Designing for Diversity: The Indian Lens in Content Design – FoF World Tour 2025

Exploring Diversity Through Content Design: Reflections and Insights

Summary: Akhila C, Akhila C, reflects on a session about content design in India from the Friends of Figma World Tour 2025. The session, led by Sharmilee Sarkar, challenged preconceived notions about universal content design, emphasizing the need for diversity beyond language, regional emotions, and cultural contexts in India. The author prompts a discussion on how design elements might vary across Indian regions, the limitations of literal translation, and how to incorporate the pluralistic nature of Indian society into usability. Akhila invites participants to share experiences and insights to enhance content design in diverse Indian contexts.
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Exploring Diversity Through Content Design: Reflections and Insights

After attending the enlightening session on “Designing for Diversity: The Indian Lens in Content Design” at the Friends of Figma World Tour 2025, I'm left pondering the multifaceted dimensions of content design in the Indian context. Sharmilee Sarkar’s insights have truly reshaped some of my assumptions about the universal application of content design. Let’s dive into a meaningful discussion and share our thoughts about the session.

Discussion Points:

  • Diversity Beyond Language: What are your thoughts on how regional emotions and cultural contexts can impact content design in a diverse country like India?

  • Design Opportunities: Have you experienced scenarios where a design element that worked in one Indian region felt out of place in another? How did you address this?

  • Beyond Literal Translation: Can you recall instances where the literal translation of content failed to convey the correct intention or tone? What solutions might be applied to bridge this gap?

  • Weaving Plurality Into Usability: How can content designers ensure that their work respects and includes the pluralistic nature of Indian society?

Let’s connect, share experiences, and learn from one another how to create content that resonates deeply within various Indian contexts. Your insights and experiences are invaluable, and together we can explore this uncharted arena of design with open minds and engaged hearts. Join the conversation below!

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Thank you so much for attending and also for sharing your insights <3