Lolita Dutta is one of India’s most respected voices in communication and exhibition design, with a career spanning over 40 years in professional practice and more than three decades in design education and academic leadership. A postgraduate in Communication Design from the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, Lolita has contributed to the evolution of Indian design through a body of work that includes large-format exhibitions, museum and pavilion designs, and visual communication projects for the Government of India, including landmark national campaigns and international expos. She has also worked closely with diplomatic missions, ministries, PSUs, and NGOs, crafting narratives that blend design sensitivity with public purpose.

As an academic, Lolita has served in senior positions at some of India’s leading design institutions—mentoring generations of students and young professionals. Her roles have included curriculum development, faculty mentoring, institutional strategy, and academic governance. Known for her clarity of vision and rigor in design education, she has played a formative role in shaping the design sensibilities of contemporary India.

Naveen has been a National Creative Director in various MNCs for the better part of his 25+ year career. He was NCD at Rediff.Com, Quasar (WPP), Group M (WPP) and Appster (Australia) and ECD (Executive Creative Director) at Interactive Avenues and his areas of specialization are Brand based Digital Design & Communication, Creative Direction, Experiential Design, Solution-oriented Innovation & Knowledge Sharing. He has helmed online ad campaigns for over two hundred global fortune 500 brands like Coke, Sony, Samsung, Dominos, Pepsi, Honda, Hewlett Packard, Glaxo Smith Kline, Reckitt Benckiser and more. His vast industry experience brings practical and marketable value to the subjects he teaches.

He dived into pedagogy as the Director Communications & H.O.D Design Communication at Arch College, Rajasthan University and taught Communication Design, Design Thinking, Design Principles, Design Methodology, Visual Arts, Advertising and Branding, UI UX Design, Portfolio & Presentation at Amity University and Poornima University, Jaipur. He is an alumnus of College of Art New Delhi [BFA Applied Arts] and Poornima University Jaipur [M.DES Product Design]. He has also done Management Development Program [MDP] Leadership Skills program from XLRI Jamshedpur and Senior Executive Leadership [MDP] program at Faculty of Management, New Delhi.

A topper from Delhi University in the Arts and a gold medalist from Pune University in IT Systems Management, Aparna Gwande has held various positions of strategic importance in varied disciplines. A Textiles graduate, she was the Head designer at Vichitra Sarees for nearly a decade. She has been associated with the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India as a designer for development of the Handloom sector. Later making her foray into graphics, she worked extensively with prominent publishing houses such as Orient Paperbacks and UBSPD and has more than 50 Book covers of eminent authors to her credit. Before joining WUD she was the creative director at an IT MNC. She is also the author and designer of a series of books on Indian Textile designs.She is passionate about achieving excellence in every task she undertakes and believes in team spirit rather than working in isolation. Besides being committed to art and design, she is an avid gardener and loves to play badminton.

A Visual Artist working with a multidisciplinary approach, Suresh has worked areas in many Universities in India as an art educator. He graduated from Rajasthan School of Arts, Jaipur and did his masters from M.S. University, Vadodara. Suresh Kumar is a Prolific Painter, having 20 years of experience in multidisciplinary Art. He has won the National Scholarship (HRD); Mohammedi Nasreen Merit Scholarship from M.S. University; State award & State Student Award, L.K.A Rajasthan; Best Student & Merit Award from Raj. School of Arts, Jaipur; Young Artist Award, Jawahar Kala Kendra; and has participated in many art camps & art residency, galleries and organisation.

A technology enthusiast and avid gamer, Akshay obtained his BFA in Animation from Amity University Noida followed by an MFA in Game Development from the Academy of Art University, USA. achieving top honors and receiving the Valedictorian award for exceptional performance. With over seven years of experience in the games industry, Akshay has worked with a wide range of international clients, including indie game studios, AAA studios and Novaby - the Seattle-based studio. When not engrossed in his work, Akshay enjoys playing badminton, cycling, and playing guitar.

Haninder is a visual artist and art educator. He has studied Applied Arts (B.F.A.) from College of Arts, Govt. of NCT and Animation Film Design (PGDPD) from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, Gujrat. He has taught Art and Design to all age groups from primary schools to post graduate design students (IGCSE, IB PYP, IB MYP, IB DP). As a designer his projects include book design, illustrations, Graphic novels, commissioned artworks and hand carved wooden products.

A game designer and art enthusiast. My technical background in Computer Science and artist background combined , aids me in understanding the entire process Of design,art , technical aspects, and philosophical facets of gaming. Having 5 years of experince as 2d artist with various studios and compaines, plus working as a character & creature artist from past 6 years has widen my vision and prespective beyond the boundary.
I like to get myself into books involving history and comics in my extra time. I also keep my interest in the latest technology, quantum physics, metaphysics and AI as well.

