A Landmark Design Platform Reopens Its Gates
One of India’s most influential design platforms, India Design ID, returns to New Delhi for its 14th edition from 19 to 22 February 2026. Hosted once again at NSIC Grounds, the event transforms the fairgrounds into a dynamic hub for design-led exchange, commerce, and cultural dialogue.
The Age of Design Syncretism
Anchored in the theme The Age of Design Syncretism, the 2026 edition celebrates the confluence of heritage and modernity, craft and innovation, and Indian and international perspectives. The fair positions design as a living language—one shaped by collaboration, hybridity, and evolving cultural narratives.
A Design Week of Scale and Influence
Over the years, India Design ID has evolved into the country’s largest and most commercially significant design week, welcoming over 125,000 visitors and showcasing 130+ brands with every edition. Beyond commerce, the platform has emerged as a cultural engine—shaping conversations around material innovation, architecture, craft, and contemporary living.
ID Exhibit: A Global Design Landscape
At the heart of the fair lies ID Exhibit, presenting the latest collections in furniture, décor, lighting, collectibles, and interiors. Featuring over 150 Indian and international luxury brands, the exhibit is enriched this year through a partnership with Business France, introducing the French Art de Vivre Pavilion, dedicated to contemporary French creativity, sustainability, and design legacy. Additional curated sections—including Experience, Editions, Design, The New Guard, ID Collectible, and Installations—create a multi-layered design ecosystem.
ID Symposium: Conversations Shaping the Future
The ID Symposium, the intellectual cornerstone of the platform, returns with 40+ leading architects, designers, and creative thinkers from India and across the world. Through talks, panel discussions, and cross-disciplinary exchanges—developed alongside institutions such as the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The Design Village, Studio ArchOhm, Wallmakers, and Iram Sultan Design Studio—the Symposium offers critical insights aligned with the year’s theme.
ID Honours: Recognising Design Excellence
ID Honours continues its focused recognition of architectural and design excellence, spotlighting 32 standout projectsselected by an independent jury. The platform celebrates originality, innovation, and long-term contribution to the field, while honouring one defining project that reflects creative precision and professional impact.
ID Special Project: DESIGN, TOMORROW
This year’s ID Special Project, titled DESIGN, TOMORROW, explores how the future of design is already unfolding. Through furniture, textiles, and objects, the curated showcase examines shifts in materials, sustainability, luxury, and function—positioning Indian design within a global context of transition and experimentation.
Design Meets the Culinary Arts
Extending design into the sensory realm, Gourmet Experiences at India Design ID 2026 bring together some of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants, cafés, and bars. These curated food spaces offer moments of pause and indulgence, reinforcing the fair’s holistic approach to culture and creativity.
Leadership and Vision
Speaking on the vision behind the 2026 edition, Misha Bains, Fair Director of India Design ID and Publisher of ELLE Decor India, emphasises the platform’s role in nurturing cross-cultural dialogue and strengthening the business of design. The fair is presented under the leadership of Aashti Bhartia, Vice Chairperson, Ogaan Media Pvt. Ltd.
Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | India Design ID 2026 (14th Edition) |
| Theme | The Age of Design Syncretism |
| Dates | 19–22 February 2026 |
| Venue | NSIC Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi |
| Tickets & Passes | Check BookmyShow |
| Key Sections | ID Exhibit, ID Symposium, ID Honours, ID Special Project, Gourmet Experiences |
Takeaway
With its expansive scale, global outlook, and strong commercial and cultural impact, India Design ID 2026 reaffirms its position as the country’s definitive design destination. By bringing together craft, innovation, international dialogue, and future-focused thinking, the fair continues to shape how design is experienced, discussed, and valued in India and beyond.
