National Institute of Design, India

As part of the HR initiatives, "Effective Leadership Skills" , Management Development Programme for non-teaching employees (administrative and technical staff) was organized on 10th June 2026 in association with Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) at NID Ahmedabad.

With active participation from the NID community, this initiative successfully drove professional growth—sharpening our team's knowledge, communication, and leadership skills.

National Institute of Design, India
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Piyush Goyal , Jitin Prasada

As part of the HR initiatives, "Effective Communication Skills" , Management Development Programme for non-teaching employees (administrative and technical staff) was organized on 9th June 2026 in association with Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) at NID Ahmedabad.

The NID community's active participation in the program significantly enhanced employees' knowledge, communication, leadership, and overall professional competencies.

National Institute of Design, India
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Piyush Goyal , Jitin Prasada

Marking the beginning of a meaningful collaboration between NID Bengaluru and IAF AFFWA (R), Training Command, a special visit for the Sanginis of Bengaluru was organised at NID Bengaluru on 9 June 2026.

The visit offered an engaging introduction to the world of design, highlighting how creativity, empathy, and innovation can be applied to solve everyday challenges. Through interactions with faculty and tours of the institute’s facilities, participants gained insights into design as a powerful problem-solving approach and explored the diverse disciplines offered at NID.

The programme began with a welcome address by Dr. Susanth C.S., Dean, NID Bengaluru, and Ms. Jagriti Galphade, Faculty, NID Bengaluru, who provided an overview of the institute’s three campuses, academic offerings, design philosophy, and collaborative work culture. Through examples of projects and initiatives undertaken by NID, they highlighted the role of design in addressing real-world challenges and creating meaningful impact across domains. The delegation was led by Mrs. Sunita Srinivas, President, Air Force Families Welfare Association (Regional), Bangalore, Training Command, and Mrs. Sharmila Pense, Vice-President, AFFWA.

The Sanginis expressed keen interest in NID’s work across various sectors and were particularly delighted to learn about NID’s contribution to designing the invitation for the “At Home” reception hosted by Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The visit concluded on a positive note, with Mrs. Sunita Srinivas sharing that an MoU between AFFWA and NID Bengaluru is expected to be formalised soon, paving the way for a range of creative and capacity-building initiatives for the Sanginis.

National Institute of Design, India
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Piyush Goyal , Jitin Prasada
Indian Air Force

Call for Papers | Design Education Next: Shifting Paradigms 2027

The National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad has been shaping and responding to evolving design contexts since the early 1960s. Building on its longstanding engagement with design education, including the Design Education: Tradition to Modernity (DETM) conference in 2005, NID continues to create platforms for critical reflection on the future of design learning and practice.

Today, as design education engages with complex social, cultural, technological, and ecological shifts, there is a growing need to rethink how we teach, learn, and practice design.

Design Education Next: Shifting Paradigms invites educators, practitioners, researchers, and scholars to contribute papers that explore these evolving directions in design education.

Location: National Institute of Design, Paldi, Ahmedabad

Conference Dates: 23–25 February 2027

Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026

Themes of Enquiry
• Evolving Theories from Design Practice
• Design Education & Policy Framework

Submit your abstract through the link in bio or scan the QR code in the post.

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Creative Credits Vikash Kumar, Graphic Design student NID Ahmedabad.

To promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices, World Environment Day was celebrated at the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad on the 05 June 2026 under the theme "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam".

As part of this initiative, the NID community actively participated in a plantation drive organized across all three campuses of NID Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Bengaluru. To extend these conservation efforts beyond the institutional ecosystem and encourage civic participation, vegetable seeds were distributed to the community to promote domestic sustainable farming practices.

National Institute of Design, India
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Piyush Goyal , Jitin Prasada

NID Ahmedabad took part in the comprehensive Sabarmati River Cleaning Drive focused to remove accumulated waste and improve the river’s ecological health and revitalizing the Sabarmati River jointly organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd. (SRFDCL). This drive was held at the Area around Ghat No. 6 (West Side) from 7.00 am onwards on the 05th June 2026 and the members of the NID community united to wholeheartedly support this commendable initiative.

National Institute of Design, India
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Piyush Goyal , Jitin Prasada
Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad's FID Graduate Pranav Karle has won the SIT Furniture Design Award in the Cabinet Category. His graduation project, ' Pathar Dil' was supported by Studio Chisel, founded by FID Alumni Aditya Somway.

Pathar Dil is a sculptural cabinet inspired by Hyderabad's ancient granite rock formations among the oldest in the world and an enduring symbol of the city's identity. The project draws inspiration from “Pathar Dil”, a heart-shaped rock formation whose name translating to "Heart of Stone."

The cabinet reinterprets the emotional and physical presence of this geological landmark through contemporary furniture design. Its composition consists of four storage chambers, subtly referencing the four chambers of the human heart. Arranged in a balanced form, these volumes echo the way granite boulders naturally rest against one another across Hyderabad's historic rockscapes.

Faceted planes, softened transitions, and bold geometry translate the rugged character of stone into refined craftsmanship. At the center, a cast aluminium element connects all four chambers while creating the illusion of a floating assembly.

More than a functional object, Pathar-Dil reinterprets Hyderabad's unique rock landscapes, bringing their geological presence, character, and cultural significance into contemporary interiors.

National Institute of Design, India
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Piyush Goyal , Jitin Prasada

On the 02nd June 2026, NID Ahmedabad had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation led by H.E. the Ambassador of France in India, Mr. Thierry Mathou. He was accompanied by Mr. Patrick Leverino, Consul General, Consulate General of France in Mumbai; Mr. Grégor Trumel, Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs, Country Director of French Institute in India; Mr. Emmanuel Bottiau, Director, Alliance Française of Ahmedabad and Ms. Aura Burzynski, Cultural Attaché (West India), Consulate General of France in Mumbai.

They visited the key facilities of the campus which was followed by a meeting with Dr. Ashok Mondal, Director, NID and other senior officials of the institute where they were given an overview of the various activities of NID. The meeting highlighted the strong, long-standing relationship between NID and France, and moving forward, discussions also focused on strategic avenues to expand these collaborative initiatives especially in the craft and cultural sectors

National Institute of Design, India
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Piyush Goyal , Jitin Prasada
French Embassy in India / Ambassade de France en Inde
Consulat général de France à Bombay

The National Institute of Design (NID) extends its warmest congratulations to our Film and Video Communication Design alumnus, Manish Saini, on the theatrical release of his latest Hindi feature film, "The Great Grand Superhero: Aliens Ka Aagman."

National Institute of Design, India
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Piyush Goyal , Jitin Prasada