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Faculty Development Program in Design Thinking

Chitkara University,Rajpura, Punjab Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64, Rajpura, Punjab, India

Faculty Development Program in Design Thinking at Chitakara University

Topic: Design Thinking

Audience: Faculty

Program: Faculty Development Program

Mode: Workshop

Date: 15-16 Sep 2023

School: CSE

University: Chitkara University

Chandigarh Design School founder Vineet Raj Kapoor delivered Faculty Development Program at Chitkara University on Design Thinking – Finding the Right Problem to Solve.

Computer Science Engineering Department at Chitkara University, held a Faculty Development Program on 15-16 September 2023 under a Infosys-Apple Partnership for Innovation. They invited renowned Speaker and Design Thinking Vineet Raj Kapoor, Founder, Chandigarh Design School.

This Program was attended by all Faculty Associated with Innovation in the App Space.

Spread over 2 Days the Program delved into the Way Humans Think, and right upto how we can use established techniques to understand the users, and find out enough about them and the issues they face, to be able to locate the real issue that needs to be solved.

Vineet Raj Kapoor (Indian IDT Expert Worldskills, and Founder Chandigarh Design School) shared “I am happy to get involved with the CSE department as the impact of the learning would directly reach the innovators in the digital app space. We covered the approach to Divergent Thinking and User Research for finding the pain points. And then techniques to converge the thinking towards defining the problem. Problems once identified can be solved easily.”

Dr. Ankit Bansal who heads the Innovation Program said “This was a excellent exposure with really good insights into the process. Earlier we would go directly to building the apps on what we thought was the issue. But this has widened our horizon. We have understood how much research must be done before attempting the solution. The Team at Chandigarh Design School is really good!”

World Interaction Design Day at Chandigarh

STPI Mohali MOhali

iXDA Local Leader and Chandigarh Design School founder Vineet Raj Kapoor helped organize the World Interaction Design Day Celebrations in form of a Meetup on AI – Ethics, Equity+Responsibility on 26 September 2023 at 5:00 onwards at SPTI Mohali in association with ChandigarhAI

The Event was Hosted by Local Leader Vineet Raj Kapoor, and Conducted by Abhay Vohra. The main panelists were Harjeet Gulati (CEO Millipixels Interactive), Monica Bharadwaj (COO STPI Neuron), Ajay Srivastava (Director, STPI), Gopal Meena (VP, Chitkara), Samarth Gulati (Software Engineer, Postman).

This Program was attended by around 50 AI and UIUX Enthusiasts from in and around the tricity. This included Faculty and Students from different institutes.

Vineet Raj Kapoor (Indian IDT Expert Worldskills, and Founder Chandigarh Design School) shared “It was my first opportunity to help the community in the formal sense as the Local Leader of iXDA. I am happy that I could help garner the audience which is so important to the success of such events. The discussion were very relevant to the gathering especially the students who felt threaten careerwise, which the seniors were more concerned with the authenticity and quality of AI”

Ajay Srivastava commented “We are excited to be part of the community building and were happy to support Vineet and his team in the great initiative. I think we have seen Vineet contribute a lot over the past decades in the fields of design, animation and innovation. I am so happy that UX Design in Chandigarh is now going to witness a lot of quality inputs through such events.”

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Speaker at Serious Play Conference 2023

Toronto Metropolitan University Church Street, Toronto, Canada

Serious Play Conference, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada

Vineet Raj Kapoor
Workshop at Serious Play Conference, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada
Date:  11-13 Oct 2023

Topic: Gamifying Skill Training

Date: 13 Oct 2023

Time: 9:30 AM

Venue: The Creative School, Rogers Communication Center, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada

I would like to share an actionable plan that you can use with Gamifying Skill Training. And if possible play a game to think our way out of a problem. remember, that the core of gamification is involuntariness and my actionable plan is about building choices into any process including delivering of knowledge/ learning.

If possible, I would like to share a case study as a take away. However let me see how it shapes up.

Additionally, I shall be Jury for Serious Play Awards for 2023.

Campus Tour – Sheridan College

Sheridan College Oakville, Ontario, Canada

SXILL Founder, Vineet Raj Kapoor, has been invited to a Tour of Sheridan College, Oakville, for a Campus Tour and meetings with the Deans of Animation and Design Schools at Sheridan on 16 Oct 2023. He shall be spending a full day exploring Sheridan College and their pedagogy and practices.

