Ahmedabad Design Week

ADW 2022 GLIMPSES:
Prahlad Kakar, Founder, Genesis Films Production gave a significant advice that secret to a successful Ad Film is to grab the attention of audience quickly and create content that generates not just relatability but also an emotional warmth.

ADW 2022 GLIMPSES:
Ksh*tiz Anand, Associate Vice President of Design, Paytm showcased how empowering it is to feel that designers create and build experiences and making the most of this opportunity is possible only through a driven, ambitious youth.

ADW 2022 GLIMPSES:
Rear Admiral Rahul Kumar Shrawat, AVSM (retd). Chairman & Managing Director, Naval Group India Pvt. Ltd. spoke about the ardent necessity to induce indigenous productions and strive towards achieving it.

ADW 2022 GLIMPSES:
Harsha Kikkeri, CEO, HoloSuit Pte. Ltd. spoke about the futuristic approach of HoloSuit and its role in simulation training for the Defence.

ADW 2022 GLIMPSES:
Major General M Indrabalan, Additional Director General, National Cadet Corps, Bihar & Jharkhand spoke about the significance of NCC and the experience curve that it creates in a youngster's life.

ADW 2022 GLIMPSES:

Dr. Greg Autry, Clinical Professor of Space Leadership, Policy & Business, Arizona State University and Former White Liaison for NASA highlighted the cycle of failure and success. He said that failure is an integral part of the journey and one must keep trying until the goal is achieved.

ADW 2022 GLIMPSES:
DRDO Townhall focused on educating the youth regarding awareness in a self reliant empowerment through indigenous production and highlighted the importance of young entrepreneurs and innovators in molding the future of Nation.

Graced by Chief Guest, Dr. G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Dept. of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, the Townhall made a mark on youth's mindset.

ADW 2022 GLIMPSES:
Lieutenant General B S Jaswal, PVSM, Bar to AVSM, VSM (retd), Former Commander, Northern Command, Indian Army and Former GOC-in-C, ARTRAC spoke about the paradigm shift in the Defence Production and the need to work towards a Self Reliant India and make AtmaNirbhar Bharat a mission of every citizen.

ADW 2022 GLIMPSES:
Panel Discussion themed "Defence R & D in India : Designing for 2050 The Road Ahead" threw a light on the futuristic design and technologies that would open doorways for new possibilities. It also projected that drones, amongst others, would be one of the prime technologies penetrating in almost every industry.

Our esteemed panelists:
Rear Admiral RahulKumar Shrawat
Major General Ashwani Kumar Channan
Leo Peter Charles
Lt. Gen. B S Jaswal
Greg Autry
Group Captain Ajay D. Purandhare
Col. Hariharan Shankar

ADW 2022 GLIMPSES:
Wing Commander Saurabh Singh Chauhan commissioned at the Aeronautical Branch of Indian Air Force spoke about the scope of IRNSS technology, India's very own GPS and the need for working towards developing indigenous navigation services.
Indian Air Force

ADW 2022 GLIMPSES :
Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon, PVSM, UYSM, YSM, VSM(retd.) Former Director General, Defence Intelligence Agency spoke about the history of Jammu and Kashmir and the recent developments and steps taken in the area for peace and harmony.

ADW 2022 GLIMPSES :
Ahmedabad Design Week 3.0 had kickstarted with a commendable inauguration ceremony graced by the Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM. He emphasised that change is the only constant and it is important to keep changing with time in order to develop.

With the welcome address delivered by Shri Ritesh Hada, President, Karnavati University, the ceremony also saw the presence of Prahlad Kakar, Ad Guru and Filmmaker, Air Marshal R K Dhir (retd.) Advisor to Gujarat State "Defence and Aerospace Industries" followed by a thank you note by Dr. A K S Suryavanshi, Vice Chancellor, Karnavati University.

Ahmedabad Design Week 3.0 extends its warm gratitude to the pillars of support for their invaluable guidance.
Confederation of Indian Industry
Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry
TiE Ahmedabad
GVFL Limited
Association of Designers of India (ADI)
World Design Organization
DRDO

Product Design for military should be:
1. It must be Military Grade Material.
2. It should be Combat Hardened.
3. It should be Innovative.
4. It should be Soldier Friendly.

-Maj. Gen. M Indrabalan
Additional Director General, National Cadet Corps

"Business of business is risk, a business of business is not safety"

- Prahlad Kakar, Ad Guru and Filmmaker

Space debris has become a threat to scientific discoveries and exploration approaches. Hence space debris needs to be tracked through organizations.
- Dr. Greg Autry
Clinical Professor of Space Leadership, Policy & Business, Arizona State University

"Designers create and build experiences. Isn't that an empowering feeling? India is a country that is driven by youth, one that is eager to think and to build."
- Ksh*tiz Anand
Associate Vice President, Design Paytm

"Sustainability is a way of living in the timeline of the product and reduces the waste.

Luxury is a thought."

- Bandana Jain, Bandana Jain
Founder, Sylvn Studio

"In today's day and age it's not difficult to work offline and not difficult to work online."
- Satish Gokhale, Head of Product Design, DesignDirectons
RedDot Design Awardee

3 points of :
1. Know the concept
2. Stay with the questions
3. Ship, Document, Repeat

- Kedar Nimkar
Founder, Audiogyaan and Vice President, Design – Jupiter (neo bank)

"To make something you need learn and unlearn something." - Nitin Zihani Choudhary, Production Designer, Art Director and Illustrator

"I buy old stuff and place it not make it because the impression on it and the touch of it tells us everything." - Nitin Zihani Choudhary, Production Designer, Art Director and Illustrator

Here's a little glimpse of the first half of ADW 3.0 day 03. Speakers from field of design and production (Set Design). But, it's not over yet. Stay tuned for more on ADW 2022!

While intellectual sessions and speakers were at ADW 3.0, there were also several workshops held. Master Artist Kamlesh Jangid taught the craft of Sandalwood (chandan) carving.

While intellectual sessions and speakers were at ADW 3.0, there were also several workshops held. Master Artist Vankar Suresh Parbat came and taught our students the craft of 'Kutch Weaving'. everyone was so 'tied up', they never knew where time went by.

Shielding us from the high skies by sending information and helping our warriors on field. The DRDO-UID Defence Exhibit showcased Gujarat based start up (Z-AXIS) manufactured drone which can carry load up to 10 Kilograms till 5 Kilometer of range and can be operated from a 1 Kilometer distance. It is also eligible to fly up to 4 Hours.

What an enthralling session with Prahlad Kakar. His wonderful stories and inspiring words made us go 'Yeh Dil Maange More'!

Happy guests, Happy audiences are always a great sight!

The DRDO Townhall ignited enthusiasm on the second day of ADW 3.0. With dignitaries from the field of defence and security, students were enthralled and thoroughly enjoyed the session.

Master Artist Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri teaches students the ancient art of 'Bidriware'. It is a craft passed down to generations and this workshop has helped continue to share the craft and it's craftsmanship to our students.

With Day 01 wrapped up perfectly, it's time to start Day 02 with the same zeal and enthusiasm. Stay tuned for!