About
I work at the intersection of design, material, technology, and education.
My practice began in fashion and textiles, but over the years it has expanded into digital experiences, design research, branding, creative strategy, and emerging technologies. Today, I explore how traditional knowledge, contemporary design, and artificial intelligence can coexist to shape meaningful products, systems, and learning experiences.
As a designer and educator, I am interested less in objects themselves and more in the relationships they create—between people and materials, craft and technology, research and practice, heritage and innovation. Whether designing a garment, developing a curriculum, building a digital platform, or collaborating with artisans, the underlying question remains the same: how can design create lasting value while remaining culturally grounded and socially relevant?
Currently serving as Faculty and Discipline Coordinator for Textile & Apparel Design at the National Institute of Design (NID) Assam, I divide my time between teaching, research, independent practice, and entrepreneurial ventures. My work