People
SSID 's management team comprises of seasoned professionals and industry experts dedicated to providing an innovative and supportive educational environment to the students. Their strategic vision and commitment to excellence ensure the institute remains at the forefront of design education.
Chairman – Dr. KANWALJIT SINGH
Welcome to Sri Sukhmani Institute of Design. SSID is one of the foremost centre's for Art, design and media education in India. We are proud of a tradition of vocational education, that dates from the foundation of the parent society, Educational Society of Professionals & Vocational, in 1972. Education is an inward journey that manifests itself in the world outside. To unfold this mystery of life, our children are made to grow in intelligence and sensitivity through meaningful experience in classroom and outside. Sri Sukhmani Institute of Design offers a range of design degrees, diplomas and certificates, which leads to our comprehensive portfolio. The creative industries play a vital role today, in the economic and cultural life of country. "We believe that we provide our students with the knowledge, skills and confidence that are relevant to contemporary creative practice" We nurture your talent so that you can achieve your aspirations.
Dr. SANJANA KALRA, Executive Director
SSID is a distinctive, learning ecosystem, powered by expert educators who challenge and
inspire.
We have a diverse pool of talented and visionary thinkers as faculty – great minds that
inspire, educate, and innovate.
SSID is a place where all students can realise their full potential. The educational experience
here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically
grounded.
SSID is where generous scholarships, entrepreneurial programs and industry placements
equip our students with the support and leadership qualities they need to excel, in futures
they haven't even imagined yet.
Dr. RICHA SRIVASTAVA- Dean
At SSID education is looked upon as holistic learning experience to develop qualities of head, hand and heart . We firmly believe that today's youth is capable of bringing great changes, helping the nation progress in every field. It is with this hope and faith that we seek to instil in our students quality of creativity, innovation ,leadership ,management and the passion to follow their dreams. The brilliant performance of the students in all the fields of life showcases our dedication to sustaining the high standards of imparting training. Team work is the essence of any good institution and the relentless dedication of our staff members continues to ensure quality education to all. With the continually changing trends in industry, we continue to move forward with commitment towards more focused and well-research methodologies and training sessions to ensure that we stay abreast with the latest developments and requirements of the fast changing economical and sociological aspects of the industry. We have opened up our learning spaces in innovative ways using technology that seamlessly link us with the world outside, thus helping to connect the global with localized communities and fulfil our motto of Educate , Empower and Evolve.
Message from the Management's Desk
The management team at SSID, comprises of seasoned professionals & industry experts, dedicated to providing an innovative and supportive educational environment to the students. Their strategic vision and commitment to excellence ensures SSID remains at the forefront of design education.
Mentors and Guides
Dr. SANJANA KALRA
Dr. Sanjana Kalra is a PhD in Education & Management, an honours graduate in Chemistry from Bombay University & also a Bachelor of Education degree holder. She has been in the field of management & education for over 3 decades now. She is also a Soft Skills Development coach and a Fashion Enthusiast, empowering you to glow, grow & level up!
Dr. RICHA SRIVASTAVA
An Educationist with 25 years of experience in Design Education, Costume Styling, Garment Manufacturing, Textile Design, Sustainable Fashion, and Skill Development. Dr. Srivastava has many research papers to her name and has worked in TV costume styling and various Govt. initiatives.
SHIVANI SAXENA
Shivani Saxena has nearly two decades of experience in Fashion Education. She is a Post Graduate in Textile Science & Fashion Technology. She integrates industry-relevant practices into the curriculum and is also a commercial media artist.
PRIYANKA ARYA
Priyanka Arya is a Fashion and Marketing Trainer with over a decade of expertise. She holds a Post Graduate Certification in Brand & Marketing Communication, an Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design & Merchandising, and a Bachelor of Arts.
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MONICA BHAN
Monika Bhan brings over 30 years of experience in Interior Design, Spatial Design, and Vaastu. She is known for her student-focused mentoring and strong problem-solving skills.
SUJATA SINGHAL
Sujata has nearly 20 years of experience in Textile and Graphic Design. She holds a Post Graduate Certification in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Textile Design. She's known for combining creativity with education.
RANJANA NEGI
Ranjana is an Interior Design educator with expertise in AutoCAD, 3DS Max, and industry materials. She has worked on various residential projects before entering academics.
RASHMI BAID
Rashmi is a passionate Interior Designer and Educator. With strong expertise in 3D design tools and real-world experience, she bridges creative thinking with industry expectations.
POOJA KHARB
Pooja Kharb is a Post Graduate in Fashion with 5 years of experience. She also holds a Govt. Diploma in Fashion Design and has worked with renowned designers, enhancing her skills in apparel manufacturing and design.
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GURPREET KAUR
Ms. Gurpreet Kaur is a seasoned Fashion Designer and Fashion Educator. Having completed her professional education from NIFT, she practiced under FDCI designers and later open up her own label - “Lanos Yvvas” . She has been “panelist” at various News Channels for speaking on Sustainable Fashion and also has won Innovative designer of the year Award in 2018.