Department: Product Design

Total Years of Experience: 3 Years

Bachelor’s Qualification: B. Design (Textile Design)

Name of Institution: National Institute of Fashion Technology, India

Master’s Qualification: Master of Design, Lifestyle & Accessory Design

Name of Institution: National Institute of Design, India

Faculty Profile:

With qualification from India’s most prestigious institutions, Mr. Kumar holds the reins of providing students with meticulous education on product design, leading them to a path of developing a successful career.

Department: Interior Design

Total Years of Experience: 7 Years

Bachelor’s Qualification: Bachelor in Interior Design

Name of Institution:  APIED, India

Master’s Qualification: Masters in Interior Design (pursuing)

Name of Institution: Parul University, India

Faculty Profile:

Pursuing a Masters in interior design from Parul University and an undergraduate from APIED, Gujarat, Ms. Bhavi is backed with more than seven years of experience in teaching; she has worked as a senior designer under the architect and interior designer, Mr. Tarang Pandhiand. She owns a firm named Bhavyaak Interiors, is currently practising as an interior designer, and has designed several offices, corporate spaces, and private residential spaces.

Department: Communication Design

Total Years of Experience: 4 to 5 Years

Bachelor’s Qualification: Bachelors in Multimedia & Animation

Name of Institution: Gujarat University, India

Faculty Profile:

Working as a lecturer in the Visual Communication department, Mr. Anurag holds a bachelor in multimedia and animation. Having worked prior in the film industry, he has a talent for working his magic behind the lens, with a knack for producing beautiful works of art through simple images.

Department: Fashion Design

Total Years of Experience: 25 Years

Masters Qualification: M.Phil. Philosophy, Masters In Social Communication & Journalism

Doctorate Qualification: Ph.D. in Design Specialization in Sustainability & Women Empowerment

Name of Institution: University of Louvain la Neuve, La Ville de Bruxelles

Faculty Profile:

An accomplished designer and expert in sustainability and gender fluidity, Dr. Diana co-founded ReCreate NGO, which fights against gender-based violence and encourages sustainable empowerment and creativity.

Department: Interior Design

Total Years of Experience: 16 Years

Bachelor’s Qualification:  B. Design in Interior Design 

Name of Institution: APIED, Sardar Patel University, India

Master’s Qualification: M.Ed. Management (pursuing)

Name of Institution: IGNOU, India

Faculty Profile:

Ms. Krishna is a practicing interior designer with 16 years of experience. She has executed various projects, including commercial, residential, and industrial spaces. Her specialization is catering to the apparent and latent needs of the customers at pre-decided budgets in time.        
Out of her passion for sharing her wisdom with the next generation of designers and keeping herself updated with the latest trends, she has been teaching various subjects of Interior Design for 14 years at various Institutions of design.   

Department: Interior Design

Total Years of Experience: 15 Years

Bachelors Qualification: Bachelors in Interior Architecture

Name of Institution: CEPT University, India

Faculty Profile:

Ms. Mansi thinks the best part of interior design is connecting with the client and understanding what their needs are for a space in the most comprehensive way. Often, clients have difficulty articulating what they need their space to do for them. Diving in, building a relationship and asking the right questions allow me to solve design dilemmas and create the best possible space for them.

Department: Communication Design

Total Years of Experience: 15 Years

Bachelors Qualification: BVA, Bachelor of Visual Arts

Name of Institution: Maharaja Sayajirao University, India

Faculty Profile:

A Freelance Visualizer, Ms. Dikshita works across print, environmental and digital design. Have worked on many Global Packaging and Print projects. Also worked on conceptualizing TV Commercials as Art Director and Graphic Designer. Hard work is the key to knowledge and achievement she received in 15 years of my profession. A true believer in the art of every generation.