Design Thinking & Innovation Seminar

PML SD Business School Sec 32, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India

Vineet Raj Kapoor's Expert Session on "Design Thinking & Innovation" from 11 am to 12 Noon on October 23, Monday at PML SD Business School, Chandigarh

Topic: Design Thinking & Innovation

Speaker: Vineet Raj Kapoor

Venue: PML SD Business School

Date: 23 Oct 2023

Time: 11:00 AM

Vineet Raj Kapoor's Expert Session on "Design Thinking & Innovation" from 11 am to 12 Noon on October 23, Monday at PML SD Business School, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Design School Founder conducts Course at Thapar University

Thapar University Patiala, Punjab, India

Chandigarh Design School has started a course at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) also known as Thapar University on the subject “Creative Thinking for Professional Success”. This subject would run for the complete semester as is an optional course for students across all branches and years. This makes it one of the most important options for students wanted to rein in their creativity for benefit.

During this class Vineet Raj Kapoor (Indian IDT Expert Worldskills, and Founder Chandigarh Design School) shared, “Creativity is not the right of an individual but a practice of a patient individual”. He comments that anyone with the patience, grit and determination can rein in their creativity.

This is the first collaboration between Thapar University and Chandigarh Design School (powered by SXILL).

Asifa International Animation Day celebrations at PGGC 46 in Chandigarh

Post Graduate Government College Sector 46, Chandigarh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh, 1 Feb 2024 – ASIFA presented the IAD Event at PG College at Sec 46 as well as PG College for Girls at Sec 42 on 31 Jan and 1 Feb 2024 respectively, co-presented by ASIFA Evangelist Vineet Raj Kapoor, alongwith the leading UX Design Institute Chandigarh Design School, and leading Animation Institute SXILL, and supported by AnimationXpress, Workkonnects, MESC, ACE Fair, iXDA. ASIFA is an International Community of Animation, with a mission of creating awareness of Animation Careers amongst students.

PGGC 46 hosted ASIFA International Animation Day at the campus on 31 Jan 2024. PGGCG 42 successfully hosted ASIFA International Animation Day at the campus on 1 Feb 2024.

The Speakers were Mangat Chauhan (Sr. Animation Supervisor Motu Patlu and Mentor SXILL) and Vineet Raj Kapoor (UX Design Mentor at Chandigarh Design School).

Neelu Kapoor, Founder SXILL graced the occasion with her presence.

Bikramjit Singh (Production Head, Virtualsoft) shared the History of ASIFA and it's mission. He commented on how ASIFA works hard to bring awareness about these careers across the world. ASIFA Chandigarh has been conducting various seminars across the city to do it's part.

Mangat Chauhan briefed the students about the entire animation pipeline and various career opportunities across the entire process of making animation movies.

Vineet Raj Kapoor, Founder Chandigarh Design School, told the students about various Design Careers as well as how to make their own roadmaps to achieve success in those careers. He briefed the student on how decision making permeates all careers and would be a useful addition to any worthwhile career.

Thereafter the students asked about various careers in their mind right from mimicry to storywriting to animation to UX design and got clear roadmaps as well as advice to make a success of their dreams through examples behind the success stories of Steve Jobs, and other leaders.

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Vineet Raj Kapoor trains Thapar University Faculty in Design Thinking

Thapar University Patiala, Punjab, India

Chandigarh Design School trained a select group of Thapar University Faculty in Design Thinking and Innovation.
Vineet Raj Kapoor trains Thapar University Faculty in Design Thinking

Vineet Raj Kapoor (IDT Lead Expert Worldskills representing India, and Founder SXILL and Chandigarh Design School) shared “Training Faculty from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology also popularly known as Thapar University was a wonderful opportunity. The Faculty Development Program happened on 21 May 2024. We took care to equip them with enough examples and cases so as to be able to retain the information and put it in perspective since Design Thinking is a complex subject and is largely misrepresented. We trained them in various approaches to Design Thinking, and especially sensitized and trained them in the toughest field of empathetic thinking, since that is what most UX Designers in India lack. Being a practitioner and trainer of UX Design and Design Thinking since 2014, I feel responsible for the state of UIUX Design in India. Despite our best efforts, a large swathe of Industry as well as trainers are unaware of the possibilities of UX Design and think about it as a burden. We are doing our best to rectify the situation by giving great manpower to the starved Software Industry in India.” He quipped, “Don’t worry all this would be part of my upcoming book – SOLVXD: Think in Steps – that would be coming out soon.

