PANAJI
The annual magazine of the IIID Goa Centre "The Designer" was launched on December 12 at the Goa Marriott Resort, Miramar at the hands of Archana Deshpande. A closed group event was held with Archana, founder of Pottery Den as the guest speaker. She spoke on pottery as very interesting and a fundamental art that takes life from earth, water, and fire.
Welcoming the gathering, Chairman Arch Siddharth Naik informed about the various initiatives undertaken by the Goa centre during these testing times. He congratulated the members for staying together while paying tribute to MC member Keyur Desai who succumbed to Covid.
Speaking at the occasion, editor of "The Designer" Arch Siddha Sardessai highlighted the various features that were brought about to change the face of the magazine and bring the standard at par with any design magazine around the world. The magazine features the projects of 25 designers in Goa, 5 trade members and the events held in the year.
Chairman elect Arch Krishna Phaldesai gave the vote of thanks. Arch Rajesh Kenkre and Nishita Magalhaes compered the event. Duclo Bhobo and Nexion were the sponsors of this event.
