Ahmedabad: The National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, and Shree Somnath Trust have signed an MoU to explore collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing the cultural, heritage and visitor experience of Prabhas Patan, where the Somnath Temple is situated.“The collaboration envisages leveraging NID Ahmedabad’s multidisciplinary expertise in industrial design, communication design, textile and apparel design, exhibition design, interaction design and spatial design to explore innovative, design-driven initiatives for Somnath. The partnership seeks to enhance public engagement, improve visitor experiences and strengthen institutional identity while preserving and interpreting the region’s historical, architectural and cultural significance,” a release said.Some of the key areas of collaboration include conceptualisation and development of interactive exhibits, architectural installations, signage, wayfinding systems and immersive spatial experiences, research and documentation of the arts, crafts, textile traditions, architecture and intangible cultural heritage associated with the region, and exploring opportunities for an engaging visitor experience among others, according to officials.NID has earlier designed a prasad box for the temple.
