Avantika University has been introduced as a new member of Design Cumulus, the only global association to serve Art and Design Education and Research. It aims to map the most advanced research and education in Design. It is a forum that promotes partnership, exchange of knowledge, and maintains and builds a dynamic and flexible academic platform that would bring together top-level educational institutions from all parts of the world. The Cumulus conference: Design Culture(s) will be taking place virtually on June 8-11, 2021 in Rome, Italy. The conference is hosted by the Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Architecture, and School of Industrial Design