International School of Design (INSD) presented a spectacular Design Conclave and Gala Fashion Show on December 21, 2025, in New Delhi. The event featured 75 budding designers from across India showcasing creativity and innovation, epitomizing the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
AI in Design: Industry Legends Share Insights
The event kicked off with “The Think Tank” conclave featuring industry legends including Chander Shekhar (NID, TEDx, Ex-UNICEF, Louis Vuitton), Gautam Gupta (ace fashion designer), Harsh Mann (luxury specialist), and Ashish (renowned architect). Moderated by Pranav Raaj Aggarwall, Group CEO of INSD, the session explored artificial intelligence’s transformative role in design.
| Event Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 21, 2025 |
| Location | New Delhi |
| Participating Designers | 75+ students |
| INSD Centres Involved | 14 from 75+ campuses |
| Geographic Reach | 23+ states across India |
| Design Categories | Fashion, Interior, Jewellery |
| Student Community | 25,000+ nationwide |
The INSD Annual Talent Showcase 2025 witnessed extraordinary exhibition displays and an exceptional fashion show that mesmerized the jury with creative execution. Participating centres included JP Nagar, Itanagar, Bhilai, Coimbatore, Mysore, Raipur, Amritsar, Sanpada, and Mohali.
Diverse Themes, Unified Vision
Collections ranged from “Neo-Retro Dream” and “Circular Couture” to “Techno Feminine Fusion,” demonstrating students’ ability to blend tradition with innovation. Mysore’s “Cosmic Grace – The Rebirth Bloom” championed sustainability through upcycled fabrics, while Amritsar’s “Waste to Worth” exemplified circular fashion principles.
Interior design showcases featured tensegrity structures, nature-inspired concepts, and Persian heritage themes. The jewellery segment presented “Fantasia,” a 12-piece collection embracing circular couture aesthetics. According to INSD’s official site, the institute has earned accolades including International College of the Year and Best Design School in India.
Building India’s Design Future
Founded by Sunjey Aggarwal, a Delhi University alumnus with 30+ years in design education, INSD has expanded to 75+ branches nationwide. Under Group CEO Pranav Raaj Aggarwall’s leadership—an alumnus of ESSEC Business School, University of Michigan, and King’s College London—the institute empowers students to become industry-ready professionals.
For more on India’s design education landscape, INSD represents how institutions are bridging creativity with technology. The conclave’s AI-focused discussions positioned design students to leverage emerging technologies while maintaining artistic integrity.
Located near Delhi University’s North Campus in Gujranwala Town, INSD continues elevating India’s design landscape nationally and internationally. The institute’s vision extends toward establishing centres across Asian countries, amplifying Indian design excellence globally.
