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What does "Designed in India" mean for mobility today? In this conversation, Shashwath Bolar, Head of Design at Greaves Electric Mobility, shares the thinking behind Ampere's evolving design language and the principles shaping products such as the Ampere Nexus, Magnus Grand, and Xpress. From proportions, surfaces, CMF, and ergonomics to balancing engineering constraints with design ambition, he discusses how Indian design heritage, global perspectives, and everyday user needs come together to create mobility products that are practical, distinctive, and relevant for a new generation.

The global design calendar is more than a schedule of exhibitions. It reflects where ideas are introduced, conversations begin, and the future of design takes shape. From established events in Europe to rapidly growing platforms across Asia and the Middle East, each design week brings together designers, brands, educators, researchers, and industry leaders. These gatherings showcase new products, emerging talent, and experimental thinking while creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. Together, they reveal how design is exhibited, discussed, and distributed, shaping the global creative landscape year after year.

Introduced in 1982 and launched in India as the Maruti 800 in 1983, the Suzuki Alto 800 transformed personal mobility. Its compact, boxy design prioritised space, visibility and practicality over ornamentation. Lightweight engineering and an efficient 796 cc engine made it affordable, reliable and economical to own. More than just a small car, it became the first car for millions of families across Asia. Its clean hatchback proportions established a new benchmark for entry-level automotive design. The Alto 800 proved that simple, functional design could also carry aspiration and identity. Its influence continues to be seen in compact cars decades later.