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  1. India Vol. 05 | Issue 12 | 2023 Vol. 05 | Issue 12 | 2023 Vol. 05 | Issue 12 | 2023 www.theknowledgereview.com D De es siig gn n 2 20 02 23 3 Design Empowering Creativity through Design Education

  2. Beyond technical prowess, these of diverse perspectives and institutes embrace visionary embracing the fusion of different thinking as a catalyst for progress. disciplines, these institutes cultivate They instill in their students the a vibrant ecosystem that fuels importance of looking beyond the innovation and sparks present, envisioning futures yet to breakthroughs. be realized and designing with a deep understanding of the needs Within the pages of this edition, Transforming and aspirations of society. By 'Most Innovative Design nurturing the seeds of visionary Institutes of the Year, 2023,'The - Riya Chatterjee thought, Design Institutes create a Knowledge Review embarks on a generation of designers who journey to celebrate and become agents of positive change, acknowledge the extraordinary Best, Ideas Riya Chterjee leveraging design as a accomplishments of innovative transformative force. Design Institutes. These institutes stand as pioneers, wielding the into Reality The impact of Design Institutes transformative power of creativity, transcends the confines of technical proficiency, and visionary individual disciplines. Through ideation to revolutionize industries and pave the way for a future interdisciplinary collaborations, n the ever-evolving landscape of these institutes foster a culture of illuminated by boundless design, innovation emerges as the I I knowledge exchange, blurring the possibilities. cornerstone that pushes the limits of boundaries between fields and what is possible, alters the perceptions, and allowing for the cross-pollination Have a captivating read! molds the very fabric of the world. of ideas. By embracing the richness Design Institutes serve as beacons of inspiration, their impact reverberating throughout the design community and beyond. With their unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and reimagining conventional norms, they not only shape the trajectory of design but also influence the wider landscape of industries they touch. These institutes nurture a generation of designers who dare to dream, who possess the technical prowess to bring their visions to life, and who possess the audacity to challenge the status quo.

  3. Beyond technical prowess, these of diverse perspectives and institutes embrace visionary embracing the fusion of different thinking as a catalyst for progress. disciplines, these institutes cultivate They instill in their students the a vibrant ecosystem that fuels importance of looking beyond the innovation and sparks present, envisioning futures yet to breakthroughs. be realized and designing with a deep understanding of the needs Within the pages of this edition, Transforming and aspirations of society. By 'Most Innovative Design nurturing the seeds of visionary Institutes of the Year, 2023,'The - Riya Chatterjee thought, Design Institutes create a Knowledge Review embarks on a generation of designers who journey to celebrate and become agents of positive change, acknowledge the extraordinary Best, Ideas Riya Chterjee leveraging design as a accomplishments of innovative transformative force. Design Institutes. These institutes stand as pioneers, wielding the into Reality The impact of Design Institutes transformative power of creativity, transcends the confines of technical proficiency, and visionary individual disciplines. Through ideation to revolutionize industries and pave the way for a future interdisciplinary collaborations, n the ever-evolving landscape of these institutes foster a culture of illuminated by boundless design, innovation emerges as the I I knowledge exchange, blurring the possibilities. cornerstone that pushes the limits of boundaries between fields and what is possible, alters the perceptions, and allowing for the cross-pollination Have a captivating read! molds the very fabric of the world. of ideas. By embracing the richness Design Institutes serve as beacons of inspiration, their impact reverberating throughout the design community and beyond. With their unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and reimagining conventional norms, they not only shape the trajectory of design but also influence the wider landscape of industries they touch. These institutes nurture a generation of designers who dare to dream, who possess the technical prowess to bring their visions to life, and who possess the audacity to challenge the status quo.

  4. Profiles 20 the Contents 28 of LISAA School TableContents Magazine of Design NICC International An Abode of International College of Design Design Education Designing Better Futures Story Cover 34 44 School of Design 08 and Innovation Strate School of Design Leading through Design Grooming Artistic Unitedwld Legends Articles Evolving Paradigms Initute of Design Changing Design Education 24 for the 21st Century Empowering Creativity through Design Education The Potential of the Industry The Future of Design Education 40

  5. Profiles 20 the Contents 28 of LISAA School TableContents Magazine of Design NICC International An Abode of International College of Design Design Education Designing Better Futures Story Cover 34 44 School of Design 08 and Innovation Strate School of Design Leading through Design Grooming Artistic Unitedwld Legends Articles Evolving Paradigms Initute of Design Changing Design Education 24 for the 21st Century Empowering Creativity through Design Education The Potential of the Industry The Future of Design Education 40

  6. the of CREATORS Vol. 05 - 2023 this Publication 2023 Editor-in-Chief Description Web Address Web Address Name of the College Pooja Bansal Amity School of Fashion Technology offers professional Amity School of Managing Editor Contributing Writer amity.edu education in the eld of design, technology and management Fashion Technology of the fashion, textile and apparel industry. Riya Chatterjee Gopal Ingole Necessity is at the source of every creation, and ARCH ARCH College of archedu.org College of Design and Business also started off with a deep Asst. Vice President Sr. Sales Manager Sr. BDE BDE Design and Business necessity for a design-based education. Swapnali Vasaikar Ashwini Pahurkar Sachin Bajad Grace Makasare Edu Brain Academy helps in planning, designing, and executing national and international skill courses with Edu Brain Academy edubrain.in world-class facilities, infrastructure and innovative Art & Design Head and Visualiser Co-designer teaching methodology. Rahul Shinde Paul Belin FIDA the Design School is a pioneer in the design FIDA the Design School dathedesignschool.com education industry, which nurtures innovation, creativity, Technical Digital SME-SMO Circulation and career focus in students. Specialist Marketing Manager Executive Manager Ravindra Kadam Rajeshwari Avhad Renuka Kulkarni Tanaji Fartade LISAA School of Design is a predominant design school in LISAA School of Design lisaabangalore.com France encompassing its legacy with 30 years of progressive, dynamic, and phenomenal performing record. MAY, 2023 NICC International College of Design is a one-of-its-kind NICC International niccindia.org design institute specializing in interdisciplinary cross- sales@theknowledgereview.com College of Design platform education since its establishment in 2005. Follow us on Students of RV University’s School of Design and Innovation School of acquire, hone skills and learn design theories, methods and rvu.edu.in theknowledgereview theknowledgerv Design and Innovation processes that help develop and rene their ideas. CORPORATE OFFICE For nearly 30 years, the Strate School of Design has Strate School of Design trained individuals who think, create, test, produce, and strate.in promote tomorrow's objects, systems, and services. The Knowledge Review Survey No.133/134, Brand Square, Ofce No. 512, Established in 2012, the Unitedworld Institute of Design Unitedworld Institute Kunjir Chowk, Pimple Saudagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411027 karnavatiuniversity.edu.in has a rich legacy of design education in India that of Design Phone - India: +91 7410079881/ 82/ 83/ 84/ 85 Email: info@theknowledgereview.com fosters the intricacies of design education. For Subscription: theknowledgereview.com Copyright © 2023 Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd., All rights reserved. The content and images used in this magazine should The World University of Design is responding to World University worlduniversityofdesign.ac.in contemporary needs through its cutting-edge, trans- not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without of Design disciplinary programs in the creative domains of design. prior permission from Insights success. Reprint rights remain solely with Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd. The Knowledge Review is powered by Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd.

  7. the of CREATORS Vol. 05 - 2023 this Publication 2023 Editor-in-Chief Description Web Address Web Address Name of the College Pooja Bansal Amity School of Fashion Technology offers professional Amity School of Managing Editor Contributing Writer amity.edu education in the eld of design, technology and management Fashion Technology of the fashion, textile and apparel industry. Riya Chatterjee Gopal Ingole Necessity is at the source of every creation, and ARCH ARCH College of archedu.org College of Design and Business also started off with a deep Asst. Vice President Sr. Sales Manager Sr. BDE BDE Design and Business necessity for a design-based education. Swapnali Vasaikar Ashwini Pahurkar Sachin Bajad Grace Makasare Edu Brain Academy helps in planning, designing, and executing national and international skill courses with Edu Brain Academy edubrain.in world-class facilities, infrastructure and innovative Art & Design Head and Visualiser Co-designer teaching methodology. Rahul Shinde Paul Belin FIDA the Design School is a pioneer in the design FIDA the Design School dathedesignschool.com education industry, which nurtures innovation, creativity, Technical Digital SME-SMO Circulation and career focus in students. Specialist Marketing Manager Executive Manager Ravindra Kadam Rajeshwari Avhad Renuka Kulkarni Tanaji Fartade LISAA School of Design is a predominant design school in LISAA School of Design lisaabangalore.com France encompassing its legacy with 30 years of progressive, dynamic, and phenomenal performing record. MAY, 2023 NICC International College of Design is a one-of-its-kind NICC International niccindia.org design institute specializing in interdisciplinary cross- sales@theknowledgereview.com College of Design platform education since its establishment in 2005. Follow us on Students of RV University’s School of Design and Innovation School of acquire, hone skills and learn design theories, methods and rvu.edu.in theknowledgereview theknowledgerv Design and Innovation processes that help develop and rene their ideas. CORPORATE OFFICE For nearly 30 years, the Strate School of Design has Strate School of Design trained individuals who think, create, test, produce, and strate.in promote tomorrow's objects, systems, and services. The Knowledge Review Survey No.133/134, Brand Square, Ofce No. 512, Established in 2012, the Unitedworld Institute of Design Unitedworld Institute Kunjir Chowk, Pimple Saudagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411027 karnavatiuniversity.edu.in has a rich legacy of design education in India that of Design Phone - India: +91 7410079881/ 82/ 83/ 84/ 85 Email: info@theknowledgereview.com fosters the intricacies of design education. For Subscription: theknowledgereview.com Copyright © 2023 Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd., All rights reserved. The content and images used in this magazine should The World University of Design is responding to World University worlduniversityofdesign.ac.in contemporary needs through its cutting-edge, trans- not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without of Design disciplinary programs in the creative domains of design. prior permission from Insights success. Reprint rights remain solely with Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd. The Knowledge Review is powered by Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd.

  8. The more the mind ventures, the more knowledge designs.“ and experience and the more the latter, the stronger the Unitedwld“ of Ine Design Empowering Creativity through Design Education

  9. The more the mind ventures, the more knowledge designs.“ and experience and the more the latter, the stronger the Unitedwld“ of Ine Design Empowering Creativity through Design Education

  10. Most Innovative Design Institutes of the Year, 2023 esign is a field that encourages which includes Design Aptitude popularity grew among design innovation and creativity. It Test(DAT), Portfolio Evaluation institutes in India in a short span of D D allows students to approach (P.E.), and Situation Test (S.T.) to time. familiar problems in new and inventive determine admission to various ways, challenging their assumptions courses. UID provides a wide range of Sustaining on Global Platform and broadening their perspectives. In a courses, including four-year B.Design The institute aims to become a design classroom, students are (Hons.) programs in eight recognized name in the global Invest in encouraged to delve thoroughly into a specializations and two-year M.Design education sector. It is also striving to single subject, examining it from programs in four specializations at the be known for its values and academic knowledge-based multiple angles and considering a undergraduate level. excellence. follow.“ range of viewpoints. This is in contrast learning; innovation to traditional classroom settings, where The institute's curriculum is designed The institute is trying to set a and ingenuity will there is often a single correct answer to to provide a unique and valuable benchmark through the success of the a problem. perspective to students, empowering students. It is constantly trying to them to approach problems creatively empower the youth with knowledge Through design education, students are and innovatively. The emphasis is on and make them technically competent empowered to be confident in their encouraging critical thinking and and professionally sound to prepare own solutions while also recognizing collaboration, as designers often work them for all walks of life. the value of other approaches. with other professionals, such as Collaboration and teamwork are also engineers and marketers, to bring their Bull's Eye emphasized, as designers often work ideas to fruition. Overall, UID Mr. Ritesh Hada is the Promoter and with other professionals to bring their Ahmedabad is a leading institution that Managing Director of United Group. ideas to life. prepares students for success in a The Group is presently operating in the rapidly evolving world. verticals of Education, FMCG, Overall, design education provides Hospitality, and Textiles. students with a unique and valuable Instilling Human Values with Design perspective that allows them to Education He is the president of Karnavati Institution, a prestigious private approach problems in a creative and The institute's primary goal is to Karnavati University“ university with eight top-notch innovative manner. By encouraging educate designers and professionals critical thinking and collaboration, with human values who make institutes and more than 8,500 students Mr. Ritesh Hada design education prepares students for significant contributions to society. The on campus, which is situated in President, success in a rapidly evolving world. institute encourages its students to Gujarat. succeed at all levels so that they can Established on July 24th, 2012, become well-rounded persons and Mr. Hada has established and directed Unitedworld Institute of Design skilled professionals. corporate operations such as finance, (UID) has a rich legacy of design strategy, business process optimization, education in India that fosters the Among the top design institutes in innovation, investor relations, etc., for intricacies of design education. The India, UID is a rarity. Founded with the the past 20 years, emphasizing institute's foundation was marked by aim to outclass the top design colleges sustained growth. Under his capable the lighting of the inaugural lamp by in India with its state-of-the-art labs direction, Karnavati University has The Late Kumar Vyas, a renowned and hands-on, creative learning, it improved professional education pioneer in the field of design seeks to create trendsetters and ideators standards through research-driven education. who'll lead the future of design schools coursework, technological in India. UID stands apart from other advancements in the classroom, and UID Ahmedabad offers a seamless B.Design colleges in India in the enhanced student experiences. Mr. admission process available to aspiring exposure it offers to students, which is Hada is in charge of corporatising students. The institute follows a unmatched by top design colleges in United Group by establishing comprehensive selection process, India, which is precisely why its

