Bhubaneswar Design Week (BDW) is the next chapter of the popular Odisha Design Week. With a fresh vision, BDW aims to make Bhubaneswar a growing hub for creativity, innovation, and cultural exchange. The event will bring together designers, thinkers, creators, educators, and citizens to celebrate the power of design.
Dates: 7–11 February 2026
Location: Different places in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
About Bhubaneswar Design Week (BDW)
- Evolved from the well-known Odisha Design Week
- Focuses on creativity, innovation, and cultural dialogue
- Connects local design thinking with global ideas
- Encourages collaboration between designers, institutions, industries, and communities
Theme of BDW 2026
“Bauhaus – to – Bharat – to – Odisha”
This theme reflects a journey of design ideas:
- Bauhaus: Clean, modern, and functional design thinking
- Bharat: India’s rich design traditions and heritage
- Odisha: Indigenous, local, and evolving design language
The theme highlights design that is modern yet rooted in culture and local identity.
What BDW 2026 Will Explore
- Craft and traditional design
- Architecture and urban design
- UX, digital design, and AI
- Manufacturing, mining, and industry design
- Heritage, culture, and future technologies
Planning & Collaboration
- Sub-themes, venues, and final dates are yet to be announced
- Decisions will be made through discussions with:
- Academic institutions
- Industry leaders
- Co-organisers
- Sponsors and partners
- The goal is to balance local relevance with a global perspective
The BDW Visual Identity
- Features a Lion icon as a key design element
- Inspired by lion sculptures from Odisha’s temples and royal gateways
- Symbolises strength, creativity, and clarity
- Designed in a modern, geometric style
Logo & Identity Design: Paresh Choudhury
Curator and Founder, Bhubaneswar Design Week
The branding connects tradition with modern design and reflects the spirit of “Make in India”, while imagining Bhubaneswar as a future-ready, design-led city.
Final Note
Bhubaneswar Design Week 2026 is not just an event—it is a movement to shape creative thinking, celebrate culture, and build a strong design ecosystem in Odisha.
