POSSIBILITIES

OF DESIGN

Karnavati University,
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Gandhinagar - 382422

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PROSPECTUS
 A COMPULSION TO
DE
IS
SIGN
LOOK
THINK
ACT
LEARN
CHANGE
CREATE
COMPULSION EXPRESS
ACHIEVE

The compulsion to create is an unquenchable

thirst, deep within our subconscious that brings out
the creative best in us. This inner drive compels us
to imagine, engage and interact with our soul
through design.
 EXPERIENCE UID

IS Every new experience

today shapes tomorrow

At Karnavati University (KU), we believe in learning from

our past achievements and implementing them in the
present to achieve futuristic results. A huge portion of the
credit for our success goes to our faculty team and the
students, who utilize the resources to the fullest and bring
out the best in themselves. We don’t just cultivate
excellence but we also believe in identifying it and
catalysing it through the powerful medium of education.

POSSIBILITIES Our foundation is based on the principles of hard work

with consistent dedication. We instil the same values in
OF DESIGN our students, train them in a manner that helps them
evolve into noteworthy achievers. The campus has been
designed in a way that it immerses one in the ambiance
of enthusiasm and optimism. We have left no stone
unturned to make student life at Unitedworld an
experience of a lifetime. This makes our students emerge
victorious and push their boundaries to achieve only the
best.

We ensure that choosing Unitedworld as an Alma Mater

becomes the best decision of your life. We realize that our
students have the potential to make a difference, as
many of our graduates are working with prestigious
Design is our conscience and design is our organizations from all over the world and are also
consciousness. individually making their mark. As a graduate of KU, you
will be joining the elite ranks of our alumni. I look forward
At UID, we explore the abstract, practice the to sharing your journey of ambition and transformation.
intangible and create the exceptional. To
provide better design learning experiences
we become what we behold, and craft it with
our signature style. Because great design
ethos is at the heart of everything we do.
Dr. Deepak Shishoo
Provost
CONTENTS

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About
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M. Design
50
Design Disha &
Karnavati University Industry Immersion

18
Infrastructure
34
Ph.D.
52
The Future is Bright!

20
State of The Art
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Academic
54
Live Your Best at
Workshops Leadership Karnavati university

26
Global Approach
40
School of
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Student Life at
To Education Communication Design Karnavati University

30
About Uid
42
School of
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Heal The World
Industrial Design (KU’s CSR Initiative)

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Learning Model
44
School of
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Awards & Recognitions
Fashion Design

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B. Design
48
School of
Interior Design

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ABOUT KARNAVATI
UNIVERSITY Total Enrolment 4,000+ Total Faculty 450

Our excellence in education makes us the most sought after Our esteemed faculty members are more than their
Creating an Karnavati University (KU) is a State Private University dedicated to
private university in Gujarat. The idea of delivering the best impressive degrees, their industry experience and their
excellence in teaching and focused on interdisciplinary learning. learning environment makes us fortunate enough to attract thought provoking insights. First and foremost they are
impact through Spread over 33 acres, the University is located in Uvarsad near the best talent. passionate educators set upon transforming inquiring minds
excellence in education Gandhinagar. Karnavati University was granted Private University into intellectuals of tomorrow.
status in March 2017 by the state of Gujarat through the Gujarat
and contributing to Private Universities Act, 2017.
the community
KU is empowered to award degrees as speci ed under Section 22
of UGC Act to the students studying in its main campus through Academic Space 10 Lac Sq. Ft. Recruiters 200+
regular mode with the approval of Statutory Bodies/Councils,
wherever it is required. Karnavati University has also been granted
the membership of Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi
with effect from April 2019. Karnavati University provides world-class facilities like With our enviable industry connections, exemplary
technologically advanced labs, workshops and libraries in its education and immaculate talent, KU boasts an excellent
sprawling green campus. Here the traditional ethos marries track record in placement. Attracting the top recruiters from
the contemporary infrastructure to create an engaging India and abroad, our students get the opportunity to work
learning environment. with the best.

Students From 20+ States Total No. of Workshops 25+

Being the most sought after private university, gives us a Our numerous workshops encourage personal and artistic
unique edge in attracting the best talent not just from the growth through innovative self-expression. Here students get
state of Gujarat but from the whole country. Our immensely hands-on experience of working like an industr y
diverse campus bene ts from the diverse set of rich ideas. professional.

Leaders In Education Best Design Institute in India (Private Sector)

Education that goes beyond the walls of a classroom and UID was conferred with “Best Design Institute in India for 2018
takes the students to the frontiers of the creative world. Being in Private Sector" by Shri Murli Manohar Joshi during the
one of the most awarded universities, we offer our students a World Education Awards 2019.
global perspective to learning through our global reach.

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INFRASTRUCTURE Be it a gooey, fresh, chocolate chip muf n, or a warm,
sumptuous masala dosa, the food available at the canteen
will make sure that diversity and taste go hand-in-hand.

UID hostel is your 'second home' where you transform into

individuals who are responsible, independent and capable of
facing the erce rigors of a professional life.

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

An agile mind needs an agile body. UID believes in holistic
development of aspiring design students through multiple
sports tournaments and numerous entertaining activities
throughout the year. Here at UID, numerous outdoor and
Best-in-class At UID, one gets it all – innovative teaching, tailored study support, award- indoor sports events and tournaments are organized such as-
winning courses and world-class facilities. The campus boasts of cricket, football, basketball, kabaddi, chess, badminton etc.This
education architecturally impressive buildings and top-notch facilities for every is a combined effort of students, faculty and management
in world-class student. alike that encourages a healthy competitive environment.

infrastructure A hygienic cafeteria and separate hostels for boys and girls along with a
stringent security system provide a homelike environment. The stationary
shop on campus ensures that students get everything they require for
studying.

The University campus translates our educational philosophy into the

infrastructure and buildings thus, making it an ideal education hub.

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STATE OF THE ART WORKSHOPS

Wood Workshop

Fashion Studio

Modern & industry UID organizes a number of workshops on a regular basis to help
students expand their creativity. The workshops introduce students
relevant equipment Bamboo Workshop
to the concepts of design and provide a strong grounding and
to provides students encourage personal and artistic growth through innovative self-
expression. All the classrooms are equipped with unique modern
with accurate hands-on facilities and state-of-the-art equipment that provide an extensive
experience. experience in art and design. The workshops offer insights into
topical themes in the eld of design along with practical exercises
that come with a high level of professionalism.

The workshops offer a holistic experience ensuring that a student

can operate as a professional. The workshops are committed to
encourage and support students in their creative journey.

