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JD School September Highlights: Design Showcases, Awards & Industry Visits 2

Fashion Courses Interior Design Courses Jewellery Design Courses UI/UI Courses Visual Arts Courses Other Courses OTHER COURSES   Contact us Bengaluru Campus 1 : JD School of Design, No. 18-1, Brigade Road, Bengaluru,Karnataka – 560 001. Campus 2 : No. 40, Swan House, 4th Cross, Residency Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560001. +91 9901 999 903 +91 9901 999 904 +91 9480 323 232 jdfashion@jdindia.com Goa Musthtifund Saunstha , Near Mahalaxmi Temple,Dada Vaidya Road, Goa-403001 +91 9606 096 060 +91 9606 048 888 jdfashion@jdindia.com Creative Spotlights, National Accolades, and Practical Industry Insights: JD School September Highlights September delivered a remarkable wave of artistic exploration, national competition victories, and immersive professional experiences across our institution. From securing top positions on esteemed national stages to examining commercial manufacturing environments, interactive digital tools, and unconventional design concepts, here is a comprehensive review of our JD School September highlights. Sweeping National Laurels: National Jewellery Awards 2026 Our jewelry division recorded impressive achievements at the National Jewellery Awards 2026 (NJA), organized by the All India Gems and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC). Continuing an unbroken six-year record of rank-holding performances, an unprecedented nine students advanced to the national finals simultaneously out of more than a thousand entrants across the country: Student of the Year Category Winners: R. Gunavanti (B.Sc. JD 2024 Batch) and Hunar Jain (B.Sc. JD 2025 Batch) claimed the top national awards. Finalists included Nidhi S., Chavi Jain, Hansika Jain, Harshitha D., Sunitha Renwal B., and V. Padmaja. Designer of the Year Category Winner: Alumni designer Ms. Mithra M. (DFJD 2024 Batch) earned the prestigious title for her nature-inspired conceptual creation. Inspiration & Concept: Hunar Jain’s award-winning entry took inspiration from the sacred Vedic Agni Ahuti ritual and the ceremonial Shruva spoon—reinterpreting sacrificial flames into a dramatic arm cuff, cascading chainwork, and a wrist piece. Enrolling in a structured jewellery design course provides emerging designers with the technical groundwork to translate ritualistic, nature-driven, and futuristic ideas into award-winning luxury pieces. This standout performance underlines how dedicated guidance in jewellery designing prepares creators to stand out in competitive industry circles. Creative Fashion Showcases: Avant-Garde, Draping & Surface Exploration Our fashion department hosted a series of detailed module-end exhibitions focusing on experimental forms, surface detailing, and structural design: Avant-Garde Workshop Display: Learners unveiled high-fashion, boundary-pushing concepts that challenged conventional dressmaking through daring silhouettes and inventive structural techniques. Diploma in Fashion Design Displays: Students presented project outcomes spanning Fashion Theory, Art & Costume Appreciation, Fabric Manipulation & Ornamentation (FMO), Fashion Illustration, and Draping. The exhibits demonstrated strong technical skill in pleating, volume creation, 3D texturing, and converting cultural psychology into wearable design. The Living Thread Showcase: IV Semester students pursuing BSc Fashion and Apparel Design revealed their semester-end collections. Each participant selected an Indian craft lineage, adapting traditional motifs, surface dyeing, and loom practices into functional modern attire alongside their Apparel Production deliverables. Joining a career-focused fashion design course supplies creative minds with the technical expertise needed to harmonize artisanal heritage with contemporary aesthetic trends. Practical Learning: Industrial Exposure Visits To bridge classroom principles with large-scale industrial processing, fashion students embarked on specialized field excursions: Wet Processing & Textile Finishing: B.Sc. Fashion Design students toured Viswas Textile Processor Pvt Ltd as part of their Textile Dyeing & Printing module. Participants followed the entire transformation of greige fabric into finished dyed textiles, viewing industrial dye vessels, rotary printing equipment, laboratory testing setups, commercial quality standards, and effluent treatment plant (ETP) operations. Acquiring direct exposure to commercial dyeing and printing builds a firm foundation in material science. Leather Manufacturing & Export Workflows: Students visited the dedicated leather jacket facility at Bhartiya Fashions. As a major global supplier of leather garments, the plant offered students a thorough look into the full garment manufacturing process—from tannery operations and raw skin grading to precise pattern layout and specialized leather assembly techniques. Grasping raw material characteristics and factory floor operations remains essential for anyone planning a career in professional fashion designing. Spatial Innovations: Interior Design, Surface