Theotim Leclerc

École Duperré Paris
Space Design
Theotim came from Ecole Duperre, Paris for the Autumn semester exchange program. He was enrolled in the Hard Material Department. He was at Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur for three months from 4th October 2022 to 27th January 2023.
Bouyssou Sarah

Ecole Duperre located in Paris, France
Complementary Non degree training
Bouyssou Sarah’s home institution was Ecole Duperre located in Paris, France. She had come as part of the student exchange program for the Autumn (Pawas) semester to Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur. She was here from 4th October 2022 to 27th January 2023. Her exchange was in the Hard Material Design Department.
Mouysset Leo

École Duperré Paris
FCND
Mouysset Leo had come for a period of three months in October 2022 from Ecole Duperre, Paris. He had come for the exchange semester in the Hard Material Design Department at IICD.
Yashvi Baxi

My journey started at IICD, where I gained a comprehensive understanding of product design and hands-on experience with various materials.
The unparalleled education and mentorship I received at IICD not only shaped me into a skilled designer but also empowered me to thrive in life.
Building upon this strong foundation, I pursued a master’s degree in Italy, conquering a fiercely competitive program and launching my consulting career shortly after. Our consultancy’s rapid success, including prestigious showcases like Maison et Objet Paris, underscores the impact of my continuous growth and dedication to design.
For me, design is not just a career; it’s a perpetual journey of innovation and learning. I’m immensely grateful for the transformative experience I had at IICD, which laid the groundwork for my remarkable success in the world of design.
Akansha Shukla

IICD has given me an opportunity to develop new vision and skills. The practical design experience which we get here changes our life. Learning about Craft and techniques directly from very experienced artisan enhances our knowledge and learning design from very experienced faculty helps us to utilize those techniques in a new way.
In IICD I got very supportive Faculty members, the infrastructure which helped me in all ways to grow as a better designer.
In IICD I got skills and root knowledge about crafts and design which helped me to get International experience for my masters. IICD has given me life changing experience.
Viola Bordon

Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Studio Art 2018
Grants: John T. Milliken Foreign Travel Award 2018
Viola’s fervour won her the John T. Milliken foreign travel grant, and she came to Indian Institute of Craft and Design (IICD) for a period of three months in 2018. At IICD, she is integrated into different departments to enhance her understanding of crafts like leather, stone inlay, tarkashi, woodwork, enamelling, blue pottery and many more.
Helen Campbell

SMS PG 2018-2020
Why I chose IICD to do my M.Voc in soft materials !!
Prior to my application to IICD I researched various textile courses all over India.From my understanding, IICD is unique in that it is the only college that specialises specifically in promoting the sustainability of Traditional Arts and Crafts of India as an integral aspect of its instructional vision and learning approach. The Rajasthan region I also discovered, has a rich source and variety of crafts including differentprinting, sewing and dying techniques within its textile traditions. Having lived in Japan for 5 years prior to coming to India, I could see similar, yet very different! craft connections between these two cultures (the traditional Ukiyo-e printing,shibori and sashiko stitching etc) and the concept of how I would like to try and fuse these cultural inspirations in the development of my design and artwork while on the course began to formulat
Bhaavya Goenka

Having studied design from the lens of craft at IICD instilled respect and understanding of Indian heritage. This understanding empowered me to see crafts generally perceived “lowbrow” (rag rug weaving patchwork, etc) through the lens of quality and design. Good design that leads to impeccable craftsmanship leads for the artisans to generate a substantial income which is fair and not just bare minimum. It also allows us to build a unique enough value proposition. Following the brand launch in January of 2018, our up-cycled collection ”cut it out!” got selected in the top 8 in the revered competition (India’s first attempt) circular design challenge, Lakmé Fashion week. The competition saw an entry of 900 applicants.
Iro now functions as a zero-waste lifestyle and fashion brand. IRO IRO has showcased its collections at Lakme Fashion Week, Mumbai, Sankalp Awards, Mumbai and Rajasthan Heritage week. IRO IRO was one of the 8 finalists in Circular Design Challenge, 2019 selected out of 900 entries. The brand has also been a finalist for Lexus Design Award, 2019 & 2020.
Ishani Vashishtha

My experience in IICD is fulfilling and enriching. We learnt a lot on the bases of design. The purpose of any academic institution is human growth and personality development and for this I want extend my thanks to IICD and all my IIICD faculties in who brought out the tremendous development in my personality. It is a very small thing yet a very important skill to convert once sight into observation which is so important not just professionally but also helped me grow holistically, and led me to write my own story which is known by the name of eK’nama today.
eK’nama the world itself means “Ek Kahaani” which our brand strongly stands by. eK’nama deals in sustainable paper packaging, management accessories and customised packaging solutions for clients from all walks of life.
Teekshna Prasad

It was an enriching experience at IICD. My heartfelt gratitude to the Ceramics Department, and all the mentors for making this journey worthwhile.
Tejal Shreenand Mehendale

IICD has helped me sensitize myself to the indigenous craft culture of our beautiful country, India. I developed a new perspective towards understanding design through hands-on skill and cultural influence. Being an alumnus of the fired material department of IICD and now a ceramic designer, I literally share a deep connect with the soil of the land. Through “MatiBani”, my own brand of handmade pottery, I continue my association with clay, and try my best to sensitize the society about our rich craft heritage and the importance of connecting to our roots.