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#KDY14 kicks off with IAA Kyoorius Digiyatra 2014
MUMBAI: Kyoorius Designyatra being held from 11 until 13 September 2014 concluded the first day dedicated to digital – IAA Kyoorius Digiyatra, 2014.
The second edition of IAA Kyoorius Digiyatra brought together some of the world’s most influential experts to showcase the future of digital, breaking conventions and defying boundaries to explore this year’s theme, ‘What If’.
As digital marketing has grown to be one of the most effective platforms to create brand awareness and brand engagement, this day dedicated to the digital age brought together industry stalwarts who participated in talks, workshops and breakout sessions.
Patrick Burgoyne, Editor of Creative Review, and this year’s moderator, kickstarted the day with his usual wit and energy. The full day of talks began with Gaston Legorburu Executive Director & Worldwide Chief Creative Officer, SapientNitro on storytelling and how companies need to create worlds instead of creating ads. Christian Etter, Founder of Etter Studio explored new avenues of being social online, with his collaborative game ‘Drei’ where players are encouraged to build basic structures, working together. He shared insights about how brands can use gamification to connect with audiences.
During the MIT Media Lab session, Dhairya Dand and Deepak Jagdish wowed audiences with their explorations in digital technology – asking people to re-think their perceptions of smart devices and new ways to interpret their own lives through data visualisation. Content strategist Elizabeth McGuane develops ways to structure a company’s story and make digital more human. A common thread throughout the day was storytelling and how brands need to find ways to create meaningful connections with their audiences online.
Another, was the importance of collaboration in gathering multiple perspectives to create holistic digital experiences. Tim Malbon- Founding Partner of Made by Many, asked several relevant ‘What If” questions while at the same time giving an overview of the current state of digital and what to look forward to in the future.
Maria Eriksson of Hyper Island closed the day, highlighting the four fundamental pillars of digital – people, companies, learning and change. She emphasized the need to develop a culture in which change is accepted and celebrated.
The audience of 1500-odd professionals and students were exposed to a variety of perspectives – one of the themes that emerged was how storytelling is a powerful tool for companies to connect with their consumers, and speakers offered multiple approaches for brands to create interactive and emotional digital experiences. The two MIT Media Lab Designer/Researchers – Deepak Jagdish and Dhairya Dand, revealed their radical experiments with technology and data visualisation.
IAA Kyoorius Digiyatra will be followed by Kyoorius Designyatra and Kyoorius Design Awards to be hosted on 12th and 13th September, 2014.
Kyoorius founder and CEO Rajesh Kejriwal commented, “Now in its second year, IAA Kyoorius Digiyatra has been a great success once again. There were a lot of interesting insights and discussions throughout the day about how to humanize digital, and thinking beyond social media. We are looking forward to the next two days of Kyoorius Designyatra and pushing people to think beyond clichés and to give shape to new ideas.”
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Sujata launches ‘Sujata For Life’ bridal campaign
Film ties mixer grinders to wedding gifting, familiarity and transition.
MUMBAI: In a new home full of unknowns, sometimes it’s the hum of a mixer that feels like home. Sujata Appliances has rolled out a new campaign titled ‘Sujata For Life’, placing its mixer grinder range at the heart of one of life’s most emotional transitions marriage. The film centres on a bride stepping into her new home, navigating unfamiliar faces, routines and spaces. Amid the uncertainty, a familiar kitchen companion, the Sujata mixer grinder becomes an anchor, quietly reconnecting her to the comfort of her past. The narrative leans into a simple but evocative idea: even as life changes, some constants travel with you.
With this campaign, Sujata shifts gears from purely functional messaging to emotional storytelling. Long associated with durability and performance, the brand is now positioning itself as a silent participant in everyday milestones from recreating family recipes to easing the rhythms of a new household.
The digital-led campaign taps into cultural insight as well. Mixer grinders have long been a staple in Indian wedding gifting, making them not just appliances but symbols of continuity. By weaving itself into this ritual, Sujata reinforces its legacy while aligning with a more contemporary, emotion-driven brand narrative.
Fagun Mittal from Sujata Appliances’ marketing team noted that the brand has been a constant in Indian homes for decades, and the campaign reflects how that familiarity extends into life’s biggest transitions. Weddings, he suggested, are not just about new beginnings, but also about carrying forward what is trusted.
At its core, the campaign reflects a broader shift in how everyday products are being viewed not just as tools, but as companions embedded in memory, habit and identity.
In the end, it’s less about what’s in the kitchen, and more about what it brings with it: a sense of belonging, one familiar sound at a time.
