Brand Terrorism

The subject of marketing in business schools teaches us how to launch
a brand and build it over the years. Terrorism is a brand that was
launched many years ago. By whom and why is not really relevant today.
What is relevant is that it has become a strong, global brand. For
years its identity (much like any brand logo) was the burning Twin
Towers. Today, it's the burning Taj Hotel! So how did it all happen?

One of the most effective ways to build a brand is to expose it on a
mass media, like television. With a message that goes down deep and is
remembered. This is exactly what the terrorists are doing. Imagine
putting a brand on the top 10-12 news channels, many of them with
global reach. Not for a few seconds on prime time (as other brands do)
but for days. That too non-stop. Straight to its core target audience,
the common people across psychographics and demographics. And the
message is delivered, right where it matters. Now imagine this
advertising campaign being aired free of cost. Yes, the training and
the arms would have costed something, but that's a negligible amount.
A 30 second advertising film these can cost up to 2 crores. The cost
of 10-12 lives of terrorists is again a miniscule investment compared
to the overwhelming results. The precious lives of the innocents who
die is unfortunately and sadly not counted.

Brand terrorism. Being spread around the world and becoming stronger
as we read this thanks to our media vehicles. Its a win-win for
everyone. The news channels get their high ratings, the terrorists get
to build their brand. Who suffers? The people being exposed to these
horrific events on their TV screens. One may argue that freedom of
press cannot be taken away. How can the news channels not show 'news'?
Or why not just switch the damn TV off? Consume at your own risk, much
like a warning on a cigarette pack. Or watching news can create
further despair, do at own risk. Well none of this is going to happen,
news will continue to be aired. Even if it puts in danger the lives of
the security forces who are trying to do their best to save the
situation. Even if it's not reliable enough, leading to more rumors
and creating greater panic across the length and breadth of the
country. It will continue to be repeated till people want to throw up
in frustration and helplessness. It will be aired even if it continues
to effect young minds and change their psyches forever. After all,
it's the freedom of press. The terrorists are real smart to have
chosen it. Not to forget, news channel is also a business, run by
business houses, except perhaps Doordarshan. Bottom line is profits,
not social responsibility. One hour of TV news in day is more than
enough to cover everything of consequence, wasn't it so some years
ago? But then how will channels earn if they don't repeat and go on
repeating 24 hours everyday without a break.

In a crisis where a country is under attack, should not the news
channels be blacked out, blocked? I remember during the Indo-Pak wars
we were told to switch off lights in our homes when we heard the
sirens. There was no television then. We followed dutifully for our
own safety, for the safety of our neighbours, for the safety of our
country, we spent hours in darkness. Wars like those are not going to
happen in the modern world. War has taken a new form, what we call
terrorism. It will be sporadic, cold and sudden, in short bursts.
There will be no warning sirens any more, but this new face of war
demands a different black out. The black out of channels terrorists
are using to spread their heinous message. Just to remind, the
terrorists behind the recent attack on Mumbai had no real demands,
they only wanted the world to witness it and get scared. The
ramifications of which are many as time will show. They wanted to scar
the memory for years to come, overnight. We made sure they achieve
their objectives by non-stop coverage.

Should news channels not be stopped from dousing fuel over the fire in
the name of reporting? Should they not come forward in solidarity for
the sake of the commandos and the security forces. And not help the
terrorists in knowing every move the government is making, every plan
that is being executed by not showing it on the TV screens - live? Who
knows, many more lives could have been saved if the terrorists didn't
follow minute by minute details of Operation Cyclone on TVs in their
hotel rooms. Even if the TVs in the hotels were not working, they
could have been guided by their counterparts over phone sitting in
some other country who had access to the same news on their TVs.
Newspaper reporting during such times is a shade less harmful, as it
comes at least a day later, not live as people get hit by bullets and
commandos land on rooftops.

Today, the time has come for news channels to look deep inside and
find some conscience if it still lingers somewhere. For those who
can't, the government should step in and curb the rights to air
anything live during such horrific times. Haven't mobile networks been
jammed for security reasons. Isn't that infringing on our rights to
communicate? But it is done for a reason and the common person has
understood and accepted it, the same reason holds true for news
channels being blocked.

Freedom of press doesn't give them the right to help build Brand
Terrorism! Does it?

Syed Usman
StudioHonk,
Gurgaon

On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 1:15 PM, deepak pathania
<designtalk@...> wrote:
> hi,
>
> "in this case what is the message?"
>
> apart from many other thoughts that come, one new thought crossed my mind
> about the communication...
>
> since these terrorists dont actually give a damn about religions or
> political systems, with indian or even the pak's, so the only clear cut
> communication that comes out is that its not intended for ordinary citizen
> like us.. it is aimed for the others in our nation or other nations where
> creating unrest is possible. where there is a certain group, sect or
> political party which may want to destabalize the govt by means other than
> competence.
> the communication of 26/11 is perhaps, "look how amazing we are, how
> effectively we did this whole thing, so much mayhem and destruction and that
> too at a fairly low cost. USE US for all your needs." its an ad for the
> whole world which our media greedily obliged them and helped propogate their
> cause as best as was possible.
> these bllody killers, LET, deccan mujah... etc are eventually professional
> organisations that need money to sustain themselves and this is how they
> make their money.. the taj was the biggest most successful ad-film that they
> have on their portfolio. theyre set for life. now the next new terror
> organization will have to better this if they have to beat the competition.
>
> so the communication was clear, its just that it wasnt targetted to us.
> sadly we just stand to bear the brunt of it. we are just a part of the
> collateral damage, even if the gun points straight at us.
>
> regards
> deepak pathania
> nid 1995
> director
> design intervention (I) pvt. ltd.
> www.designintervention.biz
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: kedar prabhavalkar
> To: designindia@...
> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 7:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [Designindia: www.indiadesignfestival.org] Terror is
> communication
>
> dear partho,
> could not agree more with you.
> but what is it they are trying to communicate?
> when a baby cries or throws a tantrum it does so
> because it cannot speak for itself that it is hungry, needs to go to the
> toilet etc.
>
> in this case what is the message?
> i mean besides their overt demand for their individual 'causes',
> what is the basic message all terrorists are telling the world?
>
> could it be that something is basically wrong and please could everybody
> take this a bit more seriously?
>
> or maybe its like one of those beautifully made ads, where you remember the
> ad but forget what the product was.
>
> kedar prabhavalkar
> JJ, arch
> 1996
> studio inspira
> mumbai
> Woody Allen - "I will not eat oysters. I want my food dead. Not sick. Not
> wounded. Dead."
>
> On Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 1:40 PM, partho guha
> <parthoelephant@...>wrote:
>
>> Terror is communication
>> The strength of terrorism is not destruction, not death but media. It is
>> the impact mass media leaves on millions of viewer's mind, which creates
>> terror. Real terror is not the bomb in the market which has gone off but
>> those potential bombs planted in the mind of million individual. There is
>> no
>> terrorism (in this scale) without a continuous, repetitive all TV channel
>> blast at our living room.
>> All good terrorist know that. Like an ingenious brand communication
>> professional they understand the obsession of the media in reality show
>> and
>> the strength of sensationalizing the event. It is always the bad news
>> which
>> sales. Like a master storyteller they direct a terror event where it has
>> the
>> maximum exposure. National news is not enough it must qualify as a deep
>> concern internationally. It the CNN, BBC which is the media they are
>> after.
>> The terror acts are like episodes of a hit film. The new one has to outdo
>> the previous one. Some time back remote bombing was news, now there is a
>> live human involved to add drama, sage and hostage lengthens suspense and
>> viewing time. The visual quality of the imagery also matters. Each
>> terrorist even has there own kind of stories, there is no more a need of
>> owning it up, we know there brands. It will not be surprising if they also
>> carry camera and telecast live from the action point to heighten the
>> emotion.
>> Real terror is a communication exercise and weaponry, death counts,
>> locations are just props in the story.
>>
>> Partho Guha
>> NID/ Elephant
>>
>> Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at
>> http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/
>>
>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>
>>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>

hi,

"in this case what is the message?"