Jewellery Workshop

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 Textile Lab

Clay Modelling Lab

Product Design Lab

Wacom Digital Lab Audio & Video Editing Center

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 Glass Workshop
Visual Communication Design Studio

Ceramic Workshop

Non - Metallic Laser Cutting Machine Printing & Dyeing Lab

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GLOBAL APPROACH TO EDUCATION
Student Mobility Masterclass
Masterclass is conducted by internationally renowned experts
Outbound from partner institutions as well as from across the globe who
Ÿ Fast Track Masters progression opportunities for UG share their knowledge and experience with our students.
students Masterclasses involve lecture demonstration, & lab work, and
Ÿ Study Abroad Program/ Semester Exchange Program skill based learning.
Ÿ Study Trips
Ÿ Summer Schools/ Summer Courses Workshop
Internationally renowned faculty and expert practitioners
Inbound spend time interacting with students in studios and workshops
Ÿ Reciprocal semester exchange for international students by demonstrating innovative techniques in speci c elds. The
from partner universities workshop sessions are usually hands-on where a student
Ÿ Study trip program for international students at KU – Craft learns by doing and observing and sometime through eld
innovation centre trips.
Ÿ Art, Craft & Heritage workshops and study trips
Study Abroad Program/ Semester Exchange Program
Craft Innovation Center At KU, students are supported to travel abroad and gain global
UID craft innovation centre networks with master craft persons exposure and learn about different cultures, environments,
and craft communities from a diverse and cultural rich creative industries and international practices and markets.
heritage traditional elds and has a reach and networking with The KU global platform encourages our students through
nearly 400 artisans. number of unique opportunities for international travel, study
collaborations with top end International Universities and
UID welcomes students from reputed international/ national institutions. It enables our students to do a semester overseas
institutions for short courses/ hands on workshop on Craft through university semester credit transfer, which adds to their
documentation, interactive sessions with craftsmen; craft UG transcript and graduation degree.
design process, interdisciplinary understanding and
traditional craft skills and techniques. Study Trips
Overseas trips to visit fairs, museums, places of historic
Global students are exposed to different art forms cultural relevance and architecture are an integral part of the learning
impact and scope for innovation and value addition through experience at our university. We believe this serves the dual
use of modern technique to shorten lifecycle/ turnaround purpose of ful lling academic requirements as well as
time. introducing students to multiple cultures from various parts of
Education today goes The academic strategy of UID embraces a global approach. the world.
Karnavati University and its constituent colleges have developed Others
beyond the walls of a collaborative partnerships with top class universities/ institutions Ÿ Masterclasses & Workshops by International faculty, Since it is not possible for all students to go on these trips, we
classroom and it is worldwide under the KU Global umbrella. Collaborations with professionals and experts bring international experience into our classrooms through
International universities give a platform to the students that Ÿ Joint research and projects with faculty and students from various master classes and other interactions with Global
imperative to equip students enable them to explore their potential to the fullest.At KU Global we partner universities Experts.
to face the ever changing believe that education is not just accrued from the learning in
classrooms or on campus but through interactions and Fast Track Masters Progression Opportunities Summer Schools/ Summer Courses
demands of the creative world. experience of different cultures, environments, industry and All our curriculum, academic systems & quality processes are Our International Collaborations allow our students to go for
markets. internationally benchmarked & mapped with partners who bespoke / tailor made summer school Programs to
ensure a seamless transfer of graduating UG students to International Universities.
Master Courses and prefer higher studies with some of the top
ranking and prestigious universities in the world. KU Global can
Our Latest Initiative For International Collaborations assist in fast track progression to the master’s program of the
students choice. It also aims towards providing scholarship,
bursaries and subsidized fee for deserving students.

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Visitors
(Workshops/ Master-classes conducted by International Faculty / Practicing Professionals & Experts )
UNITEDWORLD
Sunil Sethi
President,
Assoc. Prof.
Buddy Penfold
Amitabh Shrivastav
Curator - Fine Arts
INSTITUTE OF
DESIGN
FDCI De Montfort University, and Crafts Artist
Leicester, UK and Sculptor

Dr. Marina Puyeulo

Irakali Ruzade Angela Guzman
Cazorla
Fashion Designer, Design Lead,
Universitat Politecnica
Founder & Creative Google Inc.
De Valencia (UPV),
Director -SITUATIONIST
Spain
(Fashion Brand)

Alain Monnens Peter Bilak Joanna Almasude

Founder, Graphic & Executive Director,
Studio Alain Monnens Typeface Designer The Red cART Studio

Julian Roberts Rajeev Sethi Manjri Varde

Leading Fashion Designer, Contemporary Artist
Designer, UK Scenographer and
Art Curator

Ar. Rajiv Mishra

Carol Hanlon Director of Art,
Founder, Govt. of Maharashtra
TCF Global & Principal,
BEC Global Sir JJ College of
Architecture

Our Collaborations

B. Design
M. Design
Ph.D.
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ABOUT UID LEARNING MODEL
UID’s learning model has been curated by blending new
experiences within our learning environment. Our priority is to
engage the students through a dynamic module which
holistically explores their potential.

This model provides an environment for interactive student

engagement and enhances their ability to ideate.The knowledge
and experience gained with UID’s learning model is entirely
applicable to other disciplines as well.

Field Trips
Industry
Visits

UID offers world-class design education to create professionals who can help meet India’s diverse
design needs. UID aims at fostering strategic design linkages of innovation and entrepreneurship
with various sectors of the industry. Our students are encouraged to pursue innovation led designs Workshops
practices. with Artisans
Internship
Guest/Expert
Lectures

COURSES
Fashion Mentoring
B.DESIGN M.DESIGN Ph.D. Shows
Live
Projects
Product Design Industrial Design Fashion Design

Automobile & Visual Experiential Design Product Design

Transportation Design
Interior & Experience Design Visual Communication
Fashion Design Design
CSR
Fashion Styling & Communication
(Heal the World)
Lifestyle Accessory Design Interior Design Disha
Fashion Design
Visual Communication
(Graphics) Textile & Knitwear Design

Animation &
Motion Graphics International
Visits
Interior & Furniture Design

Interaction Design

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B. DESIGN (4 Years Including Foundation) M. DESIGN (2 Years)

UID follows a 4 year, 8 semester bachelor programme model through 4 Eligibility Criteria The master programmes at UID combine studio based practice with critical Eligibility Criteria
af liated schools each offering various specializations. UID aims to bring out Ÿ Admission into a bachelor programme at thinking and process based analysis making this degree a much sought- Ÿ Minimum 10+2+3/4, (bachelor’s degree)
the best in design aspirants in the elds of- UID requires successful completion of after quali cation in the design world. The integrated programme re ects with minimum 50% aggregate score from
Minimum 10+2, (higher secondar y understanding of numerous studio concepts, and contemporary design any recognized institution / university
Ÿ Product Design education) with minimum 50% aggregate seminars. The masters is provided in the following elds-
Ÿ Automobile & Transportation Design s c o re f ro m a ny re c o g n i z e d h i g h e r Ÿ Industrial Design Ÿ Clearance and merit of Design Aptitude Test
Ÿ Fashion design secondary school board Ÿ Visual Experiential Design (DAT) for admission
Ÿ Lifestyle Accessory Design Ÿ Interior & Experience Design
Ÿ Visual Communication (Graphics) Ÿ Clearance and merit of Design Aptitude Test Ÿ Fashion Styling & Communication
Ÿ Animation & Motion Graphics (DAT) for admission Ÿ Fashion Design
Ÿ Interior & Furniture Design Ÿ Textile & Knitwear Design
Ÿ Interaction Design

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Courses Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5 Sem 6 Sem 7 Sem 8 Courses Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4

