Guest Faculty

Name: SXILL Founder to represent India at Animation Roundtable at RICS Conference at St Petersburg
Start: 2025-10-09T00:00:00+05:30
End: 2025-10-09T23:59:59+05:30
Location: RICS Conference

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Guest Faculty

December 2024

December 4, 2024

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.”

December 6, 2024

Pune University Design Thinking FDP conducted by CDS Founder Chandigarh Design School Founder

AISSMS College Pune, Maharashtra, India

Chandigarh Design School Founder Vineet Raj Kapoor trained a select group of Pune University Faculty in Design Thinking. He took the important sessions on Design Thinking for “Impact of Storytelling” and “Case Studies – Innovation and Entrepreneurship”. The FDP was attended by 45 Faculty across Pune University. The FDP was held at ASSIM Engineering College, Pune.

Vineet Raj Kapoor (IDT Lead Expert Worldskills representing India, and Founder SXILL and Chandigarh Design School) shared “Training Faculty from Pune University was a wonderful opportunity. The Faculty Development Program happened on 6 December 2024. We took care to equip them with enough examples and cases of Storytelling as well as for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in a manner that they are 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.

Neelu Kapoor (Indiaskills Graphic Design Technology Jury) and Founder SXILL mentioned, “This was the third time Chandigarh Design School tendered a Faculty Development Program at Pune University. Earlier we have done programs for Thapar 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 1000s of students.”

December 7, 2024 - December 20, 2024

Chandigarh Design School delivers Design Thinking Course at Panjab University

Panjab University, Chandigarh Sector-14, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India

Chandigarh Design School trained a select group of Panjab University students in Design Thinking for CSDE, DIC and IIC lead Design Thinking Course for students across Panjab University including MBA and Engineering Students. This program was conducted from 7-20 December 2024 at CSDE, Sec 25, Panjab University. It was attended by more than 30 students across Panjab University.

Vineet Raj Kapoor (Lead Expert IDT Worldskills, and Founder SXILL and Chandigarh Design School) shared “Training students from Panjab University was a wonderful opportunity. We trained them in various approaches to Design Thinking, and especially sensitized and trained them 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 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.

The students of the cohort were asked to work on the current problem faced by Panjab University Students and PGIMER Patients, of the PGI-PU crossing. The Chief Guest at the Valedictory, ex Vice Chancellor Panjab University Prof. Grover lauded the Design Thinking Course by Chandigarh Design School by saying, “The students have worked on a very relevant problem and the country needs more such programs which make them problem solvers. He commented on how education moved away from relevance in recent times, and the need to bring it back on track by such programs. This program should be taught to at least 6000 students every year.”

Arya Kalia, an MBA student of University Business School, Panjab University, who attended the course, stated that, “I gained a lot from this course. Vineet Sir’s examples were very relevant and helped us understand the fundamentals in depth with clarity.”

Ashman Kaur Kohli, another student from MBA, mentioned “I personally gained a lot from Vineet Sir’s Sessions and I shall be using these learning in my professional as well as personal life.”

Neelu Kapoor (Indiaskills Graphic Design Technology Jury) and Founder SXILL mentioned, “This was the first time Chandigarh Design School tendered a semester long Creative Thinking for Professional Success course, and we are quite excited by the quality of the assignments by the talented students of Thapar. Before this we had tendered Faculty Development Program at Chitkara, which was also highly appreciated by the CSE Faculty who were part of the FDP.”

February 2025

February 7

Speaker at Gamification Conference at DES Pune University

DES Pue University Pune, Maharashtra, India

Speaker at Gamification Conference at DES Pune University
Keynote Speaker at Gamification Conference at DES Pune University

Chandigarh Design School Founder Vineet Raj Kapoor delivered his keynote speech at the International Conference on “Activity Based Language Learning: Challenges and Opportunities” that was organized by DES Pune University in collaboration with ICSSR and Coolture Desighns Pvt. Ltd. on 7 February 2025. The topic for the Panel discussion was Gamification in Education and Knowledge Systems.

