Nomadic Design Platform Set for Global Debut in Mumbai This March
A groundbreaking traveling design platform, founded by entrepreneurs Pinky Daga and Kabbier Daga, is poised to make its worldwide debut in Mumbai this March. This initiative marks a significant evolution in how contemporary Indian design is perceived globally, shifting from mere functional craft to esteemed collectible cultural expression.
Revolutionizing Engagement with Design Through a Nomadic Gallery Model
Opening in the historic Ballard Estate business district, the platform introduces an innovative "nomadic gallery" concept. Unlike traditional static exhibitions, this model will travel across cities and international design events, fostering dynamic engagement. The founders describe their vision as reshaping how individuals interact with everyday objects, encouraging viewers to perceive furniture, ceramics, lighting, and sculptural pieces as emotional artefacts rich with narrative and identity.
Inaugural Exhibition Features Over 45 Designers Blending Tradition and Innovation
The debut exhibition assembles a diverse roster of more than 45 Indian and international designers, exploring the fusion of traditional material practices with modern experimentation. Highlights include:
- Mineral-based lighting installations that play with natural elements
- Architectural ceramics merging form and function
- Sculptural objects that blur distinctions between design and fine art
Organizers emphasize the exhibition's goal to foreground craftsmanship while integrating it into a global design dialogue increasingly focused on provenance, process, and cultural storytelling.
Gateway to International Recognition with Milan Showcase in April
The Mumbai launch serves as a strategic gateway to the international design circuit. A curated selection from the exhibition is scheduled to travel directly to Milan in April, where it will be featured during the city's annual Design Week—a premier event in the global design calendar. This move underscores the rising visibility of Indian collectible design on world stages, where Indian studios and artisans are gaining recognition alongside established European counterparts.
Fostering Audience Engagement and Contemplation Over Consumption
For the founders, the project prioritizes audience engagement as much as object display. By adopting a traveling format, they aim to build conversations across cities, institutions, and collectors, making design encounters more immediate and accessible. The focus is on contemplation rather than consumption, encouraging viewers to pause, reflect, and form personal connections with the exhibited pieces.
Reflecting India's Expanding Design Landscape into Hybrid Cultural Formats
This launch coincides with a broader expansion of India's design scene beyond conventional galleries and trade fairs into hybrid cultural formats that combine exhibitions, dialogues, and cross-border collaborations. As Indian makers receive international acclaim for material innovation and storytelling, initiatives like this demonstrate growing confidence in presenting design not just as product, but as a language of culture and memory.