Product Design Disclaimer: Specialisation in any discipline is

Industrial Design

Disclaimer: Specialisation in any discipline is

Automobile & Transportation Design
subject to minimum number of students

subject to minimum number of students

Visual Experiential Design
Specialisation Foundation

Specialisation Subjects

Specialisation Subjects

Specialisation Subjects
Fashion Design

Studio Based Learning

Specialisation Subjects

Specialisation Subjects

Specialisation Subjects

Specialisation Subjects

Interior & Experience Design

Super Specialisation

Super Specialisation

Lifestyle Accessory Design

Design Foundation

Visual Communication (Graphics) Fashion Styling & Communication

Animation & Motion Graphics Fashion Design

Interior & Furniture Design Textile & Knitwear Design

Interaction Design

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Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Fashion Design Ph.D. in Product Design

The Doctoral Programme is led by professors of repute who Design is the professional skill of creating and developing
have both Industrial as well as academic excellence. This context-led concepts into tangible solutions for the bene t of
Ph.D.. programme in Fashion Design is suitable for individuals society. Product design domain requires in-depth knowledge
who want to undertake independent original research and of a variety of allied elds such as ergonomics, HCI Design,
aims to stimulate Research and Development in various socio-technical systems, system designs, human-centred
aspects of Fashion, focussing on an interdisciplinary design, user interface design, user experience design, Kansei
approach. Thesis mode is directed towards candidates taking engineering, packaging design, information, interaction
a creative practice research approach to conduct research design and many more. The Ph.D. curriculum offered at the
into fashion design, textile design, curatorial practice, institute have uniquely evolved from a value based
communication, research into advanced textiles and material interdisciplinary approach to creative problem solving
science techno textiles; smart textiles; or a social science approach wherein research is essential to the process of
approach to conduct research into an aspect of the fashion product design. A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in
and textiles system such as historical or contemporary cultural product design shall be awarded for a period of advanced
studies, documentation of Crafts; Craft Cluster Management study that culminates a research experience along with
Practice; Sustainable Fashion; Arti cial Intelligence and accompanying thesis that creates building blocks of design
Fashion; fashion enterprise and business management to knowledge and the application of design thinking process
name a few. and practice.

Ph.D. in Visual Communication Design Ph.D. in Interior Design

The world we inhabit today is getting visually richer every The Ph.D. programme at the School of Interior Design focuses
passing day. We consume much more visual content than our on developing the competency of high-quality in-depth
previous generations did. And with exponential advances in inquiry and rigorous research around the themes of people,
information technology and access, a constantly evolving space and technology. Research areas could focus on a
global visual culture has emerged. Visuals have transcended range of topics from understanding of heritage & history, probe
conventional mediums and are perceived more as multi- on contemporary knowledge of art & design, culture studies,
Doctoral research sensory experiences. This Ph.D. programme is a rigorous art & design pedagogy, application of design thinking to
research-led programme for academics and professionals business and retail, consumer behavior and space planning to
opportunities to support a who are driven to expand and enhance their knowledge and the application of science and technology to further design
problem solving approach practice while challenging the boundaries of the discipline forms and knowledge. The research could also be based on
through new insights and innovations in the global visual the theoretical re ections of artistic and creative productions
to studies
culture. It will promote contextualized immersive engagement and their impact on society.
and inquiry; explore collaboration with academic and industry
Karnavati University offers doctoral programme (Ph.D.) which is Eligibility Criteria professionals; foster original research and synthesis with the
designed as per global standards. The University promotes Post Graduation in relevant discipline with minimum 55% aim to innovate new experiences, theories, practices, products,
innovation and excellence in educational research and marks. Admission as per UGC Regulations. services and knowledge within the design in general and
development. The university provides ample opportunities to visual communication in particular.
support and develop research inclination among students, Duration of the Programme
subject supervisors and research scholars. Doctoral students at The stretch of the Doctoral programme will be for three
Karnavati University are encouraged to pursue solution-oriented years followed by submission of the thesis. The
studies, and utilize advanced research methods to address real programme is available on fulltime/part time basis.
world problems. The research scholars are encouraged to work
with international subject experts so as to understand the global
scenarios of their research area.

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 OUR FACULTY FRATERNITY
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
(Partial List)