Conference was attended by about 100+ Faculty and Students across India.

Vineet Raj Kapoor (IDT Lead Expert Worldskills representing India, and Founder SXILL and Chandigarh Design School) while sharing valuable insights into Gamification, he said,”Gamification is often used an excuse to micromanage learning. It defeats the entire purpose of gamification. Rather one should always be mindful of the core attributes of Gamification like Volunteerism, Choices, Willingness, etc. He also said that the Game Mechanics should be very simple and consist of very few elements like in Chess, or sports like Badminton. He said the Leaderboards and Feedbacks were the Killer Features of Gamification and should be implemented in the right manner for engagement to happen. Right to Learn is a great concept that I have often used to bring determination to the table. Story is an optional feature, but used well, it can enhance the quality of learning. He quipped, “Don’t worry all this would be part of my upcoming book – SOLVXD: Think in Steps – that would be coming out soon.

April 2025

April 29

Chandigarh Design School Founder conducts Worldskills and IDT Skill Workshop at Central Tool Room & Training Centre, Odisha

CTTC Bhubhaneswar Odisha host Vineet Raj Kapoor Founder Chandigarh Design School and Lead Expert Worldskills France

Vineet Raj Kapoor, Chandigarh Design School Founder shall conduct Worldskills and IDT Skill Workshop at Central Tool Room & Training Centre, Odisha share his insights on industrial design technology trade, competition rules, skill requirement in this domain for the candidates.

In the present scenario of industrialization; particularly in the engineering field, requirements of specialized tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, moulds, gauges and other precision components are indispensable. Simultaneously demand for quality Tool makers, Tool & Product Designers, Skilled manufacturers, PLC & Industrial Automation engineers and Maintenance Engineers is also growing rapidly. Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar is one of such training, production, design and consultancy centre established in technical cooperation programme between Govt. of India & Govt. of Denmark to meet the above requirements. The excellent infrastructural facilities like land, building etc. have been contributed by Govt. of Orissa. Training activities started in 1991 and Tool production in 1995.

CTTC is unique in imparting industry oriented long & short term training programmes on CAD/CAM, Tool Design & Manufacturing, Tool & Die Making, CNC Programming & Machining, Machine Maintenance, CCNA, Industrial Automation, VLSI, Hardware & Networking Management, ITI (Machinist/Welder) etc. CTTC believes in PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.

Vineet Raj Kapoor (Indian IDT Expert Worldskills, and Founder CDS) shared “Chandigarh Design School is always committed to excellence and this is nowhere acknowledged better than at Odisha. In Odisha, the skilling ecosystem is unmatched in India. They start early, and they ensure that all stakeholders are on board. During these two days I trained the faculty at Worldskill ecosystem as well as about the marking systems and also specifically about the Industrial Design Technology Skill. I also did a Design Thinking Workshop for Faculty at CTTC Odisha. CTTC is the central body involved in mentoring candidates for Indiaskills and Worldskills.”

Neelu Kapoor (Indiaskills Graphic Design Technology Jury) and Founder SXILL said “SXILL and Chandigarh Design School have always been at the forefront of the future of learning. We are eager to join hands with leading organizations like BITS Pilani, PEC Chandigarh, Thapar Patiala, MIT WPU Pune, DP Patil Pune, Chitkara, and many others to guide their students and faculty at Design Thinking. This knowledge is easily available to others through the courses that we offer at our institute.”

April 30

Chandigarh Design School Founder conducts Design Thinking Workshop at Central Tool Room & Training Centre, Odisha

CTTR Bhubhaneswar Odisha Bhubhaneswar, India

CTTC Bhubhaneswar Odisha host Vineet Raj Kapoor Founder Chandigarh Design School and Lead Expert Worldskills France

Vineet Raj Kapoor, Chandigarh Design School Founder conducts Design Thinking Workshop at Central Tool Room & Training Centre, Odisha in this domain for the candidates and Faculty. Vineet Raj Kapoor is a Certified Trainer for UIUX Design Qualification Pack from NASSCOM / IT-ITES under NSDC Skill India.