Anupama Dey, who completed her PhD in Printmaking, was awarded the Junior Fellowship by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India for her excellent in the outstanding field of Visual art (Graphics). She has done her M.F.A in Printmaking with gold medal from IKSVV, Khairagarh, C.G. Anupama has exhibited her works at a verity of solo and group shows in India and many places at Abroad, including Harmony- an International Workshop, at Van Lan University, Vietnam, International Miniature Art Fest, Chittagong Art Club, Bangladesh, Conglomeration #2, an international exhibition of prints, at Kerala Lalit Kala Akademi Art Gallery, Kozhikode, Kerala, Art mart, Khajuraho etc. She got many awards and achievements from different places in world, like - Honourable Mention Award, Microtopia International Miniature Art Fest, Chittagong Art Club, Bangladesh, 1st Tagore International Art and Literature Festival by Tagore University, Bhopal, All India Art Exhibition, in the Graphics section, by AIFACS, New Delhi, and many others. Her works also collected in many places including- Bangladesh, Poland, Andhra Pradesh, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, Nagpur, South Africa, USA, Mumbai etc.

Vijay is a Visual artist and illustrator with MFA in Illustration at College of Art, Delhi. Recipient of Pandit Ravi Shankar Award for work excellence. Vijay’s forte is in Character design and illustration and key realm of interests are in advertising and branding. Besides art & design, music is one of his hobbies.

Harshit’s journey into game design began with a fascination for interactive storytelling and digital media as an art form. His academic focus includes 3D game environment design, level design, prop design, and game narratives, aiming to create immersive gaming experiences. He is also passionate about AR/VR and UX design, exploring their integration with gaming industry advancements. Harshit holds a Bachelor's degree in Interactive Media, providing a solid foundation in 3D art and game design principles.
Before joining academia as a research associate, Harshit worked with Amazon as a 3D artist on numerous augmented reality projects, bringing industry experience into the classroom. As a Game Design Instructor, he is dedicated to nurturing his students' creative potential through hands-on, project-based learning. He encourages students to explore their ideas, experiment with technology, and develop the skills needed for success in the dynamic world of game design.

Dr. Abhinav Gupta is working as an Assistant Professor with World University of Design, Sonipat, Haryana. He is a management professional with more than 10 years of experience in industry and academics in the area of Marketing, Banking etc. He did his Ph.D. from SRM University in the domain of Green Marketing. He has published several papers in reputed academic journals and presented papers in conferences. He has also worked in Banking sector with Axis Bank in Retail Banking operations.

Anindya Raina is an architect, educator, and community-based researcher whose work bridges spatial design, education, and social equity. A graduate of CEPT University, Ahmedabad, she is an Assistant Professor at the World University of Design, Sonipat, with a practice centered on participatory design and the role of built environments in shaping the lives of marginalized communities, particularly street-connected children. She has led interdisciplinary projects with organizations such as Rag Dreams’ Weavers Association, HPWWMA, and Bharat Scouts, positioning design as a tool for empowerment, learning, and advocacy. Her research on community-led practices and spatial memory has been presented at international platforms including the ICH India Conference at Harvard, while her workshops and studios across academic institutions and design firms in India emphasize collaborative methods, community archives, and lived spatial experiences.

He is a seasoned Photojournalist with over 25 years of experience in capturing the most iconic moments of India's history. Born and brought up in Chandigarh, he has worked for some of the most reputed newspapers and organizations in the country like Avalanche Magazine, The Indian Express, The Times of India, and The Tribune.
Some of his notable coverage includes the visits of British Royal Couple Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla Parker to Punjab, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to India, French President's visit to India, and the Indian Premier League (IPL- all series till 2016). Covered T-20 World Cup (2007), Davis Cup in 2016, International PHL Hockey league.
He completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Graphics from Government College of Arts, Chandigarh, with First Division in 1997. And since then participated in many photography exhibitions, conducted lectures and workshops at various institutes around the country.

Shubham Saurabh is a graphic designer graduated from the MIT Institute of Design Pune. He has worked in both academia and industry for the last 6 years. His expertise lies in subjects like - Branding, Advertisements, Semiotics, Book Design, Social communications, Typography, Illustrations, Concept art, Film Semiotics, and Design Projects.
As a creative professional his interests include creating signs and symbols and assigning philosophical meanings to them as well as exploring visual thinking and perception by using the natural phenomenon called pareidolia. Interested in studying human behaviour, habits, needs, desires, and demography he aims to create a better user experience for the targeted audience. Lastly, he believes teaching is a performance and students are the audience, hence, apart from the information and design knowledge students should be excited, entertained, and enthusiastic in the class.

Divya is a Textile Design graduate from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Patna and has a post graduate degree from the Indian Institute of Craft and Design.
Divya has gained valuable industry experience at companies such as Ratan Textiles, Sarita Handa, and Hilo Design, where she worked with renowned brands like Zara, Anthropologie, and Urban Outfitters. She is a craft enthusiast and has completed NGO projects with AAICA, focusing on crafts such as Phulkari and Zardozi.
Her research interests are sustainability and integrated design. Additionally, she has authored two research papers in the field and is eager to delve deeper into research design and methodologies as well as innovative research projects. Her work demonstrates a commitment to advancing knowledge and improving practices in her area of expertise.