Marius Janusauskas Stephan Saaltink Lisa Perrine Brown

Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp in PG Certification Course (level 7) Associate Professor
Antwerp University of Derby (UK, 2019) MFA Product Design & Fiber (Cranbrook
A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Academy of Arts), Continuing Education,
Nien Siao in Great Britain Textile Design:Weaving & Print Making,
Professor and Academic Mentor & Advisor (Konstfack), BFA, Toy Design & Illustration,
Professional Education Diploma in Honey Panchal (Fashion Institute of Technology)
Industrial Design (Textile Design), NID, MFA, University for the Creative Arts, UK
Ahmedabad PGCHE, Nottingham Trent Professional Educational Diploma Rebecca D’Souza
University, UK (Photography Design), NID Ph.D. (Pursuing), Fashion Business
BVA, M.S. Univ. Management LIGS University, Hawaii
Gautam Patel Advanced Diploma (Fashion Design &
Industrial Design (Product), NID Dr. Bhavesh Shah Technology), Middlesex University, London
Ph.D., IIT - Roorkee, M.Des. (Visual
Kakoli Biswas Communication) IIT - Bombay, Kunal Dutta
PG Diploma (Textile Design & M.Arch., University of California MA (Fashion & Textiles), Nottingham Trent
Development), NIFT, New Delhi University + Pearl Academy
BAF, Banaras Hindu Univ. Shrikant Ghode Graduate Diploma (Fashion Design), NIFT,
Master of Product Design, NID, Gandhinagar
Nayna Yadav B.E, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Master of Design (Communication Design) Timcy Garg
DIRECTORS IIT - Mumbai, B.Des. (Industrial Design) Nandita Shah M. Arch. (Interior Design); JNAFAU,
Symbiosis - Pune M.Des. (Fashion Design), Istituto Hyderabad
PROF. J. A. PANCHAL COL. SUROJIT BOSE K K SINGH AMIT GAJJAR Marangoni, Milano, Italy B. Arch, JNTU, Hyderabad
Director I/C Director - Academics, Director - Academics & Mentor Anahita Suri B.Des. (Fashion Design), NIFT, Gandhinagar
Diploma (Mech. Engr.), Govt. Administration & International Administration Interior Design, CEPT Bachelor in Fashion Design (Otago, New Abhrojit Boral
Polytechnic, A'bad, Advance Collaboration M.Sc., B.Ed., Zealand) (Collaborative Learning & Shhyam Prajapati MA, University for the Creative Arts, UK
training in Industrial Design MBA (HR & Marketing), IP Univ., Former Executive Member, Laureate Faculty in the 21st Century, Master of Design, IIT - Guwahati, B.Des (Fashion Design), NIFT, Kolkata
(Fellowship-Ford Foundation), New Delhi Food Corporation of India Laureate International University) B.E. Mechanical (SSBT Clg of Eng. Jalgaon (Gold Medalist)
West Germany Designing in Fine Maharashtra)
Metals (Fellowship-UNDP), Austria Paras Parmar Ruchita Mistri
M.Des. (Furniture & Interior Design), NID Kishori Dalwadi Master in Urban Planning, HNGU, Patan
B.E. (Mechanical), C U Shah College of Master in Urban (Planning), HNGU, Patan Bachelor of Architecture, M.S. Univ.
Engineering, Gujarat B.Arch, D C Patel School of Architecture,
ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTORS Vallabh Vidhyanagar Arun Chanchal
Khushboo Bharti Master in Graphic Design (NID), Bachelor
Ph.D. (Pursuing); MFA, M.S. Univ., Naresh Bathula of Architecture (Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Tec.
ASSOC. DIR. PARESH CHATTERJEE ASSOC. DIR. DR. SANYOGITA CHADHA ASSOC. DIR. PROF LOLITA DUTTA B.Des. (Fashion Design) NIFT, Gandhinagar Masters in Design, Uni., U.P.)
PG Diploma (Textile Design), NID Ph.D. (Textile Science & Apparel Design), M.Des. & B.Des., NID Animation Film Design-NID,
Bachelor in Painting & Sculpture, SNDT Univ., Mumbai Pritam Singh BFA, Visual Communication in Painting - Kiran Jha
Shantiniketan Design and Merchandizing, London Master of Design in Apparel Design (NID) , JNU Master of Fashion Management (NIFT,
School of Fashion Studies M.Sc., MSU B.Des. (NIFT, New Delhi) Bhubneshwar), MA, Rabirndra Bharti Univ.
Sushmita Dutta Kolkata), BA (Univ. of Burdwan)
Esha Katiyar M.Des. (Textile Design), NID; Bachelor of
Master in Film and Video Communication, Visual Design (Textile Design), Govt. Udit Bhattacharya
ASSOC. DIR. G. A. VIKRAM ASSOC. DIR. HARISH K. SANKARAN ASSOC. DIR. AJAY CHODHARY
Film Making, NID College of Art & Craft, Kolkata Master of Product Design (NID),
Professional Education Programme in M.Sc. in Architecture (Urban M.Des. (Textile Design), NID
B.Tech. (Mech. Eng. (Manav Rachna
Industrial Design, NID Landscapes), Politecnico di Milano,
Kriti Srivastava Manu Joshi International Univ.)
Milan, Italy.
Master in Fashion Management B.A., Lifestyle and Accessory, NIFT Delhi
M.Des. (Industrial Design), Domus
(NIFT, Bangalore), Bachelors in Fashion PG Certificate in Higher Education Vibha Kalaiya
Academy + Univ. of Wales, Milan, Italy
Technology (NIFT, Chennai), PG Diploma in (P.G.C.H.E.), Nottingham Trent University, Ph.D. (Pursuing) (Clothing & Textiles), M.S.
Consumer Law & Practice U.K. Univ., Master F.C.Sc. (Clothing & Textiles),
VIVEK KARMOKAR - HOD HARISH CB - HOD (NLSIU, Bangalore) M.S. Univ., Bachelor F.C.Sc. (Clothing &
MFA, College of Art, Delhi Master in Product Design, IIT Bombay Aritra Roy Textiles), M.S. Univ., Designer Teachers
Fellow of Sydney Grammar Foundation, B.Tech (Computer Science & Manish Patel M.Des. (Ceramic and Glass), NID Development Program, NID
NSW, Australia Engineering), College of Engineering- M.Des. (Fashion Design), Domus Academy , BFA (Ceramic and Glass) Shanti Niketan,
Chengannur Milano, Italy B.Des. (Fashion Design), NIFT, Viswa Bharati Univ.
Gandhinagar

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Sambit Pradhan Aditya Chauhan Samhita Gandhi Yuti Devale Kavita Chauhan
PG Diploma (Lifestyle Accessories), NID Bachelor Design In Fashion Design (NIFT) M.Des., (Interior Architecture), Edinburgh Diploma (Applied Arts - Specialisation in Graduate in Fashion & Lifestyle Accessory,
B.Arch, College of Engineering & Napier Univ. Scotland UK, Typography), L.S. Raheja School of Art, NIFT, Gandhinagar
Technology, Bhubaneshwar Robin Makvana Bachelor of Interior Design, CEPT Mumbai
B.Des. (Accessory Design), NIFT, Abhineet Kaushik
Sharad Shetty Gandhinagar; Diploma (Electrical Shweta Narang (Tiwari) Sandhya Srinivasan Bachelors in Transportation Design, Italy
M.Sc. Tech, Manipal University, Engineering), T.E.B.G.S, Gandhinagar Bachelor of Interior Design, CEPT Graduate Diploma in Fashion Design), NIFT,
B.E, Mumbai University, New Delhi Danish Rizvi
Saumya Bandyopadhyay Viraj N Wadia B.Des. (Product Design), NID
Tanushree Ghosh MFA, College of Art, Delhi; BFA, Govt. B.Arch., Arvind Patel School of Badal Kumar
MVA (Painting), Govt. College of Art and College of Art & Craft, Calcutta Environmental Design, Vallabh B.Des. (Fashion Design), NIIFT, Punjab Alfa Ghoghari
Craft, Kolkata; BVA, Govt. College of Art and Vidhyanagar Diploma in Fashion Design – INIFD,
Craft, Kolkata Rahul Bhattacharya Deepak Kumar Ahmedabad
MFA & BFA, M.S. Univ. Padmavati Mokaria B.Des. (Fashion Design), NIFT, Gandhinagar
Sagar Joshi Advance PG Diploma (Teri Univ.-Delhi), Gaurav Prabhu
PG Diploma (Product Design) MIT - Pune Krupa Mistry B.Arch., Guj. Univ. Shweta Rai B.Des. in Transportation Design

MFA & BFA (Sculpture), M.S Univ. Bechelor of Design in Jewellery Design
Jogi Darshan Meera Patel (Pearl Academy) Rakesh Sharma
Bachelor of Interior Design, CEPT Rajeev Kumar Bachelor in Architecture & Interior Design, BA, Rajasthan Univ. ITI (Carpentry),

Bachelor Of Fashion Design (NIFT, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Sunil Kaliha Directorate of Technical Education,
Vipul Prajapati Mumbai), Degree in Fine Arts (Chitra Technology PG in Mass Communications, Kurukshtra Jodhpur
Diploma in Painting, Sheth C N College of Visharad, Lalit Kala Mahavidayla Univ. UG Diploma (Jewellery Engineering),
Fine Arts Chandigardh Univ.) Kriti Malkani (Khandhari) Indian Institute of Gem & Jewellery - Delhi
Bachelors of Interior Design, CEPT
Sudip Dutta Sunder Mahalingam
PG Diploma (Creative Painting at Faculty B.Sc. (VC),Bharatiyar Univ., Coimbatore Ankita Trivedi
of Fine Arts), M.S. Univ. MA Narrative Environments - Central Saint
Hardik Pancholi Martins, University of the Arts, London,
Ravi Sachula PG Diploma (Applied Arts-Specialisation in Bachelor of Interior Design, Centre for
MFA, Kavayitri Bahinbai Chaudhri North Illustration), M.S. Univ. Environmental Planning & Technology
Maharashtra Univ., Jalgaon Diploma (Applied Arts), Sheth C.N. College (CEPT)
Diploma in Drawing & Painitng C. N. of Fine Art
College of Fine Arts Jidin Raj
Ramesh Suthar Diploma (Tool and Die Making, Tool Room
Samyo Ghoshal Mechanical Engineer, Technical Engineering), NTTF
M.Des. in Animation Design Examination Board, Gujarat
Ruparas Singh
Vipul Prajapati Mukesh Singh UG, Diploma (Transportation Design),
MFA, kavayitri Bahinbai Chaudhri North MFA & BFA M.S. Univ. MIT Institute of Design
Maharashtra Univ., Jalgaon
Diploma in Drawing & Painitng C. N. Hirock Roy Manish Solanki

