craftsmanship, and emotion. 4) Furniture design: Recognize designers shifting paradigms. Enhance function, form, and ergonomics with applied art and sciences. Celebrate the skill of furniture placement. 5) Built environment: Celebrate creativity, technical expertise, and social impact in urban design and architecture. Showcase imaginative spaces, infrastructure, and sustainable development. 6) Tech design: Disrupt design with innovative technology. Focus on solution-driven entries, considering components, assembly, sustainability, and transformative potential. Introducing the Distinguished Jury for the Lexus Design Award India 2024 are Subodh Gupta, Dr Anupama Kundoo, Vinu Daniel, Tarun Tahiliani and Giri Venkatesh. These esteemed individuals form the distinguished jury for LDAI 2024 and embody a wealth of expertise across the fields of art, architecture, fashion, and the automotive industry. Their discerning eye and profound understanding of design will shape the outcome of this year's awards, recognizing exceptional talent and innovation. The judging committee of notable design experts will select five winners across categories and the finalists will be given guidance by a team of leading & eminent design gurus from diverse design disciplines at a specially curated design workshop. The workshop will guide the designers to refine their entries before they present their projects to the judging panel, who will then select a winner from each of the categories. They also stand the chance to travel to Milan and experience the Lexus Design Event at Milan Design Week in Italy in 2024. Naveen Soni, President, of Lexus India stated that they are delighted to announce the Lexus Design Award India 2024, a remarkable platform that highlights the ability of design to address and solve pressing issues in the country. At Lexus India, they strongly believe in cultivating innovation, pushing the limits, and nurturing emerging talent. This prestigious award is designed to honour and uplift the most brilliant minds in the Indian design community, showcasing their visionary ideas and solutions.