apart from many other thoughts that come, one new thought crossed my mind about
the communication...

since these terrorists dont actually give a damn about religions or political
systems, with indian or even the pak's, so the only clear cut communication that
comes out is that its not intended for ordinary citizen like us.. it is aimed
for the others in our nation or other nations where creating unrest is possible.
where there is a certain group, sect or political party which may want to
destabalize the govt by means other than competence.
the communication of 26/11 is perhaps, "look how amazing we are, how effectively
we did this whole thing, so much mayhem and destruction and that too at a fairly
low cost. USE US for all your needs." its an ad for the whole world which our
media greedily obliged them and helped propogate their cause as best as was
possible.
these bllody killers, LET, deccan mujah... etc are eventually professional
organisations that need money to sustain themselves and this is how they make
their money.. the taj was the biggest most successful ad-film that they have on
their portfolio. theyre set for life. now the next new terror organization will
have to better this if they have to beat the competition.

so the communication was clear, its just that it wasnt targetted to us. sadly we
just stand to bear the brunt of it. we are just a part of the collateral damage,
even if the gun points straight at us.

regards
deepak pathania
nid 1995
director
design intervention (I) pvt. ltd.
www.designintervention.biz



   ----- Original Message -----
   From: kedar prabhavalkar
   To: designindia@...
   Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 7:09 PM
   Subject: Re: [Designindia: www.indiadesignfestival.org] Terror is
communication


   dear partho,
   could not agree more with you.
   but what is it they are trying to communicate?
   when a baby cries or throws a tantrum it does so
   because it cannot speak for itself that it is hungry, needs to go to the
   toilet etc.

   in this case what is the message?
   i mean besides their overt demand for their individual 'causes',
   what is the basic message all terrorists are telling the world?

   could it be that something is basically wrong and please could everybody
   take this a bit more seriously?

   or maybe its like one of those beautifully made ads, where you remember the
   ad but forget what the product was.

   kedar prabhavalkar
   JJ, arch
   1996
   studio inspira
   mumbai
   Woody Allen - "I will not eat oysters. I want my food dead. Not sick. Not
   wounded. Dead."

   On Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 1:40 PM, partho guha
<parthoelephant@...>wrote:

   > Terror is communication
   > The strength of terrorism is not destruction, not death but media. It is
   > the impact mass media leaves on millions of viewer's mind, which creates
   > terror. Real terror is not the bomb in the market which has gone off but
   > those potential bombs planted in the mind of million individual. There is no
   > terrorism (in this scale) without a continuous, repetitive all TV channel
   > blast at our living room.
   > All good terrorist know that. Like an ingenious brand communication
   > professional they understand the obsession of the media in reality show and
   > the strength of sensationalizing the event. It is always the bad news which
   > sales. Like a master storyteller they direct a terror event where it has the
   > maximum exposure. National news is not enough it must qualify as a deep
   > concern internationally. It the CNN, BBC which is the media they are after.
   > The terror acts are like episodes of a hit film. The new one has to outdo
   > the previous one. Some time back remote bombing was news, now there is a
   > live human involved to add drama, sage and hostage lengthens suspense and
   > viewing time. The visual quality of the imagery also matters. Each
   > terrorist even has there own kind of stories, there is no more a need of
   > owning it up, we know there brands. It will not be surprising if they also
   > carry camera and telecast live from the action point to heighten the
   > emotion.
   > Real terror is a communication exercise and weaponry, death counts,
   > locations are just props in the story.
   >
   > Partho Guha
   > NID/ Elephant
   >
   > Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at
   > http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/
   >
   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   >
   >
   >

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Hello to all
I was just browsing for the updates on webspace and found the PDF
website still to update info on the events. This to bring notice to
the organisers.
http://www.punedesignfoundation.com/ and also a question of the site
http://www.punedesignfestival.com/ has no content uploaded.
May be the site is having content not linked as google search also
leads to the website and info on the site is not there.
To organisers on the IDF to create a blog space on the
http://www.indiadesignfestival.org/index.html  - to update events in
the arena and suggestions to make this all encompassing.
More pictures of the activity to make visually appealing and have a
vritual domain of exhibits like the use of virtual museum  to showcase
indian design are all the ideas...
One more idea that came to me as an after thought is a suggestion to
have more regional participation with multi venues added like a real
india festival spirit to enhance industry interaction with each
regional sector.
One could involve respective design schools located in each region to
play a host role in making this a event that will have more reach and
impact as we have 2 months of time to roll to the new dates.
The respective areas can be contacted to organise a 2 -3 day design
events-road shows- and participate in making design as an experience
that influences all aspects of business.
Thanks
JAGS
MDes,IDC 81-83
DESIGN FOR A CHANGE
JAGS DESIGN

File        : IDR 2008 october Questionnaire(1).xls
Description : India Design report Questionaire

hi,

just reminding a small protocol which if followed would make our identification
precise and contextual.

Please end yr post or mail (everytime) as folows:

Your name + surname (now)
school , your discpline
Year of graduating
now at company
city

for example:

Sudhir Sharma
NID, VC (or visual communication)
1989
Elephant Design
Pune

regards

Sudhir Sharma
NID, VC (or visual communication)
1989
Elephant Design
Pune

hi,

welcome to design india egroup. I am sudhir sharma and i moderate this group.
I was in NID during 1983-1989 time and then started elephant design with four
other graduates.

It will be very nice if u can post a brief introduction of yr self on the group
as yr first message. Where are u, what are u doing, where did u study and any
issues u may want to disscuss. this will help others and friends to know that u
are there and to know u.

Also chk out pictures, update yr address in database phonebook as well as take
part in Polls. You have a choice of not recieving mails in yr mailbox and chk
them online...if u need any help on this count let me know.

the membership to this group is through invitation only...only u can invite yr
friend, or whomever u think worthy of being on a professional designers group.
DO send me a mail if you want someone to be invited on the group.

thank you once again and keep posting messages.

regards
sudhir sharma

Get up be counted, Have you casted your Vote?

Visit POLL section of the this yahoo egroup regularily and put in your opinion,
It is surprising ho many of us think of design profession and what it really
is...

You are welcome to debate those issues, but your vote can tilt the poll...

So be there...sign of leadership is that they are always there.....

lets remove some myths from our profession...POLL...and often.

regards
PS: you need a yahoo id for polling. In case you do not want yahoo id...just
mail in your opinion.

