Mentor
Our honorary mentor of the ODC
Prof. Pradyumna Vyas
President, World Design Organisation (WDO)
Senior Advisor - Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Former Director - National Institute of Design (NID)
Bhubaneswar Design Week – Design for a Future-Ready Odisha
Bhubaneswar Design Week (BDW) marks the evolution of the much-celebrated Odisha Design Week, returning with a renewed vision to position Bhubaneswar as a thriving epicentre of creativity, innovation, and cultural dialogue. Tentatively scheduled for 7–11 February 2026, BDW aims to bring together designers, thinkers, makers, educators, and citizens in a collaborative celebration of design that is rooted in regional identity while aligned with global aspirations.The central theme for this edition is >“Bauhaus–to–Bharat–to–Odisha”, tracing a powerful lineage of design philosophies — from the modernist clarity of Bauhaus, through India’s rich design heritage, to Odisha’s own indigenous, evolving design language. It reflects BDW’s commitment to contextual design thinking that is both globally informed and locally grounded.
At this stage, the primary theme, sub-themes, venues, and final dates are yet to be announced, as these will emerge through meaningful dialogue with key stakeholders — including academic institutions, industry leaders, co-organisers, and potential sponsors. The goal is to ensure that every element of the festival resonates with both local relevance and international perspective — from craft to UX, mining to manufacturing, architecture & urban design, heritage to AI.
A defining visual element of this edition is the Lion icon integrated into the BDW branding. Inspired by the majestic lion sculptures of Odisha’s temples and royal gateways, this contemporary, geometric interpretation reflects strength, creativity, and clarity of vision.The logo and visual identity have been designed by Paresh Choudhury, the Curator and Founder of BDW. It bridges tradition and modernity, echoing the ethos of “Make in India” while envisioning Bhubaneswar as a design-led city of the future.
Stay tuned — more details coming soon. Watch this space.
Embarking on a Revolutionary Journey
Odisha Design Council, proudly unveils the 'ODC School of Design' – Eastern India's epitome of design excellence
With a legacy rooted in our founder's vision, guided by esteemed mentors and advisory board members,
and fortified by the ODC network globally, we present a holistic learning experience for aspiring Designers
Situated in the Cultural Hub of Bhubaneswar, India, our newborn institution aspires to redefine design education.
Our vision is global, our curriculum is cutting-edge, and our mission is clear – to ascend as the world's premier Design School.
Step into a new era of design education with us, where innovation and excellence converge. We extend a warm welcome to
international university collaborators, visionary academicians, partners, promoters, and investors.
part of this groundbreaking initiative, and together, let's shape the future of design education!
For further inquiries, please contact us at odishadesigncouncil@gmail.com Join us as we break grounds
and soar to new heights in design excellence!
KNOW MORE
Embracing a moment of great pride
We are thrilled to announce our consecutive victory at the esteemed 'India's Best Design Award'
within the Indian design community. Our remarkable journey commenced with the inception of the branding
for 'Odisha Design Week' in 2021, where the brand identity design drew inspiration from the iconic arch
of the medieval Muktheswara Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, infusing a cultural richness into the project.
I extend my sincere appreciation to Vishakha Gautam, a talented intern from the Symbiosis Institute of Design,
whose visionary approach and meticulous execution shaped this project as her Graduation Project at ODC - Odisha Design Council.
This win stands as a testament to our unwavering dedication, tireless efforts, and steadfast commitment to the ever-evolving world of design.
About Us
Odisha Design Council is a social, not-for-profit organization with the mission to research and implement
traditional design practices of Odisha in modern design domains. It aims to spread awareness and education
through extensive research and skill training, in the field of design. The goal is to discover untapped
resources, develop strategical techniques and build products and services that add value to the economy. We
plan to conduct design events and activities across the state of Odisha to promote the state as the hub of
design that meets global industry standards. ODC believes in creating a social impact through its design
methodologies.
‘Design is not merely about creating something, it’s largely about solving a
problem.’ Our approach at ODC is to take up a challenge from the grassroot level, use strategic design
techniques and deliver solutions that bring about positive social, environmental and economic change.
Our Mission
To research and discover the Design Principles & Practices which are a part of ancient Odia as well as Indian cultural traditions in order to enrich design methodologies and showcase how these can be applied in the modern Design domains.
Our Vision
ODC has the vision to be the Centre-of-Excellence of design and User Experience (UX) from the state, to promote and spread the awareness and education on global standards in design and contribute through the creation and teaching of advanced design methods.
Our Plan
To promote and conduct design events and activities across the state to promote Odisha as the hub of design education and research for the modern-day industry needs on a global scale, enriched with rich Odisha’s Design culture and practices
Odisha Design Week
#ODW2021 is organised recently by Ödisha Design Council as the first of its kind in the history of Odisha with the important mission to always push forward the creative economy and support the creative potential. Odisha Design Week becomes the platform to unleash the creators’ potential, being a space for networking and connection between designers, entrepreneurs, policy makers and local craftsmen.
ODW also encourages everyone to learn from each other and find answers together. Pushing the economy forward by making design and creativity for everyone for everything. This time there were more than 30 well known designers from worldwide across all disciplines have participated and shared their works to make this mega event really successful.
To know more about the event plz visit:www.odishadesignweek.org
The Man Behind Our Logo
We recently won the INDIA’S BEST DESIGN AWARD by Pool, one of the most prestigious
honors in the Indian design industry for our Brand and Visual Identity Design of ’Odisha Design Council’ -
ODC.
The logo was exclusively designed by none other than our founder, Mr. Paresh Choudhury. The three
circles represent the foundation of a Child’s learning in Odia Culture – Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. The
logo also brings about the significance of circles in Odia culture, be it Lord Jagannath or Odia scripts. It
was developed in November 2018, right before the registration of ODC as a Trust. The logo was highly
appreciated by esteemed designers and received overwhelming responses from across the globe on social media
platforms.
What we do
Here are a few Domains we love to explore
Design Training & Education
Organizations around the world are recognizing the potential of design. Our design training and education makes cutting-edge design-led thinking and approaches available to organisations and institutions of all sizes and budgets.
Research
Our research provides evidence on the impact and value of design. We explore design’s role in economic development, tackling societal challenges to advance the understanding and use of design throughout the state.
Typography
Due to lack of Typographic research, The recent Font productions looks unfamiliar and loses its original characteristics and forms. ODC is determined to work on this area with the help of Government and private bodies
Industrial Design
We at ODC believe in thorough research and design process with consideration of the usability, ergonomics and aesthetics of common mass-produced items and works to improve the design, function, engineering and marketing of these items.
Design For Social Impact
We use design as a strategic tool to tackle major societal challenges, drive economic growth and innovation, and improve the quality of life and environment. Our approach is people-centred and enables the delivery of positive social, environmental and economic change.
UX & Interaction Design
We always emphasize on ergonomics of human computer interaction. We define user experience as a person's perceptions and responses which result from their use or anticipated use of a product, system, or a service".
Design Against Cyclone Odisha
This community project, led by Prof. Paresh Choudhury, about sustainable designing of the entire ecosystem for cyclone-prone crafts villages of coastal Odisha, is under process. We are open to collaboration and international funding. The research paper on the same was selected to be presented by Prof. Choudhury at Pratt Institute, New York, in the international conference – Design Principles and Practices in 2020.
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