Adaptive Re-Use. Site Visit to Desai-ni-pol

As a part of “Interior Design Project” for Hospitality Project (Restaurant) B.Des students of Interior Design, were given a 150 year old city house in Desai-ni-Pol, Khadia, Ahmadabad -the first Heritage City by UNESCO- as a site, thus by, to understand and respect the ambiance of the vernacular architecture and interior of the pol house and conceptualize the space for a Cafe-Bistro or Fine Dining space. The pedagogy here helps the student to evaluate the elegance of Heritage and blend the modern needs with the same. Professor Kishori Dalwadi helped in organizing this visit successfully along with Professor Dhruvit Patel accompanied for mentoring students from UID.

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August 1, 2025

UID – A Masterclass in Innovation by Shingo Sato

At UID, our students recently participated in an inspiring three-day workshop led by the renowned Shingo Sato. Held from 22nd to 24th July 2025, this masterclass focused on sculptural garment construction and transformative design thinking. Every fold told a story

August 1, 2025

Global Design Programme: A Celebration of Global Learning and Creativity

At Karnavati University, we take pride in nurturing global perspectives through immersive, real-world experiences. Our Global Design Programme (GDP)—in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne—recently marked two significant milestones that showcased the spirit of cross-cultural learning and academic excellence.

July 15, 2025

Uridentity 2025: A Creative Journey Begins

Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID), Karnavati University, recently hosted a vibrant and immersive induction programme for its newly admitted students across various disciplines. Held between 8th to 12th July 2025, the orientation was carefully curated to introduce students to the