Dia Bhandari

Dia approaches design from the inside out, beginning with people, context and real-world friction points before considering aesthetics. Her process-first mindset helps her create products that are both functionally sound and emotionally resonant with the people they are designed for. Her work spans lighting, material exploration, rehabilitation systems and emerging technologies. She is driven by a desire to solve everyday problems thoughtfully and create products that deliver genuine value through a careful balance of function, experience and empathy.

College/Institute Name: National Institute of Design, Assam

Course Name: Industrial Design

Projects Presented:

  1. Continuum – Suspended Dining Light
  2. Zennith Nest – A Bamboo and Hemp Bird Nest
  3. Durra – An Adaptable Home Rehabilitation System for Knee Recovery
  4. Pengö – An Emotionally Expressive AI Home Bot