Design

India is Figma’s largest market outside the United States in terms of users. The design software maker stated that over 40 percent of the top BSE100 companies are its customers.

How Indian craft spirit makers used bottle design in 2025, to convey provenance and purpose

Indian spirits makers are using design to proclaim their made-in-India roots, convey their positioning and attract niche customers by speaking to the issues they care about.

Book review: Architect who built Nirav Modi’s now-demolished seaside bungalow releases his memoir, and it’s gently funny

An architect's memoir: Over 30 years, Matharoo Associates founder Gurjit Singh Matharoo has worked with a wide cast of clients, to design luxury homes, temples, institutions. His memoir offers a peek into what's changed, and what's remained the same, in these decades.

Tamil Nadu unveils incentives for semiconductor design firms, plans Centres of Excellence

The incentives are part of the Rs 500-crore Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Mission 2030 (TNSM 2030) announced during the state budget, and aim to give fabless firms ‘critical early-stage support’.

Janhvi Kapoor radiates royalty in Manish Malhotra’s gold handwoven tissue lehenga

Janhvi Kapoor exudes regal charm in Manish Malhotra’s gold handwoven tissue lehenga, shimmering with intricate craftsmanship, paired with elegant jewellery, capturing a perfect blend of traditional opulence and modern glamour.

Decor tips: Why modern bathrooms are focusing on innovation and sustainability?

In 2025, the Indian bathroom is no longer just a functional space, it has evolved into a reflection of how we live, what we value, and how we want to feel in our most private spaces.

Legacy x modernism: How to add new statement furniture and art to your home without changing your entire decor

In 2025, traditional crafts and modern precision furniture can sit comfortably together in our drawing rooms. Thoughtful maximalism can exist even in minimalist spaces. Provided, we follow a few basic rules. Three design practitioners elaborate.

Bold paints, wallpaper, wooden panelling: Accent walls can get your home Diwali ready on a budget

If you are looking to create something simple yet impactful for your home for Diwali this season, an accent wall can be the perfect answer. It doesn’t have to be a big-budget project, yet choosing the right colour, texture, or material can completely transform your space and make it festival-season-ready.

How to design server farms for the AI age? Architectural firms are bracing for complex challenges

Large-language models (LLMs) need a lot of computing power. This means massive server farms with uninterrupted energy supply as well as innovations to protect the servers against overheating. The challenges for architectural firms designing and maintaining server farms will only grow, experts say.

70 years of Le Corbusier's ATMA House, Ahmedabad: What modern architects can learn from the iconic brise soleil structure

New buildings for new India: Completed in 1954, The Mill Owners' Association Building (ATMA House) married the aspirations of a newly Independent India and Le Corbusier's research into how to build for the local climate and context of Ahmedabad.

What contemporary architects can learn from the Indian Museum Kolkata building - temperature control in the age of climate change

Indian Museum in Kolkata: The three storey structure combines European elements with Indian motifs, and has stood the test of time: both in terms of how it looks and how strong it is almost 150 years after Walter Granville completed the structure in 1875. Contemporary architects and designers can take away lessons in building longevity and temperature control in the time of climate change from the Neo-classical style Indian Museum.

2024 India Design ID: 3 must attend talks & sessions on all things design

India Design ID: Experts in the field talk about architecture, urban planning as well as interior design ideas that are most relevant and prevalent today.

'We need to experiment to evolve': architect Anupama Kundoo

Starting with her efficient roofing systems that were first used in Wall House, Auroville, architect Anupama Kundoo has built her practice on ideas of sustainability and community. She will speak at Conscious Collective 2023 on ways to invest in human resources and reduce dependence on natural resources.

2024 Hyundai Creta spotted: May get unique exterior design

The profile isn’t expected to change much, but expect the Creta to look completely new.

10 must-visit temples that are a study in centuries old architectural wonders of India

Temple hopping can be a great way to experience India's architectural history - offering glimpses of temple styles, scientific and design knowledge, and feats of storytelling in stone and wood.

Diwali décor ideas: Design tips to make a games room in your home in under Rs 1 lakh

Tips to kit out a dedicated games and media room in your home for the Diwali party, complete with places for consoles, board games and card games - so there's something to entertain all your guests.

L&T forays into designing for fabless semiconductor chip

The company’s board has approved incorporation of a wholly-owned subsidiary to engage in the business of fabless semiconductor chip design and product ownership with an investment of upto Rs 830 crore.

Tips to turn your terrace into a hip Diwali party zone in under Rs 25,000

When planning a terrace party on a budget, designers suggest lightweight, DIY, low-cost or rental arrangements for music, lighting, seating, food and drinks stations.

This wildlife retreat in Nagpur is built using rammed earth construction technique

Tipai, a new wildlife resort by Keyur Joshi, explores one of the oldest, most ecologically sensitive, building techniques — rammed earth. The resort design responds to the aesthetic and environmental context of the site, marrying architecture and nature.

World Architecture Day 2023 | Surat Diamond Bourse and 6 more impactful Indian buildings

As we celebrate World Architecture Day on October 2, a look at 7 stunning buildings that incorporate sustainable features like passive cooling and marry form with function.

Circular Design Challenge, an award recognizing fashion design entrepreneurs, goes global

In the current year, CDC has set its sights on becoming a worldwide sensation by expanding the competition to encompass the UK, EU, and APAC regions, and it has extended invitations to designers from all corners of the globe.

As Sarah Burton leaves Alexander McQueen, an expert explores her legacy through five iconic designs

Sarah Burton’s departure from McQueen comes as the label’s parent company, the French luxury goods group Kering SA, is restructuring.

Smart landscaping can be an answer to climate change, wellness problems: Kunal Maniar explains how  

There’s a growing awareness in India about responsible design that supports water conservation and local biodiversity… and is also pleasing to the eye

How to make homes cooler without cranking up the air conditioning

From reflective and ventilated roofs to external window shutters, awnings, ventilation chimneys and wind catchers, some natural ways to cool your home.

Life after #WFH: Putting away foldable tables at home and letting kids have free run of the place

The message during the lockdown days was clear – watch your shelf and your table or end up with a pain in the neck. That’s why millennials are happy to get back to the office.