Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) new
Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) new
Among the top design institutes in India, Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) is a rarity. Founded with the aim to outclass the top design colleges in India with its state of the art labs and hands-on creative learning, it seeks to create trendsetters and ideators who’ll lead the future of design schools in India. UID stands apart from other B. Design colleges in India in exposure it offers to students which is unmatched by top design colleges in India. Precisely why its popularity grew among design institutes in India in a short span of time.
The learning model at UID is incubated to create and adapt to an appropriate environment of learning that facilitates our students with new experiences. We make sure our learning model engages the learner into new dimensions of work. This model provides an environment for interactive student engagement and enhances the system thinking ability.
At UID, we believe that the experiential knowledge gained while developing and implementing this unique learning model is transferable to other disciplines as well.
UID organises a number of workshops on a regular basis to help students connect with and expand their creativity. The workshops introduce students to the concepts of design and provide a strong grounding and encourage personal and artistic growth through innovative self-expression. All the classrooms are equipped with unique modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment thatprovide an extensive experience in art and design. The workshops offer insights into topical themes in the field of design along with practical exercises that come with a high level of professionalism.
The workshops offer a hands-on experience of working in the industry and ensure that you can operate as professionals while you are studying. The workshops are committed to encouraging and supporting students in their creative journey.
UID has designed a well structured curriculum for each course to foster unique creativity and vision. Our programme and courses are carefully designed to make a real difference to the student learning experience.
The structure of the programme aims to create a fine balance between theoretical and practical education. The programme focuses on the basics of the field of design while stressing on the possibilities to practice specific skills and knowledge related to specific courses. The programme takes you through a facet of creative skills required to excel in your chosen field. During the course, students will be guided and mentored by experts while being given the opportunity to interact with industry professionals. The learning outcomes are assessed at the end of each semester to ensure that students have a firm understanding of the latest concepts before moving on to emerging trends.
Each course creates a dynamic environment , which builds the self confidence of the students along with a foundation of creative and technical skills.
Office of the Director - 15
Jayantilal Panchal
DirectorProfessor Mechanical Engineer Advance training in Industrial Design (Fellowship-Ford Foundation) at Gugelot Design GMBH, New Ulm, West Germany Designing in Fine Metals (Fellowship-UNDP), Gewarb Schule fur Angewedest Kunst, Vienna, Austria Ex-Principal Designer, NID
Col. Surojit Bose (retd.)
Director - Academics, Administration & International CollaborationMBA (HR & Marketing), IP University, New Delhi
KK Singh
Director - Academics & AdministrationM.Sc. (Applied Maths), B.Ed. Former Executive Member, Food Corporation of India
Dr. Vinod Shanbhag
Chair - Academic Quality & Standard AssuranceB Tech - IIT Madras, MBA IIM Ahmedabad
CSD (Career Service Department) - 16
Foundation Department - 17
Vivek Karmokar
HoD - Foundation Dept.MFA - Sculpture (Delhi University); BFA - Sculpture (Delhi University)
Paresh Chatterjee
Associate DirectorPG - Textile Design (NID, Ahmedabad); B.F.A. - Painting & Sculpture (Shantiniketan, West Bengal)
Mukesh Singh
Assistant Director - Foundation Dept.MFA - Painting, MS University, Baroda; BFA - Painting, MS University, Baroda
Saumya Bandyopadhyay
Assistant Director - Foundation Dept.M.F.A., (Creative Sculpture) College of Art, University of Delhi; B.F.A., (Modelling & Sculpture) Govt. College of Art & Craft, University of Calcutta; B. Com(H), (Accountancy), City college of Business Administration, University of Calcutta
Dr. Vibha Kalaiya
Assistant ProfessorPh.D. (Clothing & Textiles), M S University, Baroda; M.F.C.Sc. (Clothing & Textiles), M S University, Baroda; B.F.C.Sc. (Clothing & Textiles), M S University, Baroda; Faculty Trainee, DTDP at NID, Ahmedabad
Kiran Jha
Assistant ProfessorM.Phil. - Diaspora Studies (Central University of Gujarat); M.F.M. (NIFT, Bhubneshwar); M.A. (Rabindra Bharti University, Kolkata); B.A. (University Of Burdwan)
Ravi Sachula
Assistant ProfessorM.F.A. (Drawing & Painting), M.J. College, Jalgaon; Diploma in Drawing & Painting (C.N. College of Fine Arts, Ahmedabad)
Ruparas Singh
Assistant ProfessorB.Des. - Transportation and Automobile Design (MIT institute of Design, Pune) (2017)
Susmita Dutta
Assistant ProfessorM.Des. (Textile Design), NID Ahmedabad; B.V.A. (Textile Design), Govt. College of Art & Craft, Kolkata
Tanushree Ghosh
Assistant ProfessorMVA (Painting), Govt. College of Art and Craft, Kolkata; BVA (Painting), Govt. College of Art and Craft, Kolkata
Vipul Prajapati
Assistant ProfessorM.F.A. (Drawing & Painting), M.J. College, Jalgaon; Diploma in Drawing & Painting (C.N. College of Fine Arts, Ahmedabad)
Viraj N Wadia
Assistant ProfessorB. Arch., Arvind Patel School of Environmental Design, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Yuti Devale
Assistant ProfessorBFA in Applied Art; Diploma in Applied Art, L.S Rahein School of Art, Mumbai
Manish Solanki
Junior FacultyM.F.A. (Drawing & Painting), M.J. College, Jalgaon; Diploma in Drawing & Painting (C.N. College of Fine Arts, Ahmedabad)
School of Communication Design
Visual Communication (Graphics) - 22
Sharmila Sinha
Assistant Director
Salil Sakhalkar
Assistant Professor
Paras Vinod Doulatramani
Academic Coordinator
Khem Raj Kala
Assistant ProfessorMBA in Retail & Marketing management; Graduate Degree, Exhibition Design & Spatial Experience (NID)
Yaatra Khalil Khan
Assistant Professor
Sambit Pradhan
Assistant ProfessorPG Diploma Lifestyle Accessories (NID) B.Arch, College of Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneshwar
Rajeev Kumar
Assistant ProfessorB.Des Fashion Design (NIFT, Mumbai), Degree in Fine Arts (Chitra Visharad, Lalit Kala Mahavidayla Chandigardh Uni.)
