Interior Lifestyle Awards 2016 names jury members

03 Feb '16

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Organisers of Interior Lifestyle Awards 2016 have named Sunil Sethi, Sussanne Khan, Lipika Sud and Sabyasachi Mukherjee as jury members of the award.

“The second edition of Interior Lifestyle Awards 2016 takes place from June 22-24, 2016 alongside home textiles trade shows Ambiente India & Heimtextil India in New Delhi, a Messe Frankfurt press release said.

Sunil Sethi is chairman of Fashion Design Council of India; Sussanne Khan is a well-known textile and interior designer, while Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Lipika Sud are leading fashion designers.

“The final round will also see the faces behind the leading international platforms for interior décor and home furnishing; Ambiente & Heimtextil joining the jury panel,” the organiser added.

According to Messe Frankfurt, the Awards provide aspiring and experienced design professionals a platform to present their most well-executed project designs and concepts in two categories; Textiles and Interior Décor.

While the home textiles category will evaluate the designs and fabric based on their quality, efficacy and sustainability factors, the Interior Décor category will review entries based on functionality, modernity and intelligent engagement of design.

“Participants can enter simply by submitting their concepts or designs with 3D visuals or photographs of prototype latest by February 28, 2016,” Messe Frankfurt informed.

It further added that, winners of Interior Lifestyle Awards 2015, Anar Patel & Vandana Agarwal showcased their winning collection representing the finest craftsmanship from Gujarat at Heimtextil 2016 in Germany.

As part of the reward for this award, Anar & Vandana presented their creations in front of the global design community at Heimtextil 2016.

Putting together the authentic stitch, design, technique and craftsmanship that is unique to the region, the designer duo presented a distinct concept of 'Collision' in June 2015, when they won the award.

The Gujarat designer duo, Anar Patel and Vandana Agarwal are the key women behind Gramshree and have been involved in championing the cause of artisans for over a decade. (AR)

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