Akanksha Deo Sharma
Akanksha Deo Sharma | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | National Institute of Fashion Technology |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Organization | IKEA |
Akanksha Deo Sharma is an Indian industrial designer, textile innovator and visual artist.[1][2] Her works combine Indian textile history, handicrafts and construction techniques to develop a minimal, clean and playful outcome. In 2020 she is enlisted on #8 in Forbes India 30 Under 30 list.[3] She is the only woman from India working with IKEA, a Dutch-based Swedish multinational group.[1]
Early life
[edit]Akanksha Deo Sharma studying in commerce background and after she attends the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi. After her graduation in 2016, she went to Sweden for a 10-month internship.[4] Currently, she is working in Gurugram for IKEA. She had before also worked with various brands such as Cell Design, Raw Mango, and Love Birds.
Awards
[edit]- Elle Decor India Best Designer Award 2009[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Savlani, Sonam (21 June 2019). "Akanksha Deo Sharma: IKEA girl with the rice straw project". The Hindu. N. Ravi. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ "JODI TALKS : AKANKSHA DEO SHARMA". The Jodi Life. Jodi. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Akanksha Deo Sharma: The only Indian designer at IKEA". Forbes India. 2020. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ Kumar, Surya Praphulla (1 September 2017). "Sharma's Swedish story". The Hindu. N. Ravi. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.