Coatings & Retail Displays The Department of Interior Design engaged learners through national competition orientations, human-centered design exhibitions, and 3D retail concepts: Nippon Paint AYDA Awards 2026 Briefing: Led by Ms. Sahana Gowda from Nippon Paint, students received an in-depth orientation on the theme “CONVERGE: Embracing Hyperlocal,” submission guidelines, and entry requirements for the Nippon Paint AYDA Awards. PLANTAG Coatings Design Challenge: Interior design students examined specialized surface finishes, JORA-COLOR, HYDROSTAIN products, and solid beech wood techniques to develop a flagship Hero Furniture Piece and spatial color exhibit for IndiaWood. Design Thinking Process Exhibition: Postgraduate MSc interior design candidates mapped out their full iterative development—moving from foundational 2D/3D design principles through Empathise, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test stages to deliver user-oriented spatial solutions. Mastering a systematic design thinking process allows designers to solve complex spatial problems. Brand Window Display: Management cohorts crafted commercial 3D storefront environments. By working with seasonal motifs and design elements, they evaluated how targeted visual merchandising captures consumer attention and encourages retail sales. Excelling in interior designing demands a balance between technical drafting, spatial reasoning, and material finish expertise. Enrolling in an industry-driven interior design course ensures students gain practical knowledge across material selection, surface coatings, and real-world project requirements. Artistry, Tech & Global Mentorship: Fine Arts, AI & Seminars Eclectic Fine Arts Display: B.Des students hosted a comprehensive 10-part exhibit featuring self-portraits, watercolor studies, charcoal sketching, poster-color chiaroscuro, visual contrast studies, design principles, artist replicas (Surrealism, Cubism, Abstract Art), object character development, comic storytelling panels, and Gestalt perceptual principles. Samsung AI Learning Workshop: Conducted in partnership with Samsung, The Times of India, and Half Ticket Entertainment, this interactive AI workshop introduced participants to core AI principles, productivity tools, and hands-on experience with the Samsung AI device network. UAL Portfolio Seminar: Final-year fashion students took part in an exclusive portfolio development seminar delivered by mentors from the University of the Arts London (UAL). Cultural Partnerships: Handloom Celebrations & Government Honor Serving as an associate partner for the “Threads of India” event at Lulu

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JD School September Highlights: Design Showcases, Awards & Industry Visits

Creative Spotlights, National Accolades, and Practical Industry Insights: JD School September Highlights September delivered a remarkable wave of artistic exploration, national competition victories, and immersive professional experiences across our institution. From securing top positions on esteemed national stages to examining commercial manufacturing environments, interactive digital tools, and unconventional design concepts, here is a comprehensive review of our JD School September highlights. Sweeping National Laurels: National Jewellery Awards 2026 Our jewelry division recorded impressive achievements at the National Jewellery Awards 2026 (NJA), organized by the All India Gems and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC). Continuing an unbroken six-year record of rank-holding performances, an unprecedented nine students advanced to the national finals simultaneously out of more than a thousand entrants across the country: Student of the Year Category Winners: R. Gunavanti (B.Sc. JD 2024 Batch) and Hunar Jain (B.Sc. JD 2025 Batch) claimed the top national awards. Finalists included Nidhi S., Chavi Jain, Hansika Jain, Harshitha D., Sunitha Renwal B., and V. Padmaja. Designer of the Year Category Winner: Alumni designer Ms. Mithra M. (DFJD 2024 Batch) earned the prestigious title for her nature-inspired conceptual creation. Inspiration & Concept: Hunar Jain’s award-winning entry took inspiration from the sacred Vedic Agni Ahuti ritual and the ceremonial Shruva spoon—reinterpreting sacrificial flames into a dramatic arm cuff, cascading chainwork, and a wrist piece. Enrolling in a structured jewellery design course provides emerging designers with the technical groundwork to translate ritualistic, nature-driven, and futuristic ideas into award-winning luxury pieces. This standout performance underlines how dedicated guidance in jewellery designing prepares creators to stand out in competitive industry circles. Creative Fashion Showcases: Avant-Garde, Draping & Surface Exploration Our fashion department hosted a series of detailed module-end exhibitions focusing on experimental forms, surface detailing, and structural design: Avant-Garde Workshop Display: Learners unveiled high-fashion, boundary-pushing concepts that challenged conventional dressmaking through daring silhouettes and inventive structural techniques. Diploma in Fashion Design