Shaping the Future of Indian Design

We’re India’s largest community of designers - a vibrant mix of professionals, students, educators, and innovators. Diverse in craft but united in purpose, our members shape India’s design story with curiosity, creativity, and confidence

5k+

Active Members

15k+

Total Members

The Community

The People

The Buzz

Driven By A Shared Vision

ADI's vision is to be a world-class network representing Indian design professionals, bridging users, industry, education, and policymakers.

Our Aim

What Do We Aim For?

To build a National body for design professionals - creating awareness of good design and its impact on people, business, and society. Through outreach programs, publications, festivals, and workshops, ADI spreads the culture of good design far and wide.

Policy Advocacy

National body for design professionals

Advise on government & policy matters

Independent professional organization

Represent the design community at India Design Council

Strong Designer Network

Build a network of Indian designers

Platform for design thinking & case studies

Foster a national movement of designers

Connect with national & international design bodies

Diverse Design Community

Raise design standards

Promote ethical practices

Increase awareness about “good design”

Promote India as a design service destination

The NEC

The Voices Representing the Design Community

The ADI is managed by the National Executive Committee (NEC) who are elected biennially by members.

Creating regional chapters

Creating Chapter Managing Committees

Formulating policies

Initiating projects

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The Committee

Minds behind the magic

Term 2024 - 2026

Balkrishna (Bala) Mahajan

President, NEC

Team Member, Gvt. Outreach/ Design Policy

Team Member, Website App and Tech Lead

Jacob Matthew

Vice President, NEC

Activity Head Gvt Outreach/ Design policy

Team Member, International Outreach

Darpana Athale

Gen. Secretary NEC

Avik Ghosh

Jt. Secretary, NEC

Team Member, PR Social Media and Brand (Newsletter)

Activity Head, Membership (growth), Member connect/engagement

Siddharth Kabra

Treasurer, NEC

Team Member, Design Practice Advisory

Activity Head, Website App and Tech Lead

Karishma Ajmera

Jt. Treasurer, NEC

Team Member, Design Practice Advisory

Team Member, Website App and Tech Lead

Matthew Kurien

Activity Head, PR, Social Media and Brand (Newsletter)

Activity Head, Education and Student activities (Gen.D & Education policy)

Team Member, Membership (growth), Member connect/ engagement

Reboni Saha

Activity Head, Design Practice Advisory

Activity Head, Programs & Initiatives

Team Member, Education and Student activities (Gen.D & Education policy)

Rugwed Deshpande

Team Member, Industry Outreach (corporate memberships)

Team Member, Programs & Initiatives

Activity Head, Events & Activities

Nachiket Thakur

Activity Head, Donations & Sponsorships

Anuj Sharma

Team Member, Education and Student activities (Gen.D & Education policy)

Team Member, Membership (growth), Member connect/ engagement

Activity Head, International Outreach

Our Mentors & Advisors

S Sundar

Co-founder, Dovetail Furniture

A Balasubramanian

Director, Institute of Design, JK Lakshmipat University

Satish Gokhale

Founder Director, Design Directions Pvt Ltd

Ashish Deshpande

Director, Elephant

Shrikant Nivasarkar

Product Designer, Uber

Prakash Khanzode

Director Design and Development, Onio Design

Milestones

The journey so far

Where It Began

ADI’s journey began in 2006 as the Pune Design Foundation and the Pune Design Festival.

ADI community & people

ADI is a national community of students, professionals, and design leaders who share ideas, case studies, and best practices, while connecting with global design bodies.

Groups & Chapters

Institutions & Organisations

Notable Members

ADI Sponsorships

Latest in the community

PCMC Harit Setu Brand Design Competition

The PCMC Harit Setu Brand Design Competition invited creative minds to imagine how a brand identity could reflect connection, sustainability, and a greener tomorrow.

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Memberships

Membership Fees

Membership Types

Groups & Chapters

Directory

The Association of Designers of India (ADI) reserves the right to refuse/cancel a membership in the ADI.
If ADI refuses a new or renewing membership, registrants will be offered a refund in case payments have been made for that year for which membership is refused.
If the membership is cancelled, due to misconduct or un-appropriate acts, no refund will be offered.
Membership cancellations received by a written email to community@adi.org.in, within 14 days of receiving membership acceptance letter from ADI, may be eligible to receive a full refund, less a service fee of Rs. 250.00.
Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
Cancellations will be accepted only on written (via e-mail), and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.
All benefits and incentives received by members must be cancelled/returned to ADI if any.
All refund requests must be made by the member or legal representative of the member stating clear bank transfer details.
Refunds will be credited back to the account of the member, via bank transfer.
These policies apply to all ADI memberships, unless otherwise noted in the corresponding program or activity materials