About and academy
AND Academy is an online upskilling design school launched by the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD), New Delhi, a leading design school established in collaboration with Kingston School of Art, London.
Backed by a decade of experience in design education, we offer professional design courses for graduates and working professionals from varied backgrounds. Our live and interactive courses steer away from traditional learning models by optimising accessibility and convenience to let you learn and work together . By combining expert mentorship, practical training and industry exposure, we guide you towards a better future in the industry.
How we teach
- Live instructor-led sessions: Interact with mentors, ask questions, clear your doubts and receive feedback on your work.
- Cohort-based learning: Learn with and from peers from diverse professional backgrounds; benefit from rich discussions and build a network.
- Learn from practitioners: Work on real-world projects under the guidance of design professionals to get industry exposure and develop a market-relevant portfolio.
- Tech integration: Collaborate on digital workspaces such as Miro, Figma-Jam, etc. and access course material on our world-class Learning Management System.
OUR TEAM
We are a vibrant community of designers, thinkers and educators. Our team of passionate individuals and collaborative networks come together to reimagine design education.
Dr Jitin Chadha
Founder & CEO, AND Academy
An education entrepreneur with over 14+ years of experience in higher education, he is also the Founder and Director of the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD), a leading design school in India....
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An education entrepreneur with over 14+ years of experience in higher education, he is also the Founder and Director of the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD), a leading design school in India. Dr Chadha has a PhD in Finance from Delhi University, a Master’s in Economics and Finance from Warwick University, UK and an Executive Education in Entrepreneurship from Stanford University, Graduate School of Business.
Prachi Mittal
Head - Academics, AND Academy
A designer, educator and researcher, Prachi brings 20+ years of industry and academia experience to the table. Her practice spans the disciplines of product design, social design, publication design and design management. Her expertise...
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A designer, educator and researcher, Prachi brings 20+ years of industry and academia experience to the table. Her practice spans the disciplines of product design, social design, publication design and design management. Her expertise lies in curriculum development, strategic use of pedagogy and technology, and academic processes for design education. A graduate from NIFT, New Delhi, she also completed a PG Certification in Higher Education from Kingston University, London.
Chiraag Mehta
COO, AND Academy
Chiraag is a passionate educationist who began his career as an investment banker and then taught Economics for several years before moving to education management a decade ago. Along the way, he worked with...
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Chiraag is a passionate educationist who began his career as an investment banker and then taught Economics for several years before moving to education management a decade ago. Along the way, he worked with organisations like Grey Global, HSBC, World Bank and Indian School of Business & Finance (ISBF). He is trained as an economist and as an educator, with a BA (Hons) degree from St. Stephen’s College, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and a PG Certificate in Higher Education from University of London.
Shiva Viswanathan
Founder, CMO & Design Head, Catenate.io
With over three decades of experience in design as a business, Shiva founded Apparatus Media Lab, a brand and user experience studio, and he was the ECD Digital at Ogilvy and MD, Brand Union....
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With over three decades of experience in design as a business, Shiva founded Apparatus Media Lab, a brand and user experience studio, and he was the ECD Digital at Ogilvy and MD, Brand Union. Now, he is the Co-Founder/CMO of Catenate, Design Head at Ogilvy Pennywise, and Director at DesignUp. Shiva has explored design for print, technology, and digital media. He is an alumnus of NID, Ahmedabad.
Anthony Lopez
Founder & Chief Creative Director, Lopez Design
Having shaped several prominent startups into Fortune 500 companies for over 30 years, Anthony is the founder and chief creative director of Lopez Design, a leading branding consultancy in Gurgaon, NCR. He advocates a...
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Having shaped several prominent startups into Fortune 500 companies for over 30 years, Anthony is the founder and chief creative director of Lopez Design, a leading branding consultancy in Gurgaon, NCR. He advocates a collaborative approach in design using cross-disciplinary methodologies, insights drawn from analytics and research to shape relevant long-term strategies to address complex challenges. He is an alumnus of NID, Ahmedabad.
Ekta Rohra Jafri
Design Director - Creative Group Manager IBM iX
A UX evangelist and a design thinker, Ekta has over 25 years of expertise in Design Strategy and User Experience Design. She has worked with a wide array of brands like IBM, NDTV, Monster...
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A UX evangelist and a design thinker, Ekta has over 25 years of expertise in Design Strategy and User Experience Design. She has worked with a wide array of brands like IBM, NDTV, Monster India, etc., as a Usability Analyst, Design Thinking Coach, Product Designer & Strategist. She has helped brands translate their vision into usable, monetisable products with her deep insights into content & UX strategy.
