MASTERCLASS SERIES 2026

THE MENTORS.

Guided by the most influential voices in architecture, luxury, and social
design. Your creative journey starts with their experience.

INSD Leadership & Visionary Pioneers

INDUSTRY MENTORS.

Corporate Leaders & Design Consultants
Chander Shekhar

Chander Shekhar

Social Impact Design
NID Alumnus Ex-UNICEF TEDizen
TEDizen & Design Consultant

A veteran in the global design landscape, Chander brings insights from his tenure at UNICEF and his experience as a TEDizen to guide the next generation of social innovators.

Shivam Takulia

Shivam Takulia

Sustainable Architecture
Co-founder EBB&FLO Associate - Inspatia
Architect & Product Designer

Bridging the gap between architecture and product engineering. Shivam focuses on spatial fluidity and sustainable manufacturing through his ventures like EBB&FLO.

Harsh Mann

Harsh Mann

Luxury Branding
Luxury Consultant CEO - Harsh Mann Consultancy
Founder & CEO, HMLC

The authority on luxury branding and heritage ecosystems. Harsh consults for global ultra-premium brands, bringing the 'HMLC' perspective to INSD

Gautam Gupta

Gautam Gupta

Contemporary Couture
Founder Label GG Fashion Visionary
Co-owner, Asha Gautam

Redefining contemporary Indian couture. As the creative force behind Asha Gautam and Label GG, Gautam mentors students on the intersection of heritage textiles and global retail.

Shalini Passi

Shalini Passi

Art & Design Curation
Art Patron Cultural Icon Art Curation
Founder & Director, Art Foundation & MASH

A renowned art patron and collector, Shalini guides our students in understanding the synergy between contemporary art and modern design aesthetics.

Bhavana Jasra

Bhavana Jasra

Lifestyle Artistry
Celebrity Artist Lifestyle Innovator
Principal Artist, First Impression

An artist to celebrities like the Bachchans and cricketers, Bhavana teaches the value of unique artistic entrepreneurship and emotional design branding.

Rishab Suresh

Rishab Suresh

Luxury Management
Luxury Veteran Brand Strategist
Ex-Country Manager, Vacheron Constantin

With a legacy at one of the world's most prestigious horology brands, Rishab offers a deep dive into the world of ultra-luxury retail and strategic brand management.

Sneha Manant

Sneha Manant

Media Advertising
Media Strategist Brand Integration
Advertising Director, Media Sales Corp

A powerhouse in media sales and corporate advertising, Sneha mentors on high-impact brand visibility and the mechanics of large-scale media operations.

Raahul Kapoor

Raahul Kapoor

Global Luxury Strategy
Monaco Strategy Luxury Consultant
Founder, Only Luxury Consultancy

Based between Monaco and India, Raahul provides a global perspective on luxury consulting, identifying trends for ultra-high-net-worth audiences.

Neha Lulla

Neha Lulla

Jewellery Design
Jewellery Icon Craftsmanship Expert
Couture Jewellery Designer

Consistently dressing Bollywood icons, Neha mentors students on the intersection of heritage craftsmanship and the modern global jewellery market.

Yogesh Chaudhary

Yogesh Chaudhary

Sustainable Retail
Design for Good Global Retail
Director, Jaipur Rugs

Exporting handmade luxury to over 60 countries, Yogesh shares his expertise on social entrepreneurship and the scaling of traditional craft for global home decor.

Biren Vaidya

Biren Vaidya

Retail Excellence
Horology Icon Retail Visionary
MD, Rose Group

A leader in India's luxury landscape, Biren guides students on the business of prestige, focusing on the retail operations of high-end watches and jewelry.

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LEARNING

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Direct pathways to international design conglomerates.

CO-FOUNDING VISIONARY

L V SAPTHARISHI

CO-FOUNDER, INSD
RETD. IAS OFFICER & FORMER DIRECTOR GENERAL NIFT, INDIA

"Retd. IAS Officer, Former-Director General NIFT, India, The visionary who conceived the idea that design education should be accessible in every town and city of India"

L V SAPTHARISHI
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