Biggest AI Conclave of Gujarat

Design Leads, We Follow – Relentlessly

About the Ahmedabad Design Week

Ahmedabad Design Week is a celebration of design, creativity, imagination, and innovation. With six glorious editions to cherish, it has been a space where ideas have taken shape and found application. Where young minds have collaborated with mentors, industry stalwarts, and seasoned veterans to discover new inspirations and perspectives to look at the world of design and everything around us.

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Started as India Design Confluence and later rebranded to Ahmedabad Design Week, this annual confluence in it glorious journey of five years has impacted the landscape of design and art.
In the ever-evolving world of design, where the mind constantly explores uncharted territories, seeking fresh perspectives and innovative patterns that shape our reality, Ahmedabad Design Week shines as a distinguished & inspiring landmark.

Vision

To nurture a future where human creativity and artificial intelligence coexist harmoniously, shaping ideas, expressions, and experiences that redefine the creative world.

Mission

• To open dialogues and explorations on how AI is reshaping design, art, media, and communication.
• To create a platform where human imagination leads, and AI serves as a catalyst for new creative frontiers.
• To celebrate the partnership of mind and machine through experiences, workshops, and exchanges that inspire the next wave of creative revolutions.

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Workshops

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Collaborative Workshop

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Pedagogy | Sustainablity | Interaction Design

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Art Installations

ADW
Installations

Wood Installation

Created by Bram Rouws and Vincent Roy

Wood Installation

Created by Bram Rouws and Vincent Roy

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Other
Attractions

Food Fiesta

Curated by Foodaholics in Ahmedabad

Vintage Car Exhibition

By Gujarat Vintage & Classic Car Club (GVCCC)

ADW 7.0 Theme :- AI in Creative Spaces

Artificial Intelligence today is an ocean of vast, deep, and constantly expanding knowledge. Within this ocean lie possibilities reshaping every field, and the creative industry is no exception.
Design, art, communication, film, media, and beyond, AI is transforming the way ideas are imagined, produced, and experienced. But while technology offers infinite potential, it is the human mind that gives direction, meaning, and purpose to it. Creativity has always been humanity’s most powerful tool, and when it meets the intelligence of machines, the result is not replacement but revolution.
Through Ahmedabad Design Week 7.0, we aim to open conversations, experiences, and explorations around how AI is influencing creative space. From new tools of expression to rethinking processes of design, we will look at the ways in which human imagination, when paired with AI, can chart new frontiers.
The theme celebrates this partnership, where the human mind remains the compass, and AI becomes the boundless ocean through which the next wave of creative revolutions will rise.

JOURNEY SO FAR

6

Glorious Editions

50M+

Digital Footprints

200+

Speaker Sessions

35K+

Student Participation

150+

Workshops

35+

Panel Discussions

30+

Networking Meets

20+

Red Dot Awardees

25+

Countries Represented

Guests of Honour

Shri. Sujeet Kumar

Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha

Stephen Hickling

British Deputy High Commissioner to Gujarat & Rajasthan, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Shri Panneerselvam Madanagopal

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), MeitY Startup Hub

Shri Pradyumna Vyas

President-Elect, World Design Organisation

Shri Umang Hutheesing

President, Hutheesing Design Company est 1881

Dr. Bhanwar Rathore

Founder and President - Bhanwar Rathore Design Studio (BRDS)

Shri Pradyumna Vyas

Pradyumna Vyas is the current President-Elect for the World Design Organisation, after having served as a Board Member for the last two terms. He is the Senior Advisor of Design Promotion and Innovation at Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). He was the former Director of National Institute of Design (NID), India’s premier design institute. Prof Vyas acquired a Masters in Industrial Design from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and was awarded an 'Honorary Master of Arts' degree in 2010 from the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham, United Kingdom. With more than 36 years of professional and teaching experience in different spheres of design, Prof Vyas had been associated with NID for 30 years, first as a faculty member and later on as the Director of the institute (2009 - 2019). Prof Vyas has been at the helm of design affairs and his illustrious career has been marked with several national and international milestones and accolades. His contribution in the formation India Design Council, 2009, was marked by Prof Vyas being nominated as its first Member Secretary by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, a post he had retained until his retirement from NID in 2019. During his tenure as Director, NID received the status of Institute of National Importance by the Act of Parliament. He assisted the Government of India during the setting up four new NIDs across the length and breadth of the country. Through India Design Council, he launched India Design Mark in association with Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP) on the line of G-Mark. He has been conferred with multiple awards in recognition for his contributions to design education and promotion, to name a few, World Education Congress, 2015, awarded him for his 'Outstanding Contribution to Education'; he was awarded a 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by Times Education Icons 2017 along with being a jury member for the special awards screening panel at Good Design Award (G- Mark) by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion, Japan consequently in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016. In 2019, he has been awarded the honor of 'Good Design Fellow', by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP), Tokyo. Prof Vyas was appointed as a ‘Distinguished Professor’ of Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, China, at the Shanghai Global design Summit, 2019.