Soumya Tiwari
Course Lead, Graphic Design
Having worked with some of the biggest production houses like Yashraj Films & Reliance Entertainment, Soumya is interested in creating bold brand identities and crafting meaningful and inclusive communication for brands. While pixel-perfect with...
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Having worked with some of the biggest production houses like Yashraj Films & Reliance Entertainment, Soumya is interested in creating bold brand identities and crafting meaningful and inclusive communication for brands. While pixel-perfect with design, as an illustrator, she liked to explore the idea of imperfections and question the ideals of beauty. She has a Bachelor’s in Communication Design from Symbiosis Institute of Design and an MA in Art Direction from Manchester Metropolitan University.
Kirti Bhan
Full-time faculty at AND
Kirti is a Product Designer, Art Director, and Educator with a Master's in Design from the Indian Institute of Craft & Design (IICD), Jaipur.
Her product design skills are showcased through Alaya Design Studio and...
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Kirti is a Product Designer, Art Director, and Educator with a Master's in Design from the Indian Institute of Craft & Design (IICD), Jaipur.
Her product design skills are showcased through Alaya Design Studio and Studio Wood collaborations. Transitioning into film, Kirti has served as art director for over 15 films and web series, gaining recognition on platforms like Hotstar. Her expertise spans handcrafted product design and cinematic visual direction, always blending artistry, function, and sustainable practices.
Dr Jitin Chadha
Founder & CEO, AND Academy
An education entrepreneur with over 14+ years of experience in higher education, he is also the Founder and Director of the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD), a leading design school in India.
READ MORE
Prachi Mittal
Head - Academics, AND Academy
A designer, educator and researcher, Prachi brings 20+ years of industry and academia experience to the table. Her practice spans the disciplines of product design, social design, publication design and design management. Her expertise
READ MORE
Chiraag Mehta
COO, AND Academy
Chiraag is a passionate educationist who began his career as an investment banker and then taught Economics for several years before moving to education management a decade ago. Along the way, he worked with
READ MORE
Shiva Viswanathan
Founder, CMO & Design Head, Catenate.io
With over three decades of experience in design as a business, Shiva founded Apparatus Media Lab, a brand and user experience studio, and he was the ECD Digital at Ogilvy and MD, Brand Union.
READ MORE
Ekta Rohra Jafri
Design Director - Creative Group Manager IBM iX
A UX evangelist and a design thinker, Ekta has over 25 years of expertise in Design Strategy and User Experience Design. She has worked with a wide array of brands like IBM, NDTV, Monster
READ MORE
Anthony Lopez
Founder & Chief Creative Director, Lopez Design
Having shaped several prominent startups into Fortune 500 companies for over 30 years, Anthony is the founder and chief creative director of Lopez Design, a leading branding consultancy in Gurgaon, NCR. He advocates a
READ MORE
Soumya Tiwari
Course Lead, Graphic Design
Having worked with some of the biggest production houses like Yashraj Films & Reliance Entertainment, Soumya is interested in creating bold brand identities and crafting meaningful and inclusive communication for brands. While pixel-perfect with
READ MORE
Kirti Bhan
Full-time faculty at AND
Kirti is a Product Designer, Art Director, and Educator with a Master's in Design from the Indian Institute of Craft & Design (IICD), Jaipur.
