JSID recently hosted its 2nd Convocation Ceremony on the New Delhi campus. The event celebrated the achievements of its postgraduate and undergraduate students, marking a significant milestone for the graduating students, which included students from the PG in Interior Design program and PG in Advertising, Design & Digital Communication program
The inaugural address was delivered by Prof. Nien Siao, Dean of JSID. The ceremony was presided over by a lineup of distinguished guests who shared their insights and addressed the graduating class. The event was graced by Dr. Pramath Raj Sinha, Co-founder, JSID, Founder & Trustee, Ashoka University, Founding Dean, ISB, and Founding partner, Jetri, Yan Garin, Country Head of École Intuit Lab, Ar. Sonali Bhagwati, President, Design plus Architecture, and Mr. Siddharth Loyal, Co-Founder of AlterType Creative Ventures.
During the event, several students were recognized for their outstanding achievements. Vandana Gupta and Bilal Khilji were named Valedictorian Gold, Ria Dasgupta and Shruti Garg received the award for Best Portfolio. Further, Harshita Mudgal and Vaishnavi Locham were honored with the Academic Excellence Silver and Griwani Dev Verman was awarded Academic Excellence Bronze.
Emphasizing the value of lifelong learning for designers, Dr Pramath Raj Sinha, Co-Founder, JSID said, “To continue growing in a professional world, you must embrace continuous learning. By doing so, you discover new viewpoints that stimulate fresh ideas and foster innovative design approaches. The commitment to lifelong learning won’t just help you stay competitive; it will also open doors to career advancement and significant new opportunities. As you begin your professional journey, remember that the world needs your unique perspective and talents, honed and nurtured during your time at JSID.”
“As I look at this graduating class, I am filled with optimism that you are equipped with the skills, the vision, and the empathy to do more than just enter an industry. You have the potential to make a truly meaningful and lasting impact. As the next generation of designers, you must use your talents to shape our world for the better,” said Yan Garin, Country Head, École Intuit Lab.
