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Kyoorius launches “Great Ideas Sold – Here, there everywhere”
MUMBAI: Post the recent completion of the 9th annual edition of Kyoorius Designyatra, it has taken another initiative to celebrate and honour outstanding creative work in the Indian visual communications sphere for both professionals and students.
The book “Great Ideas Sold – Here, there & everywhere” showcases the winning and nominated works of the Kyoorius Awards 2013. It also aims at acting as a reference and inspiration for the design industry and more importantly design buyers. It is divided into intriguing sections namely Design for: Identity, Packaging, Communications, Digital, Space, Books, Editorial, Photography and Craft (photography, calligraphy, illustration and typography)
Commenting on the initiative, Kyoorius founder and CEO Rajesh Kejriwal said, “Good Ideas Sold- Here. There. Everywhere.” is the culmination of our Kyoorius awards initiative by us to bring to the corporate spotlight the best design work that comes out of the country. Through this platform we hope to reward the finest talent in Indian design landscape and also inspire professionals by setting up a high benchmark of creativity.”
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Kyoorius founder & CEO Rajesh Kejriwal with student Saachi Mehta
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The entries were judged by a panel of eminent jury members from across the globe including professionals like jury foreman – Simon Sankarrya, Elsie Nanji, Tania Singh Khosla, Jeremy Leslie, Gabor Schreier, and Ton Van Bragt. Kyoorius awards is the first design award in the country to be judged by a team of international jury members. While the truly neutral jury process was managed by D&AD’s jury manager – adhering to the strictest and highest guidelines.
The Black Elepahant (best of show) winners featured two of the most exciting projects – Dekho by Co. Design and the Temple Pavilion Installation by Abhin Design Studio.
The Blue Elephant winning agencies featured in the book include works by:
– O&M, New Delhi
– Leo Burnett Mumbai
– BBH India
– Alok Nanda & Company
– NH1 Design
– Umbrella Design
– DDB Mudra Group
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Tawana Burnett to lead social and influencer jury at Abby Awards 2026
Meta’s Apac leader takes the reins for Abby Awards, adding flair to social content
MUMBAI: Tawana Burnett, Meta’s Head of Top Accounts and Agencies for Apac, has been named jury chair for the new social content and influencer ,arketing category at the Abby Awards 2026, powered by The One Club | The One Show.
With a 25-year career spanning the US, EMEA, Latam, and Apac, Tawana has worked on campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands and leading advertising agencies. At Meta, she guides CMOs, business leaders, and agencies on harnessing digital and emerging advertising solutions to accelerate brand growth.
Before joining Meta, Tawana led award-winning product teams at Intuit, LeapFrog, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer, helping launch iconic products including QuickBooks, Listerine, Advil, and ChapStick.
A champion of diversity, she was featured in Adweek’s Women Trailblazers in 2019 for mentoring more than 15 women-led startups and for her work on the #biascorrect campaign that promotes women in leadership. She was also recognised in Ad Age’s Global Leading Women Class of 2023, The List in 2024, and served as juror for Spikes Asia and Mad Stars 2024.
Tawana has held leadership roles in the Singapore Inclusion Council at Meta, the IAB SouthEast Asia & India Board, and currently serves on the boards of IAA SEA and the Ronald McDonald House in New York City. Originally from New York, she now lives in Singapore with her husband and daughter.
The Abby Awards 2026, presented by The One Club | The One Show, will be held during Goafest 2026 from 20 to 22 May in Goa, celebrating creativity across the region.
