design with india : february 5

	Globalization is forcing designers to rethink their role in the context of developing world economies, especially in Asia. India's economic potential has long been attracting major international corporations. Recently, attention has shifted to include a greater focus on the immense spending power of India's rural sector. As global economic partnerships continue to expand and design becomes the driving force behind innovation, so too does the potential for businesses and designers to successfully partner with India. But at what cost? Designers can take inspiration from the traditions and craftsmanship that are unique to India. They can look to India to understand design innovation from a deeper, more resource driven perspective. However, it is important to interpret India's identity and tradtitions from both a local and global perspective in order to simultaneously cultivate and preserve its rich and historic culture. The IDSANYC and the Asia Society are bringing together a key group of U.S. and Indian leaders from international business, design, education and cultural institutions to participate in a real-time strategy session. The collective thinking power of this group will explore India's cultural traditions, examine the economic potential of this extraordinary country and illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing design.
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	working seminar: February 5, 2007 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue (at 70th Street), New York City Keynote Speaker: Fareed Zakaria, Editor, NewsWeek International (invited) Designer Panelists: Vishakha N. Desai, President, Asia Society Bunker Roy, Founder, Barefoot College, and leading figure in the Indian NGO community Bruce Nussbaum, Design Editor, BusinessWeek Program Facilitator: Mary Boone, Principal, Mary Boone Associates Moderator: Mary McBride, Principal, Strategies for Planned Change Program Synopsis: The IDSANYC and the Asia Society is bringing together a panel of leaders from business, globalization, culture and education, assisted by an orchestra of leading designers - drawn from throughout India and the United States. The collective thinking power of this group will participate in a live, real-time strategy session for designers and businesspeople. Their goal will be to identify the challenges and opportunities for design innovation between the U.S. and Indian companies, professional and consumers and create a framework for successful partnership. Confederation of Indian Industry, a premier industry association of India would be bringing a delegation of designers from design-led companies, design houses and design institutes in India.