  11. Most Innovative Design Institutes of the Year, 2023 esign is a field that encourages which includes Design Aptitude popularity grew among design innovation and creativity. It Test(DAT), Portfolio Evaluation institutes in India in a short span of D D allows students to approach (P.E.), and Situation Test (S.T.) to time. familiar problems in new and inventive determine admission to various ways, challenging their assumptions courses. UID provides a wide range of Sustaining on Global Platform and broadening their perspectives. In a courses, including four-year B.Design The institute aims to become a design classroom, students are (Hons.) programs in eight recognized name in the global Invest in encouraged to delve thoroughly into a specializations and two-year M.Design education sector. It is also striving to single subject, examining it from programs in four specializations at the be known for its values and academic knowledge-based multiple angles and considering a undergraduate level. excellence. follow.“ range of viewpoints. This is in contrast learning; innovation to traditional classroom settings, where The institute's curriculum is designed The institute is trying to set a and ingenuity will there is often a single correct answer to to provide a unique and valuable benchmark through the success of the a problem. perspective to students, empowering students. It is constantly trying to them to approach problems creatively empower the youth with knowledge Through design education, students are and innovatively. The emphasis is on and make them technically competent empowered to be confident in their encouraging critical thinking and and professionally sound to prepare own solutions while also recognizing collaboration, as designers often work them for all walks of life. the value of other approaches. with other professionals, such as Collaboration and teamwork are also engineers and marketers, to bring their Bull's Eye emphasized, as designers often work ideas to fruition. Overall, UID Mr. Ritesh Hada is the Promoter and with other professionals to bring their Ahmedabad is a leading institution that Managing Director of United Group. ideas to life. prepares students for success in a The Group is presently operating in the rapidly evolving world. verticals of Education, FMCG, Overall, design education provides Hospitality, and Textiles. students with a unique and valuable Instilling Human Values with Design perspective that allows them to Education He is the president of Karnavati Institution, a prestigious private approach problems in a creative and The institute's primary goal is to Karnavati University“ university with eight top-notch innovative manner. By encouraging educate designers and professionals critical thinking and collaboration, with human values who make institutes and more than 8,500 students Mr. Ritesh Hada design education prepares students for significant contributions to society. The on campus, which is situated in President, success in a rapidly evolving world. institute encourages its students to Gujarat. succeed at all levels so that they can Established on July 24th, 2012, become well-rounded persons and Mr. Hada has established and directed Unitedworld Institute of Design skilled professionals. corporate operations such as finance, (UID) has a rich legacy of design strategy, business process optimization, education in India that fosters the Among the top design institutes in innovation, investor relations, etc., for intricacies of design education. The India, UID is a rarity. Founded with the the past 20 years, emphasizing institute's foundation was marked by aim to outclass the top design colleges sustained growth. Under his capable the lighting of the inaugural lamp by in India with its state-of-the-art labs direction, Karnavati University has The Late Kumar Vyas, a renowned and hands-on, creative learning, it improved professional education pioneer in the field of design seeks to create trendsetters and ideators standards through research-driven education. who'll lead the future of design schools coursework, technological in India. UID stands apart from other advancements in the classroom, and UID Ahmedabad offers a seamless B.Design colleges in India in the enhanced student experiences. Mr. admission process available to aspiring exposure it offers to students, which is Hada is in charge of corporatising students. The institute follows a unmatched by top design colleges in United Group by establishing comprehensive selection process, India, which is precisely why its

  12. procedures and selecting standards of corporate governance and Future of the Industry qualified individuals for business ethics. Design as a career option has climbed the management team. up many notches in the recent past, and This may be the students' first time more than most of the other Mr. Hada is a graduate of living away from home. The student conventional disciplines, design Calcutta University and the housing facilities here allow students demands a continuous engagement in to enjoy their newfound independence imagination and imagination backed by Leicester Business School at De in a safe and inviting environment. The strong research and foresight. This Montford University in the United hostel is comfortably designed and understanding drives UID, and in Kingdom. completely equipped with everything compliance with this philosophy, the Mr. Hada, a proponent of India's start- students need. entire curriculum design approach, up culture, played a key role in along with the pedagogical creating the country's first-ever defence On-campus housing is quite popular, methodologies, followed by a vast incubation system, known as India's offering a variety of room costs and network of external communication, Defence Design and Technology options. The university boasts an are all concentric in nature. The college incubator. He has also led the excellent student community, making it is bustling with seminars, workshops, Karnavati Innovation Incubation a congenial environment for potential expert talk series and panel discussions Foundation, a parallel ecosystem at students. On-campus housing includes across all its streams almost on a daily Karnavati University. immaculate rooms, in-house meals, a basis. canteen, wireless internet, room Making Students Feel at Home service, study areas, and an overall The students get to interact and A variety of students in different quiet setting. develop new perspectives with the help professional education streams have of such local, national and global been drawn to United Group and The education industry recognises Mr. designers through these intellectual Karnavati University because of their Hada as a thinking leader. He has been events. For the much-needed distinctive growth model and crucial in transforming the country's vocational touch to the spirit of the competitive edge. United Group has design education landscape from a artisan inside every student, the college created tremendous value for all of its government-dominated sector to one has a structured ambience in the form stakeholders by upholding the highest that professional institutes lead. of what it calls the Craft Village. It

  13. procedures and selecting standards of corporate governance and Future of the Industry qualified individuals for business ethics. Design as a career option has climbed the management team. up many notches in the recent past, and This may be the students' first time more than most of the other Mr. Hada is a graduate of living away from home. The student conventional disciplines, design Calcutta University and the housing facilities here allow students demands a continuous engagement in to enjoy their newfound independence imagination and imagination backed by Leicester Business School at De in a safe and inviting environment. The strong research and foresight. This Montford University in the United hostel is comfortably designed and understanding drives UID, and in Kingdom. completely equipped with everything compliance with this philosophy, the Mr. Hada, a proponent of India's start- students need. entire curriculum design approach, up culture, played a key role in along with the pedagogical creating the country's first-ever defence On-campus housing is quite popular, methodologies, followed by a vast incubation system, known as India's offering a variety of room costs and network of external communication, Defence Design and Technology options. The university boasts an are all concentric in nature. The college incubator. He has also led the excellent student community, making it is bustling with seminars, workshops, Karnavati Innovation Incubation a congenial environment for potential expert talk series and panel discussions Foundation, a parallel ecosystem at students. On-campus housing includes across all its streams almost on a daily Karnavati University. immaculate rooms, in-house meals, a basis. canteen, wireless internet, room Making Students Feel at Home service, study areas, and an overall The students get to interact and A variety of students in different quiet setting. develop new perspectives with the help professional education streams have of such local, national and global been drawn to United Group and The education industry recognises Mr. designers through these intellectual Karnavati University because of their Hada as a thinking leader. He has been events. For the much-needed distinctive growth model and crucial in transforming the country's vocational touch to the spirit of the competitive edge. United Group has design education landscape from a artisan inside every student, the college created tremendous value for all of its government-dominated sector to one has a structured ambience in the form stakeholders by upholding the highest that professional institutes lead. of what it calls the Craft Village. It

  14. always demands a significant restructuring or realigning of the internal atmosphere. From curriculum adjustments to the upgradation of infrastructure and technology upgrades, UID has always strived to stay handsomely ahead of its challenges. UID is already in High Stature in the Industry UID enjoys a unique status in the the league of the best world of design colleges in India. Its private design schools approach of creating a strong mix of existence.“ academic learning and experiential in India within the first wisdom has, over the years, led it on a decade of its path which no other college in the design league has ventured into. From magnanimous intra-disciplinary events such as MODUS, PRAXIS and CREA, to grand fashion shows such as EDGE and from academic and financial support through start-up incubation initiatives such as KIIF and DDTII to organizing global events such as the Ahmedabad Design Week, UID is a platform which is unparalleled and undisputed when it comes to “ identifying and implementing extra- curricular engagement initiatives for the students. Keeping the Ecosystem Safe STEM is the very shell that keeps invites local handicraft and handloom management states, "Of the many other momentum to keep pace with the UID's ecosystem failsafe. Design is a artists to demonstrate and inspire initiatives in the line-up, we would love changing world is a challenge that relative of the Art family, but for it to young students with talents which have not to skip our immersion and seemingly doesn't end. transform practice, it has to comply been overshadowed by modern exchange programs, industrial trips with its counterpart – Science. Design technology and methods now, with a and cultural programmes, stream- "So, instead of considering it a students visualise and research ideas noble hope to create magic and value specific exhibitions and competitions, challenge, the institute has rephrased it and applications and follow them up from the combination of the old and which bring out students' creativity in as a congenial ally that will always with design concepts. But at the same the contemporary. the form of tangible designs." keep us on our toes and inspire time, UID's approach is to prepare the everyone, if not push, to keep track and students to focus equally on rational UID is a significant stakeholder in the Keeping Pace with the Changing speed with change," says management. equations, which would lead to a Ahmedabad Design Week, an annual World tangible product out of the design international design festival which Of the many challenges that eventually Whether it is the students or the created. witnesses' designers and enthusiasts decide the quality of an institution, faculty, a wholesome effort to secure from across the globe participating as UID has a couple to shed some light and nurture all stakeholders' personal Moreover, UID's STEM-based learning expert speakers, demonstrators, on. In generic terms, design seldom intellectual and emotional health has is highlighted in its highly advanced audiences or mentors, creating takes inspiration from monotony. UID always been at the forefront of the technological infrastructure and immense value for participating Indian is one of the fastest-growing design goals. Also, on similar lines, any facilities, such as the Artificial designers and design students. The colleges in India, and maintaining the change in the external environment

