Ecole Intuit Lab, New Delhi Latest News & Notifications 2025 ,Lajpat Nagar

Nien Siao, Dean, JSID Felicitated by ADI | NCR, honouring her efforts in India’s Design Industry 

Nov 11, 2024: Nien Siao, Dean of JS Institute of Design, was honoured by ADI | NCR on November 9, 2024, at the PSOI Club in Nehru Park, New Delhi, in honour of National Guru Day. The event intended to recognise pioneers and thought leaders for their remarkable contributions to the Indian design sector. The Association of Designers of India is a prestigious organisation that fosters a strong network of professionals, educators, students, and enthusiasts from the Indian design sector. The felicitation ceremony was a part of the Imagine Fest 2024, organised under ADI | NCR Delhi Durbar. The immersive art festival included events like panel discussions keynote sessions, exhibitions, and workshops led by industry stalwarts. The celebration also featured the first in-person ADI Mentor’s Meet, an offline mixer inviting design students, professionals, and enthusiasts from NCR, providing a unique platform for networking.  

Expressing her gratitude on being felicitated, Nien Siao, Dean at JS Institute of Design, said, “It is a privilege to receive this recognition. I am grateful to my colleagues, students, and everyone who has been a part of my journey, inspiring me to continue my work. The award acknowledges the vital role educators play in enhancing design education, leveraging their expertise, and bringing empathy, uniqueness, and vision. Design industry is dynamic, and our goal as mentors should be to remain collaborative, open-minded to latest industry innovations, and think holistically to better prepare our students.”  

Highlighting the importance of faculty training programs, Ms. Siao stated, “Experienced professionals must undergo faculty training to impart knowledge in an efficient way for students to understand. While industry professionals can bring their robust experiences to classrooms, disseminating knowledge requires a certain level of sensitivity, ensuring every student benefits from it. Consequently, we must invest in training programs to further refine the design education system in India.”