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THE SHAKTI DESIGN RESIDENCY IS A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PROGRAMME THAT BRIDGES INDIAN ARTISANSHIP AND GLOBAL DESIGN.
THE SHAKTI DESIGN RESIDENCY IS AN ANNUAL INITIATIVE THAT BRINGS GLOBAL DESIGNERS TOGETHER WITH SKILLED INDIAN ARTISANS UNDER THE MENTORSHIP OF A PRESTIGIOUS PANEL.
THE MONTH-LONG PROGRAMME PARTNERS WITH SOME OF INDIA’S MOST RESPECTED ATELIERS, FUSING HERITAGE CRAFTS WITH DESIGN INNOVATION TO CREATE EXCITING NEW OUTCOMES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE REGION. THE RESIDENCY IS SUPPORTED BY A YEAR-ROUND, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME AND GUIDED BY AN ADVISORY BOARD COMPRISING SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST INFORMED VOICES IN DESIGN, CRAFT, CULTURE, EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
THE MONTH-LONG PROGRAMME PARTNERS WITH SOME OF INDIA’S MOST RESPECTED ATELIERS, FUSING HERITAGE CRAFTS WITH DESIGN INNOVATION TO CREATE EXCITING NEW OUTCOMES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE REGION. THE RESIDENCY IS SUPPORTED BY A YEAR-ROUND, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME AND GUIDED BY AN ADVISORY BOARD COMPRISING SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST INFORMED VOICES IN DESIGN, CRAFT, CULTURE, EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
| FOUNDER | Shalini Misra is an internationally acclaimed interior architect, designer, and property developer with over two decades of experience in creating exceptional spaces. A graduate of the Delhi School of Architecture and Planning and Columbia University, Shalini also studied Virtual Reality in Architecture at the Bartlett School of Architecture. She is recognised as one of House & Garden's top 100 interior designers and actively contributes to the design community through committees including the British Institute of Interior Design and Tate’s South Asian Acquisition Committee. She is a trustee and mentor of the Vahani Scholarship Trust. Shalini Misra has spent nearly three decades championing exceptional craftsmanship, seeking out talented artisans for her interior design projects around the world. Driven by the belief that handmade objects enrich lives, she says, "Every space I design has a narrative, and to me, craft is about storytelling." This passion for craft and design has culminated in the creation of Curio, a platform showcasing the work of over 60 makers, designers, and artists who constantly push the boundaries of materiality, technique, shape, and form. Shalini Misra said: “The Shakti Design Residency is an ambitious initiative I have envisioned for quite some time. The timing feels particularly important now as we witness a global shift towards valuing craftsmanship and innovation in design. One of the unique aspects of this residency is our focus not just on artisanship, but also on entrepreneurship. India is increasingly recognised for its technology expertise and a willingness to embrace the role of design in creation of a better future. Likewise, partnering with Basic.Space was a natural choice, and all our jury members truly appreciate the importance of fostering a new vision of design. Our aim is to bring all these elements together to create a transformative and enriching experience for the participants.” |
| ATELIERS | The Shakti Design Residency's collaborating ateliers are some of India's most prestigous and globally renowned. They have included Chanakya School of Craft, Frozen Music, the Heirloom Naga Centre, Klove Studio, Jaipur Rugs, Tarun Tahiliani and Vikram Goyal Studio. |
