Sudarshan Khanna - Foundations of Toy Design Programme in India
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Channel: Dsource Ekalpa India · 2017 · Education
@dsourceindia This interview is part of the course "The History of Product Design in India." Through this series, we aim to explore the vast and vibrant landscape of India’s art, craft, design, and architectural heritage - often overlooked in globally dominant design narratives. In this interview, Prof. Sudarshan Khanna shares his rich and colorful journey as one of the first students at the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad - an experience that played a formative role in shaping what we now recognize as the Indian design movement. The documentation captures his evolution from a design student to a pioneering toy and game designer, and reflects his deep engagement with India’s traditional toy-making practices. Prof. Khanna emphasizes that heritage is not static - it must evolve, adapt, and invite reinterpretation to stay relevant across generations. His work demonstrates how design can serve as a bridge between tradition and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.dsource.in/course/history-product-design-india Write to us at [email protected] This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Details here: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ #DesignHistoryIndia #SudarshanKhanna #NIDAhmedabad #ToyDesign #IndianDesignLegacy #ProductDesignIndia #CulturalDesign #DesignEducation #IndianCrafts #TraditionAndInnovation
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