IIAD’s Director-Academics, Prof. Usha Nehru Patel Writes on Fashion Illustration for Fibre2Fashion Fashion, an industry inherently visual-driven, finds its essence in the art of fashion illustration. In the words of Tim Walker, fashion illustration is a celebration of individuality, creativity, and imagination—a reminder that fashion is not just clothing, but an art form in itself. More than a design tool, fashion illustration breathes life into a garment… Continue reading IIAD’s Director-Academics, Prof. Usha Nehru Patel Writes on Fashion Illustration for Fibre2Fashion
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)
IIAD Convenes Its First Luxury Symposium for Fashion Business Management Students Panellists having a discussion at the Luxury Symposium at IIAD The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) recently hosted a star-studded event for its fashion business management students on April 11, 2024. The Delhi Chapter of the Luxury Symposium brought together industry titans to foster a dialogue with aspiring fashion professionals. Among the esteemed… Continue reading IIAD Convenes Its First Luxury Symposium for Fashion Business Management Students
Prof. Usha Patel Shares Her Perspective on Indian Textiles for Yojana Journal Professor Usha Patel, Director-Academics at IIAD, examines the theme “Weaves of India” in her author contribution to the May 2024 issue of Yojana. Her insightful analysis explores the critical role of collaboration and cultural influences in shaping the history and evolution of Indian textiles. To read the full story, you can visit this link. About… Continue reading Prof. Usha Patel Shares Her Perspective on Indian Textiles for Yojana Journal
Make. Know. Sense: Alumni Talk Show The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) recently hosted another episode of its ongoing initiative Make.Know.Sense— an annual talk show inviting alumni to share their experiences and insights. The aim of this series is to create a sense of community and facilitate learning, acting as a bridge between current IIAD students and alumni. It… Continue reading Make. Know. Sense: Alumni Talk Show
Remix 2024: A Celebration of Culture at IIAD Table of contents Remix 2024: The Theme Remix 2024: Day 1 Remix 2024: Day 2 Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) recently celebrated its much-anticipated annual cultural fest, REMIX 2024, with exuberance and flair at its Okhla campus. Held on March 7th and 8th, 2024, the event surpassed its typical “fest” label, transforming… Continue reading Remix 2024: A Celebration of Culture at IIAD
Advancements in Academia: IIAD Faculty Paper Publications (2023-24) The 2023-2024 academic year witnessed a continued commitment to scholarly output by the faculty at the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD). Their publication of research papers across various design specialisations exemplifies IIAD’s focus on addressing critical issues within the discipline. 1. Gargi Datta (Assistant Professor, Fashion Business Management), (Prof.) Dr. Sunita Gupta Konwar… Continue reading Advancements in Academia: IIAD Faculty Paper Publications (2023-24)
Communication Design Students at IIAD Explore the Art of Filmmaking Table of contents Anamika Haksar Conducts Masterclass on Filming Dreams Varun Grover Conducts Masterclass on Storytelling MK Raina Conducts Masterclass on Indian New Wave Cinema Sudhanva Deshpande Conducts Masterclass on Acting for Directors Shaaz Ahmed Conducts Masterclass on VFX Anirban Ghosh Conducts Workshop on Sound Design IIAD Students Develop Documentary Films Communication Design students,… Continue reading Communication Design Students at IIAD Explore the Art of Filmmaking
IIAD Celebrates 20 Years of Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust with Installation Design IIAD students and faculty with Dadi Pudumjee In its 20th edition, the Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival, scheduled from February 16 to 25, 2024, at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, stands as a global celebration of puppetry. Students with Josh P.S. (Associate Professor, Foundation In Design) assembling the installations Supported by the Ishara… Continue reading IIAD Celebrates 20 Years of Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust with Installation Design
Student Achievements in Year 2023-24 Table of contents Sreeram Jayaram wins the Animation Xpress ANN Award 2023 ‘Heritage in Design’ project featured in LA Journal India (75th Edition) Mahee Sood wins the Alee Club Miss India Teen India 2023 Tarika Jain nominated for the category of Best Animated Short Film (2D/3D) for her film ‘Sunni Sunai’ Anas Sheikh featured in… Continue reading Student Achievements in Year 2023-24