Avantika Connect

As the world attempts to navigate the unprecedented times exploring what it takes to lead through uncertainty, the potential of design-thinking and collaboration emerges once again.

Launched in 2020, this new webinar series brings a closer look at the broad notion of design that includes “design-thinking,” and how to design change that matters — at the time when we need it most. Thought leaders from various disciplines of the Avantika's Faculty and Advisory Board will offer reflections and guide a free-flowing discussion with participants on infusing the right mindset and creative problem-solving approach.

Join us to get a fresh perspective on design and stay informed!

Design Education: The Avantika Way (02, May 2020 04:00 PM)

Sukanta Kundu - Dean (School of Design)

Sukanta Kundu is Professor and Dean of School of Design at Avantika University. He is a graduate of IIT Kanpur and a Masters in Industrial Design from NID Ahmedabad, with 30+ years of design experience in the industry across India and China.

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Qualities and Attributes of a Designer (05, May 2020 04:00 PM)

Dhimant Panchal - Pro-Chancellor (Avantika University)

Dhimant is a senior designer with over 35 years of experience in academics, industry, and consulting. He is a 1980 graduate of NID Ahmedabad with Industrial Design and Product Design as specialization. He has worked in diverse capacities at NID Ahmedabad, NIFT Gandhinagar, MIT-ID Pune,and is currently associated with Avantika University as Pro-Chancellor.

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Designeering - The Industry Outlook (06, May 2020 04:00 PM)

Rohit Lalwani - Director (Industry Relations)

Rohit Lalwani is the Director of Industry Relations at Avantika University. In his current role, he actively engages with corporate, builds relations to deliver an industry-relevant learning experience for students at Avantika University.

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The Avantika Experience (13, May 2020 04:00 PM)

Students of Avantika in conversation with Rohit Lalwani - Director (Industry Relations)

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Design and Empowerment (16, May 2020 04:00 PM)

Rajiv Mishra (Architect and Urban Planner), Member of Governing Body, Avantika University, Ujjain.

Rajiv Mishra is an Architect and Urban Planner, Member of Governing Body, Avantika University, Ujjain, Principal of Sir J. J. College of Architecture Mumbai, and Directorate of Arts, Government of Maharashtra.

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Modern Digital Approach to Design Education (20, May 2020 04:00 PM)

Sanjay Dhande - (Former Director - IIT Kanpur), Chancellor of Avantika University, Ujjain

Padma Shri Sanjay Govind Dhande is the Former Director of IIT Kanpur, an innovative technologist, acclaimed academician, eminent researcher, visionary institution builder, and an able administrator, whose contributions are acknowledged globally. He is currently serving as the Chancellor of Avantika University, Ujjain.

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Education and Industry 4.0 (23, May 2020 04:00 PM)

S. S. Mantha Former Chairman - AICTE, Member of Governing Body, Avantika University, Ujjain

Dr. S S Mantha is the former Chairman of the National Regulator (AICTE), Chancellor of KL University, and Adjunct Prof. at the National Institute for Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore. He is the Member of Governing Body, Avantika University, Ujjain

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Fashion Design- A Comprehensive Outlook (27, May 2020 04:00 PM)

Prabodh Mishra - Coordinator (Fashion Design), Avantika University, Ujjain and Jeremy Fritzhand - Managing Director, Studio Bagru

Prabodh Mishra is an astute fashion designer with intertwining experience in industry and academics, he has been associated with wide variety of brands such as; Tell Us Fashion – UK, Redo Times – Noida, Victoria’s Secret – UK, Haut Monde Magazine – New Delhi, Blue Glue Bikinis – Indonesia, Amity School of Fashion Technology – Noida and Mody University - Rajasthan, in varied profiles. As a Fashion Consultant, he was instrumental in giving life to Feronia Fashion Night making it the first androgynous fashion show in India.
Jeremy Fritzhand is the managing director and block printer in chief at Studio Bagru. Jeremy is passionate about handcrafted textile, hailing from Cincinnati Ohio, he studied Fashion Designing from New York. He quit a job at one of the largest apparel sourcing companies to set up Studio Bagru, a Jaipur based design studio which is known for the rare block printing craft of Bagru. At Avantika University, Jeremy takes workshop on block printing where students learn the craft through a fun-filled adventure

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Design Discipline: The way ahead (16, May 2020 04:00 PM)

Raghav Pandya, Rupesh Gajbhiye, Siddharth Majumdar - Coordinators of Design Disciplines, Avantika University, Ujjain.

Raghav Pandya is a hardcore industry professional with Masters in Design in Industrial Design from IIT, Delhi. He has experience of 15 years in the field of motorcycle design in Hero MotoCorp. He has a global exposure of doing design projects in Africa, Latin America and South Asia, and he has also been an active participant in various user researches in Milan, Cologne, Birmingham, Tokyo and New Delhi auto shows.
Rupesh Gajbhiye is a Raheja School of Art (LSR) Mumbai alumnus with a profound experience in the field of Applied, Graphic and Communication Design. He has 17 years of industry experience varied from media, entertainment, packaging, pharma and also as art educator.
Siddharth Majumdar is a graduate in Multimedia and Animation and also pursued Interaction Design from UC, San Diego. He is a User Experience Designer and a Design Educator holding intertwining experience of 7 years in industry and academics. He specializes in the field of interaction design, usability, and user experience. He has worked for many global illustrious brands such as World Gold Council, Star Awards, Birla Sun Life Mutual Funds, LinkedIn, Larsen & Toubro, etc. to name a few.

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The Possibilities in Design Management (15, March 2022 04:00 PM)

Aditya Trivedi

Aditya Trivedi is the Founder & CEO, Baelworks Innovations Pvt. Ltd. He is an MBA (PGSM) from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. He is a Certified UX-PM Level 1, 2, 3, driving UX adoption, executing UX programs/projects, and UX leadership. He is an industry pro with more than 20 years of experience. Over the years, Aditya was associated with Wipro and served multiple roles at SAP Labs India Pvt. Ltd.

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