Extended Pack Collective Dinner Meet - 9th Sep 2023
Greetings fellow Design Enthusiasts!
We can't thank you enough for making it in the evening to be a part of our designer meet-up! Your dedication to connecting with fellow creatives and sharing your knowledge is genuinely commendable. The evening was truly incredible, brimming with engaging conversations, insights, and inspiration. As we continue hosting more of these delightful dinners, we'll make sure to keep refining the experience for everyone.
During the evening, we engaged in the thoughtful task of composing letters for emerging designers. Our discussion revolved around several crucial themes. Firstly, we emphasized the significance of surpassing expectations and staying ahead of the curve. Secondly, we encouraged active involvement in shaping society's future, highlighting the role of designers in this endeavor. Thirdly, we advocated for the adoption of innovative strategies that break away from conventional norms. We also emphasized the power of collaboration, emphasizing that teamwork should prevail over individualism. Courageous performance was another focal point, as we motivated one another to fearlessly pursue our goals. We cautioned against allowing our work to solely define our identities and underscored the importance of continuous personal growth. Furthermore, we delved into the distinctions between coaching and mentoring, underscoring the vital role of crafting inspiring letters to guide the next generation of designers.
“Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple, that’s why it is so complicated.”
During this gathering, we took an innovative step to curate an experience for the designers. We prepared a meal and handed them the creative reins for plating. As a result, the evening witnessed a fascinating blend of design and gastronomy, producing an array of remarkable plates that showcased the designers' ingenuity.
The art of plating holds profound importance for designers as it encapsulates a myriad of principles that resonate deeply with their creative sensibilities. Plating is not merely about arranging food on a plate; it is an extension of design philosophy, a canvas where aesthetics, balance, and storytelling converge. Just as designers meticulously craft visual compositions, plating invites them to orchestrate edible masterpieces that engage multiple senses. The arrangement of elements on a plate demands the same attention to detail and commitment to precision that designers bring to their work.
Plating embodies the essence of design – the pursuit of harmony, the pursuit of innovation, and the pursuit of creating an experience that resonates with the observer or, in this case, the diner. It's a tangible reminder that design transcends mediums, and whether it's a logo, a space, or a plate of food, the principles of design remain constant – creating beauty, evoking emotion, and telling a story that lingers long after the encounter.
In the company of fellow designers, we united to pledge our commitment to the future. Reflecting on our responsibilities, we vowed to follow a deliberate path. Our pledge includes standing unwaveringly by our principles, perpetually seeking growth and knowledge, refusing to settle, championing creative freedom, cultivating our unique design identities, embracing ambiguity, ceaselessly exploring, and steadfastly observing people and the world around us. We are dedicated to adhering to robust design frameworks and practices. In essence, our promise is to remain true to ourselves, continuously improve, and foster creativity on our design journey.
And an amazing beatboxing performance by Gokul!
Linkedin Profiles of the attendees
1. Prankur Kataria - Sr. Designer, 3M
2. Arun Sharma - Principal Designer, Aviso AI
3. Purnima Gupta - Lead Designer, Tata Elxsi
4. Vinati Pydikondala, UX Designer, IBM iX
5. Vishal Varghese - Motion Designer - Consultant
6. Gukul K - Product Design Lead - Artium
7. Subodh Trivedi - UX Manager, Myntra
8. Prashant Sriram - Sr. Furniture Designer, Urban Ladder
9. Ankita Khante - Sr. Product Designer, Samsung R&D
10. Shanmukh Odugu - Lead UX Designer, Wolffkraft Design Studio
11. Sonam Sengar - Lead UX Designer, Wolffkraft Design Studio
12. Mohit Yadav - Founder & Chief Design Officer, Wolffkraft Design Studio
