JK Lakshmipat University organises 8-day Jaipur Design Week 2024

NEW DELHI: JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU Jaipur) hosted the eight-day Jaipur Design Week 2024. The design festival was attended by 24 speakers and 550 people, including designers, students, professionals and educators. On the occasion, JKLU awarded ‘Emerging Designer of the Year Award’ to Danisha Mehta, a design instructor at ONELAB College, London UK.

The Jaipur Design Week 2024 started with conversations and creative connections, including a session by Vijay Kumar from Illinois Tech's Institute of Design in Chicago. He said, “There is a method and mindset for innovation in technology, business and design.”

The participants also attended a ‘banana chat’ with architect Sonali Rastogi from morphogenesis, focusing on leading design and innovation. A biopic on designer Anne Fontaine ‘Coco Before Chanel’ was screened to highlight the power of storytelling in design.

A total of 15 activities, including storytelling sessions, design thinking workshops, forum discussions, signature talk series, experiential workshops, and competitions were held.

The Open Studios, a four-day workshop on Collaborative Perceptions, guided by Jinal and Joseph, founders of OJI Story, provided valuable insights into the art of innovating and collaborating across various departments.

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JKLU institute of design director A Balasubramaniam said, "Jaipur Design Week 2024 was a resounding success, bringing together a diverse array of creative minds and cultivating a vibrant design ecosystem. We are thrilled to have facilitated insightful discussions, and hands-on learning experiences, and celebrated the achievements of exceptional designers.”

The festival also featured a thought-provoking talk on spatial AR/VR design by Punit Chawla, a renowned UI/UX educator and entrepreneur, highlighting the potential of emerging technologies in design.