An amazing week of impactful ideas, actionable insights, inspiring connections
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Design is moving faster than ever, shaping what our lives could look like by 2050. With creativity, tech, and social change all blending, design isn’t just about looks anymore—it’s shaping industries and kickstarting a wave of startups.
India’s design scene has the vibe and is ready to go global.
Can designers worldwide tap into the fresh perspectives coming out of India?
How does the design profession square up to meet these next Gen challenges?
While design has a real shot at driving change, how do designers keep adding new value and build a responsible future for all?
Let’s dive in and see how design can lead us to a more sustainable, responsible and connected tomorrow. Now’s the time to push boundaries, share ideas, and show how powerful design can be. Let’s “MIND THE WORLD” and shape a sustainable future together.
This theme will bring forth discussions, debates, case studies and workshops that showcase the insights from our changing times for a better tomorrow.
Speakers
Binaifer Dulani
Founding Partner & Creative, Talented
Dick Powell
Founder - Seymourpowell Ltd
Varun Grover
Lyricist, Writer, Stand-up Comedian and Filmmaker
Vaibhav Kumaresh
Founder , Creative Director Vaibhav Studios, Mumbai
Nina Sabnani
Filmmaker, Animator & Illustrator
Sumant Jayakrishnan
Lighting Designer, Set Designer and Costume Designer
Siddharth Shahani
Co-Founder and Executive President of ATLAS SkillTech University and Co-Founder of ISDI Mumbai
Alok Gadkar
CEO & CCO - Tuesday
Faezeh Jalali
Founder and Artistic Director - FATS TheArts
Bhargav Mistry
Design Practitioner, Pedagogist & Musician
Uday Dandavate
Ethnographer of Imagination, Catalyst of Co-creation, Author and Poet
Manoj Kothari
CEO & Chief Strategist - Turian Labs
Navdeep Kaur
Founder & Creative Director - The Colour Workshop
Ajay Saran Sharma
Senior Vice President, Design Mahindra & Mahindra
Amitosh Nagpal
Actor and Director
Suresh Venkat
Anchor, Editorial Consultant, & Pedagogue
Saranya Gopinath
Head of Policy & Government Relations, Razorpay Group
Gurudas Nulkar
Professor & Director - Centre for Sustainable Development, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune
Jacob Mathew
VP - ADI NECAdvisor, Industree Foundation
Pravin Bhagwat
Founder - 14 Trees Foundation
Shipra Bhutada
Founder & Director User Research, User Connect Consultancy
Ankur Walunjkar
Head, HR Strategy and Organisation Effectiveness - Reliance Jio
Ashwin Chikerur
Co-Founder and Director at Studio Vitamin D, Masters in Design IDC, IIT Mumbai India
Gaurav Mathur
VP - Design - Flipkart
Arvind Lodaya
Design Strategist & Educator - ALo Consulting
Anirudha Joshi
Professor & Head - IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay
Vishwas Mahajan
Co-founder & CEO - Whizible
Kirti Trivedi
Design Educationist
Neetica Pande
Industrial Designer, Founder/ Chief Design Officer at Never Odd or Even (NOOE)
Parag Natekar
Co-Founder and Director at Studio Vitamin D and Masters in Design NID Ahmedabad, India
Dhruva Mathur
Assistant Director - Indian School of Public Policy
Nikhil More
Founder & Creative Director - Junglegym Studio
Dr. Shruti Shah
Finance educator, Corporate trainer and Financial literacy advocate
Pankaj Garg
Founder and CEO - DailyObjects
Omkar Pandharkame
Founding Director - ATLAS Venture Labs
Prof. Bhaskar Bhatt
Dean - School of Design
Rohit Kumar
Co-founder & COO, Filo
Siddharth Anil Shirole
MLA - Shivajinagar Vidhansabha Constituency from Pune.
Shekhar Singh
Commissioner - Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner
Anando Dutta
Dean (Academics) School of Design and Innovation ISDI
Ujwal Gajbhar & the band
Musician
19th Pune Design Festival 2025
Sponsors
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Schedule
Looking forward to seeing you at our 20th Edition in 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
I’m not a designer, can I attend Pune Design Festival?
What activities are included in the festival?
1. Speaker Sessions & Keynotes Renowned designers, industry leaders, and innovators from India and abroad share insights on design trends, challenges, and breakthroughs.
2. Panel Discussions & Debates Experts from different design domains discuss critical topics, industry shifts, and future possibilities in interactive sessions.
3. Workshops & Masterclasses Hands-on sessions led by experienced professionals covering UX design, branding, product design, AI in design, and more.
4. Exhibitions & Installations Showcases of design projects, student work, and cutting-edge innovations across different fields.
5. Student Design Competition A platform for young designers to present their ideas and projects, with mentorship and feedback from industry experts.
6. Networking & Social Events Opportunities to connect with fellow designers, industry leaders, and potential collaborators. The event often includes an Awards Night and Gala Dinner to celebrate excellence in design.
Where can I find the detailed schedule?
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Whom can I contact for more information or queries?
To get in touch with the Pune Design Festival (PDF) organizers, you can use the following contact information:
• Email: community@associationofdesignersofindia.org
• Official Website: https://punedesignfestival.com/contact-page/
For more details about the festival, including schedules, speakers, and workshops, you can visit the official PDF website
If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities, it’s advisable to reach out directly via the provided email address to discuss potential collaborations.
Additionally, you can follow the Association of Designers of India (ADI) on social media platforms for updates and announcements related to the festival.
Can I sponsor the festival?
How to Sponsor PDF?
1. Sponsorship Tiers – PDF usually has different sponsorship levels (e.g., Title Sponsor, Gold, Silver, Associate) with varying benefits like branding, and exhibition space.
2. Customized Partnerships – You can discuss tailored sponsorship options that align with your brand’s goals.
3. Brand Exposure – Sponsors get visibility on event materials, social media, and during the event itself.
4. Networking Opportunities – Sponsoring gives direct access to industry leaders, designers, and potential business collaborators.
Next Steps: • Contact ADI Pune – community@associationofdesignersofindia.org or LinkedIn to discuss sponsorship opportunities. • Attend ADI events to connect with organizers and explore possibilities.
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