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  • This year, over 1200 delegates are expected to be present over the three days

    Kyoorius Designyatra 2016 moves to Jaipur

    By A Correspondent

     

    The eleventh edition of premier design conference Kyoorius Designyatra moves to Jaipur this year, with the theme: “Why am I here?” The event will be held at the Pink City’s Fairmont Hotel and spread over a period of three days – September 29 to October 1. The theme will explore facets of creativity – whether we are chasing our passions or just doing mundane work; be it in designing, writing, shooting or exploring multiple avenues for creativity.

     

    This year, over 1200 delegates are expected to be present over the three days participating in various workshops, discussion sessions and portfolio reviews  The event will culminate with the presentation of the D&AD-backed Kyoorius Design Awards.

     

    Rajesh Kejriwal

    Said Rajesh Kejriwal, Founder CEO of Kyoorius: “The team and all its supporting partners have worked hard to ensure that Designyatra is different but grander than ever and we look forward to seeing everyone from students, young professionals and seniors, come together at this annual celebration of creativity at Jaipur.”

     

    Kay Khoo, Co-founder & Creative Director at Kyoorius explains, “With the latest edition of Designyatra, as much as we want this to continue to be the coolest design conference in the world, we also want to reflect on why we are here. We want every participant to ponder and be pushed to do more relevant and meaningful things for India, and be inspired. To celebrate design as a whole.”

     

     

  • The co-founder of Kyoorius and the co-creator of Kyoorius Designyatra will be responsible for design and technology-led initiatives at Creativeland. He will continue his association with Kyoorius

    Creativeland Asia hires Kay Khoo as Chief Innovations Officer

    By A Correspondent

     

    Kay Khoo

    Creativeland Asia has appointed Kay Khoo as Chief Innovations Officer. Mr Khoo comes in as a part of the senior management team and his role within the organization will encompass leading design- and technology-based initiatives, a communiqué noted.

     

    Said Sajan RaJ Kurup, Founder and Creative Chairman, Creativeland Asia, “I was looking for someone who is not jaded by traditional advertising. In Kay, I found this person who is as passionate as me about the ability of design and technology to influence the future of brands.”

     

    On the appointment, Kay Khoo, Chief Innovation Officer, Creativeland Asia says, “I’m excited by the prospects of being able to influence change. Since inception, Creativeland has been nurturing a brilliant creative culture and is an exciting place to be at, where the young creative culture is all ready to create meaningful changes to brand conversations of the future. I see the opportunity to strengthen this further through design and innovations within the culture.”

     

    Sajan Raj Kurup

    Prior to joining Creativeland, Mr Khoo was co-founder of Kyoorius, where he was responsible for numerous projects that were launched, including one of the world’s top annual design conferences, Kyoorius Designyatra, the Kyoorius Awards and the widely circulated design industry magazine – Kyoorius Magazine. Kay has also been part of Addikt (Amsterdam) Mumbai office, and Figtree Design (Malaysia).

     

    Acknowledging the role that Kay Khoo played in various Kyoorius initiatives, Rajesh Kejriwal, CEO and founder of Kyoorius, told MxMIndia that Mr Khoo will continue to be associated with Kyoorius. “Kay is family, and he will always be part of Kyoorius Designyatra, the awards etc,” Mr Kejriwal said.