  15. always demands a significant restructuring or realigning of the internal atmosphere. From curriculum adjustments to the upgradation of infrastructure and technology upgrades, UID has always strived to stay handsomely ahead of its challenges. UID is already in High Stature in the Industry UID enjoys a unique status in the the league of the best world of design colleges in India. Its private design schools approach of creating a strong mix of existence.“ academic learning and experiential in India within the first wisdom has, over the years, led it on a decade of its path which no other college in the design league has ventured into. From magnanimous intra-disciplinary events such as MODUS, PRAXIS and CREA, to grand fashion shows such as EDGE and from academic and financial support through start-up incubation initiatives such as KIIF and DDTII to organizing global events such as the Ahmedabad Design Week, UID is a platform which is unparalleled and undisputed when it comes to “ identifying and implementing extra- curricular engagement initiatives for the students. Keeping the Ecosystem Safe STEM is the very shell that keeps invites local handicraft and handloom management states, "Of the many other momentum to keep pace with the UID's ecosystem failsafe. Design is a artists to demonstrate and inspire initiatives in the line-up, we would love changing world is a challenge that relative of the Art family, but for it to young students with talents which have not to skip our immersion and seemingly doesn't end. transform practice, it has to comply been overshadowed by modern exchange programs, industrial trips with its counterpart – Science. Design technology and methods now, with a and cultural programmes, stream- "So, instead of considering it a students visualise and research ideas noble hope to create magic and value specific exhibitions and competitions, challenge, the institute has rephrased it and applications and follow them up from the combination of the old and which bring out students' creativity in as a congenial ally that will always with design concepts. But at the same the contemporary. the form of tangible designs." keep us on our toes and inspire time, UID's approach is to prepare the everyone, if not push, to keep track and students to focus equally on rational UID is a significant stakeholder in the Keeping Pace with the Changing speed with change," says management. equations, which would lead to a Ahmedabad Design Week, an annual World tangible product out of the design international design festival which Of the many challenges that eventually Whether it is the students or the created. witnesses' designers and enthusiasts decide the quality of an institution, faculty, a wholesome effort to secure from across the globe participating as UID has a couple to shed some light and nurture all stakeholders' personal Moreover, UID's STEM-based learning expert speakers, demonstrators, on. In generic terms, design seldom intellectual and emotional health has is highlighted in its highly advanced audiences or mentors, creating takes inspiration from monotony. UID always been at the forefront of the technological infrastructure and immense value for participating Indian is one of the fastest-growing design goals. Also, on similar lines, any facilities, such as the Artificial designers and design students. The colleges in India, and maintaining the change in the external environment

  16. time, preceded by the instinct to institutions. It is perfectly designed survive first. to suit students who want to USPs of the Initute experience and learn design on Today, the gears have shifted towards different continents, with an the start of the second decade, and it is UID's approach of immersive educational experience UID is a member of organisations like IFFTI, CUMULUS and WDO. now prepared and focused on in world-class educational creating a strong mix of UID is the first institute to award a globally recognised B.Design (Hons.) expanding its footprint across institutions based in four culturally academic learning and geographies. In 2022, UID expanded diverse locations, viz. Asia, Degree in India. from Design Education Capital of experiential wisdom has, Australia, Europe and the United UID has been awarded the CSR Top Design Institute of India by the India- Ahmedabad to the Capital of Kingdom. over the years, led it on India – Delhi (NCR), in collaboration “ Chairman of the acclaimed Competition Success Review (CSR), Mr. SK a path which no other with G.D. Goenka University and The first year of this course is Sachdeva. announced the new campus UID-NCR. college in the design conducted at UID and from second The institute aims to move in leaps and year onwards the students spend 14 It has also been honoured at the 12th Edition of the Asian Business & league has ventured bounds in the coming years – weeks' abroad at Swinburne into. Social Investor Forum 2018–19 and the 4th Edition as India's Greatest imparting wonderful education University in Melbourne, Australia, experiences, facilitating valuable at NABA, Milan, Italy and the at Brands & Leaders 2018–19. learning and gifting the world with Nottingham Trent University, UID joins the top league of world-class Design Institutes to be granted wonderful designers. United Kingdom respectively. Along with this, UID has more than Full membership of Cumulus – The International Association of 28 international collaborations for Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media in 2018. “ exchange programmes and expert mentoring, both online and offline. UID has been conferred with the award 'Best Private Design The college also attracts a strength College in India' during the National Education Excellence of multinational brands and organisations for student Awards organised by one of the leading Brand Management placements and internships. Consulting & Research firms in India, World Business Review Handling the Keys of Success to Corporation (WBR Corp). Students Unitedworld Group of Institutions – Business, Law and As a prime institute, it suggests to Design School won the 94.3 MY FM Education students that "Design is limitless. The more the mind ventures, the Excellence Awards presented by Jio Dil Se. more knowledge and experience UID was conferred with the award 'Best and the more the latter, the stronger the level of learning for the the designs. Invest in knowledge- Design Institute in India for 2018, in students. Additionally, any based learning; innovation and student or faculty design idea or Private Sector' during the World ingenuity will follow." concept may be further directed Education Awards 2019 towards the business category with Taking the Right Steps for the support from the Karnavati Innovation held at New Delhi. Future and Incubation Foundation (KIIF) or UID is already in the league of the Defence Design and Technology best private design schools in India Intelligence- Incubator of India (DDTII). within the first decade of its Machine Learning lab, existence. Looking back, the Robotics centre, 3D Printing Competing on Global Level institute comes across a mixed bag lab, Mac and Wacom lab, Virtual When it comes to global exposure, the of calculated experiments and Reality lab, fully equipped ultra- Bachelor of Design (Hons) Global measured successes driven by a modern Wood and Metal workshops Design Programme leads the way hope to grow and a goal to create and so on, which exponentially boost ahead of its counterparts from other awesome designers, but at the same

  17. time, preceded by the instinct to institutions. It is perfectly designed survive first. to suit students who want to USPs of the Initute experience and learn design on Today, the gears have shifted towards different continents, with an the start of the second decade, and it is UID's approach of immersive educational experience UID is a member of organisations like IFFTI, CUMULUS and WDO. now prepared and focused on in world-class educational creating a strong mix of UID is the first institute to award a globally recognised B.Design (Hons.) expanding its footprint across institutions based in four culturally academic learning and geographies. In 2022, UID expanded diverse locations, viz. Asia, Degree in India. from Design Education Capital of experiential wisdom has, Australia, Europe and the United UID has been awarded the CSR Top Design Institute of India by the India- Ahmedabad to the Capital of Kingdom. over the years, led it on India – Delhi (NCR), in collaboration “ Chairman of the acclaimed Competition Success Review (CSR), Mr. SK a path which no other with G.D. Goenka University and The first year of this course is Sachdeva. announced the new campus UID-NCR. college in the design conducted at UID and from second The institute aims to move in leaps and year onwards the students spend 14 It has also been honoured at the 12th Edition of the Asian Business & league has ventured bounds in the coming years – weeks' abroad at Swinburne into. Social Investor Forum 2018–19 and the 4th Edition as India's Greatest imparting wonderful education University in Melbourne, Australia, experiences, facilitating valuable at NABA, Milan, Italy and the at Brands & Leaders 2018–19. learning and gifting the world with Nottingham Trent University, UID joins the top league of world-class Design Institutes to be granted wonderful designers. United Kingdom respectively. Along with this, UID has more than Full membership of Cumulus – The International Association of 28 international collaborations for Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media in 2018. “ exchange programmes and expert mentoring, both online and offline. UID has been conferred with the award 'Best Private Design The college also attracts a strength College in India' during the National Education Excellence of multinational brands and organisations for student Awards organised by one of the leading Brand Management placements and internships. Consulting & Research firms in India, World Business Review Handling the Keys of Success to Corporation (WBR Corp). Students Unitedworld Group of Institutions – Business, Law and As a prime institute, it suggests to Design School won the 94.3 MY FM Education students that "Design is limitless. The more the mind ventures, the Excellence Awards presented by Jio Dil Se. more knowledge and experience UID was conferred with the award 'Best and the more the latter, the stronger the level of learning for the the designs. Invest in knowledge- Design Institute in India for 2018, in students. Additionally, any based learning; innovation and student or faculty design idea or Private Sector' during the World ingenuity will follow." concept may be further directed Education Awards 2019 towards the business category with Taking the Right Steps for the support from the Karnavati Innovation held at New Delhi. Future and Incubation Foundation (KIIF) or UID is already in the league of the Defence Design and Technology best private design schools in India Intelligence- Incubator of India (DDTII). within the first decade of its Machine Learning lab, existence. Looking back, the Robotics centre, 3D Printing Competing on Global Level institute comes across a mixed bag lab, Mac and Wacom lab, Virtual When it comes to global exposure, the of calculated experiments and Reality lab, fully equipped ultra- Bachelor of Design (Hons) Global measured successes driven by a modern Wood and Metal workshops Design Programme leads the way hope to grow and a goal to create and so on, which exponentially boost ahead of its counterparts from other awesome designers, but at the same

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  24. Evolving Paradigms Changing Education for the 21st Century esign education is critical to preparing the next generation of D designers to tackle increasingly complex and impactful challenges. However, the current system of design education does not always prepare students for the rapidly changing design landscape. Changing design education for the 21st century requires evolving paradigms to ensure students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the design industry. Changing Landscape of Design Education The design landscape is rapidly changing, and design education must adapt to keep pace with these changes. Here are some of the ways in which the design landscape is changing: Increasing Complexity: Designers are being entrusted with increasingly complex and impactful challenges. Design education must prepare students to tackle these challenges by providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the design industry. | The Knowledge Review 21 | May 2023 24 25

  25. Evolving Paradigms Changing Education for the 21st Century esign education is critical to preparing the next generation of D designers to tackle increasingly complex and impactful challenges. However, the current system of design education does not always prepare students for the rapidly changing design landscape. Changing design education for the 21st century requires evolving paradigms to ensure students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the design industry. Changing Landscape of Design Education The design landscape is rapidly changing, and design education must adapt to keep pace with these changes. Here are some of the ways in which the design landscape is changing: Increasing Complexity: Designers are being entrusted with increasingly complex and impactful challenges. Design education must prepare students to tackle these challenges by providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the design industry. | The Knowledge Review 21 | May 2023 24 25

  26. Rapidly Changing Technology: provide students with opportunities to problems and complete assignments. Technology is rapidly changing the apply their knowledge and skills in This approach can be particularly design landscape, and design education real-world situations. effective in design education, where must keep pace with these changes. students need to develop teamwork and Designers must be equipped with the Human-Centered Design: Human- communication skills. skills and knowledge they need to centered design is an approach to work with emerging technologies and design that focuses on the needs and Changing design education for the 21st adapt to new design tools and experiences of people. This approach century requires evolving paradigms to platforms. can be particularly effective in design ensure students are equipped with the education, where students need to skills and knowledge needed to Globalization: The design industry is develop empathy and understanding succeed in the design industry. The becoming increasingly global, and for the people they are designing for. design landscape is rapidly changing, design education must prepare students and design education must adapt to to work in a global context. Designers Learning By Doing: Learning by keep pace with these changes. must be equipped with the skills and doing is an approach to education that Interdisciplinary education, knowledge they need to work with involves students actively engaging experiential learning, and global diverse cultures and perspectives. with educational content and resources perspective are all evolving paradigms through hands-on activities and in design education that can help Evolving Paradigms in Design projects. This approach can be prepare students for the future of Education particularly effective in design design. By evolving paradigms in Changing design education for the 21st education, where students need to design education, we can ensure that century requires evolving paradigms to develop practical skills and experience. designers are equipped with the skills ensure students are equipped with the and knowledge they need to succeed in skills and knowledge needed to Active Learning: Active learning is an the rapidly changing design landscape. succeed in the design industry. Here approach to education that involves are some of the evolving paradigms in students actively engaging with The future of design education is design education: educational content and resources. This closely linked to the evolving approach can be particularly effective paradigms in design education. As the Interdisciplinary Education: Design in design education, where students design landscape continues to evolve, education must become more need to develop practical skills and educators will need to explore interdisciplinary to prepare students for experience. innovative approaches to design the complex challenges they will face education that incorporate these in the design industry. Designers must Global Perspective: Design education evolving paradigms. The use of be equipped with the skills and must become more globally focused to emerging technologies, knowledge they need to work across prepare students to work in a global interdisciplinary education, and global disciplines and collaborate with context. Designers must be equipped perspective in design education is an professionals from other fields. with the skills and knowledge they area of growing interest and research. need to work with diverse cultures and By continuing to explore evolving Experiential Learning: Design perspectives. A global perspective can paradigms in design education, we can education must become more provide students with opportunities to ensure that designers are equipped with experiential to prepare students for the learn from different cultures and the skills and knowledge they need to rapidly changing design landscape. perspectives. succeed in the rapidly changing design Designers must be equipped with the landscape. skills and knowledge they need to Collaborative Learning: work with emerging technologies and Collaborative learning is an approach adapt to new design tools and to education that involves students platforms. Experiential learning can working together in groups to solve | May 2023 26

