By Neha Mehrotra
In the heart of Hyderabad, the city known for its rich cultural heritage and dynamic growth, a spectacular event unfolded from October 13th to 15th, 2023. Design Democracy, the first-ever luxury design festival, took centre stage at the prestigious N Convention Centre, marking a pivotal moment for the city’s design enthusiasts and industry leaders. With seasoned designers, accomplished architects, property owners, and art connoisseurs under one roof, the Design Democracy Festival in Hyderabad was a glorious affair.
Celebrating Innovation and Creativity
The event was a celebration of design, innovation, and creativity, bringing together design aficionados, experts, and industry leaders to celebrate the realms of interior and lifestyle design. Established and emerging brands came together with visionary designers, architects, and property owners to ignite the flames of collaboration and spark innovation.
The visionary event was the brainchild of a dynamic trio: Arjun Rathi, a celebrated curator in the world of design, and the passionate duo Shailja Patwari and Pallika Sreewastav. Their shared belief in the accessibility of exceptional design for all led to the creation of Design Democracy. The platform served as a medium to empower both established and emerging designers, fostering a strong sense of community while enabling the exchange of ideas that had the potential to shape the future of design.
A Stellar Lineup of Design Excellence
Design Democracy presented an exceptional lineup of renowned brands within the design industry. Attendees had the pleasure of being enthralled by industry giants such as Beyond Designs, Sarita Handa, Within, Hands Carpets, Cocoon Rugs, Arjun Rathi Lighting, Shades of India, Luxaddi, Temple Town, Smita Moksh, Tectona Grandis, ICA Pidilite, Foremost Marbles, and more. These brands served as the pillars of design excellence, emphasising the profound significance of the event within the design world.
With that remarkable line-up, Design Democracy delivered on its promise to be a unique gathering of creative minds and design enthusiasts, offering a space where inspiration knew no bounds and the very future of design took shape.
