{"id":14821,"date":"2025-09-29T16:30:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/design-mumbai-2025-boosts-indias-creativity-with-global-icons-exclusive-partnerships-talks\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T16:30:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:30:53","slug":"design-mumbai-2025-boosts-indias-creativity-with-global-icons-exclusive-partnerships-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/design-mumbai-2025-boosts-indias-creativity-with-global-icons-exclusive-partnerships-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"design mumbai 2025 boosts india\u2019s creativity with global icons, exclusive partnerships &amp; talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"p1 wow wow-yellow\">Design Mumbai returns for its second edition<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>From November 26\u201329, 2025, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/design-mumbai\/\">Design Mumbai<\/a><\/strong> returns to Jio World Garden for its second edition, bringing together an ambitious mix of international design brands, rising Indian talent, and thought leaders shaping the future of architecture and interiors. The four-day event (26 Nov \u2013 Invitation-Only VIP Preview Evening) headed by industry veterans Ian Rudge, Michael Dynan, and Piyush Suri, promises exclusive collaborations \u2013 from Spanish designer Lucas Mu\u00f1oz Mu\u00f1oz\u2019s site-specific caf\u00e9 for THE Park Hotels to the debut of Italian-Indian furniture brand Racconti \u2013 alongside the expanded Design Mumbai Exchange talks programme featuring voices such as Manijeh Verghese, Adam Markowitz, and Vinu Daniels.<\/p>\n<p>from November 26\u201329, 2025, Design Mumbai returns to Jio World Garden for its second edition | all images courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/designmumbai.com\/\">Design Mumbai<\/a> <span>(above: Natuzzi; banner: <\/span><span>String System by String)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">india\u2019s international contemporary design event<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Launched in 2024, Design Mumbai is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/designmumbai.com\/\">India\u2019s first fully international contemporary design event<\/a><\/strong> for professionals across architecture, interiors, and product design. Set in the heart of Mumbai, India\u2019s cultural and commercial capital, the show offers a curated platform for global brands, emerging designers, and thought leaders to exchange ideas and showcase innovation. Combining exhibitions, installations, and a forward-looking talks programme, it aims to position Mumbai on the global design map while reflecting India\u2019s rapidly growing creative economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Produced by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montgomerygroup.com\/\">Montgomery Group<\/a><\/strong>, the team behind international events such as Art Central Hong Kong and the India Art Fair, Design Mumbai 2025 aims to position Mumbai as a global design hub. With its cross-cultural collaborations, curated exhibitions, and future-facing talks, the event reflects both India\u2019s creative momentum and its growing influence on the international design stage.<\/p>\n<p>Baccarat<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Furniture design takes the spotlight with international debuts<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Central to the 2025 edition is Lucas Mu\u00f1oz Mu\u00f1oz\u2019s collaboration with THE Park Hotels, creating a caf\u00e9 using repurposed materials from the group\u2019s refurbishment projects. Known for his experimental aesthetic, Mu\u00f1oz explores themes of impermanence and renewal, echoing his past work with Polestar Gallery and Swiss brand On. This year also sees the Australian Institute of Architects hosting its annual conference in Mumbai for the first time, aligning the event with a global architectural discourse.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Furniture design takes the spotlight with international debuts and local premieres. Italian brand Natuzzi introduces Mirai, a sculptural sofa collection by Andrea Steidl inspired by the 13th-century castles of Frederick II in Puglia. Sweden\u2019s String celebrates its iconic String System, a modular design classic since 1949, while Bl\u00e5 Station presents its BOB sofa system by Bernstrand &amp; Borselius. India\u2019s Sabbi brings sustainable micro-concrete furniture rooted in wabi-sabi philosophy, and Bangalore-based Lila returns with its adaptable Morph bed for children. Newcomer Racconti merges Italian craftsmanship with Indian materials, unveiling its Eterno collection designed by Luca Erba, Luca Tornaghi, Andrea Bonini, Michela Oliva, and Adriano Castiglioni.