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Industry Mentors

Industry Mentorship at INSD

Industry mentors at INSD Kolkata are active professionals who bring real-world perspective into the learning environment. Their involvement ensures that education remains aligned with current industry practices, expectations, and professional standards. Mentorship is integrated through select academic touchpoints rather than classroom-heavy instruction.

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Yogesh Chaudary

Director, Jaipur Rugs
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Neha Lulla

Jewellery Designer
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Biren Vaidya

MD, Rose Group
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Bhavana Jasra

Owner,First Impression
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Shalini Passi

Founder Art Foundation & MASH
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Rishab Suresh

Ex. Country Manager, Vacheron & Constantin
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Olivier Nicolay

Former President, Chanel UK
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Aparajita Toor

Founder, Aparajita Toor Footwear.
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Payal Singhal

Founder, Payal Singhal Fashion House
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Azad Adham

Global Brand Director, BALENCIAGA
Mentor

Yogesh Chaudary

Director, Jaipur Rugs
Mentor

Neha Lulla

Jewellery Designer
Mentor

Biren Vaidya

MD, Rose Group
Mentor

Bhavana Jasra

Owner,First Impression
Mentor

Shalini Passi

Founder Art Foundation & MASH
Mentor

Rishab Suresh

Ex. Country Manager, Vacheron & Constantin
Mentor

Olivier Nicolay

Former President, Chanel UK
Mentor

Aparajita Toor

Founder, Aparajita Toor Footwear.
Mentor

Payal Singhal

Founder, Payal Singhal Fashion House
Mentor

Azad Adham

Global Brand Director, BALENCIAGA

Industry Engagement at INSD Kolkata

The engagement of industry mentors at INSD Kolkata reflects the institute’s commitment to maintaining close alignment with professional practice. Through regular interaction with working designers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, students gain exposure to current workflows, professional expectations, and evolving design trends. This engagement ensures that learning remains connected to real-world practice and grounded in the realities of the design industry.

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