  27. Rapidly Changing Technology: provide students with opportunities to problems and complete assignments. Technology is rapidly changing the apply their knowledge and skills in This approach can be particularly design landscape, and design education real-world situations. effective in design education, where must keep pace with these changes. students need to develop teamwork and Designers must be equipped with the Human-Centered Design: Human- communication skills. skills and knowledge they need to centered design is an approach to work with emerging technologies and design that focuses on the needs and Changing design education for the 21st adapt to new design tools and experiences of people. This approach century requires evolving paradigms to platforms. can be particularly effective in design ensure students are equipped with the education, where students need to skills and knowledge needed to Globalization: The design industry is develop empathy and understanding succeed in the design industry. The becoming increasingly global, and for the people they are designing for. design landscape is rapidly changing, design education must prepare students and design education must adapt to to work in a global context. Designers Learning By Doing: Learning by keep pace with these changes. must be equipped with the skills and doing is an approach to education that Interdisciplinary education, knowledge they need to work with involves students actively engaging experiential learning, and global diverse cultures and perspectives. with educational content and resources perspective are all evolving paradigms through hands-on activities and in design education that can help Evolving Paradigms in Design projects. This approach can be prepare students for the future of Education particularly effective in design design. By evolving paradigms in Changing design education for the 21st education, where students need to design education, we can ensure that century requires evolving paradigms to develop practical skills and experience. designers are equipped with the skills ensure students are equipped with the and knowledge they need to succeed in skills and knowledge needed to Active Learning: Active learning is an the rapidly changing design landscape. succeed in the design industry. Here approach to education that involves are some of the evolving paradigms in students actively engaging with The future of design education is design education: educational content and resources. This closely linked to the evolving approach can be particularly effective paradigms in design education. As the Interdisciplinary Education: Design in design education, where students design landscape continues to evolve, education must become more need to develop practical skills and educators will need to explore interdisciplinary to prepare students for experience. innovative approaches to design the complex challenges they will face education that incorporate these in the design industry. Designers must Global Perspective: Design education evolving paradigms. The use of be equipped with the skills and must become more globally focused to emerging technologies, knowledge they need to work across prepare students to work in a global interdisciplinary education, and global disciplines and collaborate with context. Designers must be equipped perspective in design education is an professionals from other fields. with the skills and knowledge they area of growing interest and research. need to work with diverse cultures and By continuing to explore evolving Experiential Learning: Design perspectives. A global perspective can paradigms in design education, we can education must become more provide students with opportunities to ensure that designers are equipped with experiential to prepare students for the learn from different cultures and the skills and knowledge they need to rapidly changing design landscape. perspectives. succeed in the rapidly changing design Designers must be equipped with the landscape. skills and knowledge they need to Collaborative Learning: work with emerging technologies and Collaborative learning is an approach adapt to new design tools and to education that involves students platforms. Experiential learning can working together in groups to solve | May 2023 26

  28. NICC International College of Design Designing Be?er Futures esign is a creative problem- mentioning these prestigious institutes, solving process used to create the name of NICC International D new products and services College of Design cannot be , , that improve daily lives. Design is overlooked. strongly focused on identifying user and market demands, in contrast to the NICC's dedicated 10,000 sq. ft. expressionist approach of art, and is, building was planned in 2002 and therefore, a process-centric exercise to completed in 2004. NICC International generate fresh and original solutions. College of Design is a member-affiliate of the European League of Institutes of We intend to keep Profitability is driven by design, and the Arts (ELIA), and the granting of pace with evolving today, talented designers are in high this affiliation in March 2005 was technologies such as demand throughout the world's top simultaneous with the formal launch of businesses. NICC's International teaching EV development, programs. Alterna?ve Energy, India has had a sharp increase in manufacturing and services over the Successful high-level placements and Socially Conscious past 20 years, with design acting as an international appreciation of NICC Design, Green and integral part for the development of graduates (including winning a new goods and services. prestigious full scholarship in Sustainable Design Packaging Design to IED Milan) led to and to broaden the Today, a wide variety of options are NICC being considered an aspirational available in automobiles, housing, destination for Design students. scope of our furniture, fashion and apparel, Graduates even consumer gadgets, movies, and the Redefining Personalised Education media to satisfy a variety of consumer 'Career-oriented Interdisciplinary further across the expectations. The demand for Education' is the guiding principle of globe. NICC's pedagogic system. designers is growing; thus, design education needs to be flexible, current, The core values of NICC can be and technologically savvy. Dr Akash K. Rose, Founder-Director summarised as focused individual NICC Interna?onal College of Design , , attention, encouragement of creativity, Design institutes in the country have and one-on-one nurturing of directional turned out to be the backbone of the industry to ensure steady growth and ambition and talent. match the rising demands. While | | May 2023 The Knowledge Review 21 28 29

  29. NICC International College of Design Designing Be?er Futures esign is a creative problem- mentioning these prestigious institutes, solving process used to create the name of NICC International D new products and services College of Design cannot be , , that improve daily lives. Design is overlooked. strongly focused on identifying user and market demands, in contrast to the NICC's dedicated 10,000 sq. ft. expressionist approach of art, and is, building was planned in 2002 and therefore, a process-centric exercise to completed in 2004. NICC International generate fresh and original solutions. College of Design is a member-affiliate of the European League of Institutes of We intend to keep Profitability is driven by design, and the Arts (ELIA), and the granting of pace with evolving today, talented designers are in high this affiliation in March 2005 was technologies such as demand throughout the world's top simultaneous with the formal launch of businesses. NICC's International teaching EV development, programs. Alterna?ve Energy, India has had a sharp increase in manufacturing and services over the Successful high-level placements and Socially Conscious past 20 years, with design acting as an international appreciation of NICC Design, Green and integral part for the development of graduates (including winning a new goods and services. prestigious full scholarship in Sustainable Design Packaging Design to IED Milan) led to and to broaden the Today, a wide variety of options are NICC being considered an aspirational available in automobiles, housing, destination for Design students. scope of our furniture, fashion and apparel, Graduates even consumer gadgets, movies, and the Redefining Personalised Education media to satisfy a variety of consumer 'Career-oriented Interdisciplinary further across the expectations. The demand for Education' is the guiding principle of globe. NICC's pedagogic system. designers is growing; thus, design education needs to be flexible, current, The core values of NICC can be and technologically savvy. Dr Akash K. Rose, Founder-Director summarised as focused individual NICC Interna?onal College of Design , , attention, encouragement of creativity, Design institutes in the country have and one-on-one nurturing of directional turned out to be the backbone of the industry to ensure steady growth and ambition and talent. match the rising demands. While | | May 2023 The Knowledge Review 21 28 29

  30. Most Innovative Design Institutes of the Year, 2023 An essential foundation that empowers publication at the time. The integrating the arts (A) into the STEM this approach is the limitation of class interdisciplinary knowledge of educational root. This leads to Design- sizes to not more than 18 students per Technology that he absorbed in Design driven Innovation in multiple diverse class. and related subjects led to being an fields. External Examiner to Govt. of India's A Leader to Admire National Institute of Design (NID) PG e-Learning was of great importance Dr Akash K. Rose is an alumnus of Campus, Gandhi Nagar, Ahmedabad, during the various pandemic-induced the eminent College of Medicine, for seven years - 2009, 2011, 2012, restrictions. NICC continued without a AIIMS New Delhi. He has always 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 (M.Des.) break! It delivered quality teaching been passionate about Engineering and for the Department of New Media online throughout the period. However, General Sciences. Thus, when a Design (NMD). online teaching of a multidisciplinary Fellowship in Physiology - Biophysics field such as Design can only be a was offered, he won one of the two He currently teaches Product Design, supportive exercise and does not seats available for the program. With EV Design, Alternative Energy, replace the need for hands-on this foundation in Biomedical Automation, AI, and Advanced Digital laboratory and field work as well as the Engineering, he was appointed to be a Imaging at NICC. team-building and cooperative skills member of the Development Team, necessary to be a successful design Committee on Science and Technology Competing on a Global Platform professional. in Developing Countries, and The Course Objectives at NICC align subsequently successfully developed with the objectives of the Goverment Individualised Attention The teaching approach used by NICC technologies for Government of India of India's New Education Policy - includes several learning methods, Ministry of Defence as a Consultant especially regarding Multidisciplinary including theory, practical application, Scientist. Learning. real-world projects, and evaluation. He has also been a consultant at the NICC is one of the few Institutions in Observation, experience, perception, Vizag Steel Plant Laser Digitizing India offering programs guided by UN comprehension, summarisation, Annexe and in automation for several Sustainable Development Goals ideation, projection, and application corporates. Dr Akash has also (UNSDG). Learning outcomes are are just a few of the ways these developed unique products ranging specifically: processes involve the learner. from electrical to electronic to electromechanical for numerous clients • Interdisciplinary Cross-platform All of these necessitate a variety of and has patents/patents pending on his awareness leads to unmatched instructional strategies, including inventions. creative team member general theory lectures, group competence in conceptual and discussions, presentations, hands-on In the late 1980s, he became an skillset application. activities, individual assignments, and authorised Guide to BE Electronics • Instant career readiness to enable projects. As a result, sessions at NICC Final Year students studying at colleges immediate integration into the are held in small groups with affiliated with Chennai University and industry without the need for individualised attention and suitable has never stopped teaching since then. extensive training and orientation facilities. by the industry. In addition, he is a well-known and • International-standard Design In the First Year, a strong foundation is respected photographer. This knowledge and skillsets in built in Art Theory and Visual Design. achievement led to NICC being keeping with the Bologna Students create graphics with a sound selected as Knowledge Partner to Convention's goal of establishing understanding of Art Movements, Canon Imaging Academy. uniformity of Design curricula Current Trends, Colour Theory, Colour globally. Science and Applied Graphic Design. As an author-photographer, he has They also have entire projects devoted illustrated and published a series of NICC is the first Indian institution to to creating Dioramas and other art nine detailed Photo-technique articles adopt the internationally increasingly installations to polish their artistic in Better Photography, a Tata Donelly important STEAM concept of

  31. Most Innovative Design Institutes of the Year, 2023 An essential foundation that empowers publication at the time. The integrating the arts (A) into the STEM this approach is the limitation of class interdisciplinary knowledge of educational root. This leads to Design- sizes to not more than 18 students per Technology that he absorbed in Design driven Innovation in multiple diverse class. and related subjects led to being an fields. External Examiner to Govt. of India's A Leader to Admire National Institute of Design (NID) PG e-Learning was of great importance Dr Akash K. Rose is an alumnus of Campus, Gandhi Nagar, Ahmedabad, during the various pandemic-induced the eminent College of Medicine, for seven years - 2009, 2011, 2012, restrictions. NICC continued without a AIIMS New Delhi. He has always 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 (M.Des.) break! It delivered quality teaching been passionate about Engineering and for the Department of New Media online throughout the period. However, General Sciences. Thus, when a Design (NMD). online teaching of a multidisciplinary Fellowship in Physiology - Biophysics field such as Design can only be a was offered, he won one of the two He currently teaches Product Design, supportive exercise and does not seats available for the program. With EV Design, Alternative Energy, replace the need for hands-on this foundation in Biomedical Automation, AI, and Advanced Digital laboratory and field work as well as the Engineering, he was appointed to be a Imaging at NICC. team-building and cooperative skills member of the Development Team, necessary to be a successful design Committee on Science and Technology Competing on a Global Platform professional. in Developing Countries, and The Course Objectives at NICC align subsequently successfully developed with the objectives of the Goverment Individualised Attention The teaching approach used by NICC technologies for Government of India of India's New Education Policy - includes several learning methods, Ministry of Defence as a Consultant especially regarding Multidisciplinary including theory, practical application, Scientist. Learning. real-world projects, and evaluation. He has also been a consultant at the NICC is one of the few Institutions in Observation, experience, perception, Vizag Steel Plant Laser Digitizing India offering programs guided by UN comprehension, summarisation, Annexe and in automation for several Sustainable Development Goals ideation, projection, and application corporates. Dr Akash has also (UNSDG). Learning outcomes are are just a few of the ways these developed unique products ranging specifically: processes involve the learner. from electrical to electronic to electromechanical for numerous clients • Interdisciplinary Cross-platform All of these necessitate a variety of and has patents/patents pending on his awareness leads to unmatched instructional strategies, including inventions. creative team member general theory lectures, group competence in conceptual and discussions, presentations, hands-on In the late 1980s, he became an skillset application. activities, individual assignments, and authorised Guide to BE Electronics • Instant career readiness to enable projects. As a result, sessions at NICC Final Year students studying at colleges immediate integration into the are held in small groups with affiliated with Chennai University and industry without the need for individualised attention and suitable has never stopped teaching since then. extensive training and orientation facilities. by the industry. In addition, he is a well-known and • International-standard Design In the First Year, a strong foundation is respected photographer. This knowledge and skillsets in built in Art Theory and Visual Design. achievement led to NICC being keeping with the Bologna Students create graphics with a sound selected as Knowledge Partner to Convention's goal of establishing understanding of Art Movements, Canon Imaging Academy. uniformity of Design curricula Current Trends, Colour Theory, Colour globally. Science and Applied Graphic Design. As an author-photographer, he has They also have entire projects devoted illustrated and published a series of NICC is the first Indian institution to to creating Dioramas and other art nine detailed Photo-technique articles adopt the internationally increasingly installations to polish their artistic in Better Photography, a Tata Donelly important STEAM concept of

