#taxifabric

[pyrited]

[deasuh-blog]

The sign language used all over the world to communicate with the deaf and mute was clearly designed by someone,though we may not look at it that way. Think about it. The sign language is, after all, a visual method of communication. And it shows how design can be used to do good. At 15 million, India has the largest deaf and mute population in the world. Imagine if we all knew sign language, we wouldn’t miss out on 15...

This is the strength of art and design. Such a beautiful story.

[tdbstudio-blog]

Painted using acrylics on cartridge paper with just 7 colours to choose from! And the best part is... it’s going to be a part of the insides of a taxi! #taxifabric #yettobeprinted #workshops #katierodgers #designfabric #tdbatwork #acrylicpainting #handwork #scaned #yettobeprinted #justforfun (at Famous Studio Mahalaxmi Mumbai)

[ellenpbritton]

Taxi Fabric @ The London Design Fair

As I wearily strolled around the third and final floor of the Design Fair at the Old Truman Brewery, the vibrancy of the ‘This is India’ installation caught my eye and temporarily energised me. Look at the beauty!  This Taxi Fabric project is all about supporting and elevating the position of design in India’s society, whilst telling the story of their cities. Young designers were assigned taxi drivers, whom they engaged with and came to know quite well, and involved them in the process of creatively re-upholstering their cabs.  The examples I’ve shown here, from the top:  “A century of revolt. A hundred year old generation of 20 somethings that saw the same dream. A free India.”  Kunel Gaur’s work was inspired by a century of struggle by young India desperate for freedom.      “Keep Distance” by Shantanu Suman. Inspired by the truck art of India, this design displays messages and couplets instructing the drivers to be safe on the road. The aesthetic beauty of this taxi itself will act as a constant reminder for its driver to be careful.    “Only for Men. Making men think about how women are treated in Mumbai. Encouraging them to be more sensitive towards a woman’s freedom.” Roshnee Desnai utilised the project as an opportunity to open the stigmatised discussion on the inequality felt by women in Mumbai. “Delhi’s Belly”, Pragun Agarwal created this mouthwatering textile design to celebrate the vibrant food culture in Delhi and India as a whole. 

Striking, important work that really makes me smile. Explore the rest here.

[comonmymind]

Taxi Fabric

A bunch of designers led by Sanket Avlani are turning Mumbai’s cabs into moving pieces of art, ranging from black and white geometric patterns to bright Art deco colors and psychedelic creatures of the night.

[dishabhanot]

Kali peeli taxi #septembertoremember #happy #taxifabric #workshop #designers #taxi #mumbai (at Lower Parel (W))

[roshnee]

At the incredible #taxifabric event yesterday. The fabrics applied to every medium look absolutely incredible. #nofilter because it was so damn gorgeous. So proud of @sanketavlani and co. #taxifabricforyou #graphicdesignerlife #graphicdesignindia #roshneedesai

[taxifabric]

Asif is covering the sun visors with a character which resembles our Taxi Driver. Coming soon with our next #Taxifabric designed by @poorvaroid Photograph by @that_sidartguy