Where: IDC, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, stands out as an exceptional venue for the conference for several compelling reasons. Mumbai, known as the financial and cultural hub of India, reflects the country’s vibrant and diverse ethos. As the home to one of India’s premier design institutions, IDC offers a unique blend of academic excellence and real-world design exposure. The institute’s cutting-edge facilities, experienced faculty, and the energetic spirit of Mumbai provide an ideal setting for fostering interdisciplinary discussions and collaborative exploration of Participatory Design. The city’s global connectivity and accessibility make it a hub for professionals, researchers, and practitioners, facilitating a rich exchange of ideas.

When: 9-10 August 2024 (Fri-Sat)

Why: The primary objectives of India PDC Place are: To explore the methodologies and values of participatory design in the Indian context. To initiate practitioners, students, and individuals from related fields into the principles of participatory design. To foster a dialogue on participatory design, its pedagogy, practice, and alternative histories in India.

Who: NISHANT SHARMA, IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India nishantsharma[at]iitb.ac.in AGNIVESH SHARMA, IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India agnivesh[at]iitb.ac.in DHRITI DHAUNDIYAL, IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India dhriti.dhaundiyal@iitb.ac.in UNNI MOHAN M. , IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India unnimohanm[at]iitb.ac.in MANOJ KUMAR M., IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India manojmidc[at]iitb.ac.in

For questions and/or registering interest in attending PDC Place India, please contact DHRITI DHAUNDIYAL dhriti.dhaundiyal[at]iitb.ac.in

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