Events

Jaipur Design Week (JDW) 2025, hosted by the Institute of Design at JK Lakshmipat University, was held from April 6th to April 13th and once again transformed the pink city into a vibrant nexus of creativity, collaboration, and design thinking.

The weeklong celebration brought together over 400 participants, including students, educators, professionals, and design enthusiasts from across the country.

This year, JDW continued to push the boundaries of interdisciplinary design engagement with its compelling mix of Open Studios, ThoughtSpot talks, panel discussions, interactive workshops, exhibitions, and community-building events. The week not only showcased the work of talented emerging designers but also facilitated meaningful conversations around the transformative power of design.

Participation & Reach

• Neerja Modi School
• RVS International School
• IMS - DIA (Design & Innovation Academy)
• MNIT Jaipur

These schools and colleges contributed to the rich and diverse participation across various events.

Total Number of Participants Across All Events: 1,839

Event-Wise Participation

• Introduction to Stop Motion Animation – 76 Participants
• Inaugural Ceremony – Param Venkataraman – 112 Participants

07 April, Monday

• Session on Academic Pathways – Akshay Sharma – 27 Participants
• Film Screening – Vaibhav Kumaresh – 89 Participants

08 April, Tuesday

• Candid Conversations – Radhika and Gurman – 82 Participants (including 1 school)

09 April, Wednesday

• Humour and Narratives in Design – The Leewardists – 54 Participants

10 April, Thursday

• Candid Conversations – Shraddha, Jinal, and Joseph – 58 Participants

11 April, Friday

• Poetry, Presence, & Practice – Soo Basu – 52 Participants
• Journey of Ather Energy – Shantanu Jog – 145 Participants
• Journey of Design Factory India – Siddharth Bathla – 145 Participants
• ThoughtSpot by Gurman Bhatia – 145 Participants

12 April, Saturday

• The World of Design – Gaurav Juyal – 90 Participants (2 schools and 1 institute)
• Corporate Designer's Survival Handbook – Somdutt Sarkar – 56 Participants
• Candid Conversation – Manan – 71 Participants

13 April, Sunday

• Future Heritage of a City – Sweety Taur – 46 Participants
• The Design Bridge: Mentor Connect (ADI – Jaipur) – 40 Participants
• Journey of Studio Carbon – Christopher Richard – 42 Participants
• Emerging Designer of the Year – Award Show – 130 Participants
• Valedictory Ceremony – 130 Participants

Open Studios Participation

• Information Design – Gurman Bhatia – 22 Participants
• Collaborative Futures – Jinal & Joseph – 23 Participants
• Political Branding – Mohd Osama – 14 Participants
• Introduction to Service Design – Radhika Gupta – 21 Participants
• Keyframes and Inbetweens – Siddhartha Tripathi – 26 Participants
• Game Design – Shradha Jain – 28 Participants
• Storytelling through Comics – The Leewardists – 22 Participants

These sessions encouraged participants to collaborate, create, and explore new domains with guidance from industry experts and design educators.

Key Events and Highlight

Open Studios (April 7–10) A cornerstone of JDW, the Open Studios provided four days of intensive, hands-on learning in niche areas of design:

• Transform Data into Compelling Narratives – Gurman Bhatia
• Collaborative Futures – Jinal & Joseph
• Political Branding – Mohd Osama
• Introduction to Service Design – Radhika Gupta
• Game Design – Shradha Jain
• Keyframes and Inbetween– Vaibhav Kumaresh & Siddhartha Tripathi
• Storytelling through Comics – The Leewardists

These sessions encouraged participants to collaborate, create, and explore new domains with guidance from industry experts and design educators.

ThoughtSpot Talks & Inspirational Sessions JDW 2025 featured a powerful lineup of thinkers and doers who delivered sessions that sparked critical thinking and creative curiosity:

Key Events and Highlight

Open Studios (April 7–10) A cornerstone of JDW, the Open Studios provided four days of intensive, hands-on learning in niche areas of design:

• Vaibhav Kumaresh – The Art of Storytelling in Animation
• Akshay Sharma – Academic Pathways in Design
• Christopher Richard – Journey of Studio Carbon
• Shantanu Jog – Journey of Ather Energy
• Siddharth Bathla – Journey of Design Factory India
• Soo Basu – Poetry, Presence & Practice
• Sweety Taur – Future Heritage of a City
• The Leewardists – Humour and Narratives in Architecture

(D)Construct Series An engaging mini-festival within JDW, (D)Construct featured:

• Stop Motion Animation by Vaibhav Kumaresh
• Poetry, presence & practice by Soo basu
• Corporate Designer’s Survival Handbook by Somdutt Sarkar
• Future Heritage of a City by Sweety Taur
• The world of design by Gaurav Juyal

These sessions emphasized the evolving nature of design roles in corporate, civic, and educational contexts.

Exhibition & Design Haat: The JDW 2025 exhibition space was home to Exhibition, which featured exceptional student works across various domains, offering a platform for emerging talent to showcase innovative ideas.

Alongside the exhibition, Design Haat buzzed with energy as attendees explored and purchased exclusive JDW merchandise. A range of student-designed products, prints, and accessories generated a total revenue of INR 26,000, contributing to the self-sustaining spirit of the event.

Emerging Designer of the Year Award This year, the title was awarded to Manan Pahwa for their bold and thoughtful design explorations, which demonstrated exceptional promise and innovation.

The Design Bridge: ADI Mentor Connect In collaboration with ADI - Jaipur, JDW hosted "The Design Bridge," a mentor-connect initiative that allowed students to engage in meaningful conversations with top industry professionals across fields like architecture, product design, visual communication, and UX. A total of 15 design mentors participated in the initiative.

Sponsorship and Support JDW 2025 received generous support from its partners and collaborators. A notable contribution of INR 40,000 is promised by the University of Iowa, helping support guest speakers, event logistics, and community dinners. Their partnership emphasized the growing global connection and relevance of JDW.

Conclusion Jaipur Design Week 2025 was a dynamic celebration of design's potential to inspire, empower, and create change. From school students getting their first taste of design thinking to seasoned professionals reimagining futures, JDW created a space for learning, exchange, and joy. As we look ahead, the Institute of Design at JKLU reaffirms its commitment to nurturing creative leaders who will shape a more inclusive, sustainable, and imaginative world.