Woxsen University’s School of Arts and Design Conducts Design Vanguard 2024

The event displayed 20 innovative projects to address contemporary challenges. A sustainable lifestyle brand and a real business entirely managed by students of Woxsen University.

Woxsen University’s School of Arts and Design recently organized Hyderabad’s first design show, ‘Design Vanguard 2024’ to celebrate a new era of design excellence and providing a much-needed platform for emerging talents in the field to showcase their work. The tagline of Design Vanguard was ‘Design for Everyone,’ which unequivocally emphasized the inclusivity and diversity inherent in design. 

Twenty innovative projects such as Climate Change, MedTech, Disaster Management, Craft Innovation, Inclusive Design, Mental Wellness, and Heritage Conservation were unveiled at the event. The entire event showcased the University’s commitment to addressing contemporary challenges and shaping a better future through design innovation. 

The event was attended by Adivi Sesh, renowned Actor & Director, who served as the Chief Guest; Dr. S. Arun Kumar Pandu, Director and Head of Office Development Commissioner for Handlooms at the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India (Hyderabad ); Parag Trivedi, Senior Director of User Experience at Salesforce and ex-UX Director at Microsoft; Tasleem Arif, Managing Director of Oppo India; Mr. Srinivas Kollipara - Group Vice President Of Xelpmoc Design & Tech Limited, Man (Mikah) Zhao,  Lecturer in Management and Entrepreneurship at Birmingham City University,  among others.

 “I wish I had access to something like this when I was 18 or 19 years old. The Design Vanguard is beautiful, and Woxsen University is doing a wonderful job with the students here. I loved all the student projects showcased, particularly the one where a student made a film using Kondapalli toys. If given a chance to design, I would love to join here as a student." Said Adivi Sesh, renowned Actor and Director and Chief Guest of the event. 

J.Qork—a sustainable lifestyle brand made its debut at the event. J.Qork is a real business entirely managed by design students of Woxsen University, where five ground-breaking products were unveiled.

Sharing her thoughts, Dr. Adity Saxena, Dean School of Arts & Design Woxsen University, said, “Recognizing the evolving needs of the industry and the emerging opportunities, it's crucial to create a platform for exceptionally talented design students to showcase their best work and innovative concepts. It is also essential that we utilize the transformative power of design to bring about positive social change. Design Vanguard represents our earnest effort in this direction—it not only highlights the unique design endeavours at Woxsen University but also serves as a bridge connecting talent with the diverse demands of various industries.”

Parag Trivedi, Senior Director of User Experience at Salesforce, ex-UX Director at Microsoft, said, "Sustainability, driving positive change, and balancing industry demands through design are critical for sustainable development, and the innovative design concepts at Design Vanguard 2024 not only address industry needs but also foster social impact, empowering students to showcase their visionary ideas.” 

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