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.

Manu Narain is a BFA in Animation from Amity University Noida and MFA in Game Development from Academy of Art University, San Francisco. Having more than 5 years of experience in the game industry, he was with EX2 Solution as Senior lighting, texturing and UE4 artist, besides being a freelance artist for Indie games studios in US and Bangkok. Manu is a tech geek and his passion is well gaming.

During weekends, Manu teaches underprivileged kids at S.H.E (NGO) and has won an award for “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” abhiyaan.

Manu is a passionate foodie and likes to cook dishes based on world cuisines. He is also a good mimic.

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.

Rajoo Kumar is an accomplished Film Designer with extensive experience in fine art and film design. He holds a postgraduate degree in Art Direction & Production Design from the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Art from the College of Art, University of Delhi. For the past two years, Rajoo has been a faculty member at A.D The Design School, teaching Interior Design and Fine Arts. His journey began as a book illustration instructor at the National Bal Bhawan and as an assistant curator at the National Museum of Exhibitions Design and Photography Documentation.
He has also conducted a photography workshop at AD Design School and worked as an assistant Art Director & Production Designer at various production houses including Red Chili Production House, Yasraj Film Studio, and Friday Filmworks. Additionally, he has been a Graphics Consultant at the National Council of Educational Research and Training NCERT, and a guest faculty member at Delhi Technology University Design Department and the National Institute of Design in M.P. He also worked as a Film Designer at Dharma Productions Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai, bringing his multifaceted skills to the industry.

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.

Siddhant Jha young generation individual who did his schooling in humanities and went on to do graduation in B.Des. He has specialised in Animation and Gaming, Environmental Art and 3D modeling.
He has worked in various fields ranging from International Game Studios to his latest working with the Indian Military (Thirdeye Interactive). He had been a Silver Medalist in his specialized field of Animation and Gaming at his University, World University of Design, Sonipat.
Other skills of his include Character Design and Lighting engaging and he brilliant in interacting with his audience. Siddhant is a tech geek and has a passion for gaming as well.

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.