About IMS
Design & Innovation
Academy (IMS DIA)
Overview
“We Don’t Follow Fashion - We Awaken It.”
At IMS Design & Innovation Academy (IMS DIA), design is not treated as a subject—it is cultivated as a way of thinking, creating, and leading. Rooted in creativity and powered by industry relevance, IMS DIA is a premier institution dedicated to nurturing future-ready designers, innovators, and creative leaders across fashion, interiors, communication, luxury product, jewellery, and foundation studies.
At DIA, design is a dialogue—between hands and minds, heritage and innovation, imagination and execution. Every studio, sketch, prototype, and project reflects our belief that design has the power to shape culture, commerce, and communities.
Our Design Philosophy
At IMS DIA
- Every space tells a story
- Every sketch carries intent
- Every creation reflects the world we want to build
Our classrooms function as ateliers, where ideas evolve through curiosity, craftsmanship, collaboration, and critique. We celebrate the meeting of Indian artisanal wisdom and global contemporary design, blending the intimacy of handmade processes with the precision of digital tools.
From Banaras looms to Milan runways, from jewellery benches to digital interfaces, DIA shapes creators who are bold, conscious, and unapologetically original.
We are the new thread of Indian Design — rooted, rebellious, and rare.
Governance & Leadership
IMS DIA is guided by a leadership team that combines academic vision, institutional governance, and industry foresight, ensuring excellence, integrity, and long-term impact.
Leadership Team
Mr. Rajeev Gupta
Visionary education leader and founder of the IMS Group, driving academic excellence and institutional growth.
Mrs. Shilpi Gupta
Provides strategic direction and governance, with a strong focus on quality education and innovation.
Mr. Chirag Gupta
Leads institutional expansion, partnerships, and future-ready initiatives.
Dr. M. K. V. Nair
Renowned design academic and practitioner, shaping DIA’s design pedagogy, research culture, and industry alignment.
Faculty & Industry Mentors
Learning from Practitioners. Mentored by Masters.
IMS DIA boasts a distinguished faculty and mentor ecosystem, bringing together design educators, industry veterans, craft experts, technologists, and award-winning artists.
Faculty & Mentors Across Disciplines
Fashion Design
Dr. Neelam Saxena
Ms Sonal Jindal
Ms. Sukriti Bajaj
Mr. Anirban Lahiri
Communication Design & Filmmaking
Ms. Apoorva Vijh
Luxury Product Design
Interior Design
Mrs. Tanya Gupta
Foundation Studies
Mr. Prasoon Poddar
Mrs. Ritu Gulati
Jewellery Design
Ms. Apoorva Vijh
This blend of academic depth and industry realism ensures students graduate with both creative confidence and professional readiness.
Research & Innovation
Design Knowledge Beyond the Classroom
IMS DIA actively fosters a culture of research, innovation, and knowledge creation, aligned with emerging technologies and creative disciplines.
Research Highlights
Total Patents (Filed / Published / Granted)
Patents Granted
Patents Published (Awaiting Grant)
(Covering AI, IoT, ML, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Medical Diagnostics)
Faculty Publications
R&D Centres / Labs
Research Recognition
(Covering AI, IoT, ML, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Medical Diagnostics)
Community Research Initiatives
International Academic Collaborations
Campus Life at IMS DIA
A Living Creative Ecosystem
Life at DIA extends far beyond classrooms.
Studios & Labs
- Discipline-specific design studios
- Digital labs and Mac labs
- Jewellery, fashion, material, and prototyping labs
Workshops & Exhibitions
- Regular skill-based workshops
- Design exhibitions and showcases
- Guest lectures and masterclasses
Student Clubs & Activities
- Design-led student clubs
- Cultural and creative events
- Interdisciplinary collaborations
Industry Interactions
- Live projects and industry briefs
- Internships and site visits
- Industry juries and portfolio reviews
Accreditations & Academic Standing
IMS DIA operates under the academic governance framework of the IMS education ecosystem, adhering to national standards and global benchmarks.
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UGC / University Affiliation:
Details to be formally confirmed and published by IMS DIA
All programs are designed to meet regulatory requirements while aligning with international design education practices.
Governance & Committees
IMS DIA follows transparent and student-centric governance structures.
Key Committees
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Academic Council
Curriculum design, academic standards, and program oversight -
Examination Committee
Fair, transparent, and robust assessment processes -
Grievance Redressal Committee
Student welfare, conflict resolution, and support systems oversight
(Detailed committee composition to be published by IMS DIA.)
Partnerships & Collaborations
IMS DIA actively collaborates with international institutions, industry leaders, and creative organizations.
Global Vision. Strong Alliances.
Key Collaborations
Global Vision. Strong Alliances.
Global fashion education partner offering European degrees and international exposure
Global Vision. Strong Alliances.
Global fashion education partner offering European degrees and international exposure
Schools & Global Institutions
Academic collaborations, workshops, and exchange programs
(Formal MoUs list to be published by IMS DIA.)
Our Commitment
IMS Design & Innovation Academy stands for:
Creative integrity
Academic excellence
Industry relevance
Global outlook
Student success
We are committed to shaping designers who think deeply, create responsibly, and lead confidently in India and across the world.