Whistling Woods International Design Conclave 2025 Bridges Academia & Industry in Animation, Gaming & Fashion Design
Mumbai, November 5, 2025– Whistling Woods International (WWI), India’s premier institute for Film, Communication, and Creative Arts, reaffirmed its commitment to shaping future-ready creative talent by hosting Design Conclave 2025
Conceptualised as a platform to bridge academic learning with real-world creative practice, the two-day conclave welcomed 400+ aspiring designers eager to explore evolving opportunities across Animation, Game Design, Visual Communication Design, and Fashion & Costume design.
Unlike conventional design events, the WWI Design Conclave serves as a strategic learning ecosystem, designed to cultivate critical thinking, creative innovation, and industry readiness. Through panels, practical experiences in labs, and workshops led by pioneers across creative sectors, participants gained exposure to emerging workflows, creative philosophies and future-forward design tools.
“At Whistling Woods, our mission goes beyond education — we are building the intellectual and creative capital that will shape the future of India’s media and creative landscape,” said Meghna Ghai Puri, President, Whistling Woods International. “The Design Conclave is not just an event; it is a platform that nurtures imagination, enables access to industry knowledge, and empowers young creators to understand the possibilities ahead of them.”
The conclave brought together leading industry voices who shared insights on storytelling, technology-driven creativity, character-driven world-building, and the role of design in shaping cultural narratives.
For Animation & Game Design, students interacted with:
Munjal B. Shroff, Co-founder, Graphiti Studios & Chairman, FICCI AVGC-XR Forum
Vaibhav Chavan, Founder, Underdogs & creator of hit game Mukti
Veerendra Patil, Founder, Zebu Animation, who showcased the journey of bringing beloved comic character Suppandi to screen
Pradeep Kumar, Associate Director, Laqshya Digital, who decoded AAA-level game visual development
Students interested in Visual Communication Design got the opportunity to understand more on- evolving responsibilities, creative opportunities, and the future of visual storytelling by the below industry professionals :
Geetaa Bhatt, VP – Product Experience & Brand Design, CleverTap
Jyotshna Kalita, Founder, Halcyon Media & Vistar Content Studio
Rukhmini Bhatia, Visual Arts Educator & Curriculum Designer
In Fashion Design, students explored runway presence and modelling fundamentals through an interactive session with Kyara Coelho, professional runway model and emcee.
Hands-on workshops formed the backbone of the conclave, offering students practical exposure across design specialisations. Highlights included:
Character-Driven World-Building – Tanay Vaibhav
Animating Inanimate Objects (Stop Motion) – Akshita Tyagi
Card Game Design and Character Design: Guns, Glory & Guts
CUT.COLLAGE.CREATE! and CRAFTING LIKE MATISSE! collage workshops
CLO 3D digital draping sessions for Fashion Design students
The experience extended beyond sessions and workshops, offering portfolio reviews, student showcases, screenings and collaborative design challenges, cultivating a campus-wide atmosphere of experimentation and exchange.
The WWI Design Conclave reflects the institution’s evolving role not just as an educational centre, but as a thought leader and catalyst for the next generation of creative innovators — committed to access, excellence and industry-integrated creative education.