Vineet Raj Kapoor trains Thapar University Faculty in Design Thinking

Neelu Kapoor (Indiaskills Graphic Design Technology Jury) and Founder SXILL mentioned, “This was the first time Chandigarh Design School tendered a Faculty Development Program at Thapar. Earlier we have done programs for Pune University, Chitkara University, GNDU, Panjab University among others. We are also doing international Programs in Design Thinking with leading institutions abroad. We are aware that training a faculty is much more important as it can directly impact the lives of 100s of students.”

SXILL and Chandigarh Design School Inspire students at Vocational Seminar at APS Chandimandir

Army Public School Chandimandir Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India

SXILL and Chandigarh Design School Inspire students at Vocational Seminar at APS Chandimandir

Chandigarh, 15 October 2024 – SXILL and Chandigarh Design School actively participated in the Vocational Seminar at Army Public School, Chandimandir, where they offered students a unique opportunity to explore and understand career options in digital and creative fields. This event featured insightful sessions led by industry experts including Bikramjit Singh, SXILL’s Chief Mentor, who introduced students to the world of Digital Marketing—a field filled with growth potential and innovative opportunities for young creatives. Mangat Chauhan, Production Manager at Virtualsoft, captivated students with his expertise in animation, specifically through his work on the popular series Motu Patlu, showcasing the evolving entertainment landscape and high demand for skilled animators.

The seminar also highlighted Vineet Raj Kapoor, the visionary Founder of Chandigarh Design School, who delved into the growing fields of UI/UX Design and Game Design. Kapoor’s session gave students an in-depth view of how design principles intersect with technology, shaping user experiences and gaming as integral parts of the digital industry. The event further included an Education Fair, which allowed students to engage in one-on-one conversations with these professionals, ask questions, and gain practical advice on the steps needed to pursue careers in these high-demand fields.

SXILL and Chandigarh Design School’s participation reinforced their commitment to guiding the next generation of creative professionals. By bridging the gap between education and industry, the seminar provided students with actionable insights, making them more informed about career possibilities that align with their skills and passions. Through interactive sessions, hands-on discussions, and expert-led guidance, this seminar equipped students with the knowledge to navigate and succeed in the dynamic world of digital careers. Events like these continue to empower students, nurturing talent and preparing them to excel in a rapidly evolving job market.

DES University Interaction Session by Vineet Raj Kapoor

DES Pune University Pune, DES Pune University, India

Chandigarh Design School Founder Vineet Raj Kapoor, did a special interactive session for the students of Animation, Media and UIUX for a select group of students at DES University, Pune. The workshop was attended by more than 80 students at LH-513, Media School, DES University Campus. The prestigious Deccan Education Society, runs more than 400 colleges across Maharashtra including the Fergusson College at Pune.

Vineet Raj Kapoor (Indian IDT Lead Expert Worldskills, and Founder SXILL and Chandigarh Design School) shared “Training students from DES University was a wonderful opportunity. We trained them in various approaches to success in Animation and UI UX Careers. Being a practitioner and trainer of UX Design and Design Thinking since 2014, I was aware of the huge gap between theory and practice that exists in India even in the top institutes. So we focused on problem finding right from the start, and also about developing personas, and taking it from there to concept design, while passing through various phases like user journey mapping and other steps.” He quipped, “Don’t worry all this would be part of my upcoming book – SOLVXD: Think in Steps – that would be coming out soon.

Venu, a 2nd Year student of Bachelors in Animation, stated that, “I lacked confidence in my abilities, but after Vineet Sir’s talk, I feel motivated enough to take on any challenge. I have been part of GO48 International Competitions backed by SXILL and Chandigarh Design School and desire to win a medal this year.”

Ankit Jain, Co-rodinator Director at DES University, said, “The talk was really good, as usual I must say since I had also had the pleasure of hosting him earlier. Vineet Sir is a leading educationist in the Design and Animation Sector. There’s always a lot to learn from him. He is very well connected with all top studios of India. We also have him in our Board of Studies so that our program remains relevant for the studios across the country.”

Neelu Kapoor (Indiaskills Graphic Design Technology Jury) and Founder SXILL mentioned, “This was the first time Chandigarh Design School tendered a talk at DES University, and we are quite excited by the quality of the Students at DES University. Before this we had tendered Faculty Development Program at Chitkara, Pune University, Thapar University as well as student sessions for DY Patil University, Panjab University, Thapar University, BITS Pilani and others.”