Pranav Birje | Senior Correspondent
The JD Design Awards 2025, hosted by JD School of Design (powered by JD Institute of Fashion Technology), took place on May 23–24 at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath. This dynamic two-day interior design event spotlighted innovative, AI-integrated, and socially responsive interior and spatial design projects by students, drawing over 1,000 visitors, including top design professionals and media.
Students presented emotionally intelligent furniture, sustainable co-living ideas, modular retail solutions, and reimagined public infrastructure and futuristic furniture design concepts. Their work reflected a deep understanding of design as both functional and empathetic.
The event also served as a recruitment platform, with companies like Design Cafe, Pergola Design, and Build Arch engaging with students. Industry leaders including Mr. Seetharama Sharma (Blum), Ms. Saumya Kashyap (Vystrit Designs), and Mr. Pratheep HS (Build Arch) praised the students’ creativity and innovation.
Top honours included R.A. Deepthi Sri for Neuro Sphere (Outstanding Research), Praveen S for Aart Cafe (Adaptive Reuse Excellence), and Sai Darshan K J for INSPINITY (Next-Gen Design). Other awardees focused on sustainability, heritage interpretation, and inclusive spaces.
Nealesh Dalal, Managing Trustee of JD School of Design, said, “This is more than a showcase—it’s a movement towards design that innovates, heals, and questions.” Supported by industry partners such as Blum, Livspace, Jaquar, and Signify-Phillips, the event demonstrated JD’s commitment to advancing design education and practice. With a legacy of 37 years, JD Institute and its academic initiative, JD School of Design, continue to lead in nurturing talent prepared to transform the future through creative, conscious design.
