Pi Legacies: IIAD’s First Alumni Meet

The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) proudly hosted its inaugural alumni meet on November 25th, 2023, at its campus in Okhla, New Delhi. The event aimed at bringing together alumni, faculty and the fraternity of IIAD for a day filled with reliving memories and engaging in meaningful conversations.

Founder and CEO of IIAD, Dr. Jitin Chadha, addressed the gathering through a comprehensive presentation. He traced the remarkable journey of the institution from its inception through its various milestones to its future plans. Stressing the pivotal role of alumni in shaping the identity and success of IIAD, he remarked, "The value of your qualification here, at your alma mater, continues to grow with time. Nothing stays the same—it's all part of creative destruction. We will be a part of the creative, not the destruction."

Following his poignant address, Prof. Usha Patel, Director of Academics, shared a deeply emotional retrospective that she had penned down. Her reflections resonated with the emotional nuances and vivid memories from the journey of IIAD. Offering valuable insights into the evolution of the institution, her address shed light on the challenges encountered by alumni and the fraternity, as well as their triumphs. She expressed, “The pages of our institution's history bear the witness of your transformative journey that you took here with us to make the institution remarkable."

A key highlight of the evening was the screening of a video featuring a montage of the alumni’s nostalgic time—milestones and moments—at IIAD. This visual journey down memory lane held the audience hooked as the bay filled with sounds of cheer, excitement and laughter.

As the evening unfolded, the atmosphere remained charged with energy, with the programme seamlessly blending entertainment and interactions. Music and dance performances by the students punctuated candid conversations.

IIAD’s first alumni meet transcended being a mere event; it was a celebration of shared experiences, growth, legacy and the homecoming of IIAD's pioneering pi-designers. The echoes of laughter and applause lingered in the air, underscoring the success of this gathering in laying the foundation for future reunions and strengthening relations between IIAD and its former graduates.