College of Fine Arts BFA (Applied Arts), Lalithkala, Mysore MFA, Kavayitri Bahinbai Chaudhri North
Autodesk certification (3ds Max and Maharashtra Univ., Jalgaon
Pritam Saha Maya) Visharad in Hindustani Classical Diploma in Drawing & Painitng C. N.
B.Des. (Integrated Textile and Apparel Music College of Fine Arts
Design), NID
Kumud Panthi
Sheshadri Ayengar Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Lifestyle Bachelor of Design in Lifestyle Accessory
B.Sc. (Multimedia & Animation), M.S. Univ. (NIFT) Design (UID Gandhinagar)

Manish Solanki Atreye Dutta Ranjan Kumar

Diploma (Painting), C. N. College of Fine Bachelor in Multimedia (Animation & Film B. Des. (Fashion Design), NIFT, Gandhinagar
Arts, Ahmedabad Making), St. Xavier's College, Kolkata

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SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION DESIGN B.Des. in Visual Communication (Graphics) B.Des. in Animation & Motion Graphics

The Visual Communication (Graphics) programme is The Animation & Motion Graphics department provides a
In a world which is dependent on “information” , communication designed to prepare students , and committed to providing an critical learning of animation lm making. Animation as a
has today become a keyword. Whether it is an access to a international learning environment that encourages cultural specialized eld of visual communication goes through the
website, using a phone application, looking at advertisements, awareness, critical thinking, experimentation and, above all, processes of pre-production, production and post- production.
animated lms, posters, or being led by branded consumerism, the ability to think differently. students are exposed to various In UID, the infrastructure provided to the student animators are
communication design seeks to address all of these. creative courses such as visual ethnography, understanding equipped with the latest con guration and high technology.
Communication Design is a broad discipline encompassing a brands, social communication UI/UX, etc. The department focuses on the digital as well as analog facets
wide array of elds such as research, print media, photography, of 2D and 3D animation. The supporting courses in this
lm-making, animation, game design, UX/UI, interaction design, Among conventional forms of communication, the curriculum department are theories based on lm studies, history of
new media, exhibition and experience design to name a few.The consists of publication design, advertising, illustration and lm. animation, different techniques in animation, semiotics etc. the
programme is practice-led and process-oriented in relation to Disseminating information in a concise manner is a major other courses indulge software applications both 2D and 3D,
de nitions of broad design practices. It is also committed to the learning from this programme which prepares the students to working with AR,VR and MR, illustration, narration, acting,
acquisition of principles within design theory relating to ef ciently work within the norms of the industry. Design studios, sketching, etc. The possible market areas for these young
educational and commercial contexts. The programme provides Interactive design studios, Advertising, Publishing, Social animators and motion graphics artists lies in the independent
rigorous methods for the integration of visual and textual design, Film, Exhibit, and spatial design are industries which animation studios, Television channels targeted for kids, title
research, positing questions relating to the role of the designer in employ our students after the course. animation, game design, application design, advertisement
society, and fundamental questions regarding personal and rms, lm production houses etc.
social responsibility.

Introducing New Specialisation - Game Design

Games are an indispensable source of entertainment and

education in today’s world. Gaming is a fast-growing industry that
encompasses a wide range of different platforms including
mobile gaming, console gaming, PC gaming, VR Gaming, etc.
Here at UID, the Game Design specialization puts emphasis on
providing applied, real-world skill development. The classroom
assignments focus on case studies, simulations, and lab projects.
During this specialization tenure, the students will be involved in
an Industry training program. The training includes industry-
standard Platforms like Maya, 3Ds Max, Zbrush, Substance Painter,
Unity, Unreal, Marmoset, Marvelous Designer, Photoshop, etc. M.Des. in Visual Experiential Design

The PG programme is aimed at mature students, empowering

them through a learner centric practice.The course structure is
Specialisation in:
based on studio design learning, which challenges the
student through concept development, history, critical
Ÿ Graphic Design
thinking, design research and methods, along with cross
Ÿ Exhibition Design
disciplinary collaborations and social responsibility.
Ÿ Packaging Design
Ÿ Environment & Signage
The pedagogy, allows the student to explore their ability, and
Ÿ Interaction Design
imbibe a design culture through relevant contexts and
Ÿ Direction & Screen Play
experiences. It prepares them to work in multi-disciplinary
Ÿ Character Animation 2D & 3D
environments. In depth studio based learning revolves around
Ÿ VFX & FX
visual design, illustration, digital image creation, photography,
Ÿ Game Design
contemporary typography, the creation of communication
artefacts, the building of interactive prototypes, brand identity
design, innovation design management and design research.

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SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
B.Des. in Automobile & Transportation Design

The programme is focused on getting exposure to nuances of

styling and concept design. In the process, learning relevant
skills necessary in the ever changing landscape of Automotive
Design of today. Being clustered within Industrial, along with
other rich disciplines of Design, allows for multi-disciplinary
learning outcomes. The constant exposure to industry trends
and practices in the classroom teaching model, are hands-on
in nature, thus complementing the excitement and passion in
the learning experience. The student learns design process, in
context of automotive design, that includes abstracting,
applying aesthetic values to conceptualize a visually
appealing forms, combined with user centric and utilitarian
approaches, incorporated with a vision for future lifestyle - thus
leading to meaningful creations.

Through the course, the student imbibes independence to

narrow down to speci c interest areas within the stream,
gaining critical thinking, evolving socio - cultural lifestyles and
industry needs. He or she could work in independent
Automotive studios, OEMs, transportation system design rms
or practice on his own.