Dr. Manoj Singh

Chief Executive Officer, Rubika India

Zuowen Wang

Design Specialist at the ASUS Design Center

Jens Kaeumle

Associate Dean of Fashion and the De Sole School of Business Innovation, Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

Dr. Ashish Mohan

Executive Director, Head - Technology, R&D, Innovation, IP & Industry Academia, Confederation of Indian Industry

Mentors

Dr. Sunil R Parekh

SPoC Sustainability @ Zydus Group and Strategic Advisor @ Jubilant Bhartia Group

Shri Ritesh Hada

President - Karnavati University

Shri Umang Hutheesing

President, Hutheesing Design Company est 1881

Dr. Sunil R Parekh

Dr. Sunil R Parekh - Industry Experience: Senior Strategy Advisor with Zydus Life Sciences Group & Jubilant Bhartia Group, and Director in India’s oldest VC Firm-GVFL Ltd, iCreate and several Start-Up Incubators and Angel Funds. Co-founder: TechXchange (India-UK Partnership for Start-Ups), 2016. 48 years of work experience with corporates in India, Africa and the USA. Delegate & speaker: UNFCCC Conference CoP-27, Egypt, 2022 | TedX | B20; S20 under G20 seminars. Also an empaneled Arbitrator and a fellow of the Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA). Public Policy Work: Previously consultant at ADB. Current member of several national Industry Associations (CII, FICCI, GCCI, AMA, IDMA, IAN etc) Awarded in Gujarat & Nationally: - Outstanding Contribution to National Development OCND Award, 2014 - ‘ET ICON’ - Economic Times Award, 2018 - Power 100 Eminent Personality of Gujarat in 2011 & again in 2014 - Special Invited Member of OAU, Abidjan Meet (Organisation for African Unity, 1993) - Founding member of Vibrant Gujarat team with then CM Modi, 2002 - D. Litt. Award 2023 by Karnavati University for Global Impact, Innovation and Leadership. On the boards of several leading NGOs, academic institutions, Think Tanks & educational institutions. Associated with the World Economic Forum WEF Geneva as a Founding Curator AGS. Research & Publications: Contributed to the literature on Gujarat’s Industrial Development for Oxford Univ Press Publication OUP and ORF Foundation (a Brookings Affiliate).

Why should ADW be on your “must-attend” list?

🞉 Network and learn from design visionaries, industry leaders and mentors from 21 + countries and more.
🞉 Tailored sessions, workshops, panel discussions and experiences to sharpen your design skills.
🞉 Discover fresh grounds of inspiration, creativity & innovation.
🞉 Dive into emerging trends and real-world applications forging a path toward futuristic learning.
🞉 Be part of a movement that nurtures creativity, amplifies potential and charts the future of design.It is about harnessing Collective Wisdom.

Guest Speakers at ADW 7.0

Ankush Tiwari

Founder & CEO, pi-labs.ai

Dr. Preet Deep Singh

Vice President Strategy, Blue Machines AI

Zuowen Wang

Design Specialist at the ASUS Design Center

Jens Kaeumle

Associate Dean of Fashion and the De Sole School of Business Innovation, Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

Dr. Ashish Mohan

Executive Director, Head - Technology, R&D, Innovation, IP & Industry Academia, Confederation of Indian Industry

Dhaval Joshi

Founder, SIMU Labs

Chetan Raut

Business Development & Strategic Alliances, Nvidia

Dr. Hanuman Naik

Head - Research & Development Specialist (Materials & Composites), Simpliforge Creations