I will be present for 4th Dec 'Design Response to Terror' workshop at Symbiosis
Institute of Design, Pune. I shall confirm if some more participants are willing
to join from Onio. I would be interested to be a part of Strategy & Product
Design team on this initiative.
Requesting all those who would be participating in this workshop to post their
names, with area of interest/ expertise in this context, on
punedesignfoundation@yahoogroups.com

Pls. check my last posting (below in this mail) on the nature of the workshop,
as response to Pankaj Sapkal's query on participation.

Best regards

Prakash Khanzode - प्रकाश खानझोडे
1997 NID

Onio Design Pvt. Ltd.
'Begin Differently' - Sense | Strategize | Design
www.oniodesign.com


----- Original Message -----
From: Pankaj Sapkal
To: punedesignfoundation@yahoogroups.com ; Prakash Khanzode
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: [punedesignfoundation] 4th Dec Anti-terror workshop at SID


Prakash,
That was a good explanation, since I could not come to the last meeting on this.
thanks.
I feel that we should have some clear estimation on who are the people who are
there with concrete presentations. Because if we don't have that, and we run out
of concrete points to discuss on, then it is then going to be more of an open
house, and considering people's sentiments now, I fear that it will go towards
preventive measures doctrine as well as discussions on terrorism.
We most certainly need a strong moderator who can keep it on track.
- Pankaj Sapkal


On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 12:08 PM, Prakash Khanzode <prakash@...>
wrote:

Hi Pankaj

This concern on involving the experts was deliberated on during the last PDF
meting on Friday. Some of us even suggested to involve the PDF guests who are
already in city for the postponed events. It's not limited to PDF members or
just designers. You may invite more people who could help in building the
context, on design intervention and systematic response to such events.

However the first session is focused on developing the strategy for design
intervention, and to create a system design model. In the process, teams working
on elements of this model, will need to interact with experts and agencies. Also
as the project takes shape we can work out the process and timing for involving
the experts. I am personally working with such experts for some time and I can
say that unless we have some clear process/ ideas charted out, involvement from
these experts will be underutilized. Yes, there is a possibility that we will be
spending some efforts on re-inventing few wheels in the process, but it's still
seems better option than getting into a conditional response & pre-conceived
ideas.

The people who are planning to attend the first session are requested to come
with a short presentation, to precisely avoid some ex tempore speeches,
emotional outbursts and rhetoric.

A note of cautious discretion, we are suggesting to deal with this whole project
like a design project, like we all understand. With a clearly defined scope and
brief, we should be striving to create best outcome. Definitely there is a
research and analysis components is involved. However we are not really
attempting 'preventive-measures-doctrines' and theories on
'what/why-is-terrorism' for this phase/scope of action.


Best regards

Prakash Khanzode - प्रकाश खानझोडे

Onio Design Pvt. Ltd.
'Begin Differently' - Sense | Strategize | Design

www.oniodesign.com

----- Original Message -----
From: Pankaj Sapkal
To: punedesignfoundation@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 8:37 AM
Subject: [punedesignfoundation] 4th Dec Anti-terror workshop at SID


Are only PDF and designindia members invited, or is it an open house to anyone?

And is there any idea on how many people are actually prepared with something
more than an ex tempore speech?

Are we inviting anyone from the defense or disaster management background to
show them how designers can think, and the utility of including designers in
think-tanks?
I would like to invite some people - so please let me know.

- Pankaj Sapkal




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apologies for missing attachment
regards
anand

On 11/29/08, anand jha <jha.anand@...> wrote:
> Hi Manish
>
> kindly find my resume attached for UXD opportunities at Thoughtworks.
> i am currently working with General Motors Design Studio as creative
> designer(HMI)
> you can view a sample of my work at www.anandjha.carbonmade.com
>
> i have a postgraduate degree in industrial design from IIT Delhi and a
> bachelor degree in mechanical engineering.
>
> warm regards
> anand
>
> On 11/26/08, manish pillewar <manishpi@...> wrote:
> > Excuse the spam,
> >
> > Thoughtworks, India is keen to hire the following profiles for its design
> > team in India.
> > Job Description and locations below:
> >
> > Profile: User Experience Designer ( Bangalore )
> >
> > Responsibilities:
> >
> > � Interacting with the clients and in-house stakeholders to understand
> > Business Requirements (verbal and/or written) and effectively translate and
> > apply them to create compelling User Experience Design concepts for the
> > applications/products.
> > � Researching user needs and requirements, and identifying areas where
> > constructive changes can have maximum impact.
> > � User interaction design for complex UI intensive applications: analysis of
> > workflow, creation of Lo/Hi-Fi mockups and prototypes, design consultations.
> > � Help with Hi-Fidelity front end coding and ensure that there is no error
> > while translating the wireframes & visual design to code during
> > implementation.
> >
> > Requirements:
> >
> > � Min. 3 yrs experience in UX Design with a good portfolio.
> > � A degree/ post graduation in design from a reputed institute. Experience
> > will speak louder.
> > � You will be skilled in user experience design practises like contextual
> > inquiry, focus group feedback, paper prototyping, lightweight usability
> > testing, etc.
> > � Excellent skills with quick design reviews and recommendations are a must.
> >
> > � You should be able to quickly make concept sketches during stakeholder
> > meetings and drive home your views on UXD.
> > � Needless to say, you need to be a good communicator with excellent
> > negotiating and presentation skills.
> > � Proven skills to create Information Architecture, Navigation maps,
> > wireframes and Lo/Hi-Fi prototypes along with design specifications are a
> > must.
> >
> > � Useful HTML and CSS skills, with cross-browser, cross-platform
> > compatibility; translate visual design from mockups to html/css templates.
> > � You may not be a top notch visual designer, but a good sense of
> > composition, typography and balance is definitely expected.
> > � You will be comfortable with popular design tools like: Dreamweaver,
> > Photoshop, CorelDraw/Fireworks, Visio, etc.
> > � Ability to drive projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
> > and to juggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
> > is a must.
> > � Experience of working in a fast paced, charged up Agile environment is a
> > plus.
> >
> >
> >
> > Profile: User Experience Designer ( Chennai )
> >
> > Responsibilities:
> >
> > � Interacting with the clients and in-house stakeholders to understand
> > Business Requirements (verbal and/or written) and effectively translate and
> > apply them to create compelling User Experience Design concepts for the
> > applications/products.
> > � Researching user needs and requirements, and identifying areas where
> > constructive changes can have maximum impact.
> > � User interaction design for complex UI intensive applications: analysis of
> > workflow, creation of Lo/Hi-Fi mockups and prototypes, design consultations.
> > � Help visualize a strategic high quality visual design solution with design
> > assets like Logos, Icons, etc. for the proposed design.
> >
> > Requirements:
> >
> > � Min. 3 yrs experience in UX Design with a good portfolio showcasing the
> > skills.
> > � A degree/ post graduation in design from a reputed institute. Experience
> > will speak louder.
> > � You will be skilled in user experience design practices like contextual
> > inquiry, focus group feedback, paper prototyping, lightweight usability
> > testing, etc.
> > � Excellent skills with quick design reviews and recommendations are a must.
> >
> > � You should be able to quickly make concept sketches during stakeholder
> > meetings and drive home your views on UXD.
> > � Needless to say, you need to be a good communicator with excellent
> > negotiating and presentation skills.
> > � Proven skills to create Information Architecture, Navigation maps,
> > wireframes and Lo-Fi prototypes along with design specifications are a must.
> >
> > � You may not be a top notch visual designer, but a good sense of
> > composition, typography and balance is definitely expected.
> > � You will be comfortable with popular design tools like: Photoshop,
> > CorelDraw/Fireworks, Visio, Flash, etc.
> > � Ability to drive projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
> > and to juggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
> > is a must.
> > � Experience of working in a fast paced, charged up Agile environment is a
> > plus.
> >
> >
> > Profile: UI Developer (Pune)
> >
> >
> > Job Responsibilities
> >
> > �    Work closely with UX designers, Business Analysts and Developers to
> > convert wireframes, site maps and styleguides into high quality  screens
> > using HTML,CSS Javascript, Flash, etc.
> > �    Participate in Project inceptions and other UX discussion to provide
> > quick suggestions on design concepts and technical concerns.
> >
> > Requirements:
> >
> > �    Excellent with HTML, CSS, ASP/JSP, JavaScript, DHTML, XML, Should be
> > able to hard code without the help of prototyping tools.
> > �    Should be conversant with content managements systems (CMS) like
> > Drupal, wordpress, etc.
> > �    Strong experience on cross browser compatibilities.
> > �    Knowledge of UI practices and patterns, accessibility standards and
> > user assistance technologies.
> > �    Knowledge of Java, Flash, ActionScript 3.0,MySQL, etc. preferred.
> > �    Knowledge of UI design tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio, etc. a
> > plus
> >
> >
> > �    2+ yrs experience working with a software company.
> > �    You are aware of the software development life cycles and have been
> > working closely with designers.
> > �    Experience working on varied front development technologies for web,
> > desktop, client server apps.
> > �    An exposure to user experience design practices and principles is
> > preferred. You must be comfortable working in a fast paced team driven work
> > culture.
> >
> >
> > Please find more about Thoughtworks at http://www.thoughtworks.com.
> > Do send in your Portfolio/work sample( Less than 5 mb ) and your resume to
> > ( Chaitrali ) csingh@... or manishpi@...
> > before1st Dec. 'o8.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Manish
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Manish Govind Pillewar
> > UI Analyst ( Agile UID)
> > www.thoughtworks.com
> > Bangalore 560 047
> > +91 9740073112
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > www.indiadesignfestival.org
> > 1st to 7th of December, Pune. INDIA
> >
> > Come and get Inspired from India
> > register online. special 40% discount for Designindia members.
> >
> > More than 10 independent events besides the International conference.
> > Design parties every night.
> >
> > India Design Festival 2008.
> > The Design event in true Indian Spirit.Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> anand jha
> industrial designer
> general motors technical centre india
> itpb bangalore
> www.withanand.blogspot.com:9886038116
>


