ISTITUTO MARANGONI MUMBAI AT INDIA DESIGN FAIR DELHI 2026: ADVANCING DESIGN DIALOGUE AND PRACTICE

Istituto Marangoni Mumbai joined leading studios, brands, and design practitioners at India Design Fair Delhi 2026. Between 19th to 22nd February, the design school engaged with the evolving landscape of design education and industry practice in India. The event was held at the NSIC Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi. As one of India’s most influential showcases for interior & product design, the fair brought together over 150 Indian and international brands, practitioners, and creative thinkers, & emerging designers offering a panoramic view of contemporary design culture and industry innovation. 

Istituto Marangoni Mumbai booth served as a focal point for engagement with emerging creators, industry professionals, and design aspirants. The exhibit reflected upon the upgradation of design education in India and the school's commitment to integrating global design perspectives with rigorous academic preparation, rooted in both aesthetic refinement and strategic problem-solving. Conversations centred on how structured study frameworks equip participants with conceptual depth, technical competence, and the adaptive capacity required to thrive in a rapidly evolving creative economy.  This helped the emerging designers to understand the global market.

Many emerging designers showcases their work. Istituto Marangoni Mumbai’s interior design student projects that stood out were:

• Gurnoor Kaur’s ‘SKY’ Spa Project: A visionary spa concept set in the Azores, offering an immersive 'utopian sci-fi sanctuary' that blends volcanic beauty with advanced bio-harmonization techniques
• Karemma Khan's ‘Skingenesis’ Spa Project: Set in Seoul, this project addresses emotional vulnerability surrounding skin disorders by using custom terrazzo materials (like 'Vitroglow' and 'Rosaskin') inspired by real-world skin imperfections, celebrating resilience and inclusivity.
• Sehar Mann’s ‘EKTA Console’: A stunning furniture piece crafted in Teak Wood, built on the concept of 'Harmony and Unity', which seeks to help users disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature and grounded living.
• Bhakti Lonkar's 'Crescent Chair': A poetic, biomorphic accent chair crafted from birch plywood, balancing sculptural elegance with functional comfort, representing the intersection of lunar calm and earthly form.

Visitors experienced curated dialogues on the intersection of design practice, cultural context, and professional pathways. Discussions highlighted insights into contemporary design challenges, such as sustainability,  design innovation, the use of technology in interior design, furniture design projects, material innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The booth functioned less as a static display and more as a dynamic space for exchange one where academic vision met real world aspirations.

A prominent feature of the fair was the panel discussion that included  tutor Paolo Caratelli from Istituto Marangoni Dubai. The session included leading voices from interior design industry & other design disciplines to explore the evolving contours of the creative sector. Themes ranged from the integration of technology in design processes to the strategic role of design thinking in shaping commercial outcomes; impact on culture as well. Through the exchange, perspectives were shared on how pedagogical models must adapt to the creative design industry shifts while preserving core values of critical inquiry and original expression.

The campus representative articulated a clear vision for education that bridges classroom learning and professional application. Emphasis was placed on design as a mode of inquiry one that requires both reflective conceptualisation and tactical execution. The panel underscored the value of exposing participants to real-time industry dynamics & design innovation reinforcing how such interactions sharpen competitive edge and broaden creative confidence.

Participation at India Design Fair Delhi aligns with Istituto Marangoni Mumbai’s overarching ethos: fostering an environment where global outlook, creative intelligence, and cultural literacy converge.

As the design education in India as well as the ecosystem continues to expand, collaborations such as these amplify the role of institutions in shaping the next generation of practitioners. Istituto Marangoni Mumbai’s contribution to global design conversations reinforces its position as a leading academic hub for fashion, design, and creative discourse.