CRAFTING STORIES FROM WASTE

At Design Democracy, Cancelled Plans turned industrial pharmaceutical waste into bold, vibrant interiors. Textile designer Vividha Yadav shares how traditional weaving techniques and upcycled materials are redefining contemporary design

- SHREYA VERONICA

HE world of design is a creative space that captivates us with innovative ideas coming together in one place. At this edition of Design Democracy, several brands impressed every visitor who walked in, and one such standout is Cancelled Plans. The brand showcased its unique take on interior design, curated by Vividha Yadav, a textile and apparel designer and NID alumna. CE spoke to her about the brand and the interiors she created for the exhibition.

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Tell us about the brand.

I am a textile designer with over 10 years of experience in art, design, and architecture, and an alumna of NID. For this edition of Design Democracy, I collaborated with Cancelled Plans. Our brand stands for upcycling discarded materials to create art and functional products. We focus particularly on industrial waste from the pharmaceutical sector, processing it and integrating Indian craft techniques to produce bold, thought-provoking, and beautiful creations.

What inspired the designs?