Her product design skills are showcased through Alaya Design Studio and
READ MORE
Shubha Roy Singh
Full-time faculty at AND
Shubha is a Graphic Designer, UI UX specialist, and educator with a decade of experience. With an Education in Accessory Design from NIFT and Graphic Design from Suffolk University, Shubha seamlessly blends disciplines to
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Kaushikee Gupta
Full-time faculty at AND
Kaushikee is an artist and educator shaping creative futures from Delhi. Co-founder of Cirip-Tzirip and curriculum innovator for SoSE Schools (IIT Delhi), she ignites young minds in digital media and design. An alum of
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Gauravi Mittal
Learning Designer, AND Academy
Gauravi is a product designer as well as an educator and researcher in higher education pedagogy and livelihood development. Her impressive work experience includes several design interventions and contributions for the Ministry of Textiles
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Tavleen Kaur
Full-time faculty at AND
Tavleen is a certified Interior Architect, educator and design scholar with substantial industry experience. She has worked on various interior architecture projects with organisations like Studio AVT Architects, Gian P Mathur & Associates, DHUN.Life
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Ruchika Sharma
Full-time faculty at AND
Ruchika Sharma is an architect and researcher who thrives on crafting evocative narratives through design. With a passion for exploring the intersection of architecture, history, and storytelling, she has worked on a diverse range
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Abha Kohli
Design Educator & Graphic Designer
A seasoned professional in identity design, packaging, exhibition, publication, and signage for over 20 years, Abha is a graphic designer turned cake artist. She has trained as a visual communicator at NID, Ahmedabad. Abha
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Madhu Pandit
Partner, Neeraj Manchanda Architects
As a partner at Neeraj Manchanda Architects Madhu has to her name a wide body of architectural work in the institutional, commercial, residential, and industrial domains within India, Nepal and Vietnam. She has worked
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Snehanshu Mukherjee
Founding Partner, T.E.A.M
With a Bachelor’s in Architecture from SPA, New Delhi and a post-graduation in Design & Housing from MIT, Cambridge, USA, Snehanshu comes with 38+ years of experience in architecture and design. As the founding
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Shreya Mahale
Design Educator, AND Academy
A communication design graduate from the National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh, Shreya enjoys making tattoos, imagining scenarios and telling untold stories through visuals. She has been working towards bringing change through design and
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Amber Krishan
Co-Founder, THEM Consulting
Amber is the co-Founder of THEM, a one-of-a-kind consulting and services company. He has helped PayU-India & HFI-India set up & manage their UX design operations. With a Master's from the Parsons School of
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Arundhati Dasgupta
Writer, Art & Design Educator
Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta is a distinguished researcher and educator with years of experience in Art History and Cultural Studies. A specialist in Modern Indian and Western Art History, she expertly guides undergraduate and postgraduate
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Rashim Mahajan
Design Educator & Interior Designer
With 10+ years of experience, Rashim has always been a firm believer and preacher of “learning by doing”. She is an Architect, Interior Designer and a Scientific Vastu Consultant. She has worked on varied
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Sumedha Garg
Co-Founder, Studio Otherworlds
A recipient of the Khoj International Artists' Association grant, Sumedha has over a decade of experience as an artist, designer and educator. Her notable works include the ideation and designing of immersive visitor experiences
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Shyam Attreya
UX Design Manager, Ernst & Young
Product Designer Shyam teaches with a focus on social upliftment and responsible design. Drawing from his IoT background designing devices and spaces, his instruction covers UX and UI, emphasizing user research and building trust.
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Rupali Arora
UX Designer, IBM iX
Rupali Arora is an accomplished UX designer working with IBM iX India. She has worked in a diverse array of fields including media, television, interface design, financial apps and websites. She graduated from the
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Aniruddha Sengupta
Senior Associate, The Canvas
Aniruddha Sengupta is an architect and artist with extensive industry experience. He has worked with renowned design firms such as M Moser Associates, Design Plus, Edifice Consultants, and Incubis, contributing to a diverse range
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Satyam
Design Educator
Co Founder - Board of UX
Satyam is a versatile UX designer, researcher, and educator specialising in brand acceleration, UI UX design, and compelling storytelling. A Fashion Communication graduate from NIFT, he co-founded Slowburn Studios, a brand consultancy, and mentors
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Asha Kumari
Design Educator, NIFT Delhi, IIAD
Asha Kumari, a seasoned communication and content strategist, brings 16+ years of Indian fashion and e-commerce expertise. As Senior Manager at IIAD, she shapes their brand narrative. A NIFT Delhi Fashion Communication graduate, she's
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Rohin Sher
Founder, StudioSher
An architect with an M.Sc from the Architectural Association School of Architecture, London, Rohin loves to explore the seemingly unresolvable conflict between modernity and old craft-based practices. He has contributed to significant architectural and
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Pranay Patwardhan
Art director and Design Educator
Accomplished art director and design educator Pranay Patwardhan brings 12+ years of expertise in animation, advertising, and video games. Based in New Delhi, he masterfully blends artistic expression with strategic thinking to shape compelling