  32. Testimonies of Excellence “NICC's most notable achievement is the record of placement of its Graduates in coveted posi?ons in top industries, including Byju's, Tata Elxsi, Xiaomi, Google, Nikon, and many others. NICC is also very glad to note that many of its students have applied for and been accepted instantly for Higher Educa?on at elite ins?tu?ons in the UK, Italy, Canada, and other premium academic des?na?ons.” “NICC students' work has been widely recognised, and apprecia?ve ar?cles on their work have been published in the mainstream Press - TOI, The Indian Express, Bangalore Mirror, and Deccan Chronicle. Interna?onally, NICC is the first Indian ins?tu?on to be accepted as a member-affiliate of The European League of Ins?tutes of The Arts (Netherlands/Holland). Further, NICC is the first and only ins?tu?on to be chosen as a ‘Knowledge Partner’ by Canon. NICC was chosen perception and develop their creative for professional growth and exchange curricula as defined by The Bologna ‘Ins?tute of the Year 2020’ - Design & Visual Arts by Academic Insights perception and skills of expression in higher arts education. Convention. Magazine.” across multiple media. The best design schools in Europe are Racing with Time Brushing the Curriculum on a among ELIA's member institutions. NICC takes a unique direction in “NICC is deepening its ?es across the globe in terms of Design Educa?on and has Regular Basis crafting its curriculum for all courses. been offered collabora?on with eminent Universi?es in the UK. This ini?a?ve is All NICC's UG and PG Twinning In 2005, the External Affairs Director Conventional education syllabuses are ongoing. It intends to keep pace with evolving technologies such as EV Programs incorporate standard degree of IED Milan, Italy, gave NICC based on academic classifications education via direct enrolment in membership approval.With almost 400 intended to lead to certain professions. development, Alterna?ve Energy, Socially Conscious Design, and Green and Government universities combined of the best design colleges in the Sustainable Design and to broaden the scope of its graduates even further across with parallel International-syllabus world, this affiliation membership In contrast, NICC's approach is first to the globe.” Professional Diplomas (approved by grants NICC's 'Sister-College' status, understand what the global academic the State Government). These giving NICC graduates the ideal fraternity's extensive research indicates programs use a curriculum closely in opportunity to gain priority admission and to acknowledge the requirements synchronisation with over 400 elite to these schools. of today's industries. Its curriculum is design colleges worldwide, which are constantly tailored to create graduates NICC's sister institutions via the ELIA In keeping with the standards of these who are a precise fit for mid-to-high- network. Thus, the curriculum is truly prestigious international universities level industry careers and who are up-to-date and genuinely international. that adhere to the same system, NICC's career-ready from the very first day, international UG/PG diplomas, which thus eliminating the endemic problem The globally interconnected European are a component of its twinning of producing graduates who are not network ELIA offers a vibrant forum programs, follow international employable.

  33. Testimonies of Excellence “NICC's most notable achievement is the record of placement of its Graduates in coveted posi?ons in top industries, including Byju's, Tata Elxsi, Xiaomi, Google, Nikon, and many others. NICC is also very glad to note that many of its students have applied for and been accepted instantly for Higher Educa?on at elite ins?tu?ons in the UK, Italy, Canada, and other premium academic des?na?ons.” “NICC students' work has been widely recognised, and apprecia?ve ar?cles on their work have been published in the mainstream Press - TOI, The Indian Express, Bangalore Mirror, and Deccan Chronicle. Interna?onally, NICC is the first Indian ins?tu?on to be accepted as a member-affiliate of The European League of Ins?tutes of The Arts (Netherlands/Holland). Further, NICC is the first and only ins?tu?on to be chosen as a ‘Knowledge Partner’ by Canon. NICC was chosen perception and develop their creative for professional growth and exchange curricula as defined by The Bologna ‘Ins?tute of the Year 2020’ - Design & Visual Arts by Academic Insights perception and skills of expression in higher arts education. Convention. Magazine.” across multiple media. The best design schools in Europe are Racing with Time Brushing the Curriculum on a among ELIA's member institutions. NICC takes a unique direction in “NICC is deepening its ?es across the globe in terms of Design Educa?on and has Regular Basis crafting its curriculum for all courses. been offered collabora?on with eminent Universi?es in the UK. This ini?a?ve is All NICC's UG and PG Twinning In 2005, the External Affairs Director Conventional education syllabuses are ongoing. It intends to keep pace with evolving technologies such as EV Programs incorporate standard degree of IED Milan, Italy, gave NICC based on academic classifications education via direct enrolment in membership approval.With almost 400 intended to lead to certain professions. development, Alterna?ve Energy, Socially Conscious Design, and Green and Government universities combined of the best design colleges in the Sustainable Design and to broaden the scope of its graduates even further across with parallel International-syllabus world, this affiliation membership In contrast, NICC's approach is first to the globe.” Professional Diplomas (approved by grants NICC's 'Sister-College' status, understand what the global academic the State Government). These giving NICC graduates the ideal fraternity's extensive research indicates programs use a curriculum closely in opportunity to gain priority admission and to acknowledge the requirements synchronisation with over 400 elite to these schools. of today's industries. Its curriculum is design colleges worldwide, which are constantly tailored to create graduates NICC's sister institutions via the ELIA In keeping with the standards of these who are a precise fit for mid-to-high- network. Thus, the curriculum is truly prestigious international universities level industry careers and who are up-to-date and genuinely international. that adhere to the same system, NICC's career-ready from the very first day, international UG/PG diplomas, which thus eliminating the endemic problem The globally interconnected European are a component of its twinning of producing graduates who are not network ELIA offers a vibrant forum programs, follow international employable.

  34. Most Innovative Design Institutes of the Year, 2023 world of educational institutions with a School' for aspiring design students in thought leader in various disciplines, mission to 'Go, change the world'. It India. Its mission is to create designers and benchmark against top universities has more than 20 institutions and of the future who are creative problem of the world. SCHOOL OF educates more than 20000 students, solvers with not just humans at the and the institution focuses on creating centre, but life systems of the world as It aims to create a vibrant and diverse and spreading knowledge. the central theme. community with faculty members and students hailing from different parts of The School of Design & Innovation Blazing New Trails the country and the world. It exposes (SDI) is one of the core schools While RV University's mission is to students to the best of theory and INNOVATION established along with the strive for excellence in teaching, practice and creates a diverse talent commencement of operations of RV research, capacity building, and pool of informed, self-driven, Leading through Design University in the year 2021, driven by community engagement, and build a empathetic and inclusive problem a vision to become 'The Go-To Design reputation in the academic world as a solvers. rt is the purest form of SDI's Design Venture expression. And it is quite RV University's esteemed faculty A A safe to say that art is in includes passionate minds from across everything that one can ever imagine. the world who inspire, educate, It is not only a pleasant sight to the motivate, and encourage young eyes but also invokes the genius in the students to go and change the world. SDI - Main Building creator and the viewer. The best thing Backed by the 80-year rich legacy of about art is it does not like to stay in a RV Educational Institutions, it place. It moves with the flow and time, commenced operations in 2021 as a adapting to every change and involving new-age, tech-driven, global university all aspects. that imparts high-quality, liberal education with an interdisciplinary In the technical world, art has found its curriculum. place in some of the complex technologies which have led to the The university, and the school, are a formation of various forms of design part of the Rashtreeya Vidyalaya courses. Educational Institutions (RVEI). The organization took root in 1940 and is a Today, numerous schools teach design, and one of these schools stands out is RV University's School of Design & Innovation (SDI). One of the best places to graduate from, it evolves one as a leader and excels at education for design, teaching its students the value of art. Iden?fy significant Curious to know more about the contemporary problems, inculcate institution? cri?cal thinking, and cri?que collabora?ve team efforts.“ Let's dive deep into the instrumental conven?onal solu?ons to arrive at story of RV University and learn more crea?ve solu?ons through about the institution. | | May 2023 The Knowledge Review 21 34 35

  35. Most Innovative Design Institutes of the Year, 2023 world of educational institutions with a School' for aspiring design students in thought leader in various disciplines, mission to 'Go, change the world'. It India. Its mission is to create designers and benchmark against top universities has more than 20 institutions and of the future who are creative problem of the world. SCHOOL OF educates more than 20000 students, solvers with not just humans at the and the institution focuses on creating centre, but life systems of the world as It aims to create a vibrant and diverse and spreading knowledge. the central theme. community with faculty members and students hailing from different parts of The School of Design & Innovation Blazing New Trails the country and the world. It exposes (SDI) is one of the core schools While RV University's mission is to students to the best of theory and INNOVATION established along with the strive for excellence in teaching, practice and creates a diverse talent commencement of operations of RV research, capacity building, and pool of informed, self-driven, Leading through Design University in the year 2021, driven by community engagement, and build a empathetic and inclusive problem a vision to become 'The Go-To Design reputation in the academic world as a solvers. rt is the purest form of SDI's Design Venture expression. And it is quite RV University's esteemed faculty A A safe to say that art is in includes passionate minds from across everything that one can ever imagine. the world who inspire, educate, It is not only a pleasant sight to the motivate, and encourage young eyes but also invokes the genius in the students to go and change the world. SDI - Main Building creator and the viewer. The best thing Backed by the 80-year rich legacy of about art is it does not like to stay in a RV Educational Institutions, it place. It moves with the flow and time, commenced operations in 2021 as a adapting to every change and involving new-age, tech-driven, global university all aspects. that imparts high-quality, liberal education with an interdisciplinary In the technical world, art has found its curriculum. place in some of the complex technologies which have led to the The university, and the school, are a formation of various forms of design part of the Rashtreeya Vidyalaya courses. Educational Institutions (RVEI). The organization took root in 1940 and is a Today, numerous schools teach design, and one of these schools stands out is RV University's School of Design & Innovation (SDI). One of the best places to graduate from, it evolves one as a leader and excels at education for design, teaching its students the value of art. Iden?fy significant Curious to know more about the contemporary problems, inculcate institution? cri?cal thinking, and cri?que collabora?ve team efforts.“ Let's dive deep into the instrumental conven?onal solu?ons to arrive at story of RV University and learn more crea?ve solu?ons through about the institution. | | May 2023 The Knowledge Review 21 34 35

