In an effort to amplify the number of women in our industry, and to give them a platform for visibility in the Indian advertising and design industry, the Indian Creative Women (ICW) in partnership with D&AD, DDB Mudra Group and Godrej Consumer Products is hosting the fifth edition of Portfolio Evening.
To be held on January 30, virtually, and in person on January 31, at the Omnicom House between 3 pm to 7 pm, the Indian Creative Women’s Portfolio Evening will provide an exclusive opportunity for young women and non-binary creatives to meet some of the best names in the industry and get their portfolios reviewed by them.
Since the start of Indian Creative Women’s Portfolio Evening, 500+ women have got an opportunity to receive great feedback on their books.
The event is currently open to women and non-binary creatives with 0 to 6 years of experience, including recently graduated students from advertising portfolio schools and the entry deadline to register for the same is January 24, 2025.
That said, sponsored by Godrej Consumer Products this year, two winning portfolios from Portfolio Evening 2025 will win an all-expense paid trip to the D&AD festival in London later this year.
Sharing her thoughts on the same, Sakshi Choudhary, Founder, Indian Creative Women, said, “There is no doubt that our industry is better with women in it. Leaders like Swati, Kainaz, Tista, Deepa, Lulu, Malvika, Ashwini, Shikha, Shagun, Binaifer and so many others have done award winning work that is not just fresh but has catapulted this industry to a great extent. Indian Creative Women’s annual Portfolio Evening is an effort to ensure a strong leadership pipeline with the next generation of women.”
To this, Dara Lynch, CEO, D&AD, added, “This year’s partnership with Indian Creative Women for the Portfolio Evening underscores our shared commitment to both creative excellence and industry-wide equity. At D&AD, we believe that the best ideas come from diverse perspectives, and by empowering underrepresented voices, we pave the way for innovation and growth. Together, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where creativity can truly thrive for all.”
Speaking on being a part of the initiative, Swati Bhattacharya, Global Head of Godrej Creative Lab, also said, “Partnering the journey of these promising young women creatives gives me incredible joy. The winners will get to work with the Godrej Creative Lab on a live campaign, something we can’t wait to get started on. Accelerating women’s careers and giving them the place they deserve is the only way we all will succeed in this industry of ours.”
Concludingly, Rahul Mathew, CCO, DDB Mudra Group, also mentioned, “In our business there’s more to diversity than just the gender ratio. Having diversity also adds diversity to our thinking. And at a time when the industry is facing competition from creators of all kinds, it’s so important for us to have talent that brings in fresher and more diverse POVs.”
