Design Endurance

By Savitha Hira

Qutab Chandelier ( iconic symbolism of Qutub Minar)

How much can design endure? Are we truly cherishing our design roots by reviving everyday products into alternate designer-ware? Or are we merely dabbling in kitsch elements in a bid at contemporary revivalist design?

Quintessence

By Savitha Hira
Photographs: Courtesy Ms. Bela Shanghvi
Each time I meet a design professional, I see a new viewpoint. Goes to show how much there is in this six-letter word that is so callously applied, in some cases for ulterior reasons.