Displays: Students presented project outcomes spanning Fashion Theory, Art & Costume Appreciation, Fabric Manipulation & Ornamentation (FMO), Fashion Illustration, and Draping. The exhibits demonstrated strong technical skill in pleating, volume creation, 3D texturing, and converting cultural psychology into wearable design. The Living Thread Showcase: IV Semester students pursuing BSc Fashion and Apparel Design revealed their semester-end collections. Each participant selected an Indian craft lineage, adapting traditional motifs, surface dyeing, and loom practices into functional modern attire alongside their Apparel Production deliverables. Joining a career-focused fashion design course supplies creative minds with the technical expertise needed to harmonize artisanal heritage with contemporary aesthetic trends. Practical Learning: Industrial Exposure Visits To bridge classroom principles with large-scale industrial processing, fashion students embarked on specialized field excursions: Wet Processing & Textile Finishing: B.Sc. Fashion Design students toured Viswas Textile Processor Pvt Ltd as part of their Textile Dyeing & Printing module. Participants followed the entire transformation of greige fabric into finished dyed textiles, viewing industrial dye vessels, rotary printing equipment, laboratory testing setups, commercial quality standards, and effluent treatment plant (ETP) operations. Acquiring direct exposure to commercial dyeing and printing builds a firm foundation in material science. Leather Manufacturing & Export Workflows: Students visited the dedicated leather jacket facility at Bhartiya Fashions. As a major global supplier of leather garments, the plant offered students a thorough look into the full garment manufacturing process—from tannery operations and raw skin grading to precise pattern layout and specialized leather assembly techniques. Grasping raw material characteristics and factory floor operations remains essential for anyone planning a career in professional fashion designing. Spatial Innovations: Interior Design, Surface Coatings & Retail Displays The Department of Interior Design engaged learners through national competition orientations, human-centered design exhibitions, and 3D retail concepts: Nippon Paint AYDA Awards 2026 Briefing: Led by Ms. Sahana Gowda from Nippon Paint, students received an in-depth orientation on the theme “CONVERGE: Embracing Hyperlocal,” submission guidelines, and entry requirements for the Nippon Paint AYDA Awards. PLANTAG Coatings Design Challenge: Interior design students examined specialized surface finishes, JORA-COLOR, HYDROSTAIN products, and solid beech wood techniques to develop a flagship Hero Furniture Piece and spatial color exhibit for IndiaWood. Design Thinking Process Exhibition: Postgraduate MSc interior design candidates mapped out their full iterative development—moving from foundational 2D/3D design principles through Empathise, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test stages to deliver user-oriented spatial solutions. Mastering a systematic design thinking process allows designers to solve complex spatial problems. Brand Window Display: Management cohorts crafted commercial 3D storefront environments. By working with seasonal motifs and design elements, they evaluated how targeted visual merchandising captures consumer attention and encourages retail sales. Excelling in interior designing demands a balance between technical drafting, spatial reasoning, and material finish expertise. Enrolling in an industry-driven interior design course ensures students gain practical knowledge across material selection, surface coatings, and real-world project requirements. Artistry, Tech & Global Mentorship: Fine Arts, AI & Seminars Eclectic Fine Arts Display: B.Des students hosted a comprehensive 10-part exhibit featuring self-portraits, watercolor studies, charcoal sketching, poster-color chiaroscuro, visual contrast studies, design principles, artist replicas (Surrealism, Cubism, Abstract Art), object character development, comic storytelling panels, and Gestalt perceptual principles. Samsung AI Learning Workshop: Conducted in partnership with Samsung, The Times of India, and Half Ticket Entertainment, this interactive AI workshop introduced participants to core AI principles, productivity tools, and hands-on experience with the Samsung AI device network. UAL Portfolio Seminar: Final-year fashion students took part in an exclusive portfolio development seminar delivered by mentors from the University of the Arts London (UAL). Cultural Partnerships: Handloom Celebrations & Government Honor Serving as an associate partner for the “Threads of India” event at Lulu Mall, Bengaluru (in collaboration with GSKSJTI), our institution received a formal felicitation from Mr. Rudrappa Manappa Lamani, Hon’ble Minister for Sugar and Textiles, Government of Karnataka. Students staged live weaving demonstrations, curated visual merchandising installations showcasing traditional Avantra sarees, and displayed Tie & Dye and Batik explorations crafted on authentic handloom textiles. Looking Ahead These JD School September highlights showcase our dedication to academic quality, direct industrial exposure, international mentorship, and creative distinction. We look forward to watching our new cohorts build on