--
anand jha
industrial designer
general motors technical centre india
itpb bangalore
www.withanand.blogspot.com:9886038116


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Hi Manish

kindly find my resume attached for UXD opportunities at Thoughtworks.
i am currently working with General Motors Design Studio as creative
designer(HMI)
you can view a sample of my work at www.anandjha.carbonmade.com

i have a postgraduate degree in industrial design from IIT Delhi and a
bachelor degree in mechanical engineering.

warm regards
anand

On 11/26/08, manish pillewar <manishpi@...> wrote:
> Excuse the spam,
>
> Thoughtworks, India is keen to hire the following profiles for its design
> team in India.
> Job Description and locations below:
>
> Profile: User Experience Designer ( Bangalore )
>
> Responsibilities:
>
> � Interacting with the clients and in-house stakeholders to understand
> Business Requirements (verbal and/or written) and effectively translate and
> apply them to create compelling User Experience Design concepts for the
> applications/products.
> � Researching user needs and requirements, and identifying areas where
> constructive changes can have maximum impact.
> � User interaction design for complex UI intensive applications: analysis of
> workflow, creation of Lo/Hi-Fi mockups and prototypes, design consultations.
> � Help with Hi-Fidelity front end coding and ensure that there is no error
> while translating the wireframes & visual design to code during
> implementation.
>
> Requirements:
>
> � Min. 3 yrs experience in UX Design with a good portfolio.
> � A degree/ post graduation in design from a reputed institute. Experience
> will speak louder.
> � You will be skilled in user experience design practises like contextual
> inquiry, focus group feedback, paper prototyping, lightweight usability
> testing, etc.
> � Excellent skills with quick design reviews and recommendations are a must.
>
> � You should be able to quickly make concept sketches during stakeholder
> meetings and drive home your views on UXD.
> � Needless to say, you need to be a good communicator with excellent
> negotiating and presentation skills.
> � Proven skills to create Information Architecture, Navigation maps,
> wireframes and Lo/Hi-Fi prototypes along with design specifications are a
> must.
>
> � Useful HTML and CSS skills, with cross-browser, cross-platform
> compatibility; translate visual design from mockups to html/css templates.
> � You may not be a top notch visual designer, but a good sense of
> composition, typography and balance is definitely expected.
> � You will be comfortable with popular design tools like: Dreamweaver,
> Photoshop, CorelDraw/Fireworks, Visio, etc.
> � Ability to drive projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
> and to juggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
> is a must.
> � Experience of working in a fast paced, charged up Agile environment is a
> plus.
>
>
>
> Profile: User Experience Designer ( Chennai )
>
> Responsibilities:
>
> � Interacting with the clients and in-house stakeholders to understand
> Business Requirements (verbal and/or written) and effectively translate and
> apply them to create compelling User Experience Design concepts for the
> applications/products.
> � Researching user needs and requirements, and identifying areas where
> constructive changes can have maximum impact.
> � User interaction design for complex UI intensive applications: analysis of
> workflow, creation of Lo/Hi-Fi mockups and prototypes, design consultations.
> � Help visualize a strategic high quality visual design solution with design
> assets like Logos, Icons, etc. for the proposed design.
>
> Requirements:
>
> � Min. 3 yrs experience in UX Design with a good portfolio showcasing the
> skills.
> � A degree/ post graduation in design from a reputed institute. Experience
> will speak louder.
> � You will be skilled in user experience design practices like contextual
> inquiry, focus group feedback, paper prototyping, lightweight usability
> testing, etc.
> � Excellent skills with quick design reviews and recommendations are a must.
>
> � You should be able to quickly make concept sketches during stakeholder
> meetings and drive home your views on UXD.
> � Needless to say, you need to be a good communicator with excellent
> negotiating and presentation skills.
> � Proven skills to create Information Architecture, Navigation maps,
> wireframes and Lo-Fi prototypes along with design specifications are a must.
>
> � You may not be a top notch visual designer, but a good sense of
> composition, typography and balance is definitely expected.
> � You will be comfortable with popular design tools like: Photoshop,
> CorelDraw/Fireworks, Visio, Flash, etc.
> � Ability to drive projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
> and to juggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
> is a must.
> � Experience of working in a fast paced, charged up Agile environment is a
> plus.
>
>
> Profile: UI Developer (Pune)
>
>
> Job Responsibilities
>
> �    Work closely with UX designers, Business Analysts and Developers to
> convert wireframes, site maps and styleguides into high quality  screens
> using HTML,CSS Javascript, Flash, etc.
> �    Participate in Project inceptions and other UX discussion to provide
> quick suggestions on design concepts and technical concerns.
>
> Requirements:
>
> �    Excellent with HTML, CSS, ASP/JSP, JavaScript, DHTML, XML, Should be
> able to hard code without the help of prototyping tools.
> �    Should be conversant with content managements systems (CMS) like
> Drupal, wordpress, etc.
> �    Strong experience on cross browser compatibilities.
> �    Knowledge of UI practices and patterns, accessibility standards and
> user assistance technologies.
> �    Knowledge of Java, Flash, ActionScript 3.0,MySQL, etc. preferred.
> �    Knowledge of UI design tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio, etc. a
> plus
>
>
> �    2+ yrs experience working with a software company.
> �    You are aware of the software development life cycles and have been
> working closely with designers.
> �    Experience working on varied front development technologies for web,
> desktop, client server apps.
> �    An exposure to user experience design practices and principles is
> preferred. You must be comfortable working in a fast paced team driven work
> culture.
>
>
> Please find more about Thoughtworks at http://www.thoughtworks.com.
> Do send in your Portfolio/work sample( Less than 5 mb ) and your resume to
> ( Chaitrali ) csingh@... or manishpi@...
> before1st Dec. 'o8.
>
> Thanks
> Manish
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Manish Govind Pillewar
> UI Analyst ( Agile UID)
> www.thoughtworks.com
> Bangalore 560 047
> +91 9740073112
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> www.indiadesignfestival.org
> 1st to 7th of December, Pune. INDIA
>
> Come and get Inspired from India
> register online. special 40% discount for Designindia members.
>
> More than 10 independent events besides the International conference.
> Design parties every night.
>
> India Design Festival 2008.
> The Design event in true Indian Spirit.Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>


