About the Event
From September 26th to 28th, 2024, the creative community gathered at the Grand Hyatt in Goa for the latest edition of Kyoorius Designyatra, presented by ZEE5. A three-day celebration of ideas, experimentation, and storytelling, the event brought together design thinkers, makers, and mischief-makers from across the globe under one roof.
Theme: Academy of Play
Digital overload. Remote setups. Pressured productivity.
The realities of working in the creative industry are threatening the one collective talent that we need to be at its strongest: PLAY.
Welcome to the Academy of Play—a place where experts from around the world gathered to remind us that play is not just fun; it’s fundamental.
Like any muscle, play needs practice. At the Academy, attendees heard stories from the best players in their industries and learned tips, tricks, and methods to sharpen their creative instincts. It was about learning how to thrive when the rules keep changing—and stretching your brain for weirder, wilder ideas.
The impact of our work depends on the quality of our play. Time to take it seriously.
Professors of Play
A diverse lineup of global creatives shared their insights:
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Aaquib Wani – Founder & Director, Aaquib Wani Design
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Akanksha Deo Sharma – In-house Designer, IKEA
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Ambrish Arora – Founder & Design Principal, Studio Lotus
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Amna Elshandaweely – Fashion Designer, Amna Elshandaweely
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Chip Kidd – Graphic Designer & Writer
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Eva Cremers – 3D Artist & Animation Director
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Gemma O’Brien – Designer & Artist
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Gianmauro Vella & Tanu Sinha – VP & Head of Design APAC & AMESA & Head Of Design – India, PepsiCo
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Habibeh Madjdabadi – Architect, HABIBEH MADJDABADI Architecture Studio
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Hajime Yakushiji – Creative Director, Dentsu Inc
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Johannes Torpe – Interior Designer, Product Designer, Furniture Designer, Industrial Designer, & Architect, Johannes Torpe Studios
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Kaja Solgaard Dahl – Stone Sculptor & Product Designer, Atelier Kaja Dahl
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Kimya Gandhi & Rob Keller – Typeface Designers and Partners, Mota Italic
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Mark Williams & Joe Weir – Founders & Creative Directors, That Thing
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Matt Alagiah – Former Editor-in-Chief, It’s Nice That
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Moritz Waldemeyer & Nazanin Farahbod – Product Designers, Studio Waldemeyer
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Nassia Inglessis – Artist, Engineer, CEO & Founder, Studio INI
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Paul Cocksedge – Artist & Designer, Paul Cocksedge Studio
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Somnath Bhatt – Designer, Artist & Writer
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Suresh Eriyat – Founder & Creative Director, Studio Eeksaurus
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Wade Jeffree & Leta Sobierajski – Designers & Art Directors, Wade and Leta
Gallery
Scenes from the Academy of Play here