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“Design is a vast and ever-evolving field that involves theoretical and practical pursuits. It is key to seamless communication and understanding within academic research and beyond. Design education should equip students with a holistic perspective, nuanced understanding, and specialized skill set to design in more sustainable, equitable, and responsible ways. The field of design is becoming more inclusive and diverse with the number of institutes of higher education focusing on design education steadily increasing. However, Western universities occupy the top ranks in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022: Art and Design. India faces challenges as it strives to cross these hurdles and reach greater heights.”

“Designers are asked to conceptualize and visualize problems at scales both minuscule and massive. They advocate for socio-cultural and ecological decisions and actions. Design is subjective and hands-on, requiring access to a creative environment that includes continual engagement with technology and resources as well as specialized mentorship.”

“The Covid-19 pandemic compelled us to reconsider what education really is. Online teaching paved the way for a model of learning where both students and teachers broke out of predefined roles and took the initiative to experiment, explore and engage with one another. My Institutes quickly incorporated digital portfolios, virtual assessment and review methods. It gave rise to greater collaboration amongst students and professors and provided the space for the growth of an entrepreneurial mindset and a problem-solving outlook on life. As the world gradually shifts back to offline learning, blended learning and hybrid education is the new way ahead. A balance between online and offline modes of learning offers the ideal path for a bright future in design.”

“Design encourages students to think outside the box, find answers through logical thinking and reasoning, and ask the right questions. It emphasizes the value of experiential and blended learning. We must continue working towards a learning space that nurtures the next generation of learners who are prepared to meet the challenges that the future will bring.”

Dr. Anurag Kashyap
Director