Creative Career Conclave – Right career guidance to aspiring design and fashion students through engaging session by eminent panelists
Panelists at Creative Career Conclave
October 14, 2014, Jaipur: Pearl Academy, India’s leading institute of design, fashion and related business courses, hosted ‘Creative Career Conclave’ in Jaipur at hotel Ramada. The interactive session witnessed a creatively charged audience wanting to know more about the dynamics of the world of design, fashion, retail and other creative areas as an education and a career. More than 100 eager audiences including both parents and future budding minds witnessed the conclave.
The conclave saw an esteemed panel of ingenious minds from the world of design and fashion bibles – Mr. Jean Marc- Design Director- Marketer and Luxury Expert, Mr. Ayush Kasliwal- Interior Product Designer and Founder of AKFD Studio and Dr. Sanyogeitaa Chadha- Design Professional, Academician. The amalgamation of dreams, choices and learning saw an artistically put together essay of vocations inclined towards the finer things of life.
Enthusiastic about the conclave, Mr. Jean Marc, Design Director, Marketer & Luxury Expert, said, “It’s a wonderful platform for creative minds students to explore better and trending education and career prospects. For me, it was an amazing experience to have a conversation with the GenNext face-to-face at Creative Career Conclave. The kids are smart and with a little guidance, I am sure they can do wonders.”
Speaking about the conclave Mr. Sharad Mehra, CEO, Pearl Academy, said, “Creative careers are extremely challenging and rewarding. The demand of creative professionals has also increased tremendously in the last few years. Our various initiatives including Creative Career Conclave are a regular feature across cities to reach out to the budding and creative think-tanks of tomorrow – students who are willing to make their own identities and leave their footprints for others to follow. We were looking at reaching out to maximum number of creative students in the city.”
Dr. Veena Dutta, Campus Director, Pearl Academy, Jaipur, said, “We have been seeing a steady shift in the traditional mindset of students as well as parent when we talk about creative careers and we are looking forward to welcoming the new batch of innovative students who are all set to work hard and carve their niche. We are constantly looking for industry leaders who can address our students about the current scenario and give them a clear picture of what lies ahead. This event has been created for the same reason. ”
Mr. Ayush Kasliwal- Interior Product Designer and Founder of AKFD Studio, said, “The kind of course modules that the institute follows is noteworthy. Students at Pearl Academy are already industry ready. I believe that this is a result of not following the age old method of teaching by the books and engaging with students in a way which encourages them to explore and break through their reservations to become creative professionals. This unique way of teaching through extempore sessions and presentations empowers the students with greater practical knowledge.”
Post the conclave, one of the parents who attended it said “The conclave was nothing less than an eye opener for us. It a whole world out there and our children can actually make a career in creative areas. I was very impressed to see those two alumni of Pearl who are doing really well in the industry. After this session, I am sure that I will encourage my child to study whatever he wants to.”
The conclave was enjoyed unanimously by parents and the budding young minds as they got to experience a creative dialogue like never before in the city of Jaipur.
