Today, MIT Institute of Design welcomed a fresh batch of 500+ learners at their campus in Pune.
Ashwini Deshpande was the guest speaker at their Induction Day.
She talked about good design & how to get there.
Anand Palsodkar was the Guests of Honor at Unitedworld Institute of Design
Anand Palsodkar was the Guests of Honor at the Induction Programme at Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) in Ahmedabad today!
He interacted with the newest batch of students of design on the campus.
Nidhi Isaac making us proud at an international jury!
Nidhi Isaac making us proud at an international jury!
AD STARS now called MAD STARS (S Korea) Jury is underway & Nidhi is judging the #DesignStars that celebrate design as an aid in communication and experience to inform brand ethos and product message
Our packaging design for Tata Sampann's Yumside
Our packaging design for Yumside focuses on four key ideas - Convenience, Deliciousness, Mood, and Occasion - to create a homogenous yet distinguished packaging system for an expanding portfolio of offerings. Yumside's packaging highlights the abundance of fresh, natural ingredients, conveying nutrition, freshness, and taste. The design also includes serving suggestions and prioritizes nutritional aspects such as the absence of preservatives or artificial colors + flavors. Here's to taste, nourishment, and wholesomeness coexisting with convenience and hassle-free cooking!
Context of Industrial Design in India: Present & Future
What kind of future are we designing for? How do we make it better?
What is the changing context of Industrial Design in India?
As World Design Organization celebrates #WorldIndustrialDesignDay asking us to imagine the #FutureWeWant, Ashish Deshpande shares his thoughts in our latest blog
Link here: https://elephant-social.medium.com/context-of-industrial-design-in-india-present-future-61d2314c0f7d
Yugandhara, invited as a packaging design expert at PrintWeek India
Yugandhara, invited as a packaging design expert to review various formats, deconstructs four new products based on the packaging's aesthetic appeal, tech specs, design aspects and sustainability in an interesting exercise for WhatPackaging by PrintWeek India. Titled "Packaging Power Personifed", we recommend it as it makes for some fun, engaging, behind-the-scenes reading!
Read here: https://www.whatpackaging.co.in/features/private-view-anti-hangover-shot-57249
Ashwini surfs the tide of opinion in her latest piece for Storyboard18
The announcement of Sequoia India & Southeast Asia morphing into the shiny new "Peak XV Partners" has obviously made waves. Ashwini surfs the tide of opinion in her latest piece for Storyboard18 , where she deconstructs the name - along with the identity, and their renewed sense of purpose. You can go through the complete story and instead of concluding with Shakespeare, we present Mark Twain instead for his aptness: "Names are not always what they seem. The common Welsh name BZJXXLLWCP is pronounced Jackson".
Happy reading!
Our Creative Director Yugandhara Dalvi recived "Designer Of The Year" Awards by PrintWeek & WhatPackaging by PrintWeek India
Congratulations Yugandhara Dalvi!
We are so happy & proud of this recognition as "Designer Of The Year" at the inaugural #WomenToWatch Awards by PrintWeek & WhatPackaging by PrintWeek India
Ashwini talked to Ramu Ramanathan of WhatPackaging by PrintWeek India on her observations & learnings.
The most sustainable packaging will be “no packaging”
interpack, the largest international packaging fair for food, beverages, pharmaceutics, cosmetics and non-foods took place at Dusseldorf after six long years and the focus was on #sustainability & #connected packaging. As we work on many #packagingdesign projects at Elephant Strategy + Design, it was a great exposure for us to see where the industry is heading and if there is hope, after all.
Ashwini talked to Ramu Ramanathan of WhatPackaging by PrintWeek India on her observations & learnings.
Link of the conversation - https://www.whatpackaging.co.in/features/ashwini-deshpande-the-most-sustainable-packaging-will-be-%E2%80%9Cno-packaging%E2%80%9D-57218
We secured two awards in collaboration with AZORTE and Floryo at afaqs! Marketers' Excellence Awards
We're proud to announce our wins at the prestigious afaqs! Marketers' Excellence Awards, where we secured two awards in collaboration with AZORTE and Floryo. Our partnership with Azorte resulted in the coveted 'Best Corporate Identity' award, where our vision for a malleable yet ownable identity that suits the biggest, latest entry in the Indian fast fashion universe appealed to many others - beyond the customers.
