Design, conceived as a problem solving activity and profession has evolved into a strategic thought process currently influencing most domains of knowledge and practice. While knowledge domains related to arts, science, technology and management have a structured established framework for research, design by virtue of its nature and purpose has been evolving its approaches contextually. […]
There are numerous issues that are plaguing humanity at large, such as deforestation, scarcity of water, waste disposal, air pollution etc. The problems have escalated to such a massive scale that they seem overwhelming and thus end up in the back of our minds, never to be pondered upon. On the surface, we only see […]
India is amongst the top five countries in the world in terms of startups. US ranks number one on the list with 83,000+ startups. The Design Business Incubation Cell – HUB In at ARCH was founded in March 2017. ARCH Incubator is working towards providing the necessary resources, services, coaching, mentoring & networking connections required […]
At Rajasthan Heritage Week 2018, students of Arch got an opportunity to speak to renowned designer Ajai Vir Singh, Founder and President, Colombo Fashion Week and Winner of Global Effie. He is a visionary who has fathered the fashion movement in Sri Lanka. ARCH students asked a few questions to understand the challenges and journey […]
From cells of honeycomb, to the shape of snail’s shells to the neural networks of our brains, all of life is composed of intricate patterns. Ancient cultures, including Christians, Hindus, Greeks and Egyptians, recognized that certain patterns or geometric shapes are repeated throughout nature. Sacred geometry involves the use of geometric patterns in designs most […]
‘We shall succeed jointly’, rather than ‘I shall succeed solely, has always held her in high esteem in the hearts of her co-artisans, well-wishers as well as the Indian and foreign print media who have spoken volumes on her.’ Blue Pottery is widely recognized as a traditional craft of Jaipur, though it is Turko-Persian in […]
Imagine going to the mall on a bright spring day in search of that perfect outfit for a special occasion. As you stroll pass numerous stores, you stop to take a glimpse at three mannequins in a window with a color scheme running throughout the presentation with each mannequin wearing a well-coordinated outfit, layered with […]
Prof. Benoy Thoompunkal Director International – Partnerships, Research & Innovation As a practicing Design Consultant and Academician for over 32 years, he has worked in multiple fields of design, ranging from Heritage Conservation & Product Design to Interiors, Space & Structure, Lighting, Exhibitions & Display, Clock Design and Photography. He has also executed various national […]
“The products we design are going to be ridden in, sat upon, looked at, talked into, activated, operated, or in some way used by people individually or en mass. If the point of contact between the product and the people becomes a point of friction, then the designer has failed. If, on the other hand, […]
In an insightful conversation with Faith Singh, Co-Founder, Anokhi in the beginning of 2017, she shared her challenges and experiences in the initial years of her business by answering few questions: What was the business environment like, when you first moved here? Specially the textile business. The business environment was zero, there were no fashion […]
