Brands
Godrej launches ‘Design Dekko’ networking platform for architects and design community
MUMBAI: Godrej Group has recently launched a unique brand agnostic platform, ‘Design Dekko’ for architects, interior designers, and allied (AID) community. Over 350 professionals and students from design schools joined biggest names from the Indian architecture and design space for the launch which was held on 2 February 2019 at Godrej One, Vikhroli (Mumbai). The platform has been initiated with the objective of building a platform where architects and interior designers can network, showcase and collaborate within the community and with brands.
Celebrated minds from the industry like architects Brinda Somaya and Nandini Sampat, conservation architect Vikas Dilawari, renowned photographer Jatin Kampani, Karishma Bajaj from Red Blue Yellow, Santha Gour from Planet 3 studios, celebrity interior designer Shabnam Gupta, Brand Director, India Design, ID, Kamna Malik and Darshan Gandhi, Global Design Head, Godrej Consumer Products Limited were part of this unique platform.
Commenting on the launch, Godrej Group vice president and head corporate brand and communications Sujit Patil said, “Godrej Group have always been at the vanguard of creating platforms that foster engagement and collaboration. Design Dekko is a platform that celebrates space and the minds that shape them. It aims to create a community for professionals from architecture, interior design, and allied sectors. The phenomenal response at the launch shows the merit in creating a platform that is for and by the community.”
Commending the launch of the platform, veteran architect, Brinda Somaya, said, “Mentoring is very important for young architects. That is where #DesignDekko will come most handy. It is all about instilling values in budding architects."
Brands
Manforce brings Manasvi Mamgai on board as its brand ambassador
Actor joins Sunny Leone, AI avatar Myra Kapoor in new phase of storytelling
NEW DELHI: Manforce Condoms, the flagship sexual wellness brand from Mankind Pharma, has signed Manasvi Mamgai as its newest brand ambassador, marking a fresh push to evolve its messaging for a more modern audience.
Mamgai, who rose to prominence after winning Femina Miss India World 2010 and has since built a presence across film and global platforms, is expected to bring a confident, contemporary voice to the brand’s communication.
She joins an existing line-up that includes Sunny Leone and the AI-powered persona Myra Kapoor, reflecting the brand’s mix of familiarity and forward-looking storytelling. The move signals a shift towards sharper product-led narratives while retaining Manforce’s signature bold tone.
Mankind Pharma vice president and head of sales and marketing for consumer division Joy Chatterjee said Manasvi Mamgai’s persona aligns well with the brand’s evolving focus. “As we move towards a more product-focused approach, her presence will help us communicate in a way that feels both authentic and compelling for today’s audience,” he noted.
For her part, Manasvi Mamgai said the association resonates with her own beliefs around awareness and responsible conversations. “I am delighted to be associated with Manforce, a brand that has consistently promoted awareness while evolving its narrative towards more meaningful communication,” she said.
Over the years, Manforce has positioned itself at the forefront of conversations around intimacy and self-expression, often breaking taboos in a traditionally conservative category. With Mamgai on board, the brand is looking to deepen that connection while appealing to a new generation of consumers.
As competition in the sexual wellness space intensifies, Manforce’s latest move suggests it is not just adding a new face, but sharpening its voice for what comes next.
