Ar. Alpa Shikre at Design Conclave: Reality Behind the Filter

At Mumbai’s "Design Conclave 2025" at ACETECH, Principal Architect Alpa Shikre of SSA Architects joined a panel to discuss social media's impact on the design world.


The discussion, titled "Behind the Filter," explored both the benefits and challenges of digital platforms. Alpa Shikre spoke with candour about the pressure to create "picture-perfect" spaces, advocating for authenticity over aesthetics. She emphasized that senior designers should share their professional failures as openly as their successes.


Her core message, that transparency is key to a resilient and realistic design practice—resonated deeply, serving as a call to move beyond the superficial glamour of social media and embrace the true craft of design.