Dankotuwa Porcelain collaborates with AOD for novel design opportunities
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Mr. Channa Gunawardana
Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC (DPL), renowned for its luxurious and elegant porcelain tableware, has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Academy of Design (AOD) to create a series of novel and spectacular design opportunities, opening the industry to new realms of creativity.
‘The Designer’, a design competition initiated by DPL in collaboration with AOD expects to elevate its world-class design capabilities , broadening the exposure of design students to new industries, widening opportunities and creating new pathways for design and concept development, DPL said in a media release.
Ms. Linda Speldewinde
Dankotuwa Porcelain said while it continues to work with many international designers, the key reason behind this collaboration was to initiate the involvement of local designers, thus providing local students with the opportunity to have a hands-on experience and gain knowledge about the porcelain industry under the guidance and expertise of the company.
This collaboration will give design students an opportunity to be exposed to the product design aspect in the tableware industry and thereby grant them an insight into the real business world where the mettle of their skills will be put to the test, the release said.
“Known for its long-storied culture of innovation which goes back many years, Dankotuwa is proud to partner with AOD to not only groom the next generation of designers but to also introduce new products to the market,” said Channa Gunawardana, Chief Executive Officer of Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC.
Linda Speldewinde, Chairperson, Academy of Design said: “Design & innovation has a key role to play in supporting industries up the value chain and into a new design led world we see the commercial space moving towards. We are pleased to associate with Dankotuwa through this new initiative and to work with a new industry and sector.”