Elton Francisco Fernandes, a student of JD School of Design, Goa pursuing his BSc. in Interior Design showcased the project Industrial Dinette at the JD Design Awards 2023. The designer’s concept was to design a sustainable restaurant space of industrial style by using reclaimed/ recycled materials. His concept is inspired by Pierce Widera Interior Design Firm, a design practice where industrial style designs are approached. For this project the designer kept the décor as the focal point while evoking a sense of efficiency and style in the background. He has chosen industrial style as it is economical and sustainable. The project has large open spaces and is minimal. 

Ahead of the start of the Industrial Dinette project, Designer Elton tried to identify several problems in and around his locality. The primary issue that the designer has observed in the area is heat problems. He used double layered glass and a plant wall to reduce heat. Irrigation pipes mounted on glass walls to water plants were used to reduce heat. Glass walls with plants are used in between to reduce heat.

Elton also incorporated many sustainable, innovative and eco-friendly aspects into his project, Industrial Dinette. He also used reclaimed and recycled material such as wood and metal waste in industrial design.