Join us for an insightful talk by Dr. Dimple Bahl as she explores the transformative power of the line and the dot within the context of India’s rich aesthetic and craft heritage.

Details:
Date: 7 May 2025 | Wednesday
Time: 6.00 pm onwards.
Open to All

“Beyond Definition”

What can a line do? How does a dot become a design? If one were to look at India’s aesthetic heritage, the design sensibility is fluid, sustained through various walks of life and its attendant activities, and has a deep, nuanced meaning. This talk by Dr Dimple Bahl, explores the interdisciplinary nature of the grid system and India’s rich craft heritage, while also posing the question of whether this can become design vocabulary that is uniquely Indian in tone while being global in nature.

Speaker Bio :

Dr. Dimple Bahl is a graphic designer, academic, and researcher with over two decades at NIFT, New Delhi. Her work explores the intersection of Indian folk traditions and modern visual communication. With a PhD on ancient Indian grid systems, she has published internationally and co-authored Inspirations for Graphic Design from India. She has presented at Oxford and contributed to landmark projects including the Shilpa Deergha at India’s new Parliament. Currently, she leads Kala Manthan, a collaborative design initiative between artisans and students.