MUMBAI: Godrej Group has announced that it will soon launch a unique brand-agnostic platform for architects, interior designers, and allied community, called ‘Design Dekko’. This comes soon after the launch of its food (Vikhroli Cucina) and lifestyle (L’Affaire) spaces.

The platform, which will be launched on 2 February, will enable professionals associated with the architect and design industry to connect, engage, showcase, and build strong connections with professionals in the design space.

Commenting on the initiative, Godrej group vice president and head corporate brand and communications Sujit Patil said, “We are excited to launch Design Dekko, a platform dedicated to architects, interior designers, and allied community. We, at Godrej, have always been active advocates of design-led innovation and collaboration. Design Dekko is our initiative to bring together the collective wisdom of the thought-leaders from design space on one platform to cross-pollinate ideas and collectively raise the bar of the industry.”

As part of the line-up at ‘Design Dekko,’ renowned professionals will be providing perspectives on a wide array of subjects. In the first session, mother-daughter duo of Brinda Somaya and Nandini Sampat will deliver a keynote on the theme - A Family in Design.

Later, conservation architect Vikas Dilawari, will engage the audience with a session on adaptive re-use; while ace photographer Jatin Kampani will share his perspective on spaces.  The power panel of the day will witness Shabnam Gupta, Karishma Bajaj and Santha Gour in conversation with Kamna Malik on the subject ‘Women in Design.’

The platform will also provide an opportunity for budding designers and students to get mentored by leading professionals of the industry. Design Dekko will have a presence on the digital and social media universe on channels like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.