Events & WORKSHOPS
Through a series of collective and one-on-one activities, potential students will explore where their career interests, talents and desired industry profiles merge with the school’s offerings at various ESEDS events which takes place round the year.
Earth Day 2026 at ESEDS School of Design
This Earth Day, we hosted an engaging and thought-provoking Student Interactive Session at ESEDS School of Design, centered on sustainability through the lens of design thinking.
The session was led by me, alongside our esteemed guest speaker, Neela Majumder (Director – Education & Outreach, EarthDay.org, Asia). Together, we explored how creative education can play a transformative role in addressing pressing global environmental challenges.
Students actively participated in discussions and activities that encouraged them to rethink design as a tool for impact—moving beyond aesthetics to purpose-driven, sustainable solutions. The conversation emphasized the importance of nurturing young changemakers who can lead with empathy, innovation, and responsibility.
It was inspiring to see students share ideas, question existing systems, and envision actionable pathways toward a more sustainable future.
At ESEDS, we remain committed to fostering a culture where design meets sustainability—and where students are empowered to drive meaningful change.
Where Creativity Meets Icons: A Power-Packed Session with Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri & GK Reid, Collaborators with Lady Gaga, Beyoncé & David Bowie
An engaging and interactive session at ESEDS brought together visionary creatives Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri and GK Reid, offering students valuable insights into global design trends and the power of storytelling.
Indrani—an award-winning director and fashion photographer, and the force behind DXSTUDIOS—shared perspectives shaped by her work with global icons like Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and David Bowie. She highlighted the importance of narrative, purpose, and social impact in shaping meaningful creative work.
GK Reid added depth to the session through his groundbreaking work as a costume designer and stylist, known for crafting bold, experimental looks—including Lady Gaga’s avant-garde “Hello Kitty” dress—and striking visual concepts across music videos, films, and campaigns.
His contributions have played a key role in defining the visual language of leading global artists and brands. The session also sparked important conversations around inclusivity, addressing the persistent gender gap in filmmaking and creative industries, and encouraging students to challenge norms and advocate for greater representation.
Fluidal Motion at Calcutta Times Fashion Week 2026
Fashion students from ESEDS School of Design, in collaboration with Techno India University, presented Fluidal Motion at Calcutta Times Fashion Week 2026. The collection explored the connection between movement, form, and identity, transforming the runway into a space of dynamic expression.
Inspired by the idea that fashion evolves with the body, the collection featured draped silhouettes, layered textures, and asymmetrical cuts, balancing structure with fluidity. The color palette moved from calm neutrals to vibrant tones, symbolizing a journey from stillness to motion and self-expression.
The showcase was styled by second-year BDES Fashion students—Subhashree, Sayeli, Anamika, Swastika, Aashea, Caroline, Preeti, Sayantani, and Debopriya—under the guidance of Aloke Kumar Singh.
World Environment Day at ESEDS in collaboration with WWF
ESEDS School of Design, in collaboration with WWF-India, celebrated World Environment Day with great enthusiasm. The event was honored by Dr. Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner, Kolkata, and Ms. Sangita Mitra, Director, WWF-India, WBSO.
A key highlight was the “Design for Life” exhibition, inaugurated during the event, featuring two sustainable student collections — one crafted from e-waste and another showcasing upcycled couture from old garments. Thoughtful installations added depth and impact.
ESEDS also signed a pledge to become a plastic-free campus, marking a strong step toward environmental responsibility. The event was a powerful blend of design, sustainability, and meaningful action.
Kolkata Design Festival 2025 – A Creative Triumph
The Kolkata Design Festival 2025, held from April 22nd to 24th, was an electrifying celebration of creativity, innovation, and collaboration! Hosted jointly by Techno India University, ESEDS School of Design, and ECOLE, the festival brought together passionate minds from across the design spectrum.
On the very first day, the venue was ESEDS School of Design, where we welcomed over 200+ visitors, including design professionals, school students, and design students from across the region. The day featured a dynamic lineup of design competitions, expert jury sessions, and immersive workshops on eco-printing, crochet, and digital illustration.
The energy peaked with a stunning student-led fashion show that boldly showcased contemporary narratives through innovative design.
Times Fashion Show 2025
The M.Des first-year students of ESEDS School of Design, in collaboration with Techno India University, recently unveiled their much-anticipated collection “Khonoma” at the prestigious Calcutta Times Fashion Week on 8th of March 2025 at The Westin, Kolkata. Drawing inspiration from Khonoma, Asia’s first Green Village in Nagaland India, the collection celebrated the themes of resilience, transformation, and renewal. Once a land ravaged by human activity, Khonoma has been revitalized through nature’s healing power and the unyielding spirit of its community. The garments beautifully depicted this journey of loss, hope, and revival, encapsulating the essence of restoration. Renowned Tollywood Actress Ms. Trina Saha graced the runway as the showstopper along with an accomplished Entrepreneur Mr. Meghdut Roy Chowdhury, adding star power to the symbolic presentation. This collection was a stunning tribute by the Fashion Students of ESEDS – TIU, to the enduring synergy between environment and community.
Hulladek – Fashion Show
“Trash Couture” is a groundbreaking fashion collection created by ESEDS’ second-semester B.Des students and the diploma batch, in collaboration with Techno India University. The collection challenges traditional fashion by using unconventional materials such as e-waste, garbage bags, plastic, and scrap metal etc transforming them into high-fashion garments. Inspired by the urgent need for environmental consciousness, this collection explores sustainability through the lens of creative upcycling.
“Trash Couture” is not just fashion—it’s a powerful statement about the future of style, where sustainability meets creativity to redefine luxury and waste.
The collection was elegantly showcased at the Hulladek Honors 2025, held at the iconic Dhana Dhanya Stadium. The event radiated creativity and innovation, highlighting a remarkable fusion of sustainability and design.
AMI arts Festival 2024
On 7th December 2024, the ESEDS School of Design came alive with colour, creativity, and conscious celebration. In a powerful collaboration between AMI Festival by Kolkata Centre for Creativity and ESEDS, the event offered a vibrant, day-long tribute to the mystical beauty and fragile ecology of the Sunderbans—one of the world’s most unique and endangered ecosystems.
From the moment the day began, attendees were immersed in an inspiring journey through Bengal’s cultural and environmental heartland. The festival opened with an award-winning feature film – The land of eighteen tides and one Goddess, shedding light on the co-sustaining relationship between the people and the mangrove forests of the Sunderbans.
Workshops brought hands-on creativity to the forefront:
A printmaking workshop, inspired by the lore of Bonbibi and mentored by internationally acclaimed artist Mr. Saibal Karmakar, invited participants to channel the spirit of the land into art.
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A PLACE WHERE CREATIVITY SUSTAINABILITY GO HAND IN HAND
ESEDS has teamed up with Techno India University to develop our internationally recognised courses. We are proud to offer our newly developed set of undergraduate and programmes at our new international design center.