Abhishek Chandra

Director & Head - Business + CX + Product + Ops + Tech, Zell Education

Alok Agarwal

Senior Manager & AI Subject Matter Expert, EY

Prabuddha Vyas

Managing Director, UniKwan

Guru Vaidya

Digital Media Solutions Leader at Adobe APAC

Pratiq Shah

Partner, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP

Mani Madhukar

Programme Lead at IBM

Rasesh Shah

Chief Practice Officer at Fractal AI

Renuka Srinivasan

3DEXPERIENCE Edu Sales Director, Dassault Systemes India

Dr. Chirag Paunwala

Chairman of IEEE Gujarat Section

Kulwant Nagi

Founder - AI Growth Skool

Shayak Sen

Head of Design at Myntra

Yashodha Deshpande

Senior UX Designer at Google

N Roshan Singh

Founder & Chief Creative Officer Moodboard Design Studio | The AI Design Lab

N Roshan Singh

N. Roshan Singh is a visionary design leader with over 28+ years of experience across fashion, textiles, interiors, home furnishings, and creative education. Formerly the Chief Creative Officer at Sarita Handa, he has led high-impact design teams and shaped global collections rooted in craftsmanship, innovation, and storytelling.
He is the Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Moodboard Design Studio and The AI Design Lab, where he merges timeless design sensibilities with cutting-edge AI tools to deliver future-forward, production-ready concepts for brands across home, fashion, and interiors.
Top 10 Chief Creative Officers (2022 & 2023) – CEO Insights
Influential Business Leader of 2024 – Business Frontier
Roshan’s visionary leadership has earned him recognition as a “trailblazer at the intersection of design, AI, and strategic innovation.” Recently featured and quoted in Conglomerate Magazine, he is highlighted for “bridging heritage and AI in design leadership,” reinforcing his position as a thought leader shaping the future of creative industries.
Renowned for his deep knowledge of Indian textile heritage, global trend insight, and ability to blend strategy with emotion, Roshan now mentors design-led businesses, consults for retail and export brands, and coaches creative professionals on integrating AI into their design workflows. He stands at the forefront of the evolving design landscape, reimagining how creativity and technology come together to build the future.

Alicia Faleiro

Digital Media Creative Cloud Solution Consultant, ADOBE

Isha Porwal

Digital Transformation Lead - Google for Education Team

Rahul Saini

Chief Design Officer at Paytm

Harshit Agarwal

Art & Creative Tech Resident, Google Arts & Culture

Laina Emmanuel

Co-Founder & CEO, BrainSight.AI

Vyshak Venkatesh

Design Lead, BrainSight.AI

Dr. Ramachandra Budihal

Global Head of Autonomous & Robotics, Wipro Limited

Saptarshi Prakash

Associate Vice President of Design, Swiggy

Anil Reddy

Founder & Former Design Director, Lollypop Design

Dr. Ramachandra Budihal

Dr. Ramachandra Budihal is a veteran technology leader with more than three decades of experience in hardware, software, AI, machine learning, robotics, and autonomous systems. He is currently Global Head of Autonomous Systems and Robotics at Wipro Limited. In his role at Wipro, Dr. Budihal drives research and innovation in future mobility technologies. He leads teams working on autonomous driving platforms, AI and machine learning solutions, and advanced robotics, shaping strategies that help Wipro partner with industry and academic leaders on real-world technology breakthroughs. Before rising to this role, he built a strong foundation across multiple engineering domains, beginning as a hardware engineer and moving into software, systems architecture, and innovation leadership. Over his career, he has led efforts that generated significant business value, developed new technology platforms, and helped secure numerous patents for Wipro. Dr. Budihal’s interests extend beyond corporate tech. He co-founded the Mahabharata Samshodhana Pratishthanam, a non-profit that uses digital imaging and computing to preserve Indian cultural heritage, including digitizing more than a million ancient manuscripts. His work in this space earned him the Maharishi Badrayan Vyas Samman, a national honour awarded by the President of India for contributions to cultural technology integration. He has also spoken at events such as TEDx and INK Talks, sharing insights on technology’s role in society and imagining future human-machine interaction. Across his career, Dr. Budihal has blended deep technical skill with leadership in product vision, research initiatives, and cross-discipline collaboration—helping shape both innovation inside Wipro and the broader tech community.

