Kolkata: Student creativity, innovative ideas and emerging design talent were in focus at the BRDS Design Exhibition 2026, organised by Bhanwar Rathore Design Studio (BRDS) at Uttirno, Kolkata, on Sunday. The exhibition showcased a variety of creative projects by aspiring designers and provided students with an opportunity to explore higher education and career prospects in the design sector.
The exhibition featured a diverse collection of student projects, including artworks, paintings, garments, three-dimensional models and other creative presentations. These displays covered different aspects of design and reflected the students’ imagination, practical skills and approach to creative problem-solving.
Focus on Design Education and Career Opportunities
The exhibition aimed to familiarise students with the wide range of opportunities available in the creative industry. Visitors were introduced to different disciplines, including fashion design, interior design, architecture, product design, automobile design, graphic design, animation, photography and fine arts.
With design emerging as an important field across several industries, the initiative also sought to highlight the importance of creative thinking, technical knowledge and practical skills in preparing young people for professional careers.
Career Guidance Seminar Highlights Entrance Examinations
A career guidance seminar was among the key attractions of the exhibition. Dr Bhanwar Rathore, Founder and President of BRDS, shared guidance and preparation tips for students aspiring to pursue higher studies at leading design and architecture institutions.
The session covered entrance examinations such as the National Institute of Design (NID), National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) and Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED).
The discussion was aimed at helping students understand the preparation required for these examinations and the academic pathways available in different creative disciplines.
Representatives from Over 25 Institutions Participate
Representatives from more than 25 design colleges and universities across India participated in the exhibition. Their presence provided students with an opportunity to learn about higher education programmes and explore different academic options in design-related fields.
Such interactions can help aspiring designers and their parents gain a better understanding of admission opportunities, specialised courses and the career possibilities available after completing professional design education.
National Initiative Across 15 Cities
The Kolkata event is part of BRDS’s annual design exhibition initiative, which is being organised across 15 major Indian cities. Apart from Kolkata, the exhibition is being held in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Nashik, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Lucknow, Bhopal, Nagpur, Akola and Raipur.
Through this nationwide programme, BRDS aims to increase awareness about design education, encourage young talent and highlight the contribution of design, architecture and innovation to India’s development.
The initiative also seeks to familiarise students with employment opportunities and emerging professional career paths in the design industry. It places emphasis on developing creative talent that can contribute to areas such as sustainable architecture, modern infrastructure, product innovation and the wider creative economy.
