Founder's Message

At ARCH, our philosophy is built on three pillars—Empower, Co-Create, Innovate. These values align with global design education frameworks that emphasise experiential learning, human-centred and ecology-aligned design, interdisciplinary thinking, and readiness for the rapidly evolving Creative Economy. As ARCH marks 25 years of excellence, we reaffirm our commitment to shaping designers who think critically, innovate responsibly, and lead adaptively in a complex world.

ARCH has grown from foundational certificate programmes to pioneering Rajasthan’s first 4-year Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Degree, establishing a structured and progressive design education ecosystem. Our academic expansion includes contemporary programs and collaborations such as Visual Merchandising with Shoppers Stop (2000), the British Council–supported UKIERI Project, and the EU-funded Co-Design Project—Learning for Impact—Focused Entrepreneurship. Social initiatives supported by USAID, Bill Foundation, Melinda Gates Foundation, Exxon Mobil, and Vital Voices have strengthened our alignment with international standards and India’s design landscape.

Further advancing global exchange, ARCH represents India on the Executive Board of the Cumulus Association as Vice President and serves on the CII National Committee on Design—enabling collaborative industry projects, research-led innovation, and global partnerships.

Our academic framework draws from globally recognised pedagogies—Project-Based and Studio-Based Learning, Design Thinking & Methods, Systems-Oriented Design, and interdisciplinary inquiry. An integrated curriculum connects design, contextual, and technical studies with responsible AI adaptation, enabling learners to evaluate systems, decode behaviours, understand culture, and transform ideas into future-ready outcomes.

Real-world immersion remains central at ARCH through industry briefs, service design challenges, craft-cluster projects, and collaborative studios. Innovation labs, maker spaces, and research cells support exploration in sustainability, digital transformation, advanced materials, and AI-driven design. Sustainability and well-being anchor campus culture through solar power, rainwater harvesting, and a decade-long Anna Pana meditation practice fostering creativity and holistic growth.

Situated in the heart of Jaipur—UNESCO Creative City and a thriving design and technology hub—ARCH is a gateway to global opportunities. Our 25-year legacy and community of 7,500+ alumni across design, fashion, business, craft, and technology reflect our commitment to excellence. With immersive academic environments and professional guidance, ARCH nurtures safe, future-ready space empowering innovation through co-creation, collaboration, responsibility, and integrity.