The students of the Institute of Design, Nirma University, have once again demonstrated their creative excellence at the prestigious Pune Design Festival (PDF) 2025. Organised by the Association of Designers of India (ADI), Pune Chapter, the festival is one of India’s most esteemed design events, bringing together thought leaders, industry experts, and emerging designers.
The 19th edition of the festival, held on February 28 and March 1, 2025, revolved around the theme “Mind The World,” emphasising design’s role in addressing global challenges and sustainability. Among the many highlights of this grand event was the “Battle of Projects 2025,” a national-level design competition that attracted over 650 participants across eleven categories.
Students from Nirma University’s Institute of Design emerged victorious in multiple categories, bagging top positions and making a mark in the design community. Their outstanding projects and innovative ideas were recognised and celebrated at the event.
Outstanding Achievements in Battle of Projects 2025
Lifestyle Design Category – 2nd Runner-up
Project: NuVia
Students: Moulashree Bhavsar, Ronak Sutariya, Sumukh Kulkarni
Programme: Product and Interaction Design
Packaging Design Category – 1st Runner-up
Project: Chikkit
Students: Ronak Sutariya, Reet Kukreja
Programme: Product and Interaction Design
User Interface Design Category – 2nd Runner-up
Project: TailsTale
Students: Khushi Makin, Krisha Koradia, Aashi Shah
Programme: Communication Design
Packaging Design Category – Winner
Project: Floppy
Student: Ayushmaan Singh Jodha
Programme: Product and Interaction Design
Film and Animation Design Category – Winner
Project: The City Under A Banyan Tree
Students: Soumyanshu Ghosh, Arunoday Thakur
Programme: Communication Design
Film and Animation Design Category – 2nd Runner-up
Project: Tire Tire Narmada
Students: Arunoday Thakur, Soumyanshu Ghosh
Programme: Communication Design
Sustainability Design Category – Winner
Project: Tire Tire Narmada
Students: Arunoday Thakur, Soumyanshu Ghosh
Programme: Communication Desig
The multiple accolades won by the students reinforce the Institute of Design’s commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and excellence in design education.
The students’ achievements are a testament to their hard work, talent, and the institute’s dedication to nurturing future design leaders.
The resounding success at Pune Design Festival 2025 has set a new benchmark for aspiring designers at Nirma University, inspiring them to push boundaries and continue making impactful contributions to the field of design.