April at JD School of Design is a month that seems like one of movement, where ideas get explored, skills get sharpened, and milestones get celebrated. April is a month that unites learning, looking into the future and making memories that actually matter.

Learning To Observe, Not Just Snap Pictures

On April 16th, Canon organised a photography workshop that encouraged students to see the bigger picture. Mr Mohan Dass Mathew and Mr Siltu Ghosh delivered a session that encouraged all participants to think outside the box. Although the session involved learning about the basic technical details of photography, it included an element of thinking in terms of light and other aspects required to make a narrative out of the photographs taken. Perhaps what was most notable about this session was its approach – rather than snap pictures, the idea was to communicate using photography.

Where Fashion Meets Future

“The Role of Fashion Design in the Age of AI,” by Divya Gulati, was refreshing because it brought a futuristic approach to the classroom setting. The discussion led to debates about the role of technology as an enabler of innovation and not as an obstructionist element. Divya Gulati made the ideas about virtual styling, wardrobe optimisation, and how AI can assist in building a better future with fashion design very clear. It was not a conventional lecture but rather an image of the future that the students got from this talk. The students realised that their career path in the future would take a variety of turns.

Purposeful Creation: The Weaving Workshop

The Danish Cord-initiated Hands-On Weaving Workshop brought in a whole new rhythm in the month, one that was more thoughtful, contemplative, and immersive. Under the tutelage of Mr Govind SG, the students worked with Danish cords made of bamboo pulp and engaged themselves in a practice requiring them to be very meticulous, focused, and diligent. It was not just a workshop; it was a reconnection with the philosophy of design, where the process is as important as the product, and traditional crafts continue to have relevance in contemporary design.

Moment of Pride – Celebrating Greatness!

This month has seen yet another cause for celebration and inspiration at the JD School of Design. One of the best achievements that was witnessed during the Bengaluru City University Rank Felicitation was none other than Deepthi Sri, who was first in her class. She serves as a source of inspiration for everyone. From her initial days of setting up her base to excelling in her class, her life is a remarkable example for all students to follow.

Learning and Beyond

Many things were unique about April at the JD School of Design, and one of them was the way in which students were taught. It could be through the viewfinder of a camera, or via a computer interface, or even on the loom. Somewhere along the way, learning turned into discovering, and discovering turned into growing.