<\/p>\n<p>with THE Park Hotels, Lucas Mun\u0303oz Mu\u00f1oz creates a caf\u00e9 using repurposed materials from the group\u2019s refurbishment projects<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">TOP BRAND COLLABORATIONS, EXHIBITIONS, AND FUTURE-FACING TALKS PROGRAMME<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Running from 27\u201329 November 2025 with a VIP preview on the 26th, Design Mumbai Exchange brings together an international line-up of architects, designers, and thought leaders alongside India\u2019s most influential voices. Curated by Caro Communications, the programme explores urgent topics shaping design today \u2013 urban resilience, sustainability, workplace futures, hospitality, craft, and culture \u2013 through panels, keynotes, and debates. Speakers include Manijeh Verghese, CEO of Open City; Lucas Mu\u00f1oz Mu\u00f1oz; Australian designer and maker Adam Markowitz; and Vinu Daniels, known for his site-specific, material-driven architecture.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Highlights include Harsha Kotak\u2019s series on climate-responsive workplaces and the rise of co-working culture, Chris Lefteri\u2019s session on innovative materials, and Debika Ray\u2019s panel on craft, manufacturing, and cultural identity featuring global voices such as Adam Markowitz and Atelier Luke. Other sessions will explore Indian minimalism, the future of hospitality with Priya Paul of Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels, resilient coastlines with Tonkin Liu, and urban inclusivity led by Open City\u2019s Manijeh Verghese. Together, these conversations reflect Design Mumbai\u2019s mission to foster cross-cultural dialogue and push the boundaries of contemporary design thinking.<\/p>\n<p>Lila<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, textile innovation features prominently with FAZO Project\u2019s handwoven contemporary rugs, Venjara Carpets\u2019 sustainable PET designs from Bhadohi, and Threadarte\u2019s experimental textiles crafted from waste materials. Shaman Ideas, led by Sharmila Mangwani, introduces geometric wall sculptures exploring balance and continuity, adding a sculptural dimension to this year\u2019s interiors line-up.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, curated by interior stylist Jasmine Jhaveri, the inaugural Emerging Designers Pavilion celebrates rising Indian talent. Eight studios, including Studio Abrash, Wannas Design Atelier, Studio Klay, and Trnkts3D, showcase experimental works spanning furniture, lighting, and textiles. Istituto Marangoni returns with five alumni projects, reinforcing the event\u2019s role as a launchpad for new voices in contemporary design<\/p>\n<p>Open City CEO Manijeh Verghese leads discussions on urban inclusivity<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>Vondom by ABACA<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>panels cover themes from manufacturing to climate-responsive workplaces including\u00a0 Adam Markowitz on craft and culture<\/p>\n<p>USM<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p><span>Wooden totems by Wannas Design Atelier<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>Set Up Co<\/p>\n<p>Shaman Ideas, led by Sharmila Mangwani, introduces geometric wall sculptures<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Exclusively for designboom readers, enjoy a 20% discount on tickets with code\u202fD20DM25B \u2014 book now at <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/designmumbai.com\/tickets\"><em>designmumbai.com\/tickets<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>name:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/designmumbai.com\/\">Design Mumbai 2025<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/designmumbai_\/\">@designmumbai_<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>supporter:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montgomerygroup.com\/\">Montgomery Group<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>location:\u00a0<\/strong>Jio World Garden, Mumbai<\/p>\n<p><strong>dates:\u00a0<\/strong>26\u201329 November, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>tickets:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/designmumbai.com\/tickets\/\">https:\/\/designmumbai.com\/tickets\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/design\/design-mumbai-2025-boosts-india-creativity-global-icons-exclusive-partnerships-talks-09-29-2025\/\">design mumbai 2025 boosts india\u2019s creativity with global icons, exclusive partnerships &amp; 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