Noida: The 8th Global Fashion and Design Week 2024 showcased an extraordinary confluence of creativity and cultural diversity. Designers of AAFT gathered to present furniture designs inspired by the rich art and culture of various countries, reflecting the global essence of the event. The exhibition was well appreciated by IID- Indian Institute of Interior Design the Apex body of Interior Design in India.

The event highlighted the exceptional talents of designers who drew inspiration from different nations, bringing unique cultural elements into their furniture designs. Here are the designers and the countries that inspired their creations:

Aman Singh -Armenia, Ananya Shrimali – Bosnia, Arshan Saifi – Bulgaria, Arti Sisodiya – Mauritius, Bhawna Agrawal – Fiji, Chetan Nayyar – Zimbabwe, Darshika Rajput – Iran, Deepika Chhabra – Azerbaijan, Diksha Madhyan – Afghanistan, Himja Trivedi – DPR Korea, Pragya Khetarpal – Hungary, Ruby – Cyprus, Tanishqua Bhargava – Venezuela, Vikas Sharma – Iraq, Yashvi Kashyap – Ghana, Yashvi Yadav – Slovenia, Aditi Mishra – Cuba, Harsh Gogai – Mongolia, Jyoti Chauhan – Comoros, Paridhi Jain – Serbia, Pooja Kumari – Egypt, Abhishek Anurag – Nigeria, Abuzar Zaidi – Malaysia, Anannya Gupta – Tunisia, Anshika Maheshwari – Czech Republic, Ayush Verma – India, Azad Rai – Morocco, Geetanjali – Cambodia, Himanshi Garg – Sudan, Kashish Jain – Vietnan, Kavleen Kaur – Gabon, Khushi Jain – Guyana, Mani Chaudhary – Japan, Manisha William – Belarus, Mantasha Saifi – Lesotho, Mehar Arshad – Tajikistan, Rachit Kumar – Peru, Rehan Ahmad – Maldives, Ria Chaudhary – Myanmar, Ritik Gaur – Kazakhstan, Sameer Saifi – Ireland, Shambhavi Kant – Rwanda, Yashika Garg – Uzbekistan, Yogita Bhatia – Papua New Guinea

The event, held at the prestigious Marwah Studios, Noida, witnessed the participation of international delegates, design enthusiasts, and media professionals. Each piece of furniture displayed during the week reflected the deep cultural heritage and artistic sensibilities of the respective countries, making it a true celebration of global unity through design. Every furniture representing the country is supported by the film and cultural Forum of that nation.

Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios, expressed his admiration for the designers, stating, “The 8th Global Fashion and Design Week is a testament to the power of art and design in bridging cultural gaps. Each designer has done a remarkable job in capturing the essence of their chosen country, and it is inspiring to see such a diverse and vibrant collection of work.”

The event not only celebrated the fusion of art and culture but also provided a platform for designers to showcase their work to a global audience, fostering innovation and creativity in the field of design. Large number of Ambassadors and High Commissioners of different countries also appreciated the setup. The exhibition was designed by AAFT School of Interior Design and International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.