Industrial Design deals with products, services and systems addressing usability, form, function, aesthetics, material, technologies, B.Des. in Product Design
and sustainability. Our students explore creative thinking and problem solving processes to bring value to companies, communities
and people. Our focus is on designing products, systems and services that make life easier. At the School of Industrial Design, we Product Design Specialisation focuses on consumer goods
balance creativity, technology, cultural concerns, and environmental needs, exploring materials, production techniques, aesthetics, with an emphasis on the design of form and styling, user-
the emerging elds of Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Arti cial Intelligence, and social issues in both local and global contexts. centred design, value engineering, and holistic product
We encourage our students to create solutions that are empathetic to the end-user and have contextual insight. Our new B. Des in d eve l o p m e n t . S t u d e n t s g e t w e l l - a c q u a i n te d w i t h
Interaction Design has been programmed and launched in response to the needs of users and Industry. contemporary realities that are inclusive of sustainability and
technological change. Exploring materials, fabrication,
aesthetics, and social engagement in both local and global
contexts. The future platforms include manufacturers and
Specialisation in:
marketers of residential, of ce and industrial equipment,
furniture, and other related products.
Ÿ HCI Design (Human Computer
Interaction Design)
Ÿ Design for Sustainability

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 M.Des. in Industrial Design

M. Des. programme in industrial design explores new

opportunities for students in the eld of design and allied elds
of technology. The program is addressed to candidates who
have a rst-level degree and/or professional experience in the
stream of design, engineering, commercial and visual arts or
other disciplines related to the eld of study, who are interested
in enhancing innovative and creative thought processes in the
eld of design. The programme is project-based, supported by
seminars, lectures, tutorials, workshop practice and eldwork.
The program leader, project leaders and Industry professionals
guide students via individual coaching and project
mentorship.

Graduating students will be able to nd jobs in companies

involved in making consumer goods where the issues of
holistic design with sustainability get priority. The emerging ICT-
driven products and services businesses looking to enhance
the user experience and competitiveness are a fertile ground
for jobs now and in the future. Graduates will also have the
ability to initiate their own research, start consultancy out ts
and entrepreneurial ventures.

B.Des. in Interaction Design

Interaction Design specialization focuses on designing

interactions for the physical, cognitive and social environments
using New Media and emerging technologies. The
programme builds on experimentation based learning of how
people perceive, understand, use and experience interactive
objects, digital environments and spaces. Drawing on an
interdisciplinary approach bringing together product design,
visual communication, information architecture, cognitive
psychology and computer science, the course involves
exploration of alternatives, pushing the envelope of what is
known. Students are mentored in working collaboratively in
groups to solve design problems. Through seminar papers,
competitions, internships, graduation projects and incubation
labs, the programme builds in industry exposure and
integration with academic structures.

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SCHOOL OF FASHION DESIGN
The pedagogical approach of the school of Fashion Design is
designed to enable students to explore and discover their
individualistic aesthetic philosophy along with building on their
skills and having the craft of making fashion apparel.The courses
have been developed addressing the future needs of this highly
competitive and volatile industry in India. Students learn the skills
of fashion-research, styling, communication, conceiving design
ideas/sketches and developing designs further, through to a
nished 3D prototype using essential knowledge of fashion-tech &
material, while exploring economic, social, cultural, ethical and
ecological aspects, in the contemporary contexts of the global
fashion fraternity. The curriculum is periodically planned such as
to ensure a balance of theoretical inputs and skill based learning
and incorporates an intensive co-existence & practice of
technical and creative-exploratory approach to understand the
role of ‘fashion’ while offering a hands-on, industry-engaged B.Des. in Fashion Design M.Des. in Fashion Design
curriculum to enhance the learning process.
This course has been developed to address the future needs of This course helps students re ne their own creative vision and
this highly competitive industry in India. Students learn the skills adapt to larger roles in a fashion business, by challenging their
Introducing New Specialisation - Intimate Wear & Lingerie Design of fashion-research, conceiving design ideas/sketches and aesthetic sensibilities and imparting creative, strategic and
developing designs further, through to a nished 3D prototype practical skills. This degree imparts knowledge of design,
Intimate wear refers to undergarments for men and women. Generally, visually appealing undergarments for women are referred to using essential yet future-ready knowledge of fashion-tech illustration, fabrics, surfaces, costume history, pattern making,
as Lingerie. A rapid growth is projected in the global market for this sector owing to increased consumer demand due to changes in (internet integration, impact of arti cial intelligence / virtual and draping and garment construction, in preparation for a
demographic, lifestyle, rise in awareness of hygiene and customization of the products.The Intimate wear and Lingerie specialization reality etc.) & material, while exploring economic, social, career as a fashion designer / merchandiser. Exposure to the
offered at UID covers contour garment design, illustration, pattern cutting, t methodology, fabric suppression, stretch of fabrics and cultural, ethical and ecological aspects (sustainability garment industry through visits and internship nurtures the
use of decorative features and trims and manufacturing process to equip you for industry roles.This will lead to a classroom project practices, circular economy) in the contemporary contexts of student for an exciting and dynamic life in today’s fast paced
with an industry driven brief for fabrication of the garments which will culminate in a nal collection suitable for presentation to the global fashion fraternity.The course is periodically planned fashion industry. Lectures, workshops, eld visits and interaction
industry and public display. This specialization is an excellent rst stage for a career in the intimate apparel industry, with an Indian such as to ensure a balance of theoretical inputs and skill with the industry make this course really interesting and
trend and cultural context, by developing your potential towards the demand for specialized design talent. based learning and incorporates an intensive co-existence & practical.
practice of technical and empathetic creative-exploratory
approach to understand the role of ‘fashion’ while offering a
hands-on, industry-engaged curriculum to enhance the
Specialisation in:
learning process. Student’s intern with designers and
companies of repute while still studying and this gives them
Ÿ Kid’s wear
insights into the industry they are trained for.
Ÿ Bridal wear
Ÿ Women's wear
Ÿ Men's wear
Ÿ Timewear
Ÿ Precious metal adornment
Ÿ Leather goods & accessories
Ÿ Headgear accessories
Ÿ Ceramics
Ÿ Glassware
Ÿ Eyewear
Ÿ Footwear
Ÿ Metalware
Ÿ Intimate Wear & Lingerie
Design

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 M.Des. in Fashion Styling & Communication

The course is designed for entrants with little or no prior design

background, but having a strong visual sense and an aptitude
for working with color and proportion. This programme
intensively trains the student for the role of a fashion visualizer &
stylist with a journalistic & editorial perspective. This course
equips the next generation of creative communicators to
become a versatile fashion styling/ photography practitioner
in a wide range of media and contexts, from styling for
television, movies, magazines to working with publications and
events. The programme delivers a clear understanding and
experience of generating, developing and realizing a variety of
creative ideas to a professional standard. Lectures, workshops,
gallery visits, group discussions and classroom assignments
make this program highly interactive. The course is taught by
academics who are also practioners.

M.Des. in Textile & Knitwear Design

B.Des. in Lifestyle Accessory Design
The programme is developed to create design professionals
The Lifestyle Accessory Design programme is designed to build who can cater to Knitted Apparel- an exclusive segment in
competency in students to meet the challenging requirements fashion, particularly in sportswear and lingerie. The course
of an industry that is changing rapidly. It has a well-articulated caters to create well-rounded professionals equipped to
curriculum that encompasses an entire range of lifestyle handle the challenges of circular and at-bed knitting in the
accessories like Jewelry, Handbags, Footwear, Timewear, domestic and export elds. Textile & Knitwear design students
Eyewear, Interior Accessories, Handicrafts, and Visual are exposed to a wide milieu of subjects including Fashion Art
Merchandising. The course structure has been designed in and Illustration, garment construction, pattern - making for
such a manner that it develops cohesive pro ciency in knits, flat and circular knitting, Computerized Flat Knitting,
problem solving, design process, manufacturing processes, Trends and Forecasting, Design Process, Knitwear Production
user–centricity, fashion forecasting & trend studies, marketing & and Planning, Merchandising and Marketing. The programme
management in the domain of lifestyle accessories. The prepares students for a wide range of careers in the Fashion &
curriculum is structured with industry engagement through Textile Industry like mills, export houses, buying agencies,
internships and graduation projects, creating a learning design studios, handloom and handicraft cooperative, NGO’s ,
experience which enables the study and analysis of the latest home and apparel retail brands and online stores as design
trend waves in the industry that guides us to keep a spotlight to merchandisers, buyers, managers, Home/Fashion Stylist and
upgrade our academic relevance. trend forecasters as well as work as independent
entrepreneurs.

