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Administration & Advisory Board

A structured academic ecosystem supported by industry guidance, curriculum alignment and long-term student outcomes.

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Curriculum

Interdisciplinary, practice-led learning

Guidance

Industry inputs & academic direction

Outcomes

Career-ready students & exposure

Curriculum Practices at Ellen College

A good educational institution is the one where students can learn to connect education with their daily life issues and problems. Therefore, we promote learning with understanding and within the context of advanced study. If we talk about design institute in particular, apart from the practical practices, it is also necessary to emphasize interdisciplinary connections and integration within the course curriculum.

Advisory Board

At ELLEN, we believe in constantly striving to stretch our horizons. To this end, we are ably guided by our Advisory Board.

The Board will advise the ELLEN leadership on industry trends and directions. They are expected to be innovative forums that will create new mechanisms to help students have a deeper and involved interaction with the industry.

Director’s Desk

Leadership message & vision.

Mr. Ram Yadav

Founder & Director, Ellen College of Design

Mr. Ram Yadav is the Founder and Director of Ellen College of Design, a premier design institute in Jaipur. He holds a Master’s degree in Design, Management, and Information Technology, and brings nearly 24 years of academic and professional experience to the field of education. Mr. Yadav is a certified faculty member of the Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) under MSME, Government of India, and actively participates in textile design and handicraft cluster development programs to promote the rich heritage and arts of Rajasthan. Having been associated with the education industry for over two decades, he believes that an educational institute is not only a place where students bring their dreams and ideas but also a space where these aspirations are nurtured into reality. He emphasizes that education nourishes intelligence while shaping character and personality, and he takes pride in contributing to the growth and development of the next generation of designers and creative professionals.

Advisory Board

Industry experts guiding academic direction, curriculum alignment, and student outcomes.

Manuela Catania

Italian Designer, Creator of @visionopia

11 years experience at Faculty of Design, Fashion Marketing & Interior Design
Active educator in Sustainability & Fashion for the last decade in Brazil, Malaysia, Dubai, Hong Kong and Macau
Currently curating the Hong Kong Pavilion at the Biennial Countries Cities 2021 in Italy

Swati Gupta

UGC NET Cleared in Visual Arts

Experience in Design Consultant – ALOA & Designing, Design Courses; National College of Modern Art (New Delhi)
Drawing & Painting from Kerala; worked for: KIDS, Kotakpuram; Integrated Development Society; Kerala (NGO)
Worked as a Design Expert for Design Clinic Workshop on Blue Pottery under MSME Design Scheme Jaipur; conducted by FICCI

Jiwan Kalia

Educationist | Mentor | Painter | Designer | Film Maker

Classically trained fine artist from Delhi College of Art
Experience of more than 30 years, lived abroad
Certified Faculty from Centennial College, Toronto, Canada
Visiting Faculty of NID, NIFT, Delhi College of Art and many poly/colleges in India

Vibha Bansal

PG Graduate in Textile Design & Development from NIFT, New Delhi

15 years professional experience in Textile Design, Product Development and Sourcing
Currently working with J. Franco & Sons, New York
Worked as Fashion Coordinator with Lawrence & Stevens Fashion, New York
Worked for brands: Michael Aram, DK, DK Pure, Dony, Home Goods, T.J. Maxx, John Rothsway, Bed Bath & Walmart

Fiza Khan

Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist

25 years Academic and Professional Experience in Styling, Personal Grooming and Stage Makeup
Gold Medalist in AIHBA
Member of "All India Hair and Beauty Association"
Working with leading modeling agencies, designers, stylists, photographers

Dignitaries at Ellen

The Dignitaries at Ellen section showcases eminent personalities from the fields of design, education, industry, and culture who have been associated with Ellen through events, collaborations, interactions, or initiatives. These associations reflect Ellen’s engagement with experienced professionals and thought leaders, offering students exposure to diverse perspectives and enriching their academic and creative environment