Design Democracy 2026 to be held in Hyderabad from September 18
Hyderabad, Aug 18 (TNT): The fourth edition of Design Democracy, a design festival focusing on architecture, interiors, furniture, product design, lighting, furnishings, art and craftsmanship, will be held from September 18 to 20 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre here.
The three-day festival is expected to bring together more than 200 design brands, 150-plus speakers and over 30,000 visitors from across the country, the organisers said on Tuesday.
The festival will be spread across four halls — Canvas, Muse, Atelier and Alchemy — and will feature Indian and international brands across various design segments.
The event is backed by The Charcoal Project as Title Sponsor, Beautiful Homes by Asian Paints as Platinum Sponsor, Gauri Khan Designs as VIP Lounge Sponsor, Bondtite Adhesives as Gold Sponsor and Technogym as Silver Sponsor. Dimore, Sunroof, Magppie and Specta are the Associate Sponsors.
Vox and Keus are the Launch Party and Satellite Party sponsors respectively, while Brown Profiles is the Museum of Telangana Sponsor.
The festival will feature global luxury brands including Azzurra Ceramica, Newform and Zucchetti, along with Indian design brands such as Essentia Homes, Diviana, RAVOH, Sita Nanda, Sitolia and Casa Interio.
The 2026 edition will also feature curated exhibitions including the Museum of Telangana, curated by Supraja Rao of Design House; Gallery of Sustainability, curated by Jasem Pirani and Huzefa Rangwala of MuseLab; Precious Objects, curated by Monika and Sarah Choudhary of Habitat Architects; and The Art Edit, curated by Anish Gawande in collaboration with Sakshi Art Gallery.
A new immersive textile showcase, The Fabric of Design, will feature names including Gaurang Shah, Divani and Yavi and explore the intersection of heritage, craftsmanship and innovation.
Speaking about the fourth edition, Design Democracy Co-Founder Pallika Sreewastav said the festival was founded with the belief that design could inspire, connect and bring people together.
Co-Founder Shailja Patwari said the festival aimed to build a community that thinks, questions and creates together, while Co-Founder Arjun Rathi said the event would focus on experiences designed to generate curiosity and meaningful dialogue around Indian design.
The festival will also host DD Talks and DD Focus, bringing together more than 150 architects, designers, artists, entrepreneurs and thought leaders for keynote sessions and panel discussions.
Speakers include Alfaz Miller, Ravinder Reddy, Sandeep Khosla, Ankon Mitra and Sussanne Khan, among others.
Large-scale outdoor installations, experiential showcases and networking events will also be organised. The Gourmet Zone will feature cafes, concept kitchens and craft bars.
The organisers said the festival would provide a platform for the design fraternity to showcase contemporary design, exchange ideas and explore collaborations.
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