Saptarshi Prakash

Saptarshi Prakash is the Associate Vice President of Design at Swiggy, where he leads design strategy for India’s largest food-tech platform and helps shape user experiences that millions interact with daily. Known widely as Sapta, he blends design leadership with clear thinking on how product and user experience come together to solve real problems. An engineer by training, Saptarshi graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and transitioned into product design early in his career. He is largely self-taught in design and has been part of some of India’s most dynamic startups, including Housing.com and Zeta, before taking on leadership at Swiggy. At Swiggy, he works at the intersection of design and strategy, guiding cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and embedding human-centred thinking into products used by millions. His work moves beyond interface details to focus on holistic experience, team alignment, and long-term impact. Saptarshi is also a prominent speaker and educator in the design world. He has delivered 150+ talks and workshops, including three TEDx presentations, and builds content that helps emerging designers understand product thinking and career growth. He has a strong presence on social platforms, where he shares insights on design, culture, and technology to an engaged audience. His story from engineer to design leader and public voice continues to inspire many in the Indian tech and design community, positioning him as a key figure in shaping how user experience evolves in fast-moving digital products.

Nikunj Goyal

Design Lead, Gaming and Tech Experiences, boat Lifestyle

Kshitij Rajput

Head of Industrial Design, boAt Lifestyle

Prof. Blair Kuys

Executive Dean, School of Design and Architecture at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia

Prof. Blair Kuys

Professor Blair Kuys is the Dean of the School of Design and Architecture at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, where he leads academic, research, and strategic direction for design education and research activities. He has a long track record in industrial and product design, with expertise spanning design thinking, design research, materials and manufacturing, and creativity in education. His work bridges academic research with practical design challenges, and he has authored and contributed to many publications on topics ranging from industrial design education and sustainable product design to human-centred design approaches and hybrid learning methods. Under his leadership, the School of Design and Architecture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and industry-connected learning, preparing students to navigate contemporary design challenges across disciplines. He has been recognised with multiple awards for his contribution to design and education and holds several Vice-Chancellor’s awards for his work at Swinburne. Blair’s academic interests include exploring how design thinking can drive innovation in education and industry, integrating emerging technologies into design curricula, and expanding the impact of design research on real-world problems. His combined experience in teaching, research, and leadership positions him as a respected voice in global design education and as a champion for advancing design’s role in shaping how people engage with technologies, products, and environments.

Manish Maheshwari

General Partner, BAT VC Co-Founder, Fanory.ai Former Head, Twitter India

Ayushi Anand

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Kalpnik Films

Vishal Yoman

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Kalpnik Films

Ayushi Anand

Ayushi Anand is an Indian filmmaker, digital strategist, and entrepreneur, best known as the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Kalpanik Films, a creative studio based in Mumbai that combines filmmaking, digital marketing, and AI-powered content creation. Kalpanik Films was launched in 2013 by Aayushi and her business partner, Vishal Yoman, and has since worked on music videos, film publicity, and digital campaigns for major labels and entertainment projects. Aayushi began her journey as an assistant director in the film industry and gradually expanded into direction, creative strategy, and digital production. At Kalpanik Films she leads creative operations, helps shape digital storytelling strategies, and oversees campaigns that bring together visual narrative and audience engagement across platforms. Under her leadership, Kalpanik Films has contributed to projects tied to Bollywood and music platforms, including film publicity design for projects such as Kaagaz (2021), India’s first fully AI-generated music video and the world’s first AI-generated Holi song. Aayushi also engages with emerging tech in creativity, positioning Kalpanik Films as a studio that leverages generative AI and digital innovation in content creation. She has been featured by global platforms for her experiments in AI-driven personal branding and creative work, reflecting her interest in blending culture, technology, and storytelling. Her work sits at the intersection of film, digital strategy, and creative technology, and she continues to shape Kalpanik Films’ role as a hub for narrative-led, digitally native visual projects rooted in both entertainment and brand communication.

