FORE launches new jewellery design school, to offer 6-month course on design, digital manufacturing

NEW DELHI: The Foundation for Organisational Research and Education (FORE) has launched the FORE School of Jewellery Design (FSJD) which aims to equip aspiring jewellery professionals with a blend of traditional skills and modern digital techniques in design and manufacturing.

The school has been launched in partnership with the Design Academy of India (DAI) and will offer a six-month Jewellery Design and Digital Manufacturing (JDDM) course that combines technical skill-building with business acumen.

“The initiative marks a strategic shift for FORE as it brings its expertise in professional training to the design and luxury sector,” the foundation said in a statement.

Dr Abhay Anand Tiwari, CEO of FSJD, said, “Jewellery design is not just art; it’s a thriving industry with global potential.”

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FORE JDDM programme

The JDDM programme will cover areas like CAD/CAM design using Matrix Gold software, 3D printing, gemstone and diamond handling, manual sketching, and jewellery photography. Students will also receive training in branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship, along with internships, monthly industry visits, and masterclasses by experts.

“FORE’s new programme aims to prepare students for the increasing career opportunities, as demand rises globally for skilled professionals in the jewellery sector — across luxury retail, manufacturing, online platforms, and exports,” the statement said.