AIDO Showcases SLYNK Profiled Door Systems at Design Debate 2026

29 Apr 2026 CW Team

AIDO, an endorsed brand of dormakaba, showcased its SLYNK Profiled Door System at Design Debate Chennai Edition 2026. The company presented its new range of door solutions designed for contemporary residential and commercial interiors, with a focus on performance, functionality and refined aesthetics.

Developed with dormakaba’s global engineering expertise, the SLYNK series is designed to enhance spatial flow while maintaining a clean, minimalist appearance. The system supports durability, smooth movement and improved space utilisation, making it suitable for evolving modern environments.

The Chennai edition of Design Debate brought together leading professionals from the architecture and design community through panel discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions. The platform enabled AIDO to present its product innovations to architects, designers and industry stakeholders while engaging in conversations on emerging design trends and the future of built environments.

The SLYNK series supports multiple door applications, including wooden doors, framed glass doors and frameless glass doors. This flexibility allows designers to select configurations aligned with different interior requirements, from warm wooden designs to sleek frameless glass options that improve openness and natural light.

The range includes invisible sliding, pocket sliding, moving sliding, telescopic sliding, synchro sliding and single leaf systems. These systems are designed for silent operation, reliability and long-term performance, while concealing mechanical components for a streamlined architectural finish.

The SLYNK series is available in premium finishes, including Black Matte, Brush Gold and Brush Champagne. According to the company, the system addresses rising architectural demand for space optimisation, fluid movement and minimalist design, enabling seamless integration across varied interior concepts.

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