Sahid SK

Creative Professional, Creator & Evangelist, AI x Culture

Dhruv Gandhi

Chief Executive Officer, Simpliforge Creations

Gaurav Mathur

Vice President of Design, Flipkart

Sahid SK

Sahid SK is an Indian creative professional, designer, and AI-led digital creator known for blending design, culture, and generative technology to produce highly engaging visual content. He has built a large online audience by reimagining pop culture, heritage, and contemporary themes using AI and digital art. With over nine years of experience in design, video editing, direction and creative content, Sahid’s work moves fluidly between brand collaborations, social media creations, and AI-driven visual experiments. He is widely recognized across social platforms for his ability to interpret cultural motifs and global trends through AI art and digital visuals that make complex technology feel accessible. Sahid is the Co-Founder and Creative Head of Megalodon, an AI-first creative and marketing company where he leads design and creative strategy, helping brands integrate generative AI into storytelling and visual identity. Under his guidance, the company explores new frontiers in AI-powered branding and digital marketing. In 2025, Sahid was named the World’s Number One AI Artist by Favikon, reflecting his influence and reach in the global creator ecosystem and celebrating his contribution to AI-driven creative work. Based in Kolkata, his artistic voice draws on local culture, everyday life and pop-culture references to shape content that resonates widely across demographics. His work and commentary continue to spotlight how design and AI intersect to redefine creative expression in India and beyond.

Dhruv Gandhi

Dhruv Gandhi is the CEO of Simpliforge Creations, a pioneering additive manufacturing and construction 3D printing company based in India. He leads the organisation in developing advanced robotic 3D printing systems, materials, and construction solutions that push the boundaries of how built environments can be realised using digital fabrication and automation. Under his leadership, Simpliforge Creations has achieved landmark feats in large-scale 3D printing. Most notably, the company partnered with Apsuja Infratech to build what is widely recognised as the world’s first 3D printed temple in Siddipet, Telangana. This 3,800-square-foot structure was printed on-site using Simpliforge’s in-house systems and indigenous materials, demonstrating complex architectural forms and sustainable construction methods with robotics. Dhruv and his team have also pushed additive construction into extreme environments. In collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and the Indian Army, Simpliforge completed a 3D printed military bunker in the Himalayas, showcasing the company’s ability to deliver robust printed structures under challenging high-altitude conditions. Dhruv’s work sits at the intersection of technology, architecture, and material science — with a vision to take large-scale 3D printed infrastructure to new contexts, including disaster zones, remote regions, and even extraterrestrial habitats. As CEO, he continues to drive innovation in robotic construction and scalable digital fabrication for a range of real-world applications.

Gaurav Mathur

Gaurav is an experienced design leader dedicated to crafting user-centric products that seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality. Over the last two decades, Gaurav has worked on numerous digital experiences. Currently, he heads design at Flipkart where he is involved in creating experiences for millions of Indian shoppers, travellers, as well as sellers, and fulfilment partners. Before Flipkart, Gaurav led UX design for Myntra. Gaurav studied architecture at School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi and completed his Master of Design degree in Visual Communication from IDC, IIT Bombay.

Archana Surana

Board Member, Cumulus Association

Urvashi Gupta

Director, Account Management, South Asia, WGSN

Gaurav Mathur

Archana Surana

Design Educator, Mentor & Entrepreneur, Founder & Director, ARCH College of Design & Business, Cumulus Association Executive Board 2022-28 Founder & Chair, Women Mentors Forum, Vital Voices LEAD FELLOW, Rotary Alumni, TIEcm Archana Surana is the Founder & Director of ARCH College of Design & Business, Jaipur. She has pioneered specialized undergraduate and postgraduate design programs with international and national certifications. She is also the Founder & Chairperson of Women Mentors Forum, impacting more than 1500 women entrepreneurs and professionals. A Vital Voices Lead Fellow and U.S. State Department alumna, she has served as Vice President of the CUMULUS Executive Board (2022-25) and has been re-elected as a Board Member for the 2025-28 term. She plays an active role in shaping the future of design through her contributions to the CII National Committee on Design, the CBSE Committee on Skill Development, and global networks such as IFFTI and WDO. Her mission through the Design Culture initiative is to foster Design Ability amongst young people to become design Leaders. Over the past two decades, Archana Surana has been recognised nationally and internationally for her pioneering contributions to design education, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and community leadership. Her accolades span diverse fields-from prestigious education and business awards to honours celebrating women’s leadership, social impact, and global collaborations. Ranging from the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award (2005) to recent recognition for Sustainable Practices at CASCA 2025, her journey reflects a consistent commitment to excellence, innovation, and empowerment.These honours highlight not only her role as a transformative leader in design and education but also her influence as a changemaker who inspires students, artisans, women, and professionals across India and the world.