DoBeDone! Delhi’s Biggest Design Celebration Has Everyone Talking About What’s Next
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Design Conference Showcases Innovation and Collaboration in Delhi
October 28, 2025
The vibrant promotional campaign for the Association of Designers of India (ADI) Delhi NCR Chapter’s DoBeDo Pro 2025 set high expectations—and the event exceeded them. Attendees engaged in dynamic discussions about the future of design and creative leadership, fueled by energy and fresh perspectives.
The conference opened with addresses by Ankur Sardana (Head of Industry Outreach), Sakshi Jain (General Secretary), and Puja Anand (President) of ADI’s Delhi NCR Chapter. The agenda featured insights from renowned speakers (DoBeDoers) selected by a jury including Ashwini Deshpande (Elephant Design), Parmeshwaran Venkataraman (3 Big Things Studio), Mukul Goyal (Designwise India), Tapan Chakravarty (Architect), and Mohor Ray Dahiya (CoDesign).
Highlights from the Sessions
- Pratyush Gupta (Pratyush Gupta Design) reimagined Indian classical music for younger audiences.
- Rasagy Sharma (Capital One) explored expanding designers’ roles beyond traditional boundaries.
- Ananya Agrawal (Dreamverse Learning Lab) presented Ripples in Time: Designing Systems from Inside Out.
- Akanksha Singh (Expedia Group) discussed Design Without Borders, analyzing evolving designer responsibilities in the tech-driven era.
After a break, Ashish Dhaka (Fashion Revolution India) showcased integrating sustainability into design through waste innovation.
Panel on Creative Leadership
Moderated by Puja Anand, panelists Madhu Pandit (IIAD), Abu Tallah Farooqi (Academic Dean), Saurabh Tewari (IIT Delhi), Dr. Manisha Mohan (Bennett University), and Ramneek Majithia (NID Haryana) sparked discussions on design education’s future.
Afternoon Sessions
- Tanu Sinha (PepsiCo) highlighted culture’s role in brand storytelling.
- Vishal Mardia (SimplyWish) entertained with relatable humor.
- Dr. Taapsi Ramchandani (Poocho) examined AI’s impact on design.
- Rishiraj Chakrabartty (Bongster) showcased graffiti’s urban influence in Letters, Layers, Lives.
- Final talks featured Anirban Ghosh (Sound Design), Gurman Bhatia (Data Visualization), and Shivani Mehta (Daakroom) on blending digital and physical experiences.
Engaging Breaks & Takeaways
Interactive activities encouraged networking, with prizes for the most connections made. Attendees received curated merchandise from sponsors Say It With a Pin and Sona Papers.
Closing & Acknowledgments
The event concluded with thanks to partners, including Sona Papers (Paper Partner), Jindal School of Design & Architecture (Education Partner), Kaagazi Labs and Young Brush (Content Partners), NID Alumni Association (Community Partner), and studios Ashabhi Design, GDD, and Lemon Yellow Studios.
Led by Puja Anand, Aditi Vitasta Dhar (Vice President), Sakshi Jain, and a dedicated team, the conference highlighted ADI’s mission to bridge design, industry, and education.
DoBeDo Pro 2025 underscored Delhi’s design community as a collaborative force shaping the future.
Follow ADI Delhi NCR Chapter’s initiatives at @adi_delhincr on Instagram.
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