DR SANJAY SAXENA tells you that in order to excel as a designer, it is important for the training to be hands-on rather than be reading-based
What is the USP of your design schoolIJ
learning by doing offers a unique approach to understanding design. It is the most practical subject therefore, design training should be imparted using practical and hands-on exposure rather than reading based training where students read books, make notes and produce results on papers in place of producing objects and practical designs in a live scenario. To simplify, design education should be taught almost like driving is taught where trainee needs to sit on the driving seat and drive in order to learn.
What are the various bodies your university is accredited withIJ
With the virtue of KSOU Act of 1992, Karnataka State Open University is empowered to establish, maintain or recognise colleges, regional centers and study centers.
What are the popular programmes on offerIJ
We offer programmes in interior designing and fine arts in which degree, advance diploma and diploma are available. Yes, we do offer scholarships but only for meritorious students.
Problems that emerging entrepreneurs face todayIJ
If you are entrepreneur from a design field you must have a knack for planning spaces and coordinating furnishings and accessories only then this is the field for you. Some problems emerging entrepreneurs face today are like not having opportunity to choose right design industry from several innate branches industry has, lack of practical exposure during training, keeping pace with global developments due to limited global exposure, competing with established names and diverting the focus of client towards neo creativity, as market has turned towards brands which obstructs development and growth of new names.
How do students choose the right institute among so many that existIJ
Students must pay attention to curriculum and teaching methodology, they must seek maximum practical exposure for learning subjects. This practical exposure can be in the form of site visits, market surveys, projects and assignments and interaction with the industry on various levels during the training.
What are your expansion plansIJ
We plan to revolutionise design education and make it accessible to students from diverse geographical and financial backgrounds.
Any joint ventures with foreign universitiesIJ
Some design schools from other part of world have expressed willingness to explore possibilities. However, we remain very selective because off late many design schools have not been able to understand and empathise the training requirement specific to India.
What are the upcoming fields which are expected to be excellent career options in the futureIJ
The options for next decade are considered to be the ones like healthcare, teaching and tourism, training and development, and financial advisory.