As we look back at the record-breaking success of the JD Design Awards 2025, we are inundated with gratitude for the numerous individuals and partners who helped make the event as memorable as it ultimately proved to be. Of those, we want to take a special moment to thank The Den, Whitefield, for serving as our Venue and Hospitality Partner, special thanks to Mr. Vinesh Gupta, General Manager of The Den and his entire team for upholding such high standards of excellence under his incredible leadership.
It was immediately apparent that this year’s version of the JD Design Awards necessitated a space that not only provided functionality and elegance but also a shareholder in our passion for imagination, innovation, and content. The Den did exactly that and then some.
A Space That Embodied the Spirit of Design
Located in the centre of Whitefield, The Den is not merely a luxury hotel but an extravagantly designed space meant to be inspiring. Portrayed as Bengaluru’s first millennial luxury hotel, The Den combines modern design, refined comfort, and state-of-the-art amenities to deliver a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Its sleek, modern look and friendly atmosphere made it the perfect space to highlight our young and talented designers’ bold, powerful work.
The event location provided not only a visually stimulating arena but also a harmonized and seamless environment for our daytime and evening performances. Everything — from event planning to backstage arrangements — was undertaken with great professionalism and care that would allow the event to flow gracefully and without any glitches.
Thoughtful hospitality at every step
Den’s Eat, Work, Sleep & Play philosophy was perfectly expressed in the experience we were given as team, students, jury, and guests. As soon as we entered, their hospitality team was on time, available, and seriously keen on making the JD Design Awards a success.
It does not come along often enough that a hospitality partner will know the pace and requirements of a big-scale creative festival. The Den did it with ease, both in terms of providing logistical assistance but also offering a friendly, hospitable space that allowed our attendees to feel at ease yet also engaged.
At JD School of Design and JD Institute of Fashion Technology, we think that design is not about how it looks – it’s about connection, purpose, and experience. Den’s focus on atmosphere and detail is precisely what captures this vision’s essence. Their assistance in organizing our creative showcase to be designed in a way that was memorable and significant was invaluable.
To the whole team at The Den, we offer our most heartfelt thanks. Your input went well beyond giving us a space — you were part of the JD Design Awards 2025. Your professionalism, your manners, and your dedication to excellence made a lasting impression on all of us.”
We look forward to numerous future partnerships and are truly grateful to have collaborated with a space that values the importance of design, the power of hospitality, and the power of communal experiences.