  36. It also enables people from all sections and professional experience in the years in various positions with the (Product Design) from the IDC School Offering Excellence Design Policy and the New Education of society to access affordable and fields of electronic product design and Centre for Electronics Design and of Design, IIT-Bombay. He is a The university offers undergraduate, Policy set the stage for a new wave of quality education inall spheres of development, product ergonomics, Technology (CEDT), Aurangabad production engineer from VJTI postgraduate, and PhD programs in design education and contributing to knowledge, including Arts, human interface design, and prototype (now National Institute of Electronics Mumbai. User-centred design, human- five academic disciplines, namely, the satisfying the voracious appetite for Humanities, Basic Sciences, development. He served as the and Information Technology - computer interaction, product interface School of Liberal Arts and Science, young designers in the Indian industry. Technology and Management, Teacher previous Dean of FLAME University's NIELIT), an organization that design, design for manufacturing, School of Design and Innovation, Education, Health Sciences as well as School of Design in Pune. For 11 specializes in the design and design for end-of-life, and crafts are School of Business, School of SDI strikes to create a mark in the Legal Studies. years, he served as the Director of the development of electronic products. He some areas in which he is particularly Economics, and School of Computer design education ecosystem and Symbiosis Institute of Design Pune, was instrumental in launching the interested in researching. He provides Science and Engineering. It has intellectual quality. It has a strong Translating this Vision into Reality and launched the nation’s first M.Tech program in Electronic Design experience in developing and partnerships and collaborations with founding team of faculty members for SDIProf. Vinay Mundada undergraduate design programme and Technology at CEDT and designing goods and systems. over 45 reputed foreign universities, drawn both from Industry and The Dean of School of Design and (B. Des - Bachelor of Design), which contributed to Electronic Product institutions, and companies. Academia, bringing together a synergy Innovation, RV University, Prof. Vinay the UGC accredited. Design and Development and He is a professional member of the of knowledge and application. This Mundada, has been associated with Corporate Training activities. Association of Designers (ADI) of The School of Design & Innovation reflects how the courses are designed offers a Master of Design program in SDI since its beginning as Professor Shortly after beginning his professional India, Bengaluru Chapter. and delivered. The school draws from User Experience Design (UXD) and and Founding Dean. He has over 35 career, he worked as a freelance Prof. Mundada received his Master of the best methodologies from various Communication Design (CD), years of extensive, varied academic designer. He then spent the next 16 Design (M. Des) in industrial design models and is creating an environment Bachelor of Design programs in User where knowledge creation, knowledge Experience Design (UXD), Product dissemination, and knowledge Design (PD), Communication Design application will co-exist and inspire (CD) and Spatial and Interior Design each other. (SD). The school has plans to expand MetaMorph Exhibition 2022 and offer more master’s programs, The pedagogy is based on a modular certificate programs, and combination of theory and practice, industry consulting as it grows and with a conspicuous leaning towards expands. practice. All learning is demonstrated through application in an assignment, E-learning and Enhancement guided by faculty. A culture of doing Design education has come a long way rather than just stating is adopted in the in India. And yet, it has a long way to institution. A demonstration of this go. It offers great synergy, as the India could be seen through the academic year – exhibitions and presentations of work done. Collaboration and Co-creation are focus areas with continuous teamwork encouraged. The Minors and Electives are designed to encourage interdisciplinary synergy—not just Set the stage for diversity within SDI but also within other schools of RVU—the School of at all levels and aspects Computer Science and Engineering, (Gender, Na?onal Origin, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Religious, Linguis?c, Cultural Economics are some of the schools and others) while also focusing collaborated with. on social commitment and With deliberate intent, themes like community engagement. UN's Sustainable Development Goals or Digital Platforms as Project are chosen to ensure that the students get | | May 2023 The Knowledge Review 21 36 37

  37. It also enables people from all sections and professional experience in the years in various positions with the (Product Design) from the IDC School Offering Excellence Design Policy and the New Education of society to access affordable and fields of electronic product design and Centre for Electronics Design and of Design, IIT-Bombay. He is a The university offers undergraduate, Policy set the stage for a new wave of quality education inall spheres of development, product ergonomics, Technology (CEDT), Aurangabad production engineer from VJTI postgraduate, and PhD programs in design education and contributing to knowledge, including Arts, human interface design, and prototype (now National Institute of Electronics Mumbai. User-centred design, human- five academic disciplines, namely, the satisfying the voracious appetite for Humanities, Basic Sciences, development. He served as the and Information Technology - computer interaction, product interface School of Liberal Arts and Science, young designers in the Indian industry. Technology and Management, Teacher previous Dean of FLAME University's NIELIT), an organization that design, design for manufacturing, School of Design and Innovation, Education, Health Sciences as well as School of Design in Pune. For 11 specializes in the design and design for end-of-life, and crafts are School of Business, School of SDI strikes to create a mark in the Legal Studies. years, he served as the Director of the development of electronic products. He some areas in which he is particularly Economics, and School of Computer design education ecosystem and Symbiosis Institute of Design Pune, was instrumental in launching the interested in researching. He provides Science and Engineering. It has intellectual quality. It has a strong Translating this Vision into Reality and launched the nation’s first M.Tech program in Electronic Design experience in developing and partnerships and collaborations with founding team of faculty members for SDIProf. Vinay Mundada undergraduate design programme and Technology at CEDT and designing goods and systems. over 45 reputed foreign universities, drawn both from Industry and The Dean of School of Design and (B. Des - Bachelor of Design), which contributed to Electronic Product institutions, and companies. Academia, bringing together a synergy Innovation, RV University, Prof. Vinay the UGC accredited. Design and Development and He is a professional member of the of knowledge and application. This Mundada, has been associated with Corporate Training activities. Association of Designers (ADI) of The School of Design & Innovation reflects how the courses are designed offers a Master of Design program in SDI since its beginning as Professor Shortly after beginning his professional India, Bengaluru Chapter. and delivered. The school draws from User Experience Design (UXD) and and Founding Dean. He has over 35 career, he worked as a freelance Prof. Mundada received his Master of the best methodologies from various Communication Design (CD), years of extensive, varied academic designer. He then spent the next 16 Design (M. Des) in industrial design models and is creating an environment Bachelor of Design programs in User where knowledge creation, knowledge Experience Design (UXD), Product dissemination, and knowledge Design (PD), Communication Design application will co-exist and inspire (CD) and Spatial and Interior Design each other. (SD). The school has plans to expand MetaMorph Exhibition 2022 and offer more master’s programs, The pedagogy is based on a modular certificate programs, and combination of theory and practice, industry consulting as it grows and with a conspicuous leaning towards expands. practice. All learning is demonstrated through application in an assignment, E-learning and Enhancement guided by faculty. A culture of doing Design education has come a long way rather than just stating is adopted in the in India. And yet, it has a long way to institution. A demonstration of this go. It offers great synergy, as the India could be seen through the academic year – exhibitions and presentations of work done. Collaboration and Co-creation are focus areas with continuous teamwork encouraged. The Minors and Electives are designed to encourage interdisciplinary synergy—not just Set the stage for diversity within SDI but also within other schools of RVU—the School of at all levels and aspects Computer Science and Engineering, (Gender, Na?onal Origin, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Religious, Linguis?c, Cultural Economics are some of the schools and others) while also focusing collaborated with. on social commitment and With deliberate intent, themes like community engagement. UN's Sustainable Development Goals or Digital Platforms as Project are chosen to ensure that the students get | | May 2023 The Knowledge Review 21 36 37

  38. experience in real-world problem- endeavours to create individuals with abroad that will open a world of solving. The school brings in industry these qualities. opportunities for higher education, leaders and thought leaders for guest research, and career opportunities. SDI lectures and jury panellists to ensure All this, eventually, focuses on the is also creating an ecosystem of students get insights and perspectives mission of creating designers who are collaboration with several corporates from practising leaders. creative problem solvers. Careful that will enable both internships during structuring of the courses ensures that the academic programs and career Nurturing Careers they can be effective designers both in opportunities after the programs. The 'Metamorph 2022' was the first student a corporate environment or in collaboration will also create a exhibition to be launched in the entrepreneurial pursuits. The course consulting avenue to keep the faculty university, which has been an eye- design ensures the students build a in touch with the industry trends opener and trendsetter. It has given the body of work that will help them students a platform to showcase their position themselves as designers in a All this, eventually, focuses on the work and gain valuable confidence. It corporate environment or will help mission of creating designers who are is one of the first events that will them have the confidence to go out in creative problem solvers. Ample become an ongoing series and part of the world and create solutions on their structuring of the courses ensures that the SDI culture. own. they can be effective designers both in a corporate environment or in entrepreneurial pursuits. The course SDI is also guided by a set of attributes The institution also provides transport, design ensures the students build a that they want to develop in their hostel, cafeteria, medical facilities, wi-fi and clean surroundings, body of work that will help them students apart from academic knowledge. These attributes will help multimedia projectors, high-speed position themselves as designers in a the students to navigate the world with broadband internet-equipped corporate environment or will help confidence and clarity. This includes classrooms, reprographic facilities, them have the confidence to go out in ethical, lifelong learning, reflective with an enviable infrastructure the world and create a solution on their thinking, creative confidence, self- encouraging sports. own. disciplined and driven, entrepreneurial, environmentally sensitive, and world Envisaging the Future view. Every aspect of academic life is SDI is in the process of establishing interwoven with these attributes and academic tie-ups with universities MetaMorph Arts Exhibition 2022 | May 2023 38

  39. experience in real-world problem- endeavours to create individuals with abroad that will open a world of solving. The school brings in industry these qualities. opportunities for higher education, leaders and thought leaders for guest research, and career opportunities. SDI lectures and jury panellists to ensure All this, eventually, focuses on the is also creating an ecosystem of students get insights and perspectives mission of creating designers who are collaboration with several corporates from practising leaders. creative problem solvers. Careful that will enable both internships during structuring of the courses ensures that the academic programs and career Nurturing Careers they can be effective designers both in opportunities after the programs. The 'Metamorph 2022' was the first student a corporate environment or in collaboration will also create a exhibition to be launched in the entrepreneurial pursuits. The course consulting avenue to keep the faculty university, which has been an eye- design ensures the students build a in touch with the industry trends opener and trendsetter. It has given the body of work that will help them students a platform to showcase their position themselves as designers in a All this, eventually, focuses on the work and gain valuable confidence. It corporate environment or will help mission of creating designers who are is one of the first events that will them have the confidence to go out in creative problem solvers. Ample become an ongoing series and part of the world and create solutions on their structuring of the courses ensures that the SDI culture. own. they can be effective designers both in a corporate environment or in entrepreneurial pursuits. The course SDI is also guided by a set of attributes The institution also provides transport, design ensures the students build a that they want to develop in their hostel, cafeteria, medical facilities, wi-fi and clean surroundings, body of work that will help them students apart from academic knowledge. These attributes will help multimedia projectors, high-speed position themselves as designers in a the students to navigate the world with broadband internet-equipped corporate environment or will help confidence and clarity. This includes classrooms, reprographic facilities, them have the confidence to go out in ethical, lifelong learning, reflective with an enviable infrastructure the world and create a solution on their thinking, creative confidence, self- encouraging sports. own. disciplined and driven, entrepreneurial, environmentally sensitive, and world Envisaging the Future view. Every aspect of academic life is SDI is in the process of establishing interwoven with these attributes and academic tie-ups with universities MetaMorph Arts Exhibition 2022 | May 2023 38

  40. The Potential of the Industry esign education has always been an essential part of the D creative industry. It has played a crucial role in shaping the industry by providing the necessary skills and knowledge to aspiring designers. However, with the rapid changes in technology and the industry, design education needs to evolve to keep up with the new demands of the 21st century. The future of design education is not just about teaching technical and technological skills but also about educating for innovation and creativity. The potential of the industry is vast, and design education needs to adapt to the changing landscape to prepare students for the future. | The Knowledge Review 21 | May 2023 40 41

  41. The Potential of the Industry esign education has always been an essential part of the D creative industry. It has played a crucial role in shaping the industry by providing the necessary skills and knowledge to aspiring designers. However, with the rapid changes in technology and the industry, design education needs to evolve to keep up with the new demands of the 21st century. The future of design education is not just about teaching technical and technological skills but also about educating for innovation and creativity. The potential of the industry is vast, and design education needs to adapt to the changing landscape to prepare students for the future. | The Knowledge Review 21 | May 2023 40 41

