Vandana Gokarn is a committed designer, educator and an integral member of the design and construction team at BNCA, with 24 years of teaching experience and over 29 years of professional industry practice. She brings an experience-driven approach to design education, blending research, critical thinking to guide students in developing impactful spatial and product design solutions.
Her expertise spans Design Education, Studio Pedagogy, Design Thinking, User-Centered Design, and Human-Centric Spatial Practices. She has actively mentored students in design research, exhibitions and portfolio curation, while completing a Master’s thesis focused on Product Design research. Vandana encourages her students to approach design with empathy, ethical awareness and sensitivity to social and spatial contexts, helping them grow both professionally and personally.
Subjects taught are Integrated Design Project, Anthropometry & Ergonomics, Design History & Movements, Material Studies & Construction Practices.
Teaching Philosophy:
“I believe in creating a supportive and insightful learning environment where students feel encouraged to explore ideas, question assumptions and develop confidence. By fostering empathy, ethical awareness and critical thinking, I guide students to connect design decisions to human, social and spatial experiences, creating meaningful and responsible design solutions.”
Education:
- PhD – Interior Spaces (Pursuing)
- Master of Design
- Master of Arts in English Literature