Designing Tomorrow: A Call to Innovate, Inspire, Impact By Celebrated Design Scholar Prof. Usha Nehru Patel
Interior Architecture & Design Students Immerse in Vernacular Construction at Prajuri River Acres, Dehradun Students engage in field-based learning The highlight of the trip was an intensive, hands-on workshop focused on vernacular construction methods. Under the expert guidance of trained tutors, students actively participated in building a mud house. This immersive learning journey provided invaluable insights into the theory of mud construction, encompassing everything from the sustainable sourcing of… Continue reading Interior Architecture & Design Students Immerse in Vernacular Construction at Prajuri River Acres, Dehradun
Crafting Meghalaya: A Journey into Textile Culture by Fashion Design Department for Craft Project 2025 Words by Dr. Nisaphi L. Lyndem (Lecturer, Fashion Design) Artisan demonstrates traditional hand embroidery The learning experience was carefully structured in collaboration with NESFAS (North East Society for Agroecology Support), who facilitated immersive interactions with local craftspeople through workshops, storytelling sessions and shared meals. Students were welcomed into homes, workspaces and conversations, learning through doing,… Continue reading Crafting Meghalaya: A Journey into Textile Culture by Fashion Design Department for Craft Project 2025
IIAD Marks 10 Years with UNFOLD 2025 From Tarun Tahiliani to Ramola Bachchan, Industry Icons Celebrates The Groundbreaking Graduate Show Celebrated Indian Fashion Designer Tarun Tahiliani attends our exclusive fashion show at UNFOLD 2025 Recently, IIAD was honoured with the Excellence in Skill Development Education award by EducationWorld Magazine at the Higher Education Grand Jury Awards 2025–26. To add to this momentous… Continue reading IIAD Marks 10 Years with UNFOLD 2025
Empowering Next-Gen Design Entrepreneurs Table of contents Fostering Innovation, Creativity and Leadership in Design Fashion with Purpose: Anas Sheikh’s 23°N 69°E Slow Fashion and Social Impact: Parul Gupta’s Yūga Interior Design Innovation: Simran Bhatia’s The Good Room Digital Design Frontiers: Paridhi Dhariwal’s Onclickcloset In frame: Fashion Designer Anas Sheikh (alumni of IIAD) featured in Vogue Jan-Feb 2024 edition Fostering… Continue reading Empowering Next-Gen Design Entrepreneurs
STORIES OF IMPACT Snapshots of Memorable Moments of IIAD Students Every story that emerges from IIAD carries within it the pulse of transformation—moments of discovery, challenges overcome, and dreams taking flight. These narratives unfold journeys of evolution: small-town dreamers finding their voice in design, young artists discovering identity through creative expression, graduates reshaping industry paradigms, and change-makers using… Continue reading STORIES OF IMPACT
Marking 10 Years of Inspiring Creativity and Transforming Ideas Table of contents A New Benchmark in Design Learning Empowering Communication Design: Real-World Engagement and Social Impact Innovation in Design Education The Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) was founded with a bold vision—to transform how design is taught, learned and practised in India. Starting with a small cohort of 90 students in 2015,… Continue reading Marking 10 Years of Inspiring Creativity and Transforming Ideas
Creating Legacy of Consecutive Wins at The Park Elle Decor Student Contest A shot from Park Elle Decor 2023 Contest featuring IIAD students and Nitika Jain and Isha Gupta The Park Elle Decor Student Contest, known for identifying emerging design talent, draws participation from design schools across India and challenges students to develop innovative interior design solutions. 2023 and 2024 marked the years of two consecutive wins… Continue reading Creating Legacy of Consecutive Wins at The Park Elle Decor Student Contest
Visual Stories That Inspire Change Table of contents Crafting Impactful Animation & Graphic Design Solutions Excellence in Animation and Visual Storytelling Redefining Design with Impactful Visuals and Interactive Engagements Environmental Focus and Social Impact International Relations and Brand Identity Crafting Impactful Animation & Graphic Design Solutions Image Courtesy: Anindita Bannerjee (Communication Design| Batch 2020-24 | Stills from her movie Aami… Continue reading Visual Stories That Inspire Change
IIAD Students Create Sustainable Installation for Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design (IGNCA) Shamiana, a sustainable installation created by IIAD students, suspended in the entryway of Red Fort Recently, the Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) showcased “Shamiana,” a heritage-centric, sustainable art installation at the Craft & Design Exchange Forum within the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design (ABCD). Held on April 6-7, 2024, at the Red Fort… Continue reading IIAD Students Create Sustainable Installation for Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design (IGNCA)