Shaping the Future of Indian Design
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Driven By A Shared Vision
ADI's vision is to be a world-class network representing Indian design professionals, bridging users, industry, education, and policymakers.
What Do We Aim For?
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Policy Advocacy
National body for design professionals
Advise on government & policy matters
Independent professional organization
Represent the design community at India Design Council
Strong Designer Network
Build a network of Indian designers
Platform for design thinking & case studies
Foster a national movement of designers
Connect with national & international design bodies
Diverse Design Community
Raise design standards
Promote ethical practices
Increase awareness about “good design”
Promote India as a design service destination
The Voices Representing the Design Community
The ADI is managed by the National Executive Committee (NEC) who are elected biennially by members.
Creating regional chapters
Creating Chapter Managing Committees
Formulating policies
Initiating projects
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Minds behind the magic
Term 2024 - 2026
Balkrishna (Bala) Mahajan
President, NEC
Team Member, Gvt. Outreach/ Design Policy
Team Member, Website App and Tech Lead
Jacob Matthew
Vice President, NEC
Activity Head Gvt Outreach/ Design policy
Team Member, International Outreach
Darpana Athale
Gen. Secretary NEC
Avik Ghosh
Jt. Secretary, NEC
Team Member, PR Social Media and Brand (Newsletter)
Activity Head, Membership (growth), Member connect/engagement
Siddharth Kabra
Treasurer, NEC
Team Member, Design Practice Advisory
Activity Head, Website App and Tech Lead
Karishma Ajmera
Jt. Treasurer, NEC
Team Member, Design Practice Advisory
Team Member, Website App and Tech Lead
Matthew Kurien
Activity Head, PR, Social Media and Brand (Newsletter)
Activity Head, Education and Student activities (Gen.D & Education policy)
Team Member, Membership (growth), Member connect/ engagement
Reboni Saha
Activity Head, Design Practice Advisory
Activity Head, Programs & Initiatives
Team Member, Education and Student activities (Gen.D & Education policy)
Rugwed Deshpande
Team Member, Industry Outreach (corporate memberships)
Team Member, Programs & Initiatives
Activity Head, Events & Activities
Nachiket Thakur
Activity Head, Donations & Sponsorships
Anuj Sharma
Team Member, Education and Student activities (Gen.D & Education policy)
Team Member, Membership (growth), Member connect/ engagement
Activity Head, International Outreach
Our Mentors & Advisors
Meera Nair
Product Designer, Uber
Sachin Kumar
Design Educator
Kavita Balasubramanian
UX & UI Designer Microsoft
Sachin Kumar
Design Educator
Meera Nair
Product Designer
Meera Nair
Product Designer, Uber
Sachin Kumar
Design Educator
Kavita Balasubramanian
UX & UI Designer Microsoft
Sachin Kumar
Design Educator
Meera Nair
Product Designer
The Journey So Far
Aug, 2017
The ADI is managed by the National Executive Committee (NEC) who are elected biennially by members. The NEC is responsible for running ADI
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ADI dues for professional and affiliate members are different for each category depending on the type of individual seeking the membership. Service tax is charged over and above as applicable as per govt. rules. ADI dues are paid annually and may not be paid in instalments.
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