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.”

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.

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.”

Panel Discussion by representatives of Indian Delegation at ACE Fair 2025, Gwangju, South Korea

kimdaejung center Gwangju, Korea, Democratic People's Republic Of

Gwangju, South Korea— The 20th ACE Fair will be held on 28-31 August 2025 at Kimdaejung Centre, Gwangju, South Korea. 

A panel discussion titled “Next-Gen Talent & Global Collaborations: India's Animation, Gaming & VFX Evolution” is planned in the context. Speakers, including Tarun Chilikapudi (Greengold) and Bejoy Arputharaj (Phantom FX), shall offer Korean studios practical advice on collaborating with Indian counterparts. The panel would be moderated by Vineet Raj Kapoor, Founder Chandigarh Design School, who would be leading the Indian Delegation to Korea this year. He has led the Indian Delegation to Korea since 2016.

He would also be a part of the panel discussion organized by ACE Fair Gwangju on the topic of Next-Gen : Talent and Global Collaborations specially involving Indian Animation and FX community.

Our goal would be is to move beyond the outdated notion of India as just an outsourcing destination and to explore the real, high-value partnerships possible in animation, gaming, and VFX. We have leaders here from across the Indian ecosystem to tell us how.

Vineet Raj Kapoor invited as Chief Expert (IDT) for Odisha Skills 2025

CTTR Bhubhaneswar Odisha Bhubhaneswar, India

Odisha Skills 2025 Vineet Raj Kapoor has been invited by Odisha Skill Development Mission invited as Chief Expert Jury and Skill Competition Manager for Odisha Skills 2025. Vineet Raj Kapoor had been the Chief Expert Jury and Skill Competition Manager for Industrial Design Technology and for Graphic Design Technology in Odisha Skills 2023 as well. 

Chandigarh Design School Mentoring Indiakills Candidates Chandigarh

Bootcamp DIMD Skills

Chandigarh 26 March 2026

Chandigarh Design School (School of Experience Illusion and Life Learnings) founded by Technocrat Ms. Neelu Kapoor and Worldskills Design Mentor Prof. Vineet Raj Kapoor was selected by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha Skills Councils to train and mentor India’s Indiaskills candidates for Industrial Design Technology and Digital Interactive Media Design for Indiaskills Nationals. These candidates were Gold and Silver Position holders in their respective Regionals. now being trained at Chandigarh Design School at Chandigarh. The candidates come from leading Design Institutes like NID Ahmedabad, NIFT Mumbai, NID Bhopal, CTTC Bhubaneswar, Atlas University, Mumbai, DOT Design School, Chennai, among others

Speaking on the occasion, the Founder Vineet Raj Kapoor, Chief Expert (DIMD) and Chief Expert (IDT) and various Regionals and State Competitions and Lead Expert Worldskills France (Industrial Design) for Indiaskills said “I am fortunate to work with these top students and find it invigorating to help them grasp the nuances of design and giving them tips to score points at Worldskills. It is a challenge since they have studied under the best of teachers and mentors of India. However, we have developed a very good rapport and they find learning at SXILL equally rewarding. SXILL students have worked at the Top in leading organizations including Sony, Yatra.com, Gaana.com as well as Directed top animated shows like ‘Motu Patlu’ and even independent artists like Sukh-E the singer amongst others. SXILL students own leading IT companies in the region like Intelligaia, Trabug, Creative Peppers etc.”

Neelu Kapoor, the Founder of SXILL and herself a National Jury (Graphic Design) for NSDC backed Indiaskills said, “SXILL offer a unique ‘Design your own Curriculum’ option in line with the National Education Policy as well as a World Class Animation and Design Finishing School SXILUP for Animation and Design passouts from Colleges. In this endeavor SXILL is backed by top studios like Lakshya Digital, Digitoonz, Greengold (Chhota Bheem), Technicolor, and more. Our students consistently win International Awards like 11secondclub and GO48!”

Chandigarh Design School Founder Invited as Mentor by AIC-NMIMS Startup Summer School

Chandigarh Design School Founder Invited as Mentor by AIC-NMIMS Startup Summer School

Chandigarh, India | June 2026

Vineet Raj Kapoor, Founder of Chandigarh Design School and a leading mentor in Design Thinking, Product Design, UI/UX Design, and Innovation Education, has been invited by the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC-NMIMS) to mentor participants at the Startup Summer School 2026, an immersive entrepreneurship program being conducted at the NMIMS Chandigarh Campus.