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JD School August highlights: Design Displays, Industry Visits & Events at JD School of Design

Design Spotlights, Industry Visits, and Festive Vibes: JD School August Highlights August was a vibrant, action-packed month at JD School of Design, filled with inspiring student project displays, immersive industry exposures, and lively campus traditions. From intricate craftsmanship showcases to hands-on software workshops and welcoming fresh talent during orientation, here is a look back at the top moments that defined our JD School August highlights. Sparkling Craftsmanship: Fine Jewellery Design Display Students enrolled in the Diploma in Fine Jewellery Design, 2025 Batch recently presented their end-of-term design showcases. The exhibition featured hand-rendered illustrations, custom metalwork, and complete portfolios reflecting contemporary market trends. Choosing a professional jewellery design course empowers creative minds to transform artistic concepts into precious wearable art. This showcase demonstrated a deep mastery of gemstone settings, precious metals, and structural ergonomics, showing how focused education in jewellery designing prepares future designers for the fine jewelry market.   The Living Thread: Fashion & Apparel Design Project Showcase Students from the BSc in Fashion and Apparel Design, 2024 Batch, hosted their 4th-semester project exhibition titled “The Living Thread”. Craft Inspiration: Learners studied traditional Indian craft clusters, reinterpreting regional motifs, visual language, and artisanal stories into contemporary garments. Execution Process: The exhibits illustrated the entire creative cycle—from research boards and silhouette generation to final garment drapes and surface ornamentation developed during their Textile Dyeing and Printing module. Pursuing a degree in fashion and apparel design offers students an ideal platform to blend timeless craft heritage with modern style. This initiative proved how practical learning within a structured fashion design course builds essential technical skills for creative garment construction. Real-World Insights: Interior Design Industry Sessions & Workshops The Department of Interior Design organized a series of professional interactions to bridge classroom theory with practical market execution:  “Interior Design Beyond Pinterest” Session: Industry experts from Bespoke Havens walked students through client pitch strategies, site management, material budgeting, and real-world project delivery.  D5 Software-based 3D Rendering Workshop: A hands-on software session with the D5 team helped students master high-end architectural visualization and photorealistic rendering techniques.  ALANKARAM Showroom Visit: Interior Design 2024 Batch students toured the ALANKARAM showroom to study luxury furniture construction, spatial arrangement, and textile coordination.  Excelling in interior designing requires combining artistic flair with spatial logic and technical know-how. Enrolling in a career-oriented interior design course equips students with direct industry mentorship, hands-on visits, and advanced digital tools.    Hands-On Learning: Central Silk Board Visit Students pursuing the B.Des in Fashion Design – 2025 Batch – 3rd Semester visited the Central Silk Board, Bangalore (Central Silk Technological Research Institute – CSTRI). Throughout the field trip, learners observed every step of the silk manufacturing process—from cocoon reeling and yarn processing to loom operations, wet processing, and quality testing. Developing a practical understanding of raw fiber processing through textile science is vital for anyone aspiring to excel in professional fashion designing. New Beginnings: August 2026 Orientation Days We proudly welcomed new academic cohorts across various postgraduate, degree, and diploma streams:  Orientation Programme: Welcomed students enrolling in higher specialized programs including the MA in Fashion Communication, M.Des in Fashion Design, MA in User Experience Design (UI/UX), and M.Sc. in Fashion Design and Management. Along with that, interactive orientation sessions were held for incoming batches joining the Diploma in Fashion Design, Diploma in Fashion Business Management, Diploma in Interior Design, and Diploma in Fine Jewellery Design.   Vibrant Culture: Onam Celebration 2026 The campus radiated festive cheer as students and faculty gathered for a memorable Onam celebration. Dressed in traditional Kasavu sarees, Set Mundus, and Kurtas, Jediiians enjoyed folk music, traditional dance performances, and a festive fashion showcase celebrating cultural heritage and community togetherness.   Looking Ahead These JD School August highlights showcase the dynamic blend of technical training, real-world industry immersion, and cultural life at JD School of Design. We look forward to seeing our new students excel throughout their creative journey!