By Aahana Yadav — Young Design Student, Delhi, India

"Design is not only what we see—it's what we remember, what we build, and what we pass on."

This compilation is a tribute to the long and layered journey of visual culture—an exploration that spans from the earliest cave markings to the intricately stylized movements of the 20th century. As a young design student based in Delhi, India, I’ve poured passion, research, and visual storytelling into tracing the evolution of global design—its roots, revolutions, and rebirths.

Each era, each motif, and each pattern in this timeline reflects my own hands-on interpretation, inspired by months of study, sketches, and material exploration. This journey is deeply personal—rooted in curiosity, shaped by craft, and guided by a growing love for thoughtful, contextual design.

I invite you to explore this visual archive not just as a history lesson, but as a conversation across time—between ancient artisans and modern creators, between culture and craft, and between who we were and who we’re becoming.

— Aahana Yadav