Khemraj Kala
Assistant Professor
Hardik Pancholi
Assistant ProfessorPG Diploma (Applied Arts-Specialization in Illustration), MS University, Baroda Diploma (Applied Arts), Sheth C.N. College of Fine Arts, Ahmedabad
Imon Raja
Assistant ProfessorAnimation & Motion Graphics - 23
Pradeep Patil
HOD
Dr. Sudhanya Mukherjee
Associate Professor
Sachin Khankhoje
Associate Professor
Saptarshi Dey
B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering; MBA in Advertising and Media; Diploma in classical 2D animation
Manisha Naskar
Adjunct Faculty
School of Interior Design
Interior Design - 18
Hariesh K. Sankaran
Associate DirectorM.Sc. in Architecture (Urban Landscapes), Milan, Italy M.Des (Industrial Design), Domus Academy + University Of Wales, Milan, Italy B.Arch., Madras University, Chennai
Kishori Dalwadi
Assistant Director – Interior Design Dept.M.U.P. – Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan; B. Arch. – Arvind Patel Institute of Environmental Design, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Dr. Bhavesh Shah
Ph D External GuidePh.D., Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee; M.Arch. (Design and Computation), University of California, USA; M.Des. (Visual Communication), Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai; B.Arch. – Arvind Patel Institute of Environmental Design, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Timcy Mehta
Associate ProfessorM. Arch. (Interior Design), Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture & Fine Arts University, Hyderabad; B. Arch., Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University, Hyderabad
Freny Khatri
Asst Professor
Deeksha Somaiya
Teaching Associate
Ruchita Mistry
Assistant ProfessorM.U.P., Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan; B.Arch., Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda
Zankruti Raval
Assistant ProfessorMasters in Interior, Architecture and Design; Bachelors in Architecture
Kaustav Kalyan
Assistant Professor
Adnan Makda
Teaching Associate
Aakanksha Batra
Teaching AssociateSchool of Fashion Design
Fashion Design - 19
Taruna Vasu
Associate DirectorPhD (pursuing) in Dept of Fashion and Textiles at IIS University; M.A. Drawing and Painting - Rajasthan University; Undergraduate Diploma in Fashion Design, NIFT Gandhinagar; PGCHE from NTU, UK
Kakoli Biswas
Associate Professor
Ritesh Navnitbhai Thakkar
Academic Coordinator
Kunal Dutta
AdjunctMA (Fashion & Textiles), Nottingham Trent University + Pearl Academy Graduate Diploma (Fashion Design), NIFT, Gandhinagar
Seema Choudhary
Associate ProfessorPG Diploma in Fashion Design; M.A. Fashion & Textiles, B.A. (Hons.) Economics
Sanya Jain
Assistant Professor
Prateek Dev Vimal
Assistant Professor
Meenakshi Verma
Assistant ProfessorM.Des (NIFT Mumbai); B.Tech. Fashion & Apparel (MDU Rohtak); Diploma in Fashion Design (GPW Faridabad)
Anahita Suri
Assistant ProfessorB.Des. - Fashion Design (Otago, New Zealand)(Collaborative Learning & Laureate Faculty in the 21st Century, Laureate International University)
Sharmishtha Sunil Salunke
Assistant ProfessorMA Illustration; BA English; Fashion Design (INIFD); Fashion Styling (LST, London); UG Product Design
Textile & Knitwear Design - 20
Kakoli Biswas
Associate ProfessorPG Diploma (Textile Design & Development), NIFT, New Delhi B.F.A. Banaras Hindu University
Paresh Chatterjee
Associate DirectorPG - Textile Design (NID, Ahmedabad); B.F.A. - Painting & Sculpture (Shantiniketan, West Bengal)
Dr. Vibha Kalaiya
Assistant ProfessorPh.D. (Clothing & Textiles), M S University, Baroda; M.F.C.Sc. (Clothing & Textiles), M S University, Baroda; B.F.C.Sc. (Clothing & Textiles), M S University, Baroda; Faculty Trainee, DTDP at NID, Ahmedabad