--
anand jha
industrial designer
general motors technical centre india
itpb bangalore
www.withanand.blogspot.com:9886038116

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Dear Sudhir,

I echo what Hemen says. Maybe you could consider a
teleconferencing system of some kind? One which could
allow the global design community to participate? Or a
webcast?

Best,

Niti Bhan
www.emergingfutureslab.com

Dear Sudhir,
I fully respect the idea and motivation behind the initiative. At this time of
crisis we all should work together irrespective of our location. I would like to
get involve with my own capacity, I will closely follow your progress and
participate accordingly.
sincerely,

Hemen Modi
92-97 SID, CEPT university
The Taylor Group
Toronto



--- On Fri, 11/28/08, Sudhir Sharma <sudhirelephant@...> wrote:

> From: Sudhir Sharma <sudhirelephant@...>
> Subject: [Designindia: www.indiadesignfestival.org] Time for Action- Join us
at PDF
> To: designindia@...
> Received: Friday, November 28, 2008, 11:22 PM
> Dear All,
>
> Thank you for your understanding on postponement of the
> India Design Festival.
> We were so looking forward to this. But rest assured we
> will use the additional time to
> make the programme even better and events more detailed. I
> shall keep you informed on
> this.
>
> But it is just not possible not to do something at a time
> like this. We have all been
> watching the TV and as the time passes and the events in
> Mumbai continue..we wonder if
> response to the events by various agencies and people and
> social bodies and civil bodies
> was what it should be in a situation like this. TV also
> shows you how close bystanders are
> to the buildings, too close for comfort. We also saw the
> role media has been playing, we
> also saw when and how police, comondos and then army got
> in..we saw how they were
> equipped..we saw how communication played the role.. we saw
> how 20 people kill 160
> people, kill all hostages and hold us to gun for 48 hrs or
> more and we feel we were
> successfull...we just wondered if that is how you recognise
> and respond to situation.
>
> So many of us in Pune (all from Pune Design Foundation) got
> together to decide an action.
> So here is a call for you to join in.
>
> You can come over and join us in action in Pune
> You can post your views and ideas here on the group
> You can get your company/organisation to support our action
> by providing, resources,
> space, money
> You can motivate others to join us
> You can do this action at your place, get people together -
> we can share what we are
> doing with you.
>
> So we at Pune Design Foundation have decided to
> initiate a collaborative open project in
> -------------------------------------
>
> System Design and Strategy Formulation
>
> "Design Response to Terror"
>
> the kick off will happen at the fist session
> on 4th December 2008
>
> 10 am to 4 pm
>
> at Symbiosis Institute of Design, Viman nagar, Pune.
>
> The session is in the workshop format.
>
> programme:
>
> It will start with All attending are expected to first make
> a five minute presentation in the
> prescribed format 'My response to terror as a
> designer".
>
> Identification of Design intervention Areas
>
> Evolving an action plan for design of response to terror
>
> Formtion of action teams / project scoping/ splitting
>
> Setting milestones
>
> Setting Expectations.
>
> --------------------------
>
> We expect to create a system, which may be strategic , have
> a systemic plan, that may
> include, products, packages, training, communication and
> processes. frankly we dont
> know yet.
>
> So help us out with your ideas and support.
>
> Let us know if you can join us in the first session. and if
> you need any help in reaching
> the session.
>
> Designindia would support PDF in this first of its kind
> project that we can do.
>
> Time for action..
>
> regards
>
> Sudhir Sharma
> 1989 nid
> elephant
> Pune
>
> Designindia
> Pune Design Foundation


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Dear All,

Thank you for your understanding on postponement of the India Design Festival.
We were so looking forward to this. But rest assured we will use the additional
time to
make the programme even better and events more detailed. I shall keep you
informed on
this.

But it is just not possible not to do something at a time like this. We have all
been
watching the TV and as the time passes and the events in Mumbai continue..we
wonder if
response to the events by various agencies and people and social bodies and
civil bodies
was what it should be in a situation like this. TV also shows you how close
bystanders are
to the buildings, too close for comfort. We also saw the role media has been
playing, we
also saw when and how police, comondos and then army got in..we saw how they
were
equipped..we saw how communication played the role.. we saw how 20 people kill
160
people, kill all hostages and hold us to gun for 48 hrs or more and we feel we
were
successfull...we just wondered if that is how you recognise and respond to
situation.

So many of us in Pune (all from Pune Design Foundation) got together to decide
an action.
So here is a call for you to join in.

You can come over and join us in action in Pune
You can post your views and ideas here on the group
You can get your company/organisation to support our action by providing,
resources,
space, money
You can motivate others to join us
You can do this action at your place, get people together - we can share what we
are
doing with you.

So we at Pune Design Foundation have decided to
initiate a collaborative open project in
-------------------------------------

System Design and Strategy Formulation

"Design Response to Terror"

the kick off will happen at the fist session
on 4th December 2008

10 am to 4 pm

at Symbiosis Institute of Design, Viman nagar, Pune.

The session is in the workshop format.

programme:

It will start with All attending are expected to first make a five minute
presentation in the
prescribed format 'My response to terror as a designer".

Identification of Design intervention Areas

Evolving an action plan for design of response to terror

Formtion of action teams / project scoping/ splitting

Setting milestones

Setting Expectations.

--------------------------

We expect to create a system, which may be strategic , have a systemic plan,
that may
include, products, packages, training, communication and processes. frankly we
dont
know yet.

So help us out with your ideas and support.

Let us know if you can join us in the first session. and if you need any help in
reaching
the session.

Designindia would support PDF in this first of its kind project that we can do.

