Indian Institute of Art and Design organised a one-day conference on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the design industry. The event, titled “AI in Design Business – a disruptor or an enabler?”, brought together industry leaders, designers, and students to discuss and debate the role of AI in the design industry.
The event featured world cafe format discussion groups that allowed students to interact directly with industry professionals. The event also featured keynote speeches from industry leaders and facilitated industry engagement and networking for student
"While speaking to the students at the event, Shiva Vishwanathan, the Founder and Design Head + CMO of Catenate.io said, “As we navigate towards an AI- driven landscape of design, it is imperative that we not only stay relevant, but also think beyond our immediate horizons. We must embrace change and adapt with the times, while also looking ahead to the future as a friend and ally. Only then can we truly become better designers.”
The Industry Conclave 2023 had an esteemed panel of experts from various prominent brands, such as, Aditi Garg (Creative Head - Boat Lifestyle), Akhil Chopra (Sr. Creative Director- Schbang), Shivani Gupta (Principal Designer- House of Lalittya), Saransh Agarwal (Design Director- Grid Design Studio by Squareboat), Harsh Vardhan (Principal- Studio Lotus), to name a few.
The occasion gave students up-to-date information on the evolving design ecosystem and insights into what to expect from potential employers, both now and in the future. It also provided a platform for students to showcase their talent before industry specialists. For the industry and design community, the event highlighted the strengths of the IIAD students in terms of their preparedness and exposure. It also allowed students to understand the current and future skill requirements in the industry.