Design thinking the problem of honking on the Indian roads

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#KyaBola

By Manoj Kothari

Visual Representations: Courtesy World Wide Web

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India millennials and GenZ are nearly mirroring global preferences. Making a positive impact on society is high on the agenda

Design strategist Manoj Kothari decodes the drivers behind bad road manners, lists some engaging activity receptacles and hopes that someone will optimistically refer to positive change… 

Is honking merely a way of communicating?!

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#KyaBola

By Shanoo Bhatia

Visual Representations: Courtesy World Wide Web

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Courtesy The Blue Diamond Gallery

The habitual act of incessant honking mandates deep insight and reflection into both communication and behavioural sciences to understand the root cause of this social affliction…

The menace called honking: drivers' mindset and attitude desperately need change!

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#KyaBola

By Dr. Shefali Batra

Representations: World Wide Web

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image courtesy GEICO

Dr. Shefali Batra pegs the root cause of the honking mayhem at the idea that one thinks that he or she honks at a vehicle, and not at a person…

Invitation to participate in "KyaBola??" - a design-led research initiative related to the act of 'honking'

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Irritated by the sound of relentless, unwarranted honking? Well, here’s your chance to propose a design resolution to this problem.

Ringing in a sustainable future

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Special Feature: Looking Back: Looking Forward

By Ar. Vinita Wagh

Photography: Courtesy the architects

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Workss by Architects Mahesh Naik, Sanjay Prakash, Morphogenesis and Yatin Pandya respectively.

The concept of sustainability is constantly evolving to encompass a growing number of ideas. IAnD speaks to four distinguished architects championing the cause to uncover ways in which designers have explored this umbrella term in 2019. As the global focus shifts towards climate change and resilient solutions, they explain the strategies that need a boost and how ecological and climate sensitive architecture expects to take shape in 2020.

Facade Illumination: Looking back - Looking forward

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Special Feature: Looking Back: Looking Forward

By Ar. Vinita Wagh

Photography: Courtesy the architects

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Façade illumination is an artistic expression that often speaks of the city itself. Ar. Kiran Kalamdani and Ar. Prashant Sutaria tell us how this trend has warmed to mainstream architecture in the past decade and how it will carry forward in the future.

Interior styling trends 2020: Spaces that will refresh and endure!

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Special Feature: Looking Back: Looking Forward

By Ar. Vinita Wagh

Photography: Courtesy the designers

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Focus on style, not trends

The kick-start of each year undeniably gets our creative juices flowing – whether it is recreating spaces or infusing spirit, and we’re faced with a long list of interior trends. Essentia Environments gives us a glimpse into what 2020 might have in store for us.

Fashion Trends 2019-2020: Looking back - Looking forward

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Special Feature: Looking Back: Looking Forward

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Courtesy the designers

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Three Indian fashion designers opine on what was big in 2019 and what can be expected to be even bigger in 2020…

Architects of the year 2019!

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Team IndiaArtnDesign applauds Ar. Abhigyan Neogi of Chromed Design Studio, Delhi; and Ar. Fran Silvestre of Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, Spain as the Architects of the year 2019!

Most loved product of the year 2019!

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The Nike Adapt BB shoes have taken the fancy of the maximum number of our readers and is the hands-down winner of the “most loved product of the year 2019”!

Most loved project of the year 2019!

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Atrey and Associates’ designed Mansha House in Gujrawala Town, New Delhi is the most appreciated project of the year 2019 at IAnD!

Editor’s Choice of the year 2019!

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What do we look for in a feature? What makes it stand apart in the milieu? Whilst the choice is demanding, it is backed by that elusive emotion that reaches out and touches you on multiple fronts…

Bring in the festive cheer! Happy Diwali 2019!

Ideas for a bright & beautiful home!

Pre-Diwali Special 2019

By Shilpi Madan

Photography: Courtesy the designers &WWW.

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Bring in the delight and vibrant warmth of the season into your home; set in the festive mood…

Looking to mix patterns? Here are 5 home décor trends to guide you.

Ideas for a bright & beautiful home!

Pre-Diwali Special 2019

By Team IAnD

Photography: Courtesy World Wide Web; IAnD archives

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Do you often wonder how some décors flaunt a plethora of patterns with aplomb?! The ‘prints and patterns’ or the ‘mixed patterns’ trend has made arresting decor vistas since ages.  IAnD decodes the trend for you…

Celebrate the art of accessorising this festive season!

Ideas for a bright & beautiful home!

Pre-Diwali Special 2019

By Chirag Sharma

Photography: Courtesy IAnD Archives

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Courtesy Creative Design Architects

Accessorizing is an art and your décor demands nothing less than a studied approach. IAnD equips you with some pertinent pointers to help you accessorize with élan…

This Diwali, decorate with auspicious hues of saffron!

Ideas for a bright & beautiful home!

Pre-Diwali Special 2019

By Chirag Sharma

Photography: Courtesy World Wide Web

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Oranges and yellows are hues of saffron that perk up your interiors, bringing in positive vibes, creating festive and cheerful environs...

Stylish home decor ideas!

Ideas for a bright & beautiful home!

Pre-Diwali Special 2019

Compiled by Marina Correa

Photography: Courtesy the designers

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Colour me bold!                                                                                                                                        ©PSDesign

With glamour presenting so many connotations, IAnD gets you expert opinions from the two ends of the spectrum – glam as in ‘luxe appeal’; and glam as in ‘chic and smart’. Check out what takes your fancy…

16 final shortlists from India at the WAF & INSIDE Festivals 2019!

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Compiled by Team IAnD

Info & Images: Courtesy Caro Communications

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In a global scenario, where “glocal” (global; yet, local) firmly anchors its fundamental place, Indian architecture is all set to grab eyeballs and leave its mark. 

Ar. Christopher Charles Benninger – an enigmatic persona!

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Viewing Time: 4 mins 39 secs

A chat with the award-winning American-Indian architect reveals a life impacted by multiple layers and eclectic influences, much like a work of art. 

A home with an aura of the tropics!

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Plush Residences - evolving lifestyles!

By Marina Correa

Photography: Ricken Desai; courtesy the firm

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A luxury residence designed with a strong connection to nature and exuding a timeless appeal, sits amidst an urban jungle in Hyderabad…