What makes each of us unique compared to everyone else around us? It’s our creativity. As Sir Ken Robinson famously said, “Creativity is more important than literacy.” This profound statement underscores the immense value of creativity in shaping our future. Our unique creative impulses set us apart in a world of conformity, enabling us to […]
Design Education
Exploring the Legacy of Jaipur’s Arts with Nila House: A Conversation with Its Founder
Jaipur, the Pink City of India, is a vibrant tapestry of history, culture, and art. Known for its majestic palaces, bustling bazaars, and intricate handicrafts, Jaipur has long been a haven for artisans and designers. The city’s rich heritage is reflected in its traditional arts, from block printing to blue pottery, each carrying the stories […]
DESIGN EDUCATION IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY
“the goods of today are the resources of tomorrow at yesterday’s resource prices.” Walter R. Stahel Walter R. Stahel, a Swiss architect and propounder of The Cradle-to-Cradle theory, gave rise to the concept of CIRCULAR ECONOMY, offering concrete alternatives to the prevailing “throwaway culture”. PRINCIPLES OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY Circular economy is a systemic approach that […]
Design Education in the New Normal with Prof. Pradyumna Vyas
In this amazing and innovating session, Archana Surana, Founder and Director, ARCH College of Design & Business converses with Prof. Pradyumna Vyas, Former Director of the National Institute of Design (NID) & an eminent Design Educator. Prof. Vyas starts this conversation by throwing some light on the history of design education in India. The infrastructure […]
Design Today
A practicing Design Consultant and academician for over 29 years, he has worked in the multifarious fields of design, ranging from Heritage Conservation and Product Design to Interiors, Space & Structure, Lighting, Exhibitions and Display, Photography, and Clock Design. An NID Alumnus he specializes in Furniture Design. Q. I am interested in management courses. Do […]