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 girl from Indian working with IKEA, a Dutch-based Swedish multinational group.[1]
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 |
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.