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)
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
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)
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
Celebrating the Milestones of IIAD Faculty in 2023-24 Explore the exceptional achievements of our esteemed IIAD faculty throughout the academic year 2023-24. This article highlights their recent accolades, including prestigious awards, innovative course offerings, and captivating exhibitions. From groundbreaking research to industry recognition, discover how IIAD faculty members are leaving their mark on the world. Their dedication to knowledge and commitment to research… Continue reading Celebrating the Milestones of IIAD Faculty in 2023-24
IIAD Students Develop a Branding Project for the Serendipity Arts Festival 2023 Table of contents The Village: A Celebration of Goan Heritage IIAD Students Shape the Visual Landscape of “The Village” Student Craft Visual Identities Through Storytelling and Communication Design The Village Project at Serendipity Arts Festival Women entrepreneurs from the SHGs at the festival IIAD collaborated with the Goa Livelihoods Forum (GLF) to mobilise the… Continue reading IIAD Students Develop a Branding Project for the Serendipity Arts Festival 2023
IIAD collaborates with Serendipity Arts Festival 2023 IIAD collaborated with The Locavore team and Goa Livelihoods Forum (GLF) for the Serendipity Arts Festival (8th edition, December 2023) to orchestrate a transformative design experience at ‘The Village’ in Art Park. Leveraging branding systems, Communication Design students designed postcards, menus, packaging labels and maps to celebrate the lesser-known cultural intricacies of the Goan rural… Continue reading IIAD collaborates with Serendipity Arts Festival 2023
Sreeram Jayaram wins the Animation Xpress ANN Award for his film ‘The Day My Dad Arrives’ Communication Design student Sreeram Jayaram (Batch 2019–23) recently earned the coveted Animation Xpress ANN Award in Mumbai for the Best Student Film category. Initially conceptualised as a college project under the guidance of Shaaz Ahmed (Associate Professor, Communication Design), his 2D animated film ‘The Day My Dad Arrives’ garnered a lot of appreciation. What adds… Continue reading Sreeram Jayaram wins the Animation Xpress ANN Award for his film ‘The Day My Dad Arrives’