INNOVATIVE SPACES

An innovation space is defined as a place dedicated to stimulating the creativity of users, where innovation projects take advantage of the availability of adapted environments and resources allowing prototyping and creativity. It takes a significant shift in thinking to switch from day-to-day work to the business of transformation and change, so innovation spaces are …

CHALLENGES AND LAWS RELATING TO THE ELDERLY IN INDIA

The elderly people in India, or individuals aged above 60, are increasing in population as a demographic group.  This comes with its own set of challenges and issues. This article will contextualise the role of elderly people in society and then analyse some socio-legal issues relating to the same. Traditionally, societies have had an attitude …

Good design is a reward for good intentions and actions

https://www.infodesigners.eu/contests/ida-international-design-awards-2022/8275 Design is a ubiquitous term used to describe a wide range of human activities. Whether it is the creation of a house or the making of microchips to controversial terms like designer babies (playing God literally), the word design seems to be present in all human activities that lead to a new (and better) …

World Pharmacist Day 25th September 2022 Theme

World Pharmacist Day is celebrated annually on September 25 in order to support initiatives that facilitate and advocate for the pharmacist’s role in enhancing health in all countries. The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Council established World Pharmacist Day at the 2009 World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Istanbul, Turkey. World Pharmacist Day is …

Architecture of hope: Inclusivity in women designing women’s spaces

In this series Aditi Padhi explores the idea and phenomena of HOPE through the lens of Architecture, built- environment, cityscapes, cultural artifact and the individual. 2.  Architecture of hope: Inclusivity in women designing spaces In India we have glorious architecture for women from quarters, gardens to step wells. Always segregated, hidden from public life effectively and efficiently …