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MANAGEMENT & FOUNDERS
ESEDS school of design is the best fashion design and interior design institute in Kolkata, and our executive staff guarantees quality and competence. The ESEDS management team has a reputable history and years of industry experience. Together, they forge a futuristic vision for both interior and fashion design.
Fashion Designing
Creative Director & Co-Founder
ALOKE KUMAR SINGH
Aloke Kumar Singh is a Fashion & Accessories Designer, Illustrator, and an Educator having graduated in the field of Fashion Design from National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT, Kolkata, India in 2010.
In the year 2015 he collaborated with British Illustrator/Artist and Educator Mr. Neil Andrew Robinson to start the very first European concept school of design in Kolkata and in India (probably Asia) focusing on Ethical and Sustainable design practices in the field of Design, offering courses on Fashion, Interiors and Textiles.
Managing Director & Co-Founder
NEIL ANDREW ROBINSON
Neil Andrew Robinson is an experienced educator, designer, illustrator, and photographer with over 25 years of international experience in design education. Having worked in the UK, India, Thailand, Portugal, and Spain, Neil has played a key role in developing design curricula and shaping the educational landscape. In 2015, he co-founded ‘ESEDS School of Design’ in India, the country’s first sustainable design institute, with the goal of fostering a new generation of designers committed to eco-conscious practices. Neil is also an advocate for environmental sustainability, integrating these values into his creative and professional work.
In addition to his educational contributions, Neil is a talented designer, illustrator, and photographer, with a focus on visual storytelling and social commentary. His photography exhibition ‘Pilgrimage’ in Bangkok received significant recognition, showcasing his blend of cultural exploration and environmental themes. Neil is also the founder of ‘picsfortheplanet’, an online platform dedicated to raising environmental awareness through art and photography. His ongoing commitment to sustainability and education continues to shape the design world, education and efforts toward ecological responsibility.
Educational Director
DR NICHOLAS FRANCIS DUGGAN
In education he has held teaching and leadership positions in Universities and International schools taking him to Kenya, Thailand, S. Korea, New Zealand, Kuwait, Spain, and Italy, currently being located in Beijing, China.
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.
