Over the past decade, India has undergone a reflective transformation in how it perceives, generates, protects, and monetizes industrial designs.
Once dominated by labor-driven manufacturing, the country’s design ecosystem has matured into a knowledge-intensive, IP-oriented framework that recognizes industrial design as a crucial driver of competitive advantage. This evolution reflects not only increased creativity and innovation across sectors but also a thoughtful shift in policy, administrative reform, digital innovation, and economic valuation. This article provides an overview of this journey.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Gopinath AS
Gopinath AS is a Partner with K&S Partners and has over 13 years of experience in the mechanical engineering & design domains.
- gopinath@knspartners.com
Sandesh Sastry
Sandesh Kudur Sastry is a Partner with K&S Partners, bringing over 9 years of experience in the mechanical and design domains.
- sandesh.sastry@knspartners.com