Time for action..

regards

Sudhir Sharma
1989 nid
elephant
Pune

Designindia
Pune Design Foundation

I think postponing the event was a wise move.
Ampat Varghese

Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and
let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the
author and finisher of our faith.Hebrews 12:1-2


--- On Fri, 11/28/08, Sudhir Sharma <sudhirelephant@...> wrote:
From: Sudhir Sharma <sudhirelephant@...>
Subject: [Designindia: www.indiadesignfestival.org] IDF postponed
To: designindia@...
Date: Friday, November 28, 2008, 7:03 AM











             Dear Abhishek, Rajesh,



the India Design Festival stands postponed to february 2009.

Exact dates will be confirmed by 8th december.



Please make arrangements to cancel your tickets etc. Please also let others
know.



regards



Sudhir Sharma

Designindia





























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On behalf of all of your design colleagues in the United States, we
send our sympathies, condolences and support to our friends in Mumbai
and throughout India. We know, too, the devastating slashing that
disasters, whether terrorist or natural, can cause on the natural
optimism of the design mind. And we know too that what helped us
through our despair was the realization that design is the means of
enhancing understanding with the purposeful use of words and images, a
challenge in our pancultural worlds that is more critical than ever
before. Designers, if successful, may strengthen the understanding
needed of differences and diffuse the impulse to harm.

If we can help in any way, we are here for you.

Ric

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Hello,
Thought will add a few more words that will clarify the discussion.
What we do is basically is that in the selected arena that we work in
we identify grass root producers that are cottage and village groups
right in to the  rural areas, and move our work people to provide the
necessary inputs to buy back their produce and by creating a buyer
arrangement we provide inputs to the kind of changes that we seek.

Ours is not a pvt ltd ( though we had three of them , but not operate
anyone now ) but individual independent organizations devoid of any
govt or quasi govt organizational support, except for informational
input exchange. For most of the projects we create our own seed
investments irrespective of the potentials involved and take care of
the risk of the business on to us. Our belief that our model works is
the only solace. We certainly work it in traditional business formats
that we employ to sell a commercial product except that the activity
is at toned down level.
But for each segment we involve private entrepreneurs who have been in
similar activity to be part of our development team and share business
and projects with them so that it is a group that gets involved. In
such a group created we share market knowledge, buyer knowledge and
also help each other to reach the produce to the markets on a
commission sharing basis.
The role played by Handicrafts boards, local government bodies and
product development boards is basically to share information and
exchange of thoughts and no other kind of involvement.
Most of the markets are reached by road shows and expos and craft
meals where we display the goods and create buyer segments. Further we
explore markets with retail groups who are present in different
markets by strategic alliances which may also involve exchange of
products on a market to market basis. For example we sell our goods in
to Bangkok and Malaysia markets in exchange for bringing their
products into the Indian market or Mauritius or European ,US markets.
Web becomes our most important  tool to reach and communicate with the
diverse market segments.
Only rule that we apply is that all our products are from nature and
nature oriented. Second all are bio friendly. Third all of them come
from a rich tradition and culture. Fourth it affects a group or
culture , or a particular rural segment.

Also as we have spend a longtime in agro markets we understand the
rural cultures that exist in rural pockets of Thailand. Malaysia,
Phillipines,Mauritius, Madagascar, Srilanka, and other  far eastern
segments including India.
Some areas that really where we focus include Rubber , Coconut,
Tapioca, Jute, fruit and seed specimen plants, spices, Bamboos,
banana- several other wood specimens including pine, maida lakdi,
arjun, areca,mahogany, jack fruit tree woods.  Again in each segment
our reach becomes deep rooted into selecting a particular segment
which is of least focus but research deeper to find ancient history of
usage and drive it from there . Our range of woods do include those
that are not in normal use , but get brought because the trees get
aged and finding newer applications for the same. We want to find
better use of some of these woods that find  very fascinating
applications. Like Maidalakdi- a wood that has been very extensively
used in agarbhatti industry has its roots from ancientindia.
Maida-lakdi is the only wood that has adhesive capacity unknown in any
other wood.
Many such detailed case stories on each and every segment can
illustrate -How it matters to do what matters.
JAGS
MDes,IDC 81-83
DESIGN FOR A CHANGE
JAGS DESIGN




--- In designindia@..., rebecca reubens <rebs999@...> wrote:
>
> Dear Jags,
> �
> Thanks for writing in.
> �
> What is the business model you are using?� Who is the 'we'?� Is it a
pvt ltd company or??� Im interested in knowing what actually works on
ground in terms on these institutional models.� Everyone wants to do
'social entreprenuership' i.e. business with good intentions which
help weaker sections of society and the ecology in a sustainable
manner - but some succeed and some do not suceed as much.� This is
what I am working on right now.
> �
> Please do let me know your thoughts on this.
> �
> Best regards,
> Rebecca
>
> --- On Wed, 11/26/08, V.K.JAGANNATHAN <jags@...> wrote:
>
> From: V.K.JAGANNATHAN <jags@...>
> Subject: [Designindia: www.indiadesignfestival.org] Re:
[designindia] social entreprenuership
> To: designindia@...
> Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 1:02 AM
>

>
> Having seen your request on social entreprenuership Research -we have
> been working with several craft based production lines related to the
> agro sector including dried floral lines, flower elements and also
> using a variety of materials and processes to create some unique
> product lines with the help and support of several regional craft
> producers.
> For the past two years we started work on Coconut based crafts working
> with the major Pollachi coconut belt which is a major producing area.
> It all started when one Brazil client wanted us to do some work on
> dessicated. In this belt there are more firms working on coir ropes,
> coir based products, cocopeat blocks and coco-fibre product lines as
> well as kernal based products. Kernal offers tremendous possibilities
> to explore.
> We went even to this extent to observe and work with some Thai craft
> groups to see how the crafts have been reworked, developed and marketed.
> Some of the products are already in the market place. Similarly we are
> working also with Vettivert as a a product and developed several craft
> products to be marketed for local and export. The other experiments
> include work on rubber wood,coconut wood,tapioca, shikakai, bittergourd
> etc... Some really interesting alternatives and more scope to do more
> research.
>
> Sustainable and appropriate design has great potentials and it is the
> way for the world to go! We have beta tested several models and the
> best opportunity lies in really going to grass roots and see how it
> can be turned around.
> Incase you need more detailed info please
> update..email(info@orchidsasia. com)
>
> JAGS
> MDes,IDC 81-83
> DESIGN FOR A CHANGE
> JAGS DESIGN
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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It is quite sad the event needs to be postponed and reworked.

I am sure all the people who worked hard to make this event will
certainly make the new dates much more improved with  a lot more
activity to make the design festival unique in all respects.
Moods will change and things will change for better.

Let us hope we can make this  an event to cherish and remember and
participate to make it a unique occasion.
JAGS

--- In designindia@..., "Sudhir Sharma"
<sudhirelephant@...> wrote:
>
> Dear Abhishek, Rajesh,
>
> the India Design Festival stands postponed to february 2009.
> Exact dates will be confirmed by 8th december.
>
> Please make arrangements to cancel your tickets etc. Please also let
others know.
>
> regards
>
> Sudhir Sharma
> Designindia
>

General Communication

Dear Designindia Members,

We are sorry to inform you that in wake of recent events in Mumbai we are
postponing the
India Design Festival which was scheduled to begin from December 01 at Pune.

This decision has been arrived after diligent deliberation between organizers,
partner
organizations and sponsors. This decision has been taken as a mark of respect
towards
the sentiments of the people involved and affected.

