Design
Education
We work with schools, universities, and organisations to design curriculums, teach, and facilitate learning experiences that connect design thinking with real-world creative practice, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creative confidence.
Design is more than a profession - it is a way of observing, questioning and solving problems. Alongside our studio practice, design education has remained an integral part of Studio Eksaat's work.
Our experience spans curriculum development, higher education and classroom teaching, allowing us to bridge academic learning with real-world practice.
Our Belief
Design is not just a profession. It is a way of thinking. We believe creative confidence begins early, and that introducing design thinking in schools helps young people become more curious, empathetic and thoughtful problem-solvers - regardless of the paths they eventually choose.
Education Practice
1 state curriculum developed
2 teaching programs
3 educational institutes
Teaching & Faculty
Design education has always been an integral part of Studio Eksaat's practice. Together, Samira Gupta and Dhritiman Deb Pillai have taught across leading schools and universities, bringing years of professional experience into the classroom. Their approach bridges academic learning with industry practice, encouraging students to think critically, embrace process, and develop the confidence to solve complex problems through design.
Curriculum Design
Beyond teaching, we work with schools, universities, and educational organisations to develop design curricula that are relevant, engaging, and rooted in real-world practice. From programme structure and learning outcomes to workshops, projects, and teaching resources, we create educational frameworks that nurture creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and design thinking - preparing learners for a rapidly evolving world.
Experience
Design Curriculum Development
Developed the Design curriculum for the School of Specialised Excellence (SOSE) programme for the Government of Delhi in collaboration with Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology.
Designed a year-long curriculum introducing design as a discipline for
Grades 11 and 12.
Delivered the programme in classrooms to test, refine and strengthen the
curriculum through practice.
Teaching & Mentorship
Faculty, Design Foundation Programme,
Raffles Design International
Taught foundation-level design courses introducing undergraduate
students to the principles of design thinking, visual communication, and
creative problem-solving.
Design Faculty, Lodha Genius Programme
Ashoka University
Introduced high school students (Grades 9–12) to the principles of design thinking, creative problem-solving and visual communication through Ashoka University's Lodha Genius summer scholarship programme.
Collaborate with us
For teaching engagements and curriculum design projects, write to us at:
samira@studioeksaat.com | dhritiman@studioeksaat.com
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New Delhi 110019
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Enquiries
samira@studioeksaat.com
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Internships
info@studioeksaat.com
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