Last week, I had the honour of speaking at and chairing a session for the National Conference on Excellence in Higher Education at IIT Delhi.

My paper, titled "From Instructor-Based Teaching to Student-Centric Learning," explored new approaches to art and design education, drawing on my personal experiences within the Indian education system. I shared practical strategies to inspire and motivate young designers, as well as ideas for creating more engaging, student-led learning environments.

Presenting to an audience of over 350 delegates, I was encouraged by the positive reception and thoughtful feedback. The discussions during my session were lively, with fellow academics and educators exchanging insights and challenging each other’s perspectives - exactly the kind of dialogue that drives innovation in education.

It was an inspiring experience to connect with so many passionate educators and to contribute to the ongoing conversation about the future of learning in India. I left feeling energised, grateful, and excited to continue developing ways to empower the next generation of creative professionals.