Anneasa Manna

Anneasa Manna is a multidisciplinary product designer from Kolkata, India, whose work is rooted in material honesty, cultural depth, and sustainable innovation. She is the holder of a patent in agri-biotech design, developed during InventX 2025, reflecting her ability to translate complex scientific systems into human-centred design solutions. Anneasa is also a State-Level Gold Medalist at the IndiaSkills Competition, recognized for excellence in industrial and product design. Her design practice extends into sustainability-driven innovation, having been selected as a Semi-Finalist in the Global Sustainability Challenge, where she developed a water-technology-based sustainable product under a program conducted by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. With a strong foundation in craft, materials, and systems thinking, Anneasa explores leather not as a surface treatment but as a living material that evolves through time and use. Through her footwear brand TVAK, she focuses on longevity, repairability, and quiet luxury—creating designs that value endurance over trends and meaning over excess.