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SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN B.Des. in Interior & Furniture Design

The Bachelors in Interior & Furniture Design programme

teaches students to create imaginative spaces and
meaningful interior products that meet the needs and enrich
the experiences of modern life. Our students explore projects of
varied scales such as residential, commercial, hospitality,
interior furniture and products, exhibition & retail environments.
They engage with live and theoretical design briefs exploring
multidisciplinary ideas that allow them to explore both
individual ambitions and collective practices.

The school is focused on process-driven work that examines all aspects of interior design from concept to consumer. It involves an
engagement with a full spectrum of design skills which include the making of scale models and prototypes for design briefs and the
M.Des. in Interior & Experience Design
graphic depiction of interior environments in analogue and digital media. We enable graduates to develop critical, technical and
managerial skills that align with the current conversation within the industry.
The Masters in Interior Experience Design programme creates
a unique environment for its post-graduate students to re ect
upon their own practice and to engage with students from
Specialisation in: their own as well as other disciplines.

Ÿ Residential Spaces The focus of the programme is on enabling students to create

Ÿ Furniture Design meaningful spatial experiences through human-centred
Ÿ Retail-Commercial Spaces activity based learning grounded in research. Students
Ÿ Interior & Experience Design engage with projects ranging in proposals for exhibition and
Ÿ Exhibition Design retail environments, service and brand design, work and living
Ÿ Hospitality Design environments and hospitality.
Ÿ Space & Furniture Design
Ÿ Retail & Commercial Space The course works in partnership with organisations, practices
Design and key individuals from the design industry which support
Ÿ Luxury Experience Design student learning and mentorship in the duration of the two
Ÿ Exhibition & Set Design years. The programme culminates in an individual graduation
Ÿ Interior Styling project as a demonstration of the cumulative student learning
and insights gained throughout the programme and an
internship which enables them to align themselves with the
practices of the profession.

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 Some of the companies we have relations with are:

DISHA
Discover and blaze
a trail in a career of Team CSD

your choice Kunal Mehta

Associate Head

At UID, the Career Service Desk (CSD) proactively reaches out Dipal Gajjar
Manager - Corporate Relations
to each and every student to guide their career pathways.This
enables the students to land their dream jobs through Shwetabh Verma
unmatched and professional networking. Manager - Industry Engagements

Miraya Sharma
The CSD members consider the aspirations of the students and
Manager
based on observation and talent analysis they offer guidance
and support to realise career goals of the student. UID maps Dr. Anshu Paliwal
the career aspirations with an objective to help students apply Associate Director - Students Affairs
classroom learning in a professional context and further seize Sharlin Shastri
opportunities for internships/live projects/graduation projects. Student Relation Manager

INDUSTRY IMMERSION
At Karnavati University, we believe in the fact that talent should not remain hidden. Our students are at the center of all our activities.
We believe that holistic education goes beyond the pages of a textbook and the teachings of a classroom. Therefore, we encourage
students to take up projects and participate in various events, which instil con dence in them and prepare for a life full of challenges
in the outer world.

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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT! You don’t just leave KU with a degree, you leave with a
Ÿ
Ÿ
Access to bank loans
Access to Angel Investor and Venture Capitalist funding
host of opportunities to build your future! We’re not just Ÿ Government Grants
content with giving you a great job opportunity, we
believe you should have even more choices, so you can
take a well-informed decision about who you want to
A world of opportunities be. Multi-Layer Placement Cell

beyond your degree Our unique global placement team provides students with
ef cient assistance which is based on multi-layer model. With
University Industry Connect Worldwide global contacts and one of the most active placement teams
in India, Unitedworld provides suitable placement
Education today goes beyond the walls of a classroom and it is opportunities for its students. It is one of the most structured
imperative to take students to the frontiers of the creative world. and well planned career development efforts of any university.
Through Unitedworld-Wide, a progressive initiative by KU
Global, UID has signed a number of MoUs with some of the TIER - I
most renowned universities and design institutes of The rst team explores zonal opportunities in East Zone, West
international repute for student and faculty exchange Zone, Central Zone, North Zone and South Zone.
program and joint project/research opportunities. These
unique collaborations will provide our students with a solid TIER - II
platform that will not only bolster their cultural enrichment but The second team works on creating national opportunities
KU ’s Collaborative Partnerships with
Top Class Universities/ Institutions Worldwide also help them expand the horizons of their design knowledge. and integrate national placements in a centralized manner.
Bachelor’s Get Your Masters
On Campus Coaching For GMAT, TOEFL, SAT From Fast Track Masters Progression Opportunities to short
Degree Overseas
courses/hands on workshop through Craft Innovation Center, TIER - III
from Study Abroad Program/Semester Exchange Program to An overseas placement team explores opportunities in UK,
Overseas Study trips, KU Global will provide every student of KU Middle East, East Asia and Australia. The globally spread
with a plethora of opportunities to become a modern day network of Unitedworld team and industry advisors jointly
professional with globally recognized skills. create employment opportunities for Indian talent.

Karnavati Incubation and Innovation Foundation (KIIF)

Karnavati Incubation and
Innovation Foundation (KIIF) Study Further At KU
Karnavati Incubation and Innovation Foundation (KIIF) is a
Nurture Your Entrepreneurship design business incubator that works on an amalgamation of
Dreams At Campus Incubate design, technology and business principles. Located within the You can also opt to study further in your world-class Alma Mater
With Us campus of Karnavati University, it has been formed to help start under the expert guidance of subject experts, leading industry
companies and entrepreneurs in their journey towards professionals and veteran educators. Get a more in-depth
becoming successful businesses. Through its hallmark understanding of the subject of your choice with the
business assistance services, it would render much needed opportunity to gain industry experience exploring real-life
support to companies sprouting their way into the business problems.
TIER - I world.The incubated companies will have access to corporate
ZONAL TEAM
like workspaces, domain expert mentors and cutting-edge
TIER - II
labs to take their idea to emerge out into a successful and
NATIONAL TEAM
pro table business venture.