Department: Interior Design

Total Years of Experience: 14 Years

Bachelors Qualification: B. Arch

Name of Institution: CEPT University, India

Masters Qualification: M. Plan & PGPCM

Name of Institution: LJ University, India

NICMAR University, India

Faculty Profile:

Working in the field since 2009, with an astounding number of qualifications, Mr. Mitul has a diverse experience of around 14 years in architecture. He has been associated with some of the most reputed organizations like Tata and the Aamani group. He believes the project starts with the desire of the client and ends when the lifecycle of the building is complete. He has worked on a wide range of projects like commercial, residential, institutional, hospitality & recreational, as well as Urban Planning. 

Department: Fashion Design

Total Years of Experience: 12 Years

Bachelors Qualification: B.S Psychology

Name of Institution: Union College, NY, United States

Masters Qualification: MBA - GM

Name of Institution: Thunderbird School of Global Management, United States

Faculty Profile:

Described as a textile entrepreneur, Mr. Jeremy is the founder, Managing Director and block printer-in-chief at Studio Bagru, Rajasthan, India, where he moved in 2010 to encourage grassroots entrepreneurship within the block printing industry. 
A startup development expert and academic advisor, over the past few decades, he has helped to successfully establish dozens of businesses throughout this industry ranging from fashion & branding to even sourcing and logistics.

Department: Fashion Design

Total Years of Experience: 12 Years

Bachelors Qualification: Bachelor of Design 

Name of Institution: Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology, India

Faculty Profile:

Creator of the label ANURAG GUPTA which represents the power of clothing with an artistic approach and exploratory silhouettes. Mr. Anurag believes every garment they design should be a treat to the eyes, made thoughtfully to make every detail functional, with the exceptional unique embroidery. As the designer of the 26th batch of GenNext, his designs grazed the ramps of Lakmé Fashion Week Festive Winter 2018, showcasing the hidden weave structures only visible in the dark inspired by the artist Maurits Cornelis Eschers Day and Night Artwork.

Department: Fashion Design

Total Years of Experience: 11 Years

Bachelors Qualification: B. Design, Apparel

Name of Institution: National Institute of Fashion Technology, India

Masters Qualification: M. Design, Apparel

Name of Institution: National Institute of Design, India

Faculty Profile:

Regular visiting Faculty and project coordinator at the National Institute of Design, Module on Introduction to Apparel Design and Patternmaking with B. Des in Textile Design Garment Manufacturing Technology (GMT) with M. Design in Apparel Design and Introduction to Sewing Techniques, Apparel Design with B. Des in Textile Design. Visiting Faculty at UID Design Institute, Karnavati University. The Visual & Digital Representation module with B. Des in Apparel Design and Digital Portfolio Making with M. Des in Apparel Design. He has also assessed students as an External Jury Member.

Department: Product Design

Total Years of Experience: 10 Years

Bachelors Qualification: Bachelors in Product Design

Name of Institution: Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Brazil

Faculty Profile:

Mr. Andre is a Brazilian product designer and founder of Mhiesi Design Studio. Passionate about Design, Architecture & Urbanism. Have an appreciation for city life, its spaces & behaviour. 
His interests lie in cultural exchanges - to learn more about different cultures & languages - a value that broadens vision & also enhances knowledge about Local Design, Making & Architecture.

Department: Product Design

Total Years of Experience: 7 Years

Bachelors Qualification: Bachelor of Design, Product Design

Name of Institution: NDMVPs College of Architecture and Center for Design, India

Masters Qualification: PGPD Transportation and Car design

Name of Institution: MITID University, India

Faculty Profile:

An award-winning Industrial product designer and Educator with over seven years of experience. Mr. Nikhil has many associations with Design Studios, firms, MNCs and startups. His passion for teaching and mentoring students was ignited while managing and interacting with people in the field. The diversity in my experience has enhanced my skills in shaping young minds. 
This diversity has also ignited an entrepreneurial mindset that helps students and entities to look beyond academics. Having handled additional responsibilities such as vendor development and management, raising awareness of design and design skills amongst colleagues and teaching in multiple design institutes have sensitized him to supporting entities and strengthened my values as a team player.