Lifestyle Accessory Design - 21
Rudrajit Bose
Assistant DirectorDesign Graduate, (NIFT, New Delhi); Graduate Gemologist (GIA, California)
Bhuvanchandra Khulavai
Sr. Academic Coordinator
Manu Joshi
Associate ProfessorPost Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (P.G.C.H.E.), Nottingham Trent University (U.K.); B.A., Lifestyle and Accessory, NIFT Delhi
Sudeep Rawat
Associate ProfessorMasters in Leather Garment Design & Technology (NIFT, Delhi); B.Com, University of Pune
Aritra Roy
Assistant ProfessorM.Des. – Industrial Design (Ceramic and Glass) (NID, Ahmedabad); B.F.A. – Ceramic and Glass, Shanti Niketan, Viswa Bharati University
Sarban Chowdhury
Assistant ProfessorM.F.A, Ceramic and Glass Design, Kolkata; B.F.A ,Ceramic Art and Design (Govt. College of Art & Craft, Kolkata)
School of Industrial Design
Product Design - 24
Brajesh Dhiman
Associate Director & Professor
Shyambihari Prajapati
Assistant Director & Associate ProfessorM.Des- Design, IIT Guwahati; BE Mechanical - North Maharashtra University
Saumitra Shrikant Vaidya
Assistant Director & AdjunctPG Diploma- Product Design (MIT ID Pune); B.Des- Automotive (Coventry University, UK)
Aditya Lingam
Assistant ProfessorMS Product Design - La Sapienza University di Roma (ITALY), B.Tech Mechanical
Samarth Reddy
Associate Professor
Dr. Arunachalam Muthiah
Assistant ProfessorPhD (Design)- IIT Guwahati; M.E (Product Design and Commerce) - Anna University; B.E (Automobile engineering) - Anna University
Anushree Mehta
Academic Coordinator
Varshin Niranjanbhai Vala
Assistant ProfessorM.Des- Industrial Design, Anant University (pursuing); Diploma in Interior Design; B.Com
Arjun Sengar
Assistant Professor
Sumit Meena
Assistant professor
Latika Verma
Assistant professor
Automobile & Transportation Design - 25
Harshil Dharia
Assistant ProfessorPG Diploma in Digital Modelling (Digital Sculpting) (DYPDC, Pune); Diploma in Automobile Engineering (PIET, Baroda)
Rakesh Sharma
Assistant ProfessorB.A., Rajasthan Univ. ITI (Carpentry), Directorate of Technical Education, Jodhpur
Ankit Soni
Assistant Professor
Ruparas Singh
Assistant ProfessorB.Des. - Transportation and Automobile Design (MIT institute of Design, Pune) (2017)
Workshop
Workshop - 2690
Paras Parmar – HOD, Workshop
Head of DepartmentM.Des. (Furniture & Interior Design), NID B.E. (Mechanical), C U Shah College of Engineering, Gujarat
Jidin Raj – Assistant Professor, Workshop
Assistant ProfessorDiploma (Tool and Die Making, Tool Room Engineering), NTTF
Sandeep Vaghela
MANAGER- CRAFT INNOVATION CENTRE
Shaileshji Thakor
Helper - Mecatronic Lab
Mansingh Rawat
Incharge - Jewellery LabNausad Md
Master - Leather Worshop
Bhavesh Parmar
Incharge - Sewing lab (G - 20)
Ramesh Jadavbhai Prajapati
Incharge - Sewing lab (G - 19)
Mahendra Dave
Incharge - Photography Lab (G-3)Unitedworld Institute of Design provides world class facilities at its sprawling campus. The artistic infrastructure at UID includes technologically advanced design labs, audio visual rooms, libraries and aesthetically designed buildings.
Unitedworld-Wide office focuses on enhancing UID’s global presence by placing a high priority to provide opportunities for students & faculty to gain international exposure through various platforms like int’l conferences, seminars, summer schools, global study trips, exhibitions etc
Testimonials
- Srinidhi
Sem.IV, VC - UID
UID is a well-known and growing institute where academics are taken seriously. It has a beautiful and aesthetic campus ... Read More
- Aafreen Chaudhary
Sem.IV, VC - UID
UID is more than an educational institute for me, it is home and has given me a sense of ... Read More
- Tanish Kaur
Sem.IV, ID - UID
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