Foundation Design Course

Dr. Anshoo Rajvanshi, PhD in Sociology and a Master in Fine Arts, is a distinguished educator and researcher dedicated to bridging the worlds of art, design and social development in higher education. As an academician with nearly a decade of experience at NIFT Delhi, Anshoo has made significant contributions to teaching, curriculum development and implementation.

Josh P. S is a young reputed contemporary artist. He secured a Bachelor’s Degree in Painting with distinction from College of Fine Arts Thiruvananthapuram, and a master’s degree from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He has also received a Scholarship

Pankaj Narain is a Furniture Design Alumnus from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. He holds a post graduate certification in teaching and learning in higher education from Kingston University, UK and has a teaching experience of over 14 years at various design institutes in the country. He has also completed a certification programme in Wood Seasoning from The Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. Currently, he teaches at Indian Institute of Art and Design. In the past he has taught at Pearl Academy of Fashion, NID - Kurukshetra, IILM - Gurgaon etc. to name a few and has been an External Jury member for Product and Furniture Design at a number of renowned National Institutes.

Pranay Mangrati graduated from National Institute of Fashion Technology, He is now an associate professor with the Indian Institute of Art & Design and even though he is essentially a product designer at the core, he prefers not being confined to one disciplinary box.

Hemanshi’s strong passion for design stems from her days at her alma mater (NIFT). With a varied career experience spanning over 8 years, her knowledge in design expands in multiple domains like UI/UX, packaging, and branding. 

Shambwaditya has accumulated six years of teaching experience, having served as an Assistant Professor at Pearl Academy. He has held diverse roles in various organizations, including Sahapedia, where he worked as a Project Coordinator, City Palace Museum, where he functioned as an Archivist, and the American Institute of Indian Studies, where he contributed as a Research Associate.

Aaina Chakotra is a product designer with a keen eye for detail and a strong appreciation for craftsmanship. Known for her precision, she carefully considers every element of her designs from concept to execution. Her expertise lies in refining materials, forms, and seamlessly blending aesthetics with function.

Anurag Dasgupta is a multi-skilled filmmaker who specialized in visual communication and film from Srishti School of Art, Design, and Technology in 2011. He has worked on various award-winning and socially conscious films while simultaneously developing and executing his own projects.

Anurag is an experienced Designer with a history of working in the design industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Product Design from IILM School of Design, Gurgaon. He is keen on being involved in creating a “better future'' by educating young students and harnessing their enthusiasm. Anurag comes with 8+ years of rich experience in the industry working with companies like The Beehive Studio, Azuri India, Wayfareroworld Advent, National Film Development Corporation, Bharatiya Digital Services, and Perfect K Solutions. He has also been a visiting faculty for Doon University & UPES University. In his words, “I believe through observing our surroundings and getting inspired by them, only then one can find creative solutions to problems and experience life as a designer to its fullest.”

Ishanee is a Delhi-based textile designer. She has completed her Bachelor of Art (B.A) in Textile Design from Pearl Academy, New Delhi. She has worked with craft clusters around the country and explored indigenous craft forms in an effort to make them more relevant.

Rajnish is an emerging artist with a Bachelor’s degree in painting from Jamia Millia Islamia University (2007). He won first prize in Master’s degree in painting from College of Arts, Delhi in 2009. He has an overall experience of 13 years as an Artist (Painter) in the field of visual arts. He is the winner of the Lalit Kala Academy National Scholarship, 2011-12 and also received H.K Kejriwal’s young artist award in 2010 by Mahua Art Gallery.

Ravish holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Animation & Visual effects from Arunachal University as well as Diploma in Animation & Web Publishing from Arena Multimedia & Diploma in Post Production & VFX from Reliance Big Animation.

Mohd. Aamir Nayyar is a trained Accessory Designer and specialises in precious metals. He has worked in both the organised and unorganised sectors as a Jewellery Designer and has conducted a number of skill upgrade and design development workshops in crafts in regions like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and Rajasthan.

Mahesh Biswas, an experienced graphic designer with a Master’s in Computer Application from IGNOU, brings over four years of expertise in visual design, branding and digital media.