Pradyumna Vyas
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
India
Promotional Member
Pradyumna Vyas
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
India
Promotional Member
With over 30 years of experience in Design Education and Promotion, my journey with ICSID/WDO began in 1995. I have had the privilege of serving as a Board Member thrice, including the past two terms.
I was Director of the National Institute of Design (NID), India for a decade. During this time, I actively engaged with design communities across the globe. I championed the cause of design for social development and sustainability in my interactions with design fraternities across Japan, Taiwan, China, Africa, and Europe.
As India Design Council’s inaugural Member Secretary, I steered the National Design Policy implementation. I have been deeply involved with WDO’s Global Design Policy Framework project, which is now in its final stage.
At my current organization, the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), I have advocated sustainable, circular design across Indian sectors.
My long-standing track record in the field of design allows me to bring a wealth of experience to further the cause and reach of WDO. As President-Elect, my primary focus is ‘Design for Sustainable Development’, aligned with WDO’s efforts towards the United Nations SDGs.
Leveraging my extensive international network, I aim to work collectively with member countries and the global design community to address some of the critical challenges we face today. I also actively support Bengaluru City in the World Design Protopolis Programme as it unfolds over the term.
Senior Advisor – Design, Confederation of Indian Industries