IIJS Signature Goa is a landmark event sponsored by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC). This year the event offered me the opportunity to conceptualize and execute a cafeteria space for the large number of expected exhibitors and visitors. The focus of my design endeavor was relaxation and rejuvenation.The process began with the team reaching a consensus on the overall themes of the show- Tessellations and the Fibonacci Number. The palette reflected the vibrant
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colors of Indian culture. The design direction blended the best work of Charles Correa and the Joie de Vivre of Goa.The core team and I conceptualized a visual identity, conducted research into international fairs and the psychographics and demographics of the attendees, finalized models and mock-ups along with colors, material and forms. We located vendors, obtained quotations, budgets and fixed modes of transport.