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Nokia's First Design Studio in India
Techtree News Staff, Aug 01, 2007 1212 hrs ISTThe studio (to be based out of Bangalore) is being developed through a two-year partnership with the Bangalore-based Srishti School of Art, Design, and Technology.
Nokia has selected India as the location for the first in a series of satellite design studios that it plans on establishing in design hot spots across the globe.
The studio (to be based out of Bangalore) is being developed through a two-year partnership with the Bangalore-based Srishti School of Art, Design, and Technology, and will offer young talent in the country an opportunity to work along with Nokia designers on new and innovative design ideas.
Alastair Curtis, chief designer of Nokia, said, "India is a dynamic and inspiring place for designers, with its diverse mix of cultures, traditions, and color. The new satellite studio will help us further develop our understanding of this vibrant country, and to work more closely with its extremely talented designers."
Geetha Narayanan, founder and director at Srishti, said, "Nokia's investment reflects the growing importance of India's designers, and the wealth of new talent being developed here. This studio gives the talent of tomorrow the opportunity to work with experienced Nokia designers from around the world."
The satellite design studio will be run by a dedicated team of Nokia designers, students at the Srishti School, along with established designers across the country. It will explore design trends and themes, colors and materials, mobile use of Internet in India and it's implications for design, among other topics.
Nokia has about 300 designers globally, who represent nearly 34 different nationalities. The group is an eclectic mix of designers, psychologists, researchers, anthropologists, engineers, and technology specialists, based out of major cities of the world.
The studio (to be based out of Bangalore) is being developed through a two-year partnership with the Bangalore-based Srishti School of Art, Design, and Technology, and will offer young talent in the country an opportunity to work along with Nokia designers on new and innovative design ideas.
Alastair Curtis, chief designer of Nokia, said, "India is a dynamic and inspiring place for designers, with its diverse mix of cultures, traditions, and color. The new satellite studio will help us further develop our understanding of this vibrant country, and to work more closely with its extremely talented designers."
Geetha Narayanan, founder and director at Srishti, said, "Nokia's investment reflects the growing importance of India's designers, and the wealth of new talent being developed here. This studio gives the talent of tomorrow the opportunity to work with experienced Nokia designers from around the world."
The satellite design studio will be run by a dedicated team of Nokia designers, students at the Srishti School, along with established designers across the country. It will explore design trends and themes, colors and materials, mobile use of Internet in India and it's implications for design, among other topics.
Nokia has about 300 designers globally, who represent nearly 34 different nationalities. The group is an eclectic mix of designers, psychologists, researchers, anthropologists, engineers, and technology specialists, based out of major cities of the world.
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