We plan to hold the India Design Festival in the month of February 2009. The
precise dates
will be arrived at, by December 08, and shall be communicated accordingly.

We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience caused and hope that you will
understand
the reasons behind the postponement.

We hope that your patronage to this event will be there even in the month of
February.

Regards!

IDF 2008
Organising Team

Dear Abhishek, Rajesh,

the India Design Festival stands postponed to february 2009.
Exact dates will be confirmed by 8th december.

Please make arrangements to cancel your tickets etc. Please also let others
know.

regards

Sudhir Sharma
Designindia

Dear All

I totally agree with Manoj and Hrridaysh. The objective of terrorism is to
spread terror and create havoc. We should stand firm in these times and show
that we are not shaken by these acts of brutality.

I also strongly think that we should show more solidarity during these times. We
should all strive to make this a much larger and more happening event. Even
those who had not planned to go should make a effort to go to Pune for this
event. I was called as a guest at The Brand Summit in Malaysia and could not
have been at Pune. I have now cancelled my trip to Malaysia and will be in Pune
together with my team. I will also talk to as many as I can and ensure that we
show up in larger numbers. I hope others also follow similarly and ensure that
we send out a strong message.

Lets also not get into a discussion about how Design can help or have a role in
providing solutions. Lets get some action in place - We should also do our
little bit for the families of those who died in this incidence. Lets all gather
together and create a fund to do our bit for the surviving members of the
family. We all know that our government will do something but that's not
substantial. Lets all join hands together and make this event more bigger and
stronger, get together and create a donation fund on behalf of the design
community, etc.

Cheers
Rajesh Kejriwal
Kyoorius Exchange



   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Manoj Kothari
   To: punedesignfoundation@yahoogroups.com ; designindia@...
   Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 4:58 AM
   Subject: RE: [punedesignfoundation] Re: [Designindia:
www.indiadesignfestival.org] need your advice


   Ashwini, I differ :-),

   Here are the points-

   1. It is an international event but largely a National event.
   2. Post the main event, there are spread-out events, which are much smaller in
size. The inaugural event may take up some caution and extra energies.
   3. The whole point of the attacks is also ‘life sapping fear psychosis’ in
the Indian economy. Hotels and tourism industry is worried already at the
spill-over effect, which is likely to be more severe than the loss till now.

   We need to keep the life moving. Even if it means curtailing some part of the
event, its fine. Just go ahead.

   Best regards,

   Manoj Kothari | मनोज कोठारी
   Cell +91 989 091 7457

   Onio Design Pvt. Ltd.
   Sense | Strategize | Design
   Phone/Fax: +91 20 2729 2173/74 Ext- 302, VOIP +1 610 295 5179

   _____

   From: punedesignfoundation@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:punedesignfoundation@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bala (Ticket Design)
   Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 9:57 AM
   To: designindia@...; punedesignfoundation@yahoogroups.com
   Subject: [punedesignfoundation] Re: [Designindia: www.indiadesignfestival.org]
need your advice

   Normally life has to go despite such cowardly attacks, however what has
happened is unprecedented and totally shocking.

   I think we can use IDF platform to look at how design can be involved in
tackling "terrorism" and design minds can gather to work out a strategy.

   Any festival in these times would not be appropriate but a day long session
totally focussed on the current issue will be good according to me.

   A lot of people have been putting serious efforts to make IDF happen, these
energies can be harnessed to have a more specific and timely discussion on what
can we as designers do to find a way through this in whatever small way.

   regards,

   Bala

   Ticket Design

   Pune

   On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 9:57 AM, Ashwini Deshpande <ashwini@elephantdes
<mailto:ashwini@...> ign.com> wrote:

   I was looking forward to IDF. But I believe any celebration or festival should
be put on hold at this point. We are all deeply shocked and disturbed. Pune is
also on high alert. Available security arrangements in the city should be spared
from any additional burdens. It is not just the question of security for
overseas guests, but also of delegates and speakers from within India who would
pass through airports and stay in hotels. Let us postpone rather than go through
a gathering of shocked, restless and distracted minds.
   Best regards. Ashwini Deshpande. NID 83-89/ Elephant thereafter.

   Sent from BlackBerry®

   -----Original Message-----
   From: "Sudhir Sharma" <sudhirelephant@ <mailto:sudhirelephant%40yahoo.com>
yahoo.com>

   Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:46:21
   To: <designindia@ <mailto:designindia%40yahoogroups.co.in> yahoogroups.co.in>
   Subject: [Designindia: www.indiadesignfest
<http://www.indiadesignfestival.org> ival.org] need your advice

   In a few hours from now the organisors of the India Design festival
   www.indiadesignfest <http://www.indiadesignfestival.org> ival.org will be
discussing the steps they need to take in the wake of
   the situation in Mumbai.

   A few points:

   today is 28th November, the Festival starts on 1st December.
   for the Summit- maost of the foreign speakers would come to Pune via Mumbai.

   as of now Pune is normal but restless like rest of the country, watching what
is happening
   in Mumbai. The fact that Mumbai and Pune are very close to each other, with
businesses
   and families very closely related accross two cities, the sentiments and also
the
   infrastructure are bound to be complex.

   many speakers are already in the country. and site works for the events is due
to start
   today.

   there is a large local involvement in the festival.

   what is your advice?
   what would you suggest the organisors do?

   please send your views before 10 am.

   Sudhir Sharma
   designindia

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Dear All,

I am sure the organisers would have this on the top of their priority list..

I hold a neutral opinion in this but would like the organisers to please
convey the final decision before 3pm today because I and many others have
got the air tickets booked (departure and return (6 days stay)). In case it
has to happen for a day/ to be postponed, as I already said, I need to get
it cancelled for which I have to start the procedure before 3pm, today being
the last working day. I had put a request before my parent company that I
shall be attending A,B,C and H (say) events and would bring home key
insights. In case the event is to be reduced to a one/two day event, I might
not be able to attend it, though I had myself taken the initiative to
convince them I want to be there, despite all odds and late nights I might
have to do later to keep current projects dot on time.

It 's such a great event I would not want to miss any part of it....but the
stretch of 4-5 days holds the charm when it gets 'added to a new folder' in
one's memories.

Thanks

Bali
IDDC, IIT Delhi
2003-2005


2008/11/28 nishma pandit <nishma.pandit@...>

>   I feel it is inappropriate to have celebration at a time like this. We
> are
> all shocked.
>
> Its the first time India Design Festival is happening and I wish it would
> happen in its full form. I agree that life must go on and I do look forward
> to have a grand IDF in its full and true form in Pune. A lot of people have
> put in a lot of efforts and this should not get diluted. We could have a
> day
> long session with those who have already arrived and those willing to
> travel
> and attend for a day.
>
> Nishma
> 91-96 NID
> Ticket Design
> Pune
> http://www.designticket.com/
>
> On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 9:16 AM, Sudhir Sharma
<sudhirelephant@...<sudhirelephant%40yahoo.com>>wrote:
>
>
> > In a few hours from now the organisors of the India Design festival
> > www.indiadesignfestival.org will be discussing the steps they need to
> take
> > in the wake of
> > the situation in Mumbai.
> >
> > A few points:
> >
> > today is 28th November, the Festival starts on 1st December.
> > for the Summit- maost of the foreign speakers would come to Pune via
> > Mumbai.
> >
> > as of now Pune is normal but restless like rest of the country, watching
> > what is happening
> > in Mumbai. The fact that Mumbai and Pune are very close to each other,
> with
> > businesses
> > and families very closely related accross two cities, the sentiments and
> > also the
> > infrastructure are bound to be complex.
> >
> > many speakers are already in the country. and site works for the events
> is
> > due to start
> > today.
> >
> > there is a large local involvement in the festival.
> >
> > what is your advice?
> > what would you suggest the organisors do?
> >
> > please send your views before 10 am.
> >
> > Sudhir Sharma
> > designindia
> >
> >
> >
>
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>
>
>



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I feel it is inappropriate to have celebration at a time like this. We are
all shocked.