Department: Product Design

Total Years of Experience: 5 Years

Bachelor’s Qualification: B. Design (Lifestyle & Accessory Design)

Name of Institution: National Institute of Fashion Technology, India

Faculty Profile:

A profoundly gifted individual with an ability to deliver clean and high-quality design followings with a comprehensive experience in product design and Precious Jewelry Design. Ms. Romansha is the Founder and Director of the Ahmedabad Based Jewelry Brand Anagi Jewels, which gave me an excellent sense for developing and executing Designs in line with the brand Identity and business strategy. She always seek leverages that improve my skillsets and Values in the field of Jewelry and Product design.

Department: Communication Design

Total Years of Experience: 6 Years

Bachelor’s Qualification: B.Sc. in Animation & Multimedia 

Name of Institution: The Global Open University, India

Faculty Profile:

Graduated in the field of animation, Mr. Tarang is a FX Artist, 3D Generalist, and Motion Graphics Artist, specializing in Video Editing, Animation, Motion Graphics, 3D art, Houdini FX, and UI design.

Department: Communication Design

Total Years of Experience: 2 Years

Bachelor’s Qualification: Bachelor of Design 

Name of Institution: National Institute of Fashion Technology, India

Faculty Profile:

“Design is everything, and everything is design ”
A favourite quote of Ms. Aditi as it encourages her to think about design beyond any one domain. It gives me the whole world to view as a design project ready to be unraveled. This thought fills her with excitement beyond compare, and she can only hope to show this world to the next generation of designers.

Department: Mechanical Lab Assistant 

Total Years of Experience: 28 Years

Bachelor’s Qualification: Mechanical Engineering Graduate  

Name of Institution: Government Engineering College, India

Faculty Profile:

With an outstanding experience of 28 years, Mr. Deepak works as a Lab Assistant at Indus University. Always present to help and assist students and the faculty, he possesses immense wisdom of machines required to create a variety of designs and products from different fields.

Department: Fashion Design

Total Years of Experience: 3 Years

Bachelor’s Qualification: B. A. & Diploma in Fashion Design

Name of Institution: Gujarat University & Manav Kalyan Trust, India

Faculty Profile:

After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Arts & Fashion, Ms. Monika has industry experience working with Arvind Mills. She is equipped with practical teaching skills in stitching, hand embroidery and sketching.

Brand: ANEK TAANKA

Department: Interior Design

Faculty Profile:

Synonymous with the global brand Anek Taanka, many referred to him as Anek when they met him for the first time. His presence is humble yet compelling, and his work is outstanding. After a short stint in Pharma & Auto Manufacturing, he established Anek Tannka in 2003, bringing his passion for textiles to life and redefining the play of fabric and space. His unique understanding of the craft is simply unmatched, through which he enlivens the stories and imaginations in tangible realities. 

With his heightened sensitivity to nature, he embraces every element, imbuing each design with his signature style; his eye for detail is striking, and his work is highly creative. He spends time in nature away from his atelier and loves to cook. He is inspired by the works of master artists like S. H. Raza and Hussain. Having partnered with several renowned designers, architects, and textile artists for over two decades, his network of collaborators continues to grow.

He continues to inspire and be inspired.

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ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Mr. Srini Srinivasan is a highly accomplished entrepreneur in creative design and technology development, with over 25 years of work experience in Silicon Valley, the United States, and India. Presently, Mr. Srinivasan is the President of the World Design Organization (formerly ICSID) and is also the Chairman & CEO of LUMIUM DESIGN, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based, world-class, award-winning product Design Company that has developed products in the Consumer Electronics, Medical, Industrial Goods, Security, and Surveillance domains. With specialisation in Design & Technology, Mr. Srinivasan helps and mentors technology start-ups and education institutes. He is a known public speaker around the globe and has engaged audiences in Innovation & Design topics such as “Mobility in Mega Cities” “Impact of UX in day to day life”, “What can design do for the business”; “Designing New Cities”; “Global Trends in Design” “innovation in Urban Design”. He is also an active member of IDSA, the professional body for Industrial Designers in the US. He is currently on the board of Wot Now and The TechSPA in the USA; and Wellingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai, India. As a hobby, Mr. Srinivasan is also an avid singer, golfer, and occasional pilot.

