Prism 2009
The creative Expressions of Design Students of IMS

Rediscover your passion for Design, Design and Innovation Academy (DIA) a leading Design Institute organized a unique design event PRISM 2009 to mark the graduating ceremony of DIA'S first batch of Fashion, Textile & Jewellery Design students at Radisson, MBD Hotel, Noida. A Fashion Show was presented along side display of Innovative and Graduating Collection of Jewellery & Textile Design students, Various Promotional Displays by designers, various brands, sponsors & DIA students were also part of the two day event.

DIA'S endeavor is to train youngsters to become responsible and intense design professionals. In continuation to its ongoing efforts in this regard this interactive event was designed as a platform between the industry, the market and the academia, and witnessed the participation of renowned designers and leading brands representing various design streams.

DIA'S Managing Director Ms Shilpi Gupta and IMS President Rajiv Gupta welcomed the Guest at the well attended event with glitterati from Fashion world and Delhi's pg 3 circle appreciating the Jewellery designs and stylish collection of DIA students. Naveen Agarwal, Chairman IMS Society as Chief Guest awarded the students their graduating Diplomas.

The Fashion Shows was a huge hit with ravishing models like Tina Chatwal, Ritu Singh, Barkha Kaul, Donna Masih, Ekta Chaudhary, Ashita, Kajal Shrivastav, Himani Thapa, Ankuta Jain, Anchal setting the ramp at fire with their oomph and style presenting innovative breathtaking array of designs, contemporary ornaments, with intricate settings which promises to add awesome effect to any occasion .A fabulous attempt by DIA students.

Mr. Rajiv Gupta President IMS said, "DIA is a one-stop institute for those who want to learn about the fashion industry,” she says. “This holistic understanding leads to competency and efficiency. The institute also offers space for research and higher studies. This is what makes it unique.

The exhibition was packed with lots of excitement with sparkling presence of celebrities and renowned faces from glamour world. Although, the glittering Designs presented by models remained the main attraction. DIA embodies perfection in everything they do – be it Jewellery or design. With mouth watering delicacies and Cocktails doing the rounds the guest had a fun evening ,a true memorable event that warmed up the chilly winter night and lifted spirits within many a hearts .

The celebrity guest list included Prof.S.M.Ishtique, Mr. KK Aggarwal, Mr. Rakesh Babbar, Ms.Benu Sehgal, Mr.Puneet Nanda, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Mr. Rajiv Gupta, Mr. Anil Agarwal, Mr. S.Y. Siddique, Mr. Naived Sharma, Mr. Raj Tripathi, Mr. Joginder Singh, Shri Ashish Majumdar, Ms. Jaya Jaitley, Lawrence Fernandas, Mr. Avijeet Ganguli, Renu Tandon, Reena Singh, Mr. Vijay Pandey, Anil Arya, Mrs. Leela Seth, Ms. Leena & Ashima Singh, Maj. G.S. Madan, Ms. Renu Tandaon.

DIA was established in 2005 as the Academy of Fashion & Jewellery Design, with an objective of providing good design education. Over a period of time the Academy has evolved and matured as an Institute sustaining multiple design specializations like Fashion, Textile, Jewellery, Interior and Multimedia & Animation, Graphics& Fashion Business.

DIA'S endeavor is to train youngsters to become responsible and intense design professionals. The government's announcement of the National Design Policy encouraged DIA to contemplate and start a dialogue with the industry on various issues raised therein. The development of the designs is as important as the final product and since the Academy trains the students rigorously in all aspects of design throughout their course, each of the students would be displaying their entire design process preceding the development of the final collection.

DIA has made a name for itself in the world of fashion and design. The Institution is the 8th wing of IMS Society which is a non-profit making body. The society was constituted in 1996 by a group of leading academicians and the stalwarts of the corporate in North India. The society started imparting quality education in the year 1996. Currently more than 10,000 Students are receiving education of excellence from 350 distinguished permanent faculties in 7 Institutes located at Delhi-NCR and Uttaranchal.

DIA’s strong academics are completely supported by its industry linkages not only in India, but across the globe. Our international partners are LDT, Nagold (Germany), Esmod (Paris), University of Huddersfeild (UK) and Polimoda (Italy) along with Retailers Association of India (RAI) in our country .The institute offers lots of integrated programmes in Fashion Technology, Jewellery Design, Multimedia & Animation Toy and Games Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Advertising Design and Fashion Retail Management covering almost all aspect of design and Fashion Technology.

The aim of DIA is to equip a student with the skills that he or she would need in the world of fashion and Design. It gives students knowledge of Design skills, as well as a sound grounding in fashion, history, concepts and understanding. Students at DIA feel that its various learning schemes allow them to explore their talent and creativity. Students stress that DIA equips them with the right set of skills the industry demands. The institute, they say, is not so much about fashion as about design. “Here we learn designing, which is our base. Designing involves a certain level of understanding and observation along with polishing of skills,” says a student. Students and teachers share a strong bond. Design & Innovation Academy is a perfect stepping stone for students to innovate & design lifestyle with self confidence, positive attitude and refinement.