Multi-layer Placement Cell TIER - III

INTERNATIONAL TEAM
Support to the incubated companies
Ÿ Providing co-working space
Study Further Ÿ Focussed mentorship support
at KU Ÿ Various coursework and workshops
Ÿ Talks by industry experts
Ÿ Access to labs
Ÿ Help in company registration
Ÿ Help in IP and Patent ling

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 Disclaimer: All Designations are in context to July 2018
LIVE YOUR BEST AT KARNAVATI
UNIVERSITY
Dr. Kiran Bedi - Hon'ble Dr. Subramanian Swamy Shri Akhilesh Pratap Singh
Lt. Governor of Puducherry Member of Parliament, National Media Panellist,
Karnavati University offers its students a Rajya Sabha Indian National Congress
platform to unleash their hidden potential
and discover the talent they are capable of. Shri Amit Shah - National President,
Bharatiya Janata Party

Our students are at the center of all our

activities. We believe holistic education as
b e y o n d te x t b o o k s a n d l e c t u re s i n
classroom. Therefore, we encourage
students to take up projects and participate Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi Shri Pawan Khera Dr. Sambit Patra
Member of Parliament, Senior Leader, National Spokesperson,
in various events, which instils con dence in Lok Sabha Indian National Congress Bharatiya Janata Party
t h e m a n d p re p a re s t h e m to b rave
challenges in future.
Joanna Almasude - Executive Director,The Red cART Studio

Shri Vijay Rupani

Hon'ble Chief Minister, Gujarat

Sam Pitroda - Father of Ms. Priyanka Chaturvedi Col. Rajyavardhan Singh

Indian Telecom Revolution National Spokesperson, Rathore, VSM (Retd.),
Indian National Congress Hon'ble Minister of State
(I/C) for Youth Affairs &
Sports and Information &
Broadcasting, Govt. of India

Sunil Sethi - President, FDCI Pallavi Foley - Jewellery Designer Julian Roberts - Fashion Designer, UK

Sampat Pal, Founder and Leader, Gulabi Gang Mr. Jitendra Chauhan Raksha Bhadaria Zerxes Wadia
along with her team Chairman & MD, Jade Blue Writer Former Head Of Branded
Angela Guzman - Design Lead, Google Inc. Peter Bilak - Graphic & Typeface Designer Uttam Pal Singh - Head, Discovery Kids Content At MTV

Amitabh Shrivastav - Curator, Fine Arts, Carol Hanlon - Founder, Rajeev Sethi - Designer,
Crafts Artist and Sculptor TCF Global & BEC Global Scenographer and Art Curator Rishi Raj Singh Chauhan Simon Bradbury Kanika Mohan Saxena Vijay Vikram Singh Lenny Emanuel
HOD, Marketing, The Minimalist V.C. De Montfort V.P., Digital Content Services, Bigg Boss Narrator Renowned Photographer
University, UK Vodafone
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STUDENT LIFE AT KARNAVATI UNIVERSITY

Khel Kabbadi Tournament Football Tournament

Ganesh Utsav

Karnavati Utsav VIAJE 2019

Independence Day Durga Puja

Cricket Tournament Fresher’s Party Convocation

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FASHION SHOWCASE GRADUATION SHOWCASE (FASHION)

The Graduation Project gives budding designers a

platform to showcase their innate design skills that carries
a reflection of the student's journey from being a design
student to a professional. Showcase 2018, the creative
inception of a milestone, a unique inclusive effort of
students, faculty and the management of Fashion Design
Department alike, culminated into this successful show
that highlighted the works and continuous dedication of
the graduating students.

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SHOWCASE (INTERIOR) SHOWCASE (VISUAL COMMUNICATION &
ANIMATION & MOTION GRAPHICS)

UID hosts Modus, a platform to celebrate the

PRAXIS is instituted as an annual professional true spirit of Visual Communication and
conclave on the contemporary dialogue within Animation & Motion Graphics by recognizing
the Interior design industry in India, curated by the creative bent of the aspiring designers.The
School of Interior Design, UID. projects that the students worked on were
spectacular, the sheer grandeur of the
Initiated as a part of UID’s endeavour to weave installations/exhibits were awe-inspiring, and
profession into academia, the intent of Praxis is to the visitors were mesmerized by the fact that all
serve as a platform that allows designers and the work was done by the students.
industry experts from different stages in their
career to share their design process, best
practices and their journey from ideas to
experiences with students.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOURS

Visit to Singapore

Visit to London

Visit to Florence, Italy Visit to Bhutan

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HEAL THE WORLD (KU’s CSR INITIATIVE) AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Karnavati University has been conferred with "Excellent Higher Education University - 2018 -19" award at the
13th National Education Summit & Award 2019.

Karnavati University announced as "The Best Emerging University of Gujarat - 2019" at 6th Dialogue India Academia Conclave and
Awards held at Hotel Crystal Plaza, Dubai on 2nd May 2019.
Women’s Day

Karnavati University has been conferred the citation of “Excellent Private University for Inspirational Leadership in Higher
Compassion makes us human and it makes the Education in India” at the 12th National Education Summit & Awards 2018, organized by CMAI Association of India, New Delhi
world a beautiful place. Being governed by this
thought, we have a CSR ecosystem-Heal the World Worldwide Achievers, a leading market research company, has acknowledged Karnavati University as the “Leading University in
Foundation. A foundation, mentored by us and run
Western India” during the 8th World Education Summit & Awards, 2018
by students. Heal The World is an initiative that aims at
holistic development of students with a common
agenda-Do good, spread smiles, change the world- Unitedworld Group of Institutions – Business, Law and Design School won the 94.3 MY FM, Education Excellence Awards presented
one selfless act at a time.
by Jio Dil Se

Unitedworld Group of Institutions awarded as the ‘Best Education Group - Infrastructure & Facilities’ in the 24th Business School
Affair & Dewang Mehta National Education Awards

Gala Lunch Organized

Unitedworld Institute of Design joins the top league of world-class Design Institutes to be granted Full membership of
World Literacy Day

for the College Staff

Cumulus - The International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media in 2018

Unitedworld Institute of Design became a proud Member of World Design Organization in 2018

Unitedworld Institute of Design receives an Award for Best Design Institute at Asia Education Summit 2016

Unitedworld Institute of Design won the D Designer award

Unitedworld School of Business was recognized by Siliconindia Education magazine - College of the year 2017 -
Marketing Management Program
Uttarayan Celebration

Unitedworld School of Business - Ahmedabad Campus ranks 24th (A++ Category) in the annual survey of Siliconindia

Holi Celebration
Education What if not IIMs: B- Schools Survey 2017

Siliconindia recognised Unitedworld School of Business – Ahmedabad Among 25 Best Colleges to Hire From, 2016

Unitedworld School of Business, Ahmedabad was awarded as ‘Institute with Best Academic & Industry Interface’ in the
24th Business School Affair & Dewang Mehta National Education Awards-2016

Unitedworld School of Law was recognized as the “Top 10 Promising Law Colleges in India-2017” by popular Magazine
Higher Education Review’
Environment Day
Earth Hour

Unitedworld School of Law was awarded with ‘Excellent Services in Social Justice & Legal’ in LEGAL AID AWARD 2018 organized by
Knowledge Steez in collaboration with Youth for Human Rights India and All India Law Teachers Congress held at
Indian Law Institute, New Delhi

As part of the Hall of Fame Honours, Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University, was awarded “IP Emerging Campus of the
year(Legal)- 2018” by IPPO for having contribution in spreading the awareness in the eld of IP

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