Akanksha Deo Sharma is an Indian industrial designer, textile innovator and visual artist. 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. She is the only girl from Indian working with

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, a Dutch-based

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multinational group.

Early life

Akanksha Deo Sharma studying in commerce background and after she attends the

National Institute of Fashion Technology National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is an autonomous institute that offers courses in fashion, designing, technology, and management. Its head office is located in New Delhi, India. History NIFT was established in 1986 under the M ...

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. After her graduation in 2016, she went to Sweden for a 10-month internship. Currently, she is working in Gurugram for

. She had before also worked with various brands such as Cell Design, Raw Mango, and Love Birds.

Awards

* Elle Decor India Best Designer Award 2009

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sharma, Akanksha Deo 1992 births Indian textile designers IKEA people National Institute of Fashion Technology alumni Living people