Ranked among the top design colleges in Hyderabad, the Woxsen School of Arts and Design is a hub of creativity and innovation, fostering the next generation of designers and thinkers. With cutting-edge programs, global collaborations, and a focus on sustainability, it empowers students to excel in design, craft impactful solutions, and shape the future of creative industries. Located in a sprawling 200-acre campus in Hyderabad, the school’s programs feature among the top design courses in Hyderabad and Telangana and its world-class infrastructure enables quality education and provides spaces to enhance creative thinking and collaboration.
Students at the School of Arts and Design at Woxsen are trained to be successful design practitioners with distinct organizational, economic, market, social awareness, and research skills. The school's contemporary programs align with industry trends and are constantly updated with in-depth practice and learning for domain expertise which makes it one of the best design colleges in Hyderabad.
Woxsen University School of Arts & Design consistently ranks among the top design school in Hyderabad and aims to achieve international teaching and research excellence standards in educating artists, designers, and related practitioners.
The curricula at the School of Arts & Design, Woxsen University, aim to bring in a fresh perspective and a global outlook on design ideas and executions. The overall structure of the design programs is a combination of skill development and enhancement, with design projects and field experiences duly supported by an appropriate proportion of theoretical lectures.
The Bachelor of Design (Hons.) program is ranked among the top design courses in Telangana and Hyderabad and is meant to develop students' knowledge, skills, abilities, and aptitude to become creative problem solvers, while the Ph.D. program provides a robust platform to enhance in-depth research & domain expertise.
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Woxsen’s illustrious faculty comprises of some of the most renowned scholars and experts from world’s leading global institutions.
Catherine Harper Professor of Design
Education:
Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Amity University
Specialisation:
Mass Communication
Research:
Storytelling, Developmental Communication, Design Thinking
Publications:
• A. Romagnoli, A. Saxena, G. Vagnarelli. (2023, July). Design Thinking for Social Change. Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. www.socialchange.how https://european-echr.eu/wp content/uploads/2024/02/Btn2_Design-for-change-PR2.pdf
• Saxena, A., Akil, M. D., & Ayinampudi, P. (2023). Women in School Leadership in India and the United States: Realities, Complexities, and Future Directions. In Global Leadership Perspectives on Industry, Society, and Government in an Era of Uncertainty (pp. 69-91). IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8257-5.ch005
• Jean-Francois, E., & Saxena , A. (2023). Effect of Crisis Management of Covid-19 on Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Decisions Made by Higher Education Leaders in the U.S. and India: A Comparative Study. Journal of Global Research in Education and Social Science, 17(5), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.56557/jogress/2023/v17i58397
• Saxena, A., & Khamis, S. (2021). “I'll See You on Zoom!" International Educators' Perceptions of Online Teaching Amid, and Beyond, Covid-19. Arab Media and Society, 30, 1-21.
• Saxena, A., & Ahmed, E. (2020). Meals at Schools in India and the USA. The Journal of Development Communication, 31(2), 14-23. https://jdc.journals.unisel.edu.my/index.php/jdc/article/view/171
Memberships:
CAA, ADI and DRC
Education:
Bachelor of Architecture from JNAFAU,Hyderabad; Master of Architecture- Environmental design from JNAFAU,Hyderabad
Specialisation:
Architecture, Environmental design, Interior design, town and country planning.
Membership:
Council of Architecture , Indian institute of Architecture
Education:
M.Sc, Ph.D. Clothing and Textile, Banasthali Vidyapith-Rajasthan
Specialisation:
Textile Science
Research:
Natural Fiber, Natural Colorants, Material Testing, Clothing , Mechanical Properties, Product Development
Publications:
1. Sadhna, Rajesh Kumar and Greeshma. Climate Action through Eco-friendly Textiles. Springer (Book)
2. Dr. Sadhna: DESIGNING CLOTHING INSPIRED BY AVERSION THERAPY TO CREATE AWARENESS
3. Sadhna, Greeshma, S., Kumar, R. (2024). Introduction to Climate Action, Waste Management, and Eco-textiles. In: Sadhna, Kumar, R., Greeshma, S. (eds) Climate Action Through Eco-Friendly Textiles. SDGs and Textiles. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9856-2_1
4. Sadhna, Greeshma, S., Kumar, R. (2024). The Conclusion: Overview of the Importance of Eco Textiles and the Commitment to Be Made to Have a Sustainable Environment. In: Sadhna, Kumar, R., Greeshma, S. (eds) Climate Action Through Eco-Friendly Textiles. SDGs and Textiles. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9856-2_13
5. Ram, A., Kumar, A. (2024). Optimized Resource Consumption. In: Sadhna, Kumar, R., Greeshma, S. (eds) Climate Action Through Eco-Friendly Textiles. SDGs and Textiles. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9856-2_8
6 Sadhna, Kumar, R., Udaya Krithika, S.M. et al. Study of moisture management properties of tri-layer knitted fabrics made from hollow polyester, bamboo, spun polyester and polypropylene. Polym. Bull. 81, 3513–3525 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-023-04889-0 (2023)
Courses Taught:
Textile Science, Introduction to Textile (fibre to yarn), Fabric Structure, Textile Testing, Apparel Quality Control
Education:
M.F.A., Hyderabad Central University; B.F.A., Andhra University
Specialisation:
Painting
Research:
Kalamkari Artform
Publications:
1. Kesaboina, V. M., Gupta, P. K., and Roy, S. (2023). Indian Crafts and Sustainable Natural Dyes. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 4(2 CDSDAD), 151-161. doi: 10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2CDSDAD.2023.596
2. Adiseshaiah Sade, Vishweswari Tiwari, & Venkata Murali Kesaboyina. (2024). The Role Of Leather Puppetry Art In Preschool: An Exploratory Study On Government Schools In Andhra Pradesh. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 30(4), 572 – 580. https://doi.org/10.53555/kuey.v30i4.1506
3. Venkata Murali Kesaboyina, Vishweshwari Tiwar, & Adiseshaiah Sade. (2024). Reviving Tradition: Exploring Sustainable Practices In Kalamkari Art For Artisan Empowerment And Cultural Preservation. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 30(4), 560 – 571. https://doi.org/10.53555/kuey.v30i4.1505
Courses Taught:
Design Drawing, Design Fundamentals, History of Design, Introduction to Software, Material Exploration
Education:
MFM, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
B.Des (Knitwear Design), NIFT, Mumbai
Specialisation:
Apparel Production, Garment construction Pattern, Merchandising, Fashion Marketing
Research:
Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries
Publications:
1. Sadhna, Kumar, R., Memon, H., & Greeshma, S. Consumption and Production in the Textile and Garment Industry. (BOOK)
2. Sadhna, Greeshma, S., Kumar, R., & Mokanaasri, E. (2024). Introduction to the Asian Textile and Garment Industry. In Consumption and Production in the Textile and Garment Industry: A Comparative Study Among Asian Countries (pp. 1-15). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. (Chapter)
3. Sadhna, Greeshma, S., Kumar, R., & Mokanaasri, E. (2024). Future Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges for the Asian Textile and Garment Industry. Consumption and Production in the Textile and Garment Industry: A Comparative Study Among Asian Countries, 273-285. (Chapter)
4. Sadhna, Greeshma, S., Kumar, R. (2024). Introduction to Climate Action, Waste Management, and Eco-textiles. In: Sadhna, Kumar, R., Greeshma, S. (eds) Climate Action Through Eco-Friendly Textiles. SDGs and Textiles. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9856-2_1
Education:
M.Des in Fashion Design; M.A in Psychology
Specialisation:
Design Conceptualization, Bespoke & Couture, Unconventional Material Sustainability Fashion, Deconstruction & Avant Garde Fashion
Courses Taught:
Pattern Making and Garment Construction, Draping, History of Fashion, Uniform Design, Technical Drawings
Education:
MSc. Apparel & Fashion Design
Specialisation:
Denim, Garment Processing, Menswear & Fashion Startup Mentoring.
Teaching Interest:
Fashion Merchandising, Forecasting & Trend Analysis, Garment Manufacturing process, Design Process and History of Costume & fashion.
Education:
B. Arch. (Pune University), M. Arch. In Architectural Conservation (Pune University), Ph.D. in Design at Indian Institute of technology, Hyderabad (Pursuing)
Teaching Interest:
Extended Reality (AR/VR/MR), Interior Design, Photogrammetry, BIM, History of Design
Education:
B.Sc Multimedia & Animation, PG Diploma in Motion Capture, M.Sc Visual Communication
Teaching Interest:
Visual Effects, Animation, Motion Design, Entertainment Design, AR/VR/MR, Generative AI in Design
Education:
Master's in Photography Design from National Institute of Design - Ahmedabad
Specialisation:
Textile Science
Courses Taught:
Fundamentals of Design, Branding and Visual Identity, Layout Design, Photography, Film Appreciation
Education:
M. Des. (Transportation and Automobile Design) from NID, Gandhinagar; B.E. (Automobile Engineering) from RIT, Sangli
Teaching Interest:
Industrial Clay Modelling, Transportation Design, Product Design, Design Thinking, Empathy Design, Rural Innovation
Education:
Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering from Nagpur University ; M.Des Product Design from National Institute Of Design, Ahmedabad
Specialisation:
Industrial Design, System Design, Packaging Design, Speculative Design, Ethnography, Furniture Design, Form Studies
Education:
B.Tech from MDU; M.Tech from VIT
Specialisation:
Game Level Designer, Game Programmer, Unity, Unreal Engine, Metaverse, Digital Twins
Since its inception in 2014, Woxsen University has established over 120+ partnerships with the world’s leading universities and institutions across 50+ countries. These collaborations help our students and faculty pursue a wide range of international opportunities including student exchange along with teaching and research opportunities.
The Co-Creation Corner, where the School of Arts and Design at Woxsen University proudly showcases its collaborative ventures. From forging partnerships with industry titans to engaging in innovative projects with fellow academic institutions, this corner serves as a beacon of collaboration and innovation. Here, we celebrate the synergy between creativity and teamwork, as we co-design solutions, co-author publications, and co-curate exhibitions that redefine the boundaries of arts and design. Stay tuned for updates on our latest collaborative endeavors and join us as we embark on a journey of co-creation, where imagination thrives and possibilities abound
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