joined the biggest names from the Indian architecture and design space for the launch, held on the 2nd of February 2019 at Godrej One, Vikhroli (Mumbai). The platform has been initiated to build 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, Sujit Patil, Vice President & Head Corporate Brand and Communications, Godrej Group, 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 for and by the community.” the platform, veteran architect, Brinda Somaya, said, “Mentoring is essential for young architects. That is where #DesignDekko will come in most handy. It is all about instilling values in budding architects.