  42. Design is no longer confined to The Future of Design Education problem-solving skills. aesthetics and visual appeal alone. It The future of design education needs to • Real-world Problem-solving: has evolved into a multidimensional be more interdisciplinary, collaborative The future of design education discipline that encompasses user and focused on real-world problem- needs to be more focused on real- experience, service design, interaction solving. The traditional approach to world problem-solving. Designers design, and more. Design education design education is no longer sufficient need to be able to create solutions must keep pace with these shifts, to prepare students for the future. The to real-world problems. The future equipping students with the skills and future of design education needs to be of design education needs to knowledge required to excel in a more focused on educating innovation incorporate real-world projects to rapidly changing industry. From and creativity. prepare students for the future. mastering emerging technologies to • Educating for Innovation and understanding the nuances of human- The future of design education must Creativity: The future of design centered design, the future of design reflect the diverse nature of our society. education needs to be more education lies in fostering adaptability By promoting inclusivity and focused on educating innovation and embracing interdisciplinary embracing a wide range of and creativity. Designers need to approaches. perspectives, design programs can be able to innovate and create foster innovation and create solutions solutions to real-world problems. The Need for Change in Design that cater to the needs of all The future of design education Education individuals. Encouraging diversity in needs to incorporate innovation Design education has been criticized design education not only enriches the and creativity to prepare students for not keeping up with the new learning environment but also results for the future. demands of the industry. The in more inclusive and culturally • Incorporating Technology: The traditional approach to design sensitive design practices. future of design education needs to education is no longer sufficient to incorporate technology. prepare students for the future. The The following are some of the ways in Technology is changing the industry is changing rapidly, and which design education needs to industry, and designers need to be design education needs to adapt to the evolve to prepare students for the able to use technology to create new demands of the 21st century. The future. solutions to real-world problems. focus needs to shift from just teaching The future of design education technical and technological skills to • Interdisciplinary Approach: The needs to incorporate technology to educating for innovation and creativity. future of design education needs to prepare students for the future. The future of design education needs to be more interdisciplinary. be more interdisciplinary, collaborative Designers need to have a broad To keep up with the changing demands and focused on real-world problem- understanding of different fields to of the business, design education must solving. create solutions to real-world change in the future. The business is problems. The future of design continuously evolving, and design The Potential of the Industry education needs to incorporate education must adapt to educate The design industry has enormous different fields, such as students for the future. Design potential, and the future of design engineering, business and education must become more education needs to tap into this psychology, to prepare students for multidisciplinary, collaborative and potential. The industry is constantly the future. focused on real-world problem-solving evolving, and design education needs • Collaborative Learning: in the future. To educate students for to keep up with the changes to prepare Collaboration is an essential part the future, design education should be students for the future. The potential of of the design industry. The future more focused on educating for the industry lies in its ability to of design education needs to be innovation and creativity. The innovate and create solutions to real- more collaborative to prepare industry's potential is tremendous, and world problems. The future of design students for the future. design education must capitalize on it education needs to be more focused on Collaborative learning can help in order to educate students for the educating for innovation and creativity students develop teamwork skills, future. to prepare students for the future. communication skills and | May 2023 42

  43. Design is no longer confined to The Future of Design Education problem-solving skills. aesthetics and visual appeal alone. It The future of design education needs to • Real-world Problem-solving: has evolved into a multidimensional be more interdisciplinary, collaborative The future of design education discipline that encompasses user and focused on real-world problem- needs to be more focused on real- experience, service design, interaction solving. The traditional approach to world problem-solving. Designers design, and more. Design education design education is no longer sufficient need to be able to create solutions must keep pace with these shifts, to prepare students for the future. The to real-world problems. The future equipping students with the skills and future of design education needs to be of design education needs to knowledge required to excel in a more focused on educating innovation incorporate real-world projects to rapidly changing industry. From and creativity. prepare students for the future. mastering emerging technologies to • Educating for Innovation and understanding the nuances of human- The future of design education must Creativity: The future of design centered design, the future of design reflect the diverse nature of our society. education needs to be more education lies in fostering adaptability By promoting inclusivity and focused on educating innovation and embracing interdisciplinary embracing a wide range of and creativity. Designers need to approaches. perspectives, design programs can be able to innovate and create foster innovation and create solutions solutions to real-world problems. The Need for Change in Design that cater to the needs of all The future of design education Education individuals. Encouraging diversity in needs to incorporate innovation Design education has been criticized design education not only enriches the and creativity to prepare students for not keeping up with the new learning environment but also results for the future. demands of the industry. The in more inclusive and culturally • Incorporating Technology: The traditional approach to design sensitive design practices. future of design education needs to education is no longer sufficient to incorporate technology. prepare students for the future. The The following are some of the ways in Technology is changing the industry is changing rapidly, and which design education needs to industry, and designers need to be design education needs to adapt to the evolve to prepare students for the able to use technology to create new demands of the 21st century. The future. solutions to real-world problems. focus needs to shift from just teaching The future of design education technical and technological skills to • Interdisciplinary Approach: The needs to incorporate technology to educating for innovation and creativity. future of design education needs to prepare students for the future. The future of design education needs to be more interdisciplinary. be more interdisciplinary, collaborative Designers need to have a broad To keep up with the changing demands and focused on real-world problem- understanding of different fields to of the business, design education must solving. create solutions to real-world change in the future. The business is problems. The future of design continuously evolving, and design The Potential of the Industry education needs to incorporate education must adapt to educate The design industry has enormous different fields, such as students for the future. Design potential, and the future of design engineering, business and education must become more education needs to tap into this psychology, to prepare students for multidisciplinary, collaborative and potential. The industry is constantly the future. focused on real-world problem-solving evolving, and design education needs • Collaborative Learning: in the future. To educate students for to keep up with the changes to prepare Collaboration is an essential part the future, design education should be students for the future. The potential of of the design industry. The future more focused on educating for the industry lies in its ability to of design education needs to be innovation and creativity. The innovate and create solutions to real- more collaborative to prepare industry's potential is tremendous, and world problems. The future of design students for the future. design education must capitalize on it education needs to be more focused on Collaborative learning can help in order to educate students for the educating for innovation and creativity students develop teamwork skills, future. to prepare students for the future. communication skills and | May 2023 42

  44. Most Innovative Design Institutes of the Year, 2023 unique pedagogy and mentorship from emphazising the institute's journey, the best in the design industry. let's dive into the person behind the success. Strate`s futuristic plan is to expand its campus abroad, especially in A Luminary Bigwig Singapore and Bangalore, benefiting Thomas graduated from ISD (Institut from its state recognition and Superieur du Design) France in 1999, professional network. then he joined TREVES, a French automotive manufacturer as Head of While mentioning the story of the Innovation and Design (Europe) for institute, Thomas Dal says, "The Treves. In 2008, he took the challenge decision to call ourselves 'Strate' to start the DSK –ISD Rubika school SCHOOL OF DESIGN reflects our focus on clarity, simplicity, of design in Pune. After running this sound impact, and an international school successfully for three years, he perspective. The subtitle 'School of shifted back to France to be the Head Grooming Artistic Legends Design' clearly affirms our mission, of Innovation and Design for that we are a school of design. The Decathlon – Newfeel. school's motto reveals our desire to esign is often considered the 'make the world more simple, just, and Along with his career in both purest form of art! While beautiful' and reiterates the transportation and product design, D talking about design and art, fundamentally humanist approach of Thomas ran his own design everyone imagines the sculptures, fine the school." consultancy and gained experience in arts, paintings, drawings, profound space, graphics, and design through architecture and many other ancient art Strate School of Design received working with multi-national forms. recognition from the French companies. th st government on 7 December 2015, But in the 21 -century, do you really after closely monitoring the level of From the time Thomas Dal joined remember the ancient art forms? It is pedagogy, research, social policy, Strate School of Design, Bangalore, as not like that they are not worthy of our administration and management of the a Dean, under his leadership, the attention; modern art has escalated Strate School which was published in school has seen a steady rise in polish their artistic skills in the school inception and highlighted its future quickly to everybody's attention. th BOESR on 7 December 2015. acceptance of design students. and build an innovative world. As the vision and mission. Bringing more than 20years of design primary motive of the school is to In today's modern generation, everyone Our design Over the years, Strate has set new experience, he ensures that students 'make the world more Simple + Just+ After getting an overview of the acing the advanced art forms like ends with milestones. In a span of 23 years of its inculcate the skills and outlook he has Beautiful.' institute, let the readers recognise the graphic designing, animations, visual operation, we grew from 18 students to learnt in the industry. detailed information about the Strate designing, product designing and many environmentally 600 students and introduced four Moreover, Strate also provides one- School of Design. other designs or arts. As the modern art sustainable, design courses (Transportation Design, He has been instrumental in setting up year internships to their students to form has been adopting technological Communications Design, Product the design labs and bringing world- provide them with industrial An Expedition of the Institute advancements, it helps the potable and also Design, and Interaction Design). class design education standards to knowledge and has partnered with over In 1993, the Strate School of Design professionals to ace their skills through students. He has continuously forty industries. It is also ranked in the was established with the singular the use of the technology. provide a new Strate School of Design was launched monitored the pedagogy, growth and top 60 design schools in the world. The vision of creating a revolution in the dimension to in India, Bangalore to elevate the learnings of students. Also, their live institute aims 'to create the future world through designing and imparting Although no artist becomes an expert design standards prevalent among the projects along with this, he also looks legends who can bring innovation in world-class design education for without proper guidance and suffice human students of the country and provide after those students should receive an organization as well as in the aspiring designers across the globe. knowledge, similarly to enhance the and societal them with international quality industry exposure during their course. universe.' budding artists' skills, many institutes training, live projects, internships and Strate is now the leading French design and universities provide design-based development. placements so that they can make a According to him, a holistic approach, While conversing with The Knowledge institute in the world, setting up the bar education in various specialisations. mark in the design industry globally. curiosity for technology and social Review, Thomas Dal, the Dean of high for other design schools. To fields ensure the success of solving Strate School of Design, shared the deliver an unmatched design learning Apart from the various other institutes, The institute has been doing great since most of the challenges of tomorrow. He institute's incredible journey since its experience, Strate has set up state-of- the Strate School of Design provides a it is led by Thomas Dal. After also ensured that the school has the-art design labs worldwide with a unique platform for the students to | | May 2023 The Knowledge Review 21 44 45

