The ADA Awards 2024-25 Seminar “Art & Design as Catalyst,” held in collaboration with the British Council, explored how creativity can shape ideas, influence communities, and drive meaningful change.

Ar. Yawar Jilani, Jami Azad, Ali Rez, Karim A. Khan, and Ar. Saifullah Siddiqui shared how their award-winning work transforms spaces, narratives, and experiences, showing that art and design are not just expressions, but instruments of impact.

The panel discussion with Ar. Tariq Hasan, Ar. Wajiha Siddiqui, Adeela Suleman, Asad Hayee, Ar. Maria Aslam and Hassan Habib delved deeper into the power of creative leadership, examining how thoughtful design and artistic vision can inspire action and shift perspectives.

The day concluded with reflections on art and design as acts of repair, reparation, and belonging, catalyzing empathy, environmental action, and social equity.