Its the first time India Design Festival is happening and I wish it would
happen in its full form. I agree that life must go on and I do look forward
to have a grand IDF in its full and true form in Pune. A lot of people have
put in a lot of efforts and this should not get diluted. We could have a day
long session with those who have already arrived and those willing to travel
and attend for a day.

Nishma
91-96 NID
Ticket Design
Pune
http://www.designticket.com/



On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 9:16 AM, Sudhir Sharma <sudhirelephant@...>wrote:

>   In a few hours from now the organisors of the India Design festival
> www.indiadesignfestival.org will be discussing the steps they need to take
> in the wake of
> the situation in Mumbai.
>
> A few points:
>
> today is 28th November, the Festival starts on 1st December.
> for the Summit- maost of the foreign speakers would come to Pune via
> Mumbai.
>
> as of now Pune is normal but restless like rest of the country, watching
> what is happening
> in Mumbai. The fact that Mumbai and Pune are very close to each other, with
> businesses
> and families very closely related accross two cities, the sentiments and
> also the
> infrastructure are bound to be complex.
>
> many speakers are already in the country. and site works for the events is
> due to start
> today.
>
> there is a large local involvement in the festival.
>
> what is your advice?
> what would you suggest the organisors do?
>
> please send your views before 10 am.
>
> Sudhir Sharma
> designindia
>
>
>


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Dear All,

In  a just concluded teleconference it has been decided to postpone the India
Design Festival
to february 2009.

It has also been decided to decide the new dates by 8th December 2008.

All organisors (CII-Designindia-NID-PDF) as well as private organisors for
independent
events are to communicate the decision to the concerned people.

I shall soon post the official communication as well.

Current situation in Mumbai, sentiments in Mumbai and Pune, possible political
and people
reactions in coming days, Safety issues, Travel issues were discussed in the
meeting.

regards

Sudhir Sharma
Designindia

I agree with Uday in toto.

  Alka Kedia
Sophia Poltechnic, '96
Alka Kedia - Essentially Designing Spaces
Mumbai.

--- In designindia@..., Uday <uday@...> wrote:
>
> My suggestion is to postpone  the festival and have a designers' round
> table in Pune for one day only with people who have alredy arrived.
> Expect a lot of anger amongst people in the street- not the best time
> for a citywide festival. Announce a festival in a month or two or
> later- once things have settled down and you will have greater
> participation/ receptiveness from everyday people and attention of the
> media. Definitely avoid parties. Do not charge registration fees for
> the event.
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Uday
>
> Uday Dandavate
>
>
> On Nov 27, 2008, at 7:46 PM, "Sudhir Sharma"
> <sudhirelephant@...> wrote:
>
> > In a few hours from now the organisors of the India Design festival
> > www.indiadesignfestival.org will be discussing the steps they need
> > to take in the wake of
> > the situation in Mumbai.
> >
> > A few points:
> >
> > today is 28th November, the Festival starts on 1st December.
> > for the Summit- maost of the foreign speakers would come to Pune via
> > Mumbai.
> >
> > as of now Pune is normal but restless like rest of the country,
> > watching what is happening
> > in Mumbai. The fact that Mumbai and Pune are very close to each
> > other, with businesses
> > and families very closely related accross two cities, the sentiments
> > and also the
> > infrastructure are bound to be complex.
> >
> > many speakers are already in the country. and site works for the
> > events is due to start
> > today.
> >
> > there is a large local involvement in the festival.
> >
> > what is your advice?
> > what would you suggest the organisors do?
> >
> > please send your views before 10 am.
> >
> > Sudhir Sharma
> > designindia
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Dear Friends
I am very sorry to inform that the brand identity project for an entertainment
channel has been temporarily called off due to severe recession hit to the
mother company.
They will now be executing the same in the next quarter. I assume, not before
the elections and March 31st.
I shall keep you informed and apologies once again for the trouble caused.
Warm Regards


rajat nagpal
www.circusmotionpictures.com/


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My suggestion is to postpone  the festival and have a designers' round
table in Pune for one day only with people who have alredy arrived.
Expect a lot of anger amongst people in the street- not the best time
for a citywide festival. Announce a festival in a month or two or
later- once things have settled down and you will have greater
participation/ receptiveness from everyday people and attention of the
media. Definitely avoid parties. Do not charge registration fees for
the event.


Thanks

Uday

Uday Dandavate


On Nov 27, 2008, at 7:46 PM, "Sudhir Sharma"
<sudhirelephant@...> wrote:

> In a few hours from now the organisors of the India Design festival
> www.indiadesignfestival.org will be discussing the steps they need
> to take in the wake of
> the situation in Mumbai.
>
> A few points:
>
> today is 28th November, the Festival starts on 1st December.
> for the Summit- maost of the foreign speakers would come to Pune via
> Mumbai.
>
> as of now Pune is normal but restless like rest of the country,
> watching what is happening
> in Mumbai. The fact that Mumbai and Pune are very close to each
> other, with businesses
> and families very closely related accross two cities, the sentiments
> and also the
> infrastructure are bound to be complex.
>
> many speakers are already in the country. and site works for the
> events is due to start
> today.
>
> there is a large local involvement in the festival.
>
> what is your advice?
> what would you suggest the organisors do?
>
> please send your views before 10 am.
>
> Sudhir Sharma
> designindia
>
>


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Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Richa K (Knowledge Buddy)" <rik@...>
> Date: November 27, 2008 7:15:58 PM GMT+07:00
> To: "NEELAM CHHIBER" <neelam@...>
> Cc: "Rathan - Industree" <rathan@...>
> Subject: World SME Conference 2008
>
> Dear Neelam
>
>
> I am sending the below message to you on behalf of  Mr Rajeev
> Karwal , Founder & CEO , Milagrow Business and Knowledge Solutions.
>
> " The tragic events of yesterday have left all of us shocked.
> Adversities have a way of taking us away from our commitment to
> duty and our sense of what is right. Let us all today look into our
> hearts and minds and rededicate ourselves to our nation, our
> families and our profession.
>
> I share with you a mail which I received from Mr Doug Tatum who is
> a star speaker at the conference. He says
>
> "The conference is about India's future - harnessing the talents,
> hopes and aspirations of India's entrepreneurs in essence - India's
> place in the world as an economic power. If you cancel - the
> terrorists win."
>
> "I recognize that you will perhaps receive counsel to cancel the
> conference and I am urging that you continue as scheduled. I plan
> on traveling to your country and participating in the conference .."
>
> I look forward to welcoming you at the conference. It is our
> century and we will not let anyone take it away from us."
>
> Regards
> Richa Kapoor
> Mob:9891117413
>
>
>
>
>



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