Nippon Paint India’s Decorative Division recently hosted the India finale of the 2024 AYDA(formerly known as Asia Young Designer Awards) at VIT University, Vellore. The event celebrated emerging talent in architecture and interior design, with finalists from across India.
Since its launch in 2008, AYDA has been dedicated to nurturing young design talent. The platform empowers architectural and interior design students by offering mentorship, cross-learning opportunities, and networking with industry leaders.
This year’s theme, CONVERGE, with the sub-theme GLOCAL DESIGN SOLUTIONS, challenged young designers to merge their personal design interests with causes that address significant global challenges.
The winners were announced by a distinguished panel of architects and interior designers, alongside Mr. Mahesh Anand, President – Decorative Division, Nippon Paint (India).
Mr. Mahesh Anand shared, “We take immense pride in nurturing young talent through AYDA, which has become a launchpad for aspiring architects.”
Gold winners Sanya Gupta (Architecture) and Yuktha K (Interior Design) expressed their gratitude and excitement about representing India at the AYDA International Finale.
Award Categories and Winners:
– Best Educational Institution: RV College of Architecture, Bangalore
– Best Mentor: Bakul Jani and Mr. Zakia Fathima
– Special Mention: Mahesh Bangad
– Best Green Innovation: Abhay Rajesh
– Best Color Choice: Saloni Pawar
– Honorary Mention: Dweep Jain
– Silver Winner: Vinayak Venugopal (Architecture) and Shrutee Patil (Interior Design)
– Gold Winner: Sanya Gupta (Architecture) and Yuktha K (Interior Design)
The Gold winners will represent India at the AYDA International Finale, competing against finalists from 17 other countries for the Designer of the Year award.
