Tag Archives: ColourNext 2012

ColourNext Dialogues Delhi: Small Joys

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Sedona Chinn

At ColourNext Dialogues in Delhi, Small Joys was the first installation with which the participants interacted. The speakers, fashion designer Nida Mahmood and gallery owner Nidhi Jyoti Jain, were initially struck by the idea of memory and nostalgia. The installation … Continue reading →

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ColourNext Dialogues 2012 in New Delhi

Posted on February 28, 2012 by CKS

The Center for Knowledge Societies, in collaboration with Asian Paints is organizing ColourNext Dialogues 2012, a a first of its kind conclave on colour trends, forecasting and visual directions in Indian society. The conclave, to be held at the NCIS … Continue reading →

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Bringing the Inside Out – Rethinking Spatial Design

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Ekta Ohri

While user-centered design is the new buzzword in the design community, architects are way behind the curve. For a long while, architects across the world have been focusing their designs on user requirements, but have not been thinking deeply about … Continue reading →

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ColourNext Dialogues in Mumbai: An Overview

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Ayesha Vemuri

The first ever edition of the ColourNext Dialogues was held at a restored mill in Byculla, Mumbai on the 24th of January. An intimate gathering of designers, architects, academics, sociologists, cultural critics, design students and writers, Dialogues was a fascinating … Continue reading →

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ColourNext Themes: Crystal

Posted on January 25, 2012 by CKS

‘Crystal’ was the final theme discussed at ColourNext Dialogues, led by a panel of M.P. Ranjan and Shimul Javeri Kadri. Shimul described the theme as ‘beautiful, elegant, and relevant,’ a theme that necessitates reflection, a requestioning of form, space and … Continue reading →

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ColourNext 2012: The Process

Posted on January 23, 2012 by CKS

ColourNext is an innovative trend forecasting initiative for Indian interiors, developed by Asian Paints and conducted in collaboration with the Center for Knowledge Societies. The ColourNext process includes gaining an understanding of emerging societal trends and changes in consumer behavior, … Continue reading →

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Agenda for ColourNext Dialogues 2012

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Ayesha Vemuri

As we mentioned in a post earlier this week, the Center for Knowledge Societies is collaborating with Asian Paints in organizing an event, ColourNext Dialogues 2012, a a first of its kind conclave on colour trends, forecasting and visual directions … Continue reading →

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ColourNext Dialogues: Colour, Social Trends and More

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Ayesha Vemuri

Asian Paints, in partnership with the Center for Knowledge Societies, is pleased and excited to announce ColourNext Dialogues 2012, a first of its kind conclave on the social meaning of colour trends and visual directions in Indian society. The conclave … Continue reading →

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