Immersive Learning Through Design, Craft & Culture

Istituto Marangoni Mumbai continues to redefine experiential education through curated industry engagements and creative exploration. A recent series of visits and workshops offered students from Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, Interior Design, and Product Design programmes an opportunity to engage with the wider creative ecosystem of Mumbai, connecting academic learning with real-world design practices.

Students explored design, craftsmanship, and culture through curated experiences including the ADND Showcase, Nilaya Anthology, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, a Live Drawing Workshop, and the Solli Concepts Workshop introduction. Each initiative was designed to strengthen understanding of material innovation, fashion illustration, creative direction, and sustainable design, skills essential for success in the contemporary design industry.

At the ADND Showcase, emerging design talent and creative presentation techniques offered insight into fashion innovation, visual storytelling, and brand communication. Observing the merging of creativity and commerce deepened understanding of how design thinking drives value across disciplines.

The visit to Nilaya Anthology, guided by tutor Manuela, provided Interior and Product Design students with a tangible perspective on material exploration, craftsmanship, and luxury interiors. Interaction with curated collections of international makers and Indian artisans highlighted the importance of textile design, surface detailing, and aesthetic curation in contemporary spaces. This experience bridged theory with application, preparing students to engage with global standards of interior styling and product development.

At the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, guided by tutor Martina, Fashion Design and Styling students immersed themselves in the study of heritage textiles, cultural craftsmanship, and historical design narratives. The museum exhibits offered perspective on how traditional forms and materials inform modern aesthetics, strengthening understanding of fashion history and cultural relevance in design practice.

The Live Drawing Workshop with tutor Saumya refined students’ skills in observational drawing, gesture sketching, and fashion illustration. The session reinforced the value of hand-rendered techniques and creative expression in an increasingly digital design environment, sharpening each participant’s ability to communicate visually with clarity and emotion.

The introduction to the Solli Concepts Workshop added a layer of professional insight. The Solli team presented approaches to design entrepreneurship, sustainable product innovation, and market-driven creativity, aligning academic study with real-world design processes.

Through this series, Istituto Marangoni Mumbai reaffirmed its mission to integrate experiential learning, industry engagement, and global design education. Exposure to diverse creative environments enables students to cultivate adaptability, aesthetic awareness, and a professional mindset, attributes essential for growth in the fields of fashion design, interior design, and product innovation.

Each activity served as a reminder that luxury education thrives where art, design, and culture intersect. By bridging classrooms with the world beyond, Istituto Marangoni Mumbai continues to shape the next generation of creative professionals equipped to influence the future of global design, sustainable fashion, and creative excellence.