Design POV 2025 – A Visionary Showcase Shaping The Future Of Indian Design & Architecture.

This June, the heart of Mumbai beat to a new rhythm of design. Design POV, held from June 27–29, 2025, at the iconic Jio World Convention Centre, became a cultural landmark for India’s design ecosystem—a dynamic convergence of architecture, interior innovation, visual art, and material craft. It was not merely a showcase but a living dialogue between thought and form, concept and creation. Presented by Tabu and Elite Building Materials (EBM) with Design Partner Birla Opus Paints, and conceptualized and executed by Totality Solutions, this year’s theme was “Echoes of Tomorrow.”

At the center of the spectacle was The Core, a curated experience where 19 of India’s leading design studios embarked on a journey to reimagine spaces, products, and experiences that envisioned the future while staying rooted in cultural traditions. Each studio was given an 800 sq ft blank canvas to express their vision of tomorrow—through materiality, form, and immersive storytelling.

Participating studios included:

A Design Co. (Gowri Adappa), Atrey & Associates (Arun Sharma), Cityspace’ 82 Architects (Sumit Dhawan), Design Doodle (Maha K & Vijay Kumar), Design Studio (Ameet Mirpuri), Gayathri & Namith Architects (Gayathri Shetty & Namith Varma), HPA Design (Hiren Patel), Purple Backyard (Kumpal Vaid), Quirk Studio (Disha Bhavsar & Shivani Ajmera), Red Architects (Rajiv Parekh, Ekta Parekh & Maithili Raut), Rohit Bhoite House of Design (Rohit Bhoite), Sanjyt Syngh (Sanjyt Syngh), Sona Reddy Studio (Sona Reddy), Spaces & Design (Pooja Bihani), Studio Design Inc. (Khushboo & Kunal Khandelwal), Studio Nishita Kamdar (Nishita Kamdar), Sumessh Menon Associates (Sumessh Menon), Talati & Partners LLP (Amit Surve), and The BNK Group (Behzad Kharas).

In addition to architectural installations, multimedia artists presented immersive art interventions that complemented and challenged spatial norms. The event also featured live panels and conversations with thought leaders across design, curation, and materials.

“For me, this was completely experimental, and that’s what excited everyone. It was the first time someone did something truly out of the box. We explored new materials, new concepts—things that hadn’t been done before,” said Sumessh Menon of Sumessh Menon Associates.

The event was brought to life with the support of luxury material and product brands like Wriver, Colosseum, Swamy Marmo, Sunroof, Hybec, and Embellish—each contributing toward the creation of cutting-edge experiential spaces at The Core. Their involvement highlighted a shared commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and design excellence.

Design POV proved to be the place where India’s design pulse was measured, shaped, and shared. It was more than a showcase—it was India’s bold, curated, and unforgettable design moment.