Established under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, Government of India, AIC-NMIMS has supported more than 180 startups across diverse sectors and has emerged as a significant contributor to India's innovation and startup ecosystem.

The Startup Summer School is a seven-day experiential learning program designed for students from Grades 8 to 12, introducing them to entrepreneurship, innovation, startup creation, business leadership, and problem-solving methodologies.

As part of the program, Vineet Raj Kapoor conducted a special mentoring session on:

"Diving Deep into Prototyping"

Date: 17 June 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: NMIMS Chandigarh Campus

The session focused on the importance of prototyping as a critical step in the innovation process. Participants were introduced to methods used by product designers, startup founders, UI/UX designers, and entrepreneurs to transform ideas into tangible solutions through rapid experimentation and iterative development.

Speaking about the engagement, Vineet Raj Kapoor said:

"Innovation begins when ideas move beyond discussion and become something that can be tested, evaluated, and improved. Prototyping allows young innovators to learn quickly, fail safely, and build confidence in their problem-solving abilities. It is encouraging to see students at such a young age being exposed to entrepreneurship and design-led innovation."

With over three decades of experience in design education, skill development, and creative industries, Kapoor has mentored students, startups, educators, and WorldSkills competitors across multiple disciplines including UI/UX Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Animation, Digital Media, and Design Thinking.

Through Chandigarh Design School and SXILL, he has actively promoted industry-aligned learning and innovation-driven education. Chandigarh Design School is recognized for its specialized UI/UX Design Courses, User Experience Design Training, Design Thinking Workshops, Product Design Programs, and mentorship-led approach to developing future-ready professionals.

The Startup Summer School initiative reflects the growing emphasis on nurturing entrepreneurial thinking at an early age and equipping students with practical skills in creativity, innovation, collaboration, and leadership.

The interaction between young aspiring entrepreneurs and experienced mentors is expected to inspire participants to pursue innovation-driven careers and contribute meaningfully to India's expanding startup ecosystem.

About Chandigarh Design School

Chandigarh Design School is a specialized institution focused on UI/UX Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Animation, Design Thinking, and emerging creative technologies. Through project-based learning, mentorship, industry collaborations, and skill excellence initiatives, the institution prepares learners for careers in the global design and innovation economy.

Chandigarh Design School Founder Invited as Speaker at National Faculty Development Program on NEP 2020

Chandigarh Design School Founder Invited as Speaker at National Faculty Development Program on NEP 2020

Mohali, Punjab | June 2026

Chandigarh Design School Founder as Speaker

Vineet Raj Kapoor, Founder of Chandigarh Design School and a leading expert in Design Thinking, UI UX Design, and Creative Education, has been invited as a distinguished speaker at the Annual Faculty Development Program (FDP) being organized by Chandigarh Business School of Administration (CBSA), Landran, from 30 June to 4 July 2026.

The Faculty Development Program is being conducted on the theme "Trailblazing Emerging Trends in Teaching and Learning Practices aligned with NEP 2020", bringing together educators, academicians, and industry experts to discuss innovative approaches to higher education and skill development.

As part of the program, Vineet Raj Kapoor will deliver a special session on:

"Creative Problem Solving through Design Thinking"

Date: 2 July 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Seminar Hall, Ground Floor, Block-6, CBSA, Landran

Design Thinking has emerged as one of the most influential frameworks for innovation, entrepreneurship, product development, and user-centered problem solving. It forms a critical component of modern UI UX Design Courses, User Experience Design Training, and contemporary design education programs worldwide.

Speaking on the invitation, Vineet Raj Kapoor said:

"The National Education Policy 2020 encourages creativity, multidisciplinary learning, and innovation-led education. Design Thinking helps students and educators develop a structured approach to solving real-world problems while fostering empathy, creativity, and critical thinking. I am delighted to contribute to this important Faculty Development Program."

Kapoor brings over three decades of experience in design education and has been associated with national and international initiatives in UI UX Design Training, Digital Product Design, Industrial Design, Animation, and WorldSkills competitions. Through Chandigarh Design School and SXILL, he has mentored students, faculty members, and skill champions across India.

Chandigarh Design School is widely recognized for its industry-focused UI UX Design Courses, professional mentoring, and project-based learning approach. The institution offers specialized training in User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, and digital innovation, helping learners build successful careers in the rapidly growing design industry.

The session is expected to provide valuable insights into how Design Thinking methodologies can be integrated into teaching and learning practices to align academic outcomes with industry expectations and the vision of NEP 2020.

The Faculty Development Program will host experts from academia and industry, creating a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and future-ready educational practices.