Category Archives: Featured IBDA 2023

Cultivating Trust: DeHaat – Honest Farms is India’s Best Design Project 2023

DeHaat, one of India’s fastest-growing agritech start-ups, is on a mission to revolutionise Indian farming by providing end-to-end solutions and assistance to the farming community. With direct access to farmers across India and the quality produce they grow, DeHaat intended to launch a range of offerings that bring growers closer to consumers, and build strong…

Engineering Elegance: FLAVA Showroom Awarded India’s Best Design Project 2023

Located in Bangalore’s timber business hub, FLAVA is a plywood & veneer showroom with a focus on sustainability and waste management. Their new showroom’s design, created by DOT[co]de, not only creates a distinctive visual identity but also prioritises efficiency and environmental friendliness. By utilising scrapped plywood from their existing warehouses, FLAVA maximises resource utilisation, offering…

Reinterpreting a Masterpiece: da Vinci Decoded is India’s Best Design Project 2023

Inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s iconic painting, ‘The Last Supper,’ a unique artwork was created using cross-stitch on perforated metal sheets. This project exemplifies the blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern engineering, resulting in an awe-inspiring piece that redefines artistic boundaries. Creative Solutions for a Complex Project The journey from concept to implementation was fraught…

Chronicling a Legacy of Learning: Destination Manipal, Jaipur Awarded India’s Best Design Project 2023

Manipal University, Jaipur, stands out as an extraordinary destination for higher education, embodying a unique campus town with a difference. Its history traces back to one man’s mission aimed at eradicating ignorance and ill-health from society. The aim is to tell this compelling story and allow visitors to experience everything Manipal University offers its students…

Future Perfect: Creating An Artful Imprint Wins India’s Best Design Project Award 2023

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA), possibly the most celebrated business school in the country, lacked an art and cultural imprint on the campus. It wished to create an environment at the new campus (IMDC) that could project the institute as a versatile thought leader. Through interweaving cultural art forms and modern-day art in…

Eco-Chic and Spacious: COSMOS Tote Bag Awarded India’s Best Design Project 2023

The COSMOS Tote Bag is designed for those constantly on the move, offering a spacious and versatile solution. The tote stands out not only for its practicality but also for its unique embellishments crafted from waste materials. Available in three colours and sizes, each COSMOS bag features an intricate blend of weaving techniques, including braiding…

Immersive Engagement: Cricinfoverse Awarded India’s Best Design Project 2023

Digital Jalebi has developed a web and mobile-based Metaverse platform for ESPN, redefining how users interact with sports content. This immersive platform offers a multitude of engaging features, including virtual avatar creation, engaging chat functionality, global brand presence, and real-time score updates, all accessible from any mobile device. A New Era of Virtual Interaction Since…

Nature’s Blueprint: Goyal & Company’s Calendar Wins India’s Best Design Project Award 2023

Goyal & Co., which has been creating landmarks since 1971, wanted a calendar created that effectively captures and reflects their core values while prioritising resident-driven design. The goal was to seamlessly integrate these elements into a visually appealing and cohesive narrative. Harnessing Nature’s Inspirations In response, the design team embarked on a journey to conceptualise…

A Breath of Fresh Design: Havells Meditate Packaging Awarded India’s Best Design Project 2023

Havells Studio is renowned for creating design-led, new-age home appliances that cater to a global audience. Each product is inspired by an authentic story and incorporates relevant innovations, features, materials, and craftsmanship. Meditate, a state-of-the-art air purifier is one of their standout projects. Havells partnered with Studio ABD for designing a unique packaging identity and…

Grilled to Perfection: Burgrill Communication Design Awarded India’s Best Design Project 2023

This extravagant rebranding for a popular New Delhi-based burger chain flipped the burger game on its head. It involved taking their branding voice, ethos, and belief system and reconceptualizing it with a twist to create a brand that is vibrant, healthy, and inspired by the retro American diner style. Bright and bold colours were neatly…