  45. Most Innovative Design Institutes of the Year, 2023 unique pedagogy and mentorship from emphazising the institute's journey, the best in the design industry. let's dive into the person behind the success. Strate`s futuristic plan is to expand its campus abroad, especially in A Luminary Bigwig Singapore and Bangalore, benefiting Thomas graduated from ISD (Institut from its state recognition and Superieur du Design) France in 1999, professional network. then he joined TREVES, a French automotive manufacturer as Head of While mentioning the story of the Innovation and Design (Europe) for institute, Thomas Dal says, "The Treves. In 2008, he took the challenge decision to call ourselves 'Strate' to start the DSK –ISD Rubika school SCHOOL OF DESIGN reflects our focus on clarity, simplicity, of design in Pune. After running this sound impact, and an international school successfully for three years, he perspective. The subtitle 'School of shifted back to France to be the Head Grooming Artistic Legends Design' clearly affirms our mission, of Innovation and Design for that we are a school of design. The Decathlon – Newfeel. school's motto reveals our desire to esign is often considered the 'make the world more simple, just, and Along with his career in both purest form of art! While beautiful' and reiterates the transportation and product design, D talking about design and art, fundamentally humanist approach of Thomas ran his own design everyone imagines the sculptures, fine the school." consultancy and gained experience in arts, paintings, drawings, profound space, graphics, and design through architecture and many other ancient art Strate School of Design received working with multi-national forms. recognition from the French companies. th st government on 7 December 2015, But in the 21 -century, do you really after closely monitoring the level of From the time Thomas Dal joined remember the ancient art forms? It is pedagogy, research, social policy, Strate School of Design, Bangalore, as not like that they are not worthy of our administration and management of the a Dean, under his leadership, the attention; modern art has escalated Strate School which was published in school has seen a steady rise in polish their artistic skills in the school inception and highlighted its future quickly to everybody's attention. th BOESR on 7 December 2015. acceptance of design students. and build an innovative world. As the vision and mission. Bringing more than 20years of design primary motive of the school is to In today's modern generation, everyone Our design Over the years, Strate has set new experience, he ensures that students 'make the world more Simple + Just+ After getting an overview of the acing the advanced art forms like ends with milestones. In a span of 23 years of its inculcate the skills and outlook he has Beautiful.' institute, let the readers recognise the graphic designing, animations, visual operation, we grew from 18 students to learnt in the industry. detailed information about the Strate designing, product designing and many environmentally 600 students and introduced four Moreover, Strate also provides one- School of Design. other designs or arts. As the modern art sustainable, design courses (Transportation Design, He has been instrumental in setting up year internships to their students to form has been adopting technological Communications Design, Product the design labs and bringing world- provide them with industrial An Expedition of the Institute advancements, it helps the potable and also Design, and Interaction Design). class design education standards to knowledge and has partnered with over In 1993, the Strate School of Design professionals to ace their skills through students. He has continuously forty industries. It is also ranked in the was established with the singular the use of the technology. provide a new Strate School of Design was launched monitored the pedagogy, growth and top 60 design schools in the world. The vision of creating a revolution in the dimension to in India, Bangalore to elevate the learnings of students. Also, their live institute aims 'to create the future world through designing and imparting Although no artist becomes an expert design standards prevalent among the projects along with this, he also looks legends who can bring innovation in world-class design education for without proper guidance and suffice human students of the country and provide after those students should receive an organization as well as in the aspiring designers across the globe. knowledge, similarly to enhance the and societal them with international quality industry exposure during their course. universe.' budding artists' skills, many institutes training, live projects, internships and Strate is now the leading French design and universities provide design-based development. placements so that they can make a According to him, a holistic approach, While conversing with The Knowledge institute in the world, setting up the bar education in various specialisations. mark in the design industry globally. curiosity for technology and social Review, Thomas Dal, the Dean of high for other design schools. To fields ensure the success of solving Strate School of Design, shared the deliver an unmatched design learning Apart from the various other institutes, The institute has been doing great since most of the challenges of tomorrow. He institute's incredible journey since its experience, Strate has set up state-of- the Strate School of Design provides a it is led by Thomas Dal. After also ensured that the school has the-art design labs worldwide with a unique platform for the students to | | May 2023 The Knowledge Review 21 44 45

  46. the Strate School of Design. The institute provides the programs like transportation design, interaction design, communications design, and product design. All these design programs inculcate artistic skills in the students so that they can represent, structure, draw, model, sculpt, and represent flat and 3D designs, along with visual designs through sketches and models for different products, digital objects, automobiles, and many other products. While ushering about the unique programs of the institute, Thomas Dal asserts, "The first and second year of all the programs are strictly dedicated Thomas Dal to developing the necessary artistic Dean, Strate School of Design skills. We believe that if one can draw out their design, one can easily design." everything in terms of mentorship, adds, "Our views, beliefs and vision We believe labs, exposure, projects, and many can be summed up in few words With regards to the unique programs to other learning opportunities that can mentioned below: that if one can inculcate artistic skills in students, the help students fully realise their Ÿ Design is the only option! aspects of the studies by draw out their institute also provides some special potential to be a top designers in the Ÿ No innovation without design! holding the continuous programs which provide global industry. Ÿ Design is about humanism! virtual classes, and we are design, one can platforms to the students. Ÿ Think about the future!" shifting the design easily design. Thomas Dal always focused on the practicals to digital mode. Programs for Cosmic Exposures futuristic approach of the institute and Creating New Visual Identity Not only that, E-facilities The institute does have industry expert worked hard to retain the institute's Strate has set up an agency, H5, in greatly improved our faculty members for the masterclasses, vision, mission, and core values. France. It helped them to display the interaction design training and Strate also organises the status of the school's project to assist it and workshops along with "The objectives of all our courses is to workshops in which they aim to help Futuristic Vision, Mission, and Core in its international outlook and create a helping us rope in crème impart the core visual, creative, the students to stay updated with the Values new, unique image to identity for the de la crème from top technical, and analytical skills in changing trends in the design industry. While stating about the institute's institute. With H5, the institute created design firms in the world students, along with knowledge of vision, mission, and core values, a bridge between its stakeholders and for enlightening our materials, technologies, manufacturing Contrary to other colleges, the school Thomas Dal asserts, "Strate School existing students and established a new students on changing processes, trends, and advanced kept one year for the internship and was built with the simple motto of visual grammar for design. trends in design in the working knowledge of the future and live projects. Every year the institute making the world industry." current trends, so that students can Positive Impact of E-learning provides the opportunity for students to simple+just+beautiful by training After knowing Strate's vision, mission, and core values, Thomas Dal design advanced and innovative With the considerable outcomes of the gain industrial experience on the students to employ design as a An impactful educational institute, it problem-solving tool for the world. highlights the performance indicator of products, concepts and designs." institute's benchmark, Thomas Dal current design trends in the industry. has various eccentric programs Our design ends with environmentally the courses provided at the institute. asserts that the institute does imply the catering to the student's artistic skills. sustainable, potable and also provide a Although communicating about the E-learning platform, and meanwhile, The school believes that if the students The details about the programs are new dimension to suffice human and Learning Standards and its technology, the institute also adopted he marks its positive impact on the are not taught the demanded trend by elaborated ahead. societal development." Corollary the E-learning platform during the institute and postulates, "Yes, the industry in current times and While cascading the institute's learning pandemic, and since then, Strate saw E-learning efficient, especially during Lighter to Ignite the Fire trained on such aspects, the design Giving a more insightful view of the standards and positive outcomes of the positive impacts of the new learning and after the pandemic, when we The programs are the lighter, which education is incomplete. Similarly, futuristic vision and their beliefs, he benchmarks, Thomas Dal mentions, system. ensured that students don't miss any ignites the artistic fire in the students of maximum industry exposure is planned | | May 2023 The Knowledge Review 21 46 47

  47. the Strate School of Design. The institute provides the programs like transportation design, interaction design, communications design, and product design. All these design programs inculcate artistic skills in the students so that they can represent, structure, draw, model, sculpt, and represent flat and 3D designs, along with visual designs through sketches and models for different products, digital objects, automobiles, and many other products. While ushering about the unique programs of the institute, Thomas Dal asserts, "The first and second year of all the programs are strictly dedicated Thomas Dal to developing the necessary artistic Dean, Strate School of Design skills. We believe that if one can draw out their design, one can easily design." everything in terms of mentorship, adds, "Our views, beliefs and vision We believe labs, exposure, projects, and many can be summed up in few words With regards to the unique programs to other learning opportunities that can mentioned below: that if one can inculcate artistic skills in students, the help students fully realise their Ÿ Design is the only option! aspects of the studies by draw out their institute also provides some special potential to be a top designers in the Ÿ No innovation without design! holding the continuous programs which provide global industry. Ÿ Design is about humanism! virtual classes, and we are design, one can platforms to the students. Ÿ Think about the future!" shifting the design easily design. Thomas Dal always focused on the practicals to digital mode. Programs for Cosmic Exposures futuristic approach of the institute and Creating New Visual Identity Not only that, E-facilities The institute does have industry expert worked hard to retain the institute's Strate has set up an agency, H5, in greatly improved our faculty members for the masterclasses, vision, mission, and core values. France. It helped them to display the interaction design training and Strate also organises the status of the school's project to assist it and workshops along with "The objectives of all our courses is to workshops in which they aim to help Futuristic Vision, Mission, and Core in its international outlook and create a helping us rope in crème impart the core visual, creative, the students to stay updated with the Values new, unique image to identity for the de la crème from top technical, and analytical skills in changing trends in the design industry. While stating about the institute's institute. With H5, the institute created design firms in the world students, along with knowledge of vision, mission, and core values, a bridge between its stakeholders and for enlightening our materials, technologies, manufacturing Contrary to other colleges, the school Thomas Dal asserts, "Strate School existing students and established a new students on changing processes, trends, and advanced kept one year for the internship and was built with the simple motto of visual grammar for design. trends in design in the working knowledge of the future and live projects. Every year the institute making the world industry." current trends, so that students can Positive Impact of E-learning provides the opportunity for students to simple+just+beautiful by training After knowing Strate's vision, mission, and core values, Thomas Dal design advanced and innovative With the considerable outcomes of the gain industrial experience on the students to employ design as a An impactful educational institute, it problem-solving tool for the world. highlights the performance indicator of products, concepts and designs." institute's benchmark, Thomas Dal current design trends in the industry. has various eccentric programs Our design ends with environmentally the courses provided at the institute. asserts that the institute does imply the catering to the student's artistic skills. sustainable, potable and also provide a Although communicating about the E-learning platform, and meanwhile, The school believes that if the students The details about the programs are new dimension to suffice human and Learning Standards and its technology, the institute also adopted he marks its positive impact on the are not taught the demanded trend by elaborated ahead. societal development." Corollary the E-learning platform during the institute and postulates, "Yes, the industry in current times and While cascading the institute's learning pandemic, and since then, Strate saw E-learning efficient, especially during Lighter to Ignite the Fire trained on such aspects, the design Giving a more insightful view of the standards and positive outcomes of the positive impacts of the new learning and after the pandemic, when we The programs are the lighter, which education is incomplete. Similarly, futuristic vision and their beliefs, he benchmarks, Thomas Dal mentions, system. ensured that students don't miss any ignites the artistic fire in the students of maximum industry exposure is planned | | May 2023 The Knowledge Review 21 46 47

  48. with the help of 40+ industry Tour de Force the readers are curious to learn more partnerships. After a long interaction with Thomas about the prestigious institute's future Dal about the institute, he also vision to achieve success in the design All the faculties are drawn from the emphazises on the awards, accolades, education sector. industry having long working and accreditation of the Strate. Having experience for the sole reason that they said that, he also says, "Strate received Visualising the Future Approaches can impart the practical application recognition from the French While piloting all the necessary details part of the design in the industry and Government. Strate was ranked as one about the Strate School of Design, equip students with the latest skills and of the top 60 design schools in the Thomas Dal also shared the futuristic knowledge. world by Businessweek. The school educational approach saying, "We was ranked among the top 50 design believe Strate School of Design is the After acknowledging all the programs schools in the world by Domus most happening phenomena that it is Magazine." which provide the global platform to going to transform the standard of the institute's students, Thomas Dal design education in India. We believe Divulging more about the school's also enlightens us with the strategy that we would be raising the designers achievements, he enumerates further through which the institute makes their of India in a manner that they start and postulates, "Owing to its quality, pupils' future ready. creating landmark designs for cars, for Strate was able to form robust industry different products, for multiple other partnerships with more than 40+ Enlightening Future of the structures and establish themselves as companies, notably Decathlon, legends in the world." Education Strate ensures that the right skills, Volkswagen, Carrefour, Loreal and knowledge, training, industry many esteemed firms. It entered into a Further, he notes that, "We have still experience and mentorship have been partnership with Jain University. We not seen that level of design provided by the best people from the have set up a flourishing, fully consciousness in India. Strate School design industry. So that students don't equipped campus (over 3000 square of design is going to rapidly expand its just have a good future and bag metres) in 2010 for design training. bases globally, with success being excellent offers from the industry but Who's who of the design world imparts attained in each country. Basically, we are also potent enough to start a design masterclasses and training to our aim for a status that when students and revolution in whichever niche they are students." industry think about design innovations working. in the world, the first name that should Although the institute shares all its come to their mind should be of Strate Sliding down more details about the accomplishments since its inception, School of Design." future education system and preparing the students for it, Thomas Dal notes, "We aim to create nothing less than legends who can deliver masterpieces and initiate design innovations in their organizations. We have kept a blend of Indian and International faculty for the same reason and organise regular masterclasses and training them by top design experts coming from firms like Rimac Buggati, Sodexo, Pininfarina and many renowned firms." All the approaches of the institute have led it towards successive achievements. Let's know more about the massive achievements of the institute. | May 2023 48

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