Communication Design, Ico-D, Taylor & Francis · Feb 22, 2018
The aim of the paper is to underline a substantial link between Graphic Design and Indian Design definition, to highlight the possibility of evolving a design vocabulary unique to India, keeping ancient grid structures as the focal point of construction. This research is an analytical study of the grid system and its philosophy in the cultural and historical context. The focus is on Jain manuscripts of Rajasthan and Gujarat origin, and on an in-depth study of their various types to analyze whether there is a clear pattern that can be co-opted into a cohesive design philosophy.
