Hyderabad, April 21, 2025 — The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Hyderabad, a premier institute under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, proudly announces the launch of its flagship academic fest, “DESIGN SYNC 2025”,a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and innovation scheduled from April 21–25, 2025.
The week-long event brings together a dynamic blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design practices through thematic days hosted by various departments, including Fashion Design, Retail and Merchandise, Footwear Design, and Leather Goods & Accessories. Highlights include:
Seminars on Emerging Technologies such as the impact of AI on handloom and design futures
Live Artisan Demonstrations featuring Batik dyeing, Banana fiber weaving, Kolhapurichappal making, and Etikoppaka toys
Entrepreneurial Events like Business Blitz and Vision to Ventures
Design Hackathon and E-Bazaar, promoting innovation and market access for local artisans
Adding to the excitement, FDDI Hyderabad has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh (NID AP) through a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to foster academic excellence, industry-aligned research, and cross-institutional engagement.
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Partnership Overview
This landmark agreement establishes a framework for comprehensive cooperation between the two institutes, leveraging their respective strengths in design education and innovation. The collaboration will focus on:
Academic synergies through faculty and student exchange programs
Joint research initiatives in emerging design disciplines
Shared infrastructure utilization, including laboratories and specialized facilities
Industry-aligned projects to enhance employability and entrepreneurship
Areas of Collaboration
The partnership encompasses multiple design disciplines:
Industrial and Communication Design
Textile & Apparel Design
Footwear Design & Production Technologies
Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management
Leather Goods and Accessories Design
Leadership Perspectives
"This collaboration represents a significant step forward in creating an ecosystem where design innovation meets industry requirements," stated Dr.Bhaumik Nagar, Director, NID AP. "By combining our academic rigor with FDDI Hyderabad's specialized expertise, we aim to set new benchmarks in design education."
Dr. NarsimhugariTejLohit Reddy(IAS), Executive Director, FDDI Hyderabad, emphasized, *"Our partnership with NID AP will foster cross-disciplinary learning and create opportunities for students to engage with cutting-edge design concepts and industry practices. This aligns perfectly with our mission to develop globally competent design professionals."*
Strategic Benefits
Enhanced learning opportunities through shared academic resources
Joint organization of conferences, workshops, and design exhibitions
Collaborative research projects with potential for commercialization
Strengthened industry-academia interface
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