Ashoke Chatterjee
Pioneer in Design and Development
Biography
Ashoke Chatterjee is renowned for his extensive contributions to the National Institute of Design (NID), where he served as Executive Director. He actively enhances design education and supports artisans globally while focusing on vital development issues like water and sanitation.
His work bridges the worlds of design, craft, and development, creating lasting frameworks that continue to influence India's creative economy. Chatterjee has been instrumental in positioning Indian design on the global stage while ensuring that traditional artisans and craftspeople benefit from modern design methodologies.
I am because...
"I saw a weaver's hands create something no machine ever could. Design, to me, was never about aesthetics — it was about giving dignity to the work of millions of silent artisans."
— Ashoke Chatterjee
Conversations
Sam Pitroda in conversation with Ashoke Chatterjee
A fireside chat exploring the moments, challenges and choices that shaped modern India.
1:10:49
