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
Top Industry Voices from Blue Tokai, Whisky Samba, Miraggio, Study By Janak and Modern Bazaar Join the Entrepreneur Summit 2025 at IIAD In frame: Ashish Dev Kapur (Founder of Whisky Samba, The Wine Company and Antares), Mohit Jain (Founder & CEO of Miraggio), Vandy Mehra (Director of Study By Janak) Shivam Sahi (Co-Founder & COO of Blue Tokai) and Kunaal Kumar (Managing Director of Modern Bazaar) The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) hosted its inaugural… Continue reading Top Industry Voices from Blue Tokai, Whisky Samba, Miraggio, Study By Janak and Modern Bazaar Join the Entrepreneur Summit 2025 at IIAD
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
500+ Industry Connections Table of contents Industry Mentors: Architects of a Transformative Model Live Projects: A New Paradigm of Practical Learning A Collaborative Ecosystem of Design Education A still from IIAD’s annual grad show: academia and industry in conversation Building a Decade-Long Industry Partnership Journey When a small group of design professionals—a collective of academicians, industry professionals— launched… Continue reading 500+ Industry Connections
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
Leading the Way in Global Design Competitions and Events Table of contents Guinness World Record Holder Winner at Women’s Independent Film Festival, Los Angeles World of Wearable Arts (WOW), New Zealand Finalists Winner at Mokkho International Film Festival What role does innovation play in redefining the landscape of design education in India? The journeys of IIAD graduates provide a thought-provoking lens into this question.… Continue reading Leading the Way in Global Design Competitions and Events
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