On the other hand, our work for Floryo landed us the 'Best Packaging' award, where their customized, lovingly milled flours found an apt package echoing all their promises and more. We sincerely thank the marketing teams of both Azorte and Floryo for elevating our work to newer heights across several mediums - and hope to continue setting the bar for excellence in the future in the spirit of creative collaboration.
Our collaboration with Reliance Consumer Products to launch the global brand Alan's Bugles brings you a premium snacking experience.
"Sounding the Horn for Playful Snacking in India! Our collaboration with Reliance Consumer Products to launch the global brand Alan's Bugles brings you a premium snacking experience that goes beyond satisfying cravings. The packaging captures its iconic shape and international appeal, promising vivid flavours and playful moments. We used vibrant colours and metallics to create an otherworldly appeal - this fun snack's practically dropped on the shelf from outer space. Check out the case study, complete with appetizing details on our website!"
It is raining Gold and Silver for Team Elephant at the exchange4media India Design Excellence Awards!
It is raining #Gold and #Silver for #TeamElephant at the exchange4media India Design Excellence Awards! We took away FIVE awards across diverse categories for five distinct pieces.
We are incredibly proud of our team's consistency, dedication, and creativity that not only wins awards, but wins for the brands and their audience.
#Designleadership #DesignExcellence #DesignAward #ElephantDesign #DesignInIndia #e4mIDEA
Here is our packaging design for Epigamia's nutritious yogurt drink.
We have been design partners to epigamia and get the privilege to taste some delicious stuff that must look as good on the packaging!
Here is our packaging design for Epigamia's nutritious, yogurt drink in a fun, squeezy! Playful illustrations compliment the ingredient focus here, a clear reference to children's limitless imagination. Visuals and typography create a playful impact with a health-conscious edge. Not only is this snack a strong choice for busy parents, but it also contains calcium and vitamins, making it a healthy choice for kids. The potency of fruit, combined with an actually enjoyable nutritional snack? Yes please!
Sagar Samal at iiEMS - India International Elevate Marketing Summit
We are all set to join iiEMS - India International Elevate Marketing Summit in Mumbai where Sagar Samel will share his PoV on winning with creativity.
Ashwini Deshpande as jury for The Usha Awards
“Please put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others”
This is the right advice when you are on a flight.
But in life, I don’t believe you have to wait for that perfect condition or moment to give a hand to the others. We can all rise together and raise together.
Thank you for initiating this much needed push for the young creatives.
#IndianCreativeWomen
Kyoorius Creative Awards
This jury is going to be very special.
#UshaAwards
Ashish Deshpande delivering a talk at The 10th Power of Asian Design conference in Taichung Taiwan
Ashish Deshpande is at The 10th Power of Asian Design conference in Taichung Taiwan. He will be delivering a talk titled"Design Opportunities & Challenges: An Indian Perspective" along with speakers from USA, Japan, Singapore & Hong Kong.
Elephant wins Silver & a Bronze for WickedGüd & Tata Tea Care.
#Elephant does a clean sweep at the BW Businessworld Future of Design Awards 2023, winning both the awards in #VisualDesign category!
We brought home a Silver & a Bronze for our #Branding & #PackagingDesign for WickedGüd & Tata Group's #TataTea Care.
Ashwini Deshpande in conversation with Kashmeera Sambamurthy of Storyboard18
Here is a weekend read about the revitalisation of #Campa #TheGreatIndianCola
Ashwini Deshpande in conversation with Kashmeera Sambamurthy of Storyboard18
Campa conversation between Nisha Qureshi of afaqs! and Ashwini Deshpande
Campa conversation between Nisha Qureshi of afaqs! and Ashwini Deshpande
Ashwini Deshpande, co-founder and director, Elephant Design Pvt. Ltd., talks to afaqs! about the challenges of transforming the iconic brand for today’s youngsters.
Read here - https://lnkd.in/ddr2cpZw
Rebranding an iconic brand CAMPA
Rebranding an iconic brand like #CAMPA... we were excited and also nervous.
But the #Reliance team is ambitious and supports unconventional ideas. So we went at this #rebranding exercise fearlessly.
Here is short piece in exchange4media - https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/campas-new-avatar-sports-new-colours-126219.html
You can read more about it on our website soon...