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Advisory Board Member

Professor- Musashino Art University, Tokyo
An alumnus of Ohio State University, Ms. Chiu is a qualified Industrial Designer with a firm belief that Creativity is a moral and political force and that creative people, companies, and governmental bodies can work alongside the community to create products, services, spaces, and experiences that not only satisfy a function or solve a problem, but that is also rooted in the human heart with grace, beauty, and compassion. She has the privilege to work with over 480 academic institutions and 160 cultural and creative organizations in 65 countries- including international competitions, exhibitions, world congresses, workshops, and research projects- lectured at design conferences and academic institutions in over 31 countries; and served on numerous competition juries, including Red Dot Design Concept Award, Brno Biennial, Design for Asia Award, World Design Leadership Award, BIO/Bienniale of Industrial Design, The Good Design Award and Adobe Design Achievement Awards. As an Executive Board Member for the Advisory Council of METI (the Japanese Ministry of Economics & Industry) and Executive Board Member of Icsid (International Council Societies of Industrial Design/ www.icsid.org), she plays a role in framing the visions for design policies globally.

Advisory Board Member

Board Member- Montebello Design Centre, Cape Town
Dr. Mugendi K. M’Rithaa has been a Member of the Global Advisory Board at Continuum LLC since February 16, 2017. Dr. M’Rithaa is Africa’s first President of the World Design Organization (WDO), (previously, the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid)) and founder of the Design Research Activities Workgroup (DRAW). He is a founding member of the Network of Afrika Designers (NAD) and Design With Africa (DWA); a member of the Association of Designers of India (ADI); and a founding member of the Africa-Brasil Dialogs initiative. He is the institutional research focus leader for Design for Sustainability and special advisor to The Hasso Plattner Institute of Design Thinking at the University of Cape Town. Dr. M’Rithaa is an industrial designer, educator, and researcher at Cape Peninsula University of Technology. He holds a bachelor’s degree in design; a master’s degree in industrial design, a postgraduate diploma in higher education and training, and a doctorate in universal design.

Chief Design Officer-Lumium
A product thinker and hands-on design leader with over 15 years of experience defining product vision and building design teams, Mr. Abhinav Tiwari has worked with F-500 companies across the globe, and across various domains including consumer electronics, mobile devices, medical devices, and home appliances. Currently heading the design teams at Lumium, Mr. Tiwari provides design leadership and creative strategies to the company’s highly talented and multi-disciplinary teams. He has executed several award-winning projects for customers delivering ‘Vertical Integration’, and excellent experiences in Research, Strategy, Industrial Design, Engineering, and User Experience Design. Abhinav oversees product life cycles from concept to launch, while supervising a talented team of designers, developers, engineers, and managers based in India, the US, and Japan. His design philosophy is: working in an intimate cross-functional team environment, where blue-sky thinking is embraced, leads to tangible, innovative business and user-friendly outcomes, AKA good design. He is a postgraduate from the National Institute of Design, and is associated with global design organizations such as IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America) and WDO (World Design Organization).

Advisory Board Member

Industrial Designer and Design Professor
Mr. Jasjit Singh, Industrial Designer and Design Professor and Specialist in product form, has over 20 years of professional experience in different areas of design ranging from education in well-renowned European Universities, design practice with some of the leading brands in automobiles, medicine, digital, home and office appliances industry to designing color systems, brands, and identities, to working with experiential spaces and narrative museums.

Advisory Board Member

Nayna is a Doctor by profession - MBBS (Smt. NHL, Ahmedabad), MScCD (Clinical Dermatology, UK) with a keen interest in the field of Design. In her spare time, she likes to learn about consciousness, Vedic philosophy and culture, and vegetarian culinary delights.