The Design Cell is TDV's design consultancy and collaborative practice space. It brings together current learners, alumni, and facilitators to work on commissioned and voluntary projects, institutional initiatives, and strategic design engagements. The Design Cell serves as a platform where design education meets professional practice, fostering collaboration across disciplines and generations of the TDV community.
THE DESIGN CELL

A long-term collaboration with the National Gandhi Museum involving the research, design, and execution of exhibitions that interpret Gandhi's life, ideas, and legacy for diverse audiences.
Exhibitions at the National Gandhi Museum

Design and execution of a pop-up exhibition space for the British Council's Creative Convergence, creating an interactive environment to showcase design, dialogue, and creative exchange.
British Council Delhi Creative Convergence

Publication design for a poetry collection by Ángel González, developed for Instituto Cervantes New Delhi. The project brings together editorial design, typography, and visual storytelling to present the poet's work in book form.
Instituto Cervantes New Delhi Ángel González Poetry Book

Commissioned as the lead design partner, The Design Cell developed the visual identity and communication framework for the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, shaping the public-facing identity of this landmark bilateral initiative.
India – France Year of Innovation 2026

A collaborative design initiative with FICCI FLO exploring the creative reuse of discarded sarees through contemporary design interventions. The project reimagined textile waste into products that celebrate craftsmanship, sustainability, and circular design.
FICCI FLO – Upcycling Sarees

A design strategy project for the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in India, reimagining its corporate gift collection through thoughtful, low-impact interventions. By enhancing existing products rather than replacing them, the project explored sustainable approaches to branding, material use, and product longevity.