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Nishita Mohta
Design Ops Consultant, The Experimentor
Nishita is a Project Management consultant who has been in the field of brand-building for over 7 years. Primarily a designer, she assumed the position of Senior Project Manager at Thought Over Design, before
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Samya Ghosh
Creative Lead, Purpose
A designer working at the intersection of personal transformation and social impact. With 9 years of experience, Samya works as the Creative Lead at Purpose, leading campaigns for SRH Rights, Climate Justice and Sustainable
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Anurag Dasgupta
Lecturer, Foundation in Design, IIAD
Anurag is a multi-skilled filmmaker who has worked on various award-winning films. He specialises in documentary filmmaking, with expertise in product and spatial photography. His conscious approach to life, professional work and teaching follow
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Sakshi Jadhav
Experience Designer, PennyWise Solutions
A multifaceted visual designer, Sakshi’s expertise spans UI UX design as well as print media. Her work accolades include her contributions to founding Open Close magazine - an indie publication that supports small-scale artists
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Yashi Pandey
UX Designer, Vaya Technologies
As a passionate designer, Yashi is dedicated to enhancing everyday experiences. She refines credit journeys for small US businesses, driven by a human-centered design philosophy. Yashi excels at understanding diverse perspectives – people, cultures,
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Akshay Nayak
UX Designer, Honeywell Company
Akshay Nayak is a UX Designer dedicated to human-centered and intuitive digital experiences. As a UX Designer at Honeywell, he tackles complex challenges in building technologies. Grounded in psychology, Akshay teaches aspiring designers to
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Palash Jain
Reservoir Engineer, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Palash Jain is a UI UX Design Faculty at AND Academy with six years of experience as a freelance designer. An IIT (ISM) Dhanbad graduate in Petroleum Engineering, he blends technical expertise with a
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Pratishtha Purwar
UX/UI Designer, GDD Studio
Pratishtha Purwar is a UX UI Designer at GDD Experience Design, specialising in User-Centered and Sustainable Design. With expertise in IoT, Ed-Tech, Travel, and Fin-Tech, she plays a key role in developing impactful digital
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Shreyasree Ghosh
Founder, Designer and Content Creator at Style Every Story
A Communication Design graduate from IIAD, she has spent 8 years in the creative industry, starting as a content creator at 17. She later worked as a UX Designer Associate at Elevance Health before
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Pikashi Jain
Product Designer, Better Opinions
Pikashi Jain is a product designer at Better Opinions with over seven years of experience. A B.Des graduate from the Indian Institute of Craft & Design and a CLLB holder from IIM-Ahmedabad, she specialises
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Sanyja Santiago
Co-Founder, FLOI Sound Space
Sanyja has over 15 years of experience in advertising and marketing. She has served as Assistant Vice President at BBDO Worldwide and Creative Director at Wizcraft International Entertainment, worked for firms like Volkswagen and
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Gulshan Gupta
Visual Designer, Communication Design Consultant and Design Educator
With nearly a decade of experience as a visual communication designer, Gulshan has taught design courses in top colleges in India alongside working as an independent designer. She has worked with leading social enterprises
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Nikita Hurtis
Former Design Lead, XR Central (XRC Studios Inc.)
With over 7 years of industry experience, Nikita is a visual designer who is passionate about creating sustainable designs. She has worked with organisations like UT Administration of Daman & Diu, XRC Studios and
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Ayush Jagnani
Principal Designer, Arth Design
Ayush, an Interior Architect and Green Building Professional, brings a rich background from Pearl Academy, Studio Lotus, and Phenotype Design Studio. His diverse portfolio includes work for leading brands like DLF and Royal Enfield,
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Lopamudra Bose
Design Associate, Bain & Company
Lopamudra is a multifaceted designer with rich industry experience. She is currently working at Bain & Company as an Associate, Creative Services. Having worked with organisations like Protiviti Consulting and Sociowash, her clientele spans
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Mohini Bothra
Ceramic Designer, Hillside Potter
Building on her formal training in visual communication design and her fascination with design exploration, human behaviour and storytelling, Mohini has charted a successful career as a product and ceramic designer. She has worked
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Aayesha Ejaz
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Design Educator
Aayesha Ejaz is an illustrator and graphic designer specialising in visual storytelling through doodling. With an MFA from Washington University, she brings a unique blend of humour and emotion to her work, crafting narratives
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Arjun Yadav
Design Researcher, TinkerLabs
Currently works as a Design Researcher for TinkerLabs to solve problems for businesses and social organisations, Arjun enjoys working with people & computers and loves to explore the interplay between the two. He was
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Inderjit Singh Jassel
Design Educator
A seasoned industry professional with over 13 years of experience in Visual Communication and Graphic Design. Inderjit has hands-on experience in creative project management and is highly skilled in tech applications in design. He
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Zeba Khan
Graphic Design Software Educator
Zeba Khan is a seasoned Graphic Design Practitioner and Mentor with over 15 years of experience in digital design for print, web, and vocational education. Holding a PGD in Graphic Animation & 3D Effects
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