Launching the Pune Chapter of ADI

On the occasion of the World Industrial Design Day (WID) on 29th June 2011, the Association of Designers of India (ADI) will be launching their first chapter in Pune.

The event will also see a panel discussion on ‘Design Challenges in Indian Cities’, an initiative that will call upon solutions for some key questions. Such as:

1. What role can industrial designers play in improving Indian cities ?
2. Are there any avenues in your opinion where Industrial Design skills will play a critical role in defining better living in cities ?

The panel discussion will conclude by short-listing design challenges.

And the evening will be closed with the screening of ‘Objectified’, a documentary film by Gary Hustwit; about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them.

So what happens to the short-listed design challenges?

These would then be proposed for further resolution, within a defined time frame. Professionals and students from the design community would then be asked to participate (even compete) for coming up with constructive solutions meeting these challenges. The best of the solutions identified out of this program would be recognized as winners and would be taken up for implementation (the competition details would be worked out once the key challenges are agreed on).

Small steps towards great initiatives….

The ADI is waiting for you.

The Association of Designers of India (ADI) is finally set up. With its National Executive Body in place, and few Chapters within the country being set up, ADI is all geared to take in memberships.

What is the ADI?
ADI is the first official body for all Indian origin professional designers and related people, educators and the Industry. ADI is a group is for all Indian design professionals who desire a cohesive effort at elevating the standards of design practice in India, who are keen on promoting Indian design practice and who are interested in networking, learning and sharing with other design related professionals and industry.

How does it work?
ADI is committed to promoting best practices in the profession of design in India by strengthening and promoting the capabilities of the Indian design profession, as well as amplifying and presenting a unified voice to influence public policy, shape the industry and benefit the people at large.

The ADI is managed by the National Executive Committee (NEC) who are elected biennially by members. The National Executive Committee is responsible for running ADI, creating regional chapters and elected local Managing Committees, formulating policies and initiating projects to promote design and the interests of its members.

Benefits to Members:
The ADI raises the profile of design and of its practitioners – our members. We are creating a platform and building knowledge that help employers & clients of design business acknowledge the value that your design adds. And when we do that, we add value to your business and career.

Membership in the ADI means that you see the value of a pluralistic design industry and confirms your status as a qualified, credible and ethical practicing professional.

As a member, you will gain access to an extensive network of designers both locally and internationally. Valuable insights from experienced practitioners on design issues, professional practices and management of business & career opportunities can broaden your design thinking.

No matter where you are in your career–a design student, recent graduate, educator, manager or seasoned professional–there’s an ADI membership level for you.

Join ADI to take advantage of exclusive member benefits from India’s only active professional body for Designers.

DO JOIN! To know more and avail of the membership, go the ADI website: http://adi.org.in/