Nien Siao, Dean, JSID, Felicitated by ADI, NCR honouring her efforts in India’s Design Industry

New Delhi, 11th November 2024: Nien Siao, Dean of JS Institute of Design, was felicitated by ADI | NCR on 9th November 2024 at PSOI Club, Nehru Park, New Delhi, on the occasion of National Guru Day. The goal of the event was to facilitate the pioneer and their thoughts for their contribution that has changed the future of the Indian design industry. The Association of Designers of India is an esteemed body that works to build a strong network for the professionals, educators, students, and enthusiasts of the Indian Design industry.

The felicitation ceremony was a part of the Imagine Fest 2024, which was organised by ADI | NCR Delhi Durbar. The event included panel discussions, keynote sessions, exhibitions, and workshops led by well-known artists in the industry. The party was the first ADI mentor’s meet, which provided a unique chance for design students, professionals, and enthusiasts from NCR to meet and greet each other and expand their network.

Expressing her gratitude for being felicitated, Nien Siao, Dean at JS Institute of Design, said, “It is a privilege to receive this recognition. I am grateful to my colleagues, students, and everyone who has been a part of my journey, inspiring me to continue my work. The award acknowledges the vital role educators play in enhancing design education, leveraging their expertise, and bringing empathy, uniqueness, and vision. The design industry is dynamic, and our goal as mentors should be to remain collaborative, open-minded to the latest industry innovations, and think holistically to better prepare our students.”

Highlighting the importance of faculty training programs, Ms. Siao stated, “Experienced professionals must undergo faculty training to impart knowledge in an efficient way for students to understand. While industry professionals can bring their robust experiences to classrooms, disseminating knowledge requires a certain level of sensitivity, ensuring every student benefits from it. Consequently, we must invest in training programs to further refine the design education system in India.”

Ms. Siao, a renowned thought leader in India’s design sphere, has over 30 years of experience in design education and practice. She has held leadership positions at leading academies such as Pearl Academy and IILM University. As a design professional, she has extensive work experience in various domains, including fashion, textiles, and crafts. Additionally, Ms. Siao actively contributes to design education, serving as an advisor to universities across India.

About JS Institute of Design

In India, Jagdish Store has been the standard for high-end home furniture for more than 50 years. Building on this history, they created the JS Institute of Design (JSID) to combine important design education with real-life lessons from the business world. JSID trains eager designers to take the lead in an industry that is always changing, with the help of experienced professionals.

JSID has a master's program in interior design and now runs the École Intuit Lab Delhi campus thanks to a strategic relationship with École Intuit Lab Paris. Because of this partnership, JSID has been able to offer more programs. It now has college programs in Game Art & Design, Visual Communication, UI/UX Design, and Animation & Motion Design. It also has a graduate program in Advertising, Design & Digital Communication. All of these programs work together to make JSID a creative hub for many design fields.