Jaipur: ARCH College of Design & Business hosted the Design Culture Co-Create School Awards 2024, which aims to recognize outstanding contributions from schools and educators across India. Professor Pradyumna Vyas, President of the World Design Organization, graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest, along with other prominent guests such as BJP National Executive Members Arun Chaturvedi and Sandeep Sethi.

The Design Culture Co-Create initiative, by ARCH College of Design & Business, aims to promote the principles of Design and Design Thinking across educational institutions and society at large. This initiative aligns with the college’s vision of fostering innovation and creativity to support the “Make in India” mission.

This year, the awards received an impressive 105 submissions from 52 schools in cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Vadodara, Jaipur, and Gurgaon.

In the Most Innovative Teacher category, Esha Gehlot from Mayoor Chopasni School, Jodhpur, Paramita Bose from R.N. Podar School, Mumbai, were honored. The Outstanding Art & Design Department awards were presented to Maharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh School, Jaipur, and Mahavir Model School, Delhi. Along with this, The Outstanding Creative School awards recognized Delhi Public School, sector 45, Gurugram, The Palace School, Jaipur.

The Design Leadership Awards for Principals were awarded to Dr. Sangeeta Arora of Kothari International School, Noida, and Kanchan Joshi- Cygnus World School, Vadodara.

Speaking on this Archana Surana, Founder and Director of Arch College of Design and Business, said, “These awards celebrate the heroes of our school education system who tirelessly foster creativity and innovation in children.”

She further emphasized the importance of promoting Design India, highlighting the significant contribution schools must make.

During the occasion, Professor Pradyumna Vyas, President of the World Design Organization, emphasized the need for schools to establish Design City Labs, which will help students understand design more easily.