ISTITUTO MARANGONI MUMBAI HOSTS A NETWORKING EVENING WITH DESIGN MUMBAI: THE POWER OF CREATIVE TENSION — DISCOVERING DISTINCTIVE DESIGN NARRATIVES

Building on their ongoing partnership, Istituto Marangoni Mumbai and Design Mumbai came together to host The Power of Creative Tension – Discovering Distinctive Design Narratives — a dynamic networking evening held at Istituto Marangoni’s Ceejay House campus in Worli. What began as an idea evolved into an engaging live event ahead of the much-anticipated 2025 Design Mumbai exhibition — India’s internationaldesign showcase for architects, professionals, and interior designers across residential, workspace, hospitality, and retail sectors.

Speaking about the evening, Mr. Tarun Pandey — Chief Operating Officer, Istituto Marangoni Mumbai, said “our ongoing partnership with Design Mumbai is invaluable, as it fosters meaningful, real-world dialogue within the design community. The success of ‘The Power of Creative Tension’ event and panel discussion at our Mumbai campus as reflected not only in the presence of over 70+ industry leaders and students but also in the depth and quality of the conversations it sparked. This event has set the perfect stage for our students’ upcoming project showcase at Design Mumbai 2025 this November — underscoring our continued commitment to bridging academic learning with the realities of the contemporary design industry.”

The evening drew over 70 architects, designers, professionals, and students who gathered for a spirited panel discussion featuring Ekta Parekh (Red Architects), Kush Bhayani (WeAreKul), Parmindar Pal Singh (LOCO Design), and Priyanka Idatkar (The Act of Quad), with Sneha Ullal Goel skilfully moderating. The discussion explored the idea that creative friction can be a powerful force in shaping bold, distinctive design.

“It was wonderful to host an energetic and engaging crowd of like-minded people. Indulging in conversations, opening dialogues in preparation for the much-awaited Design Mumbai Exchange Programme which will take place at the show from 27th to 29th November, 2025 at the Jio World Garden, the evening turned out to be exactly as we had wished, enjoyable, entertaining and thought-provoking,” said Mr. Ian Rudge — Co-founder, Design Mumbai.

“I was happy to connect with such young, bright minds who are shaping the future of design and architecture. Institutions like Istituto Marangoni nurture incredible talent, and I always look forward to engaging with them,” added Mr. Piyush Suri — Co-founder, Design Mumbai.

Istituto Marangoni Mumbai offers a comprehensive portfolio of design programmes that blend Italian craftsmanship with global contemporary sensibilities. The campus provides courses in Interior Design, Product Design, and Visual Design, along with specialised master’s programmes focused on innovation, sustainability, and experiential design. Through its industry-led approach, international faculty, and cross-disciplinary collaborations, the school continues to nurture the next generation of creative professionals equipped to influence the future of design in India and beyond.

The event concluded over refreshments and lively conversation, with professionals, emerging talent, and students connecting directly with industry leaders. The evening reaffirmed Design Mumbai’s role as a platform for collaboration, idea exchange, and lasting relationships within the design community.

About Istituto Marangoni:

Istituto Marangoni was founded in 1935 as Istituto Artistico dell'Abbigliamento Marangoni in Milan and has over 85 years of experience in shaping fashion, art, and design experts. The institute has educated students from 5 continents over four generations and launched the careers of over 45,000 luxury professionals, including Domenico Dolce, Alessandro Sartori, Paula Cademartori, Gilda Ambrosio, Julie de Libran, and Nicola Brognano. According to a recent Doxa survey, Istituto Marangoni has an impressive employability rate of 91%, demonstrating the high quality of its educational programmes and the career readiness of its graduates.

Istituto Marangoni welcomes around 5,000 students annually from 108 different countries across its schools in Milan (School of Fashion & School of Design), Florence (School of Fashion & Art), Paris, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Dubai, Miami*, and Shenzhen*. The institution has been ranked among the top 100 universities in the world in its disciplines, according to the QS World University Ranking 2024. Visit www.istitutomarangoni.com.

*Licensed Schools

About Design Mumbai

Design Mumbai is an international trade event for design, architecture and interiors professionals capturing the creative energy and consumer power of India, the world’s fifth biggest economy, featuring leading international and Indian contemporary brands and designers. A four-day trade event with selected VIP consumer access, the second edition of Design Mumbai will take place 26 - 29 November 2025 at Jio World Garden in the heart of Mumbai.

The Design Mumbai team is headed up by a trio of show production and design specialists with over 60 years of combined experience. Ian Rudge is the co-founder of 100% Design, the UK’s most successful design event, and has delivered several influential international design events. Michael Dynan is the co-founder of Design Shanghai and has launched over 30 live event brands which are now staged annually. Piyush Suri is a designer, brand owner, event organiser and TV presenter for the BBC.

Montgomery Group is the UK’s longest-running independent event organiser with over 50 events and co-locates in 15 countries including Art Central in Hong Kong, Art SG in Singapore, Photo New York, and the highly regarded India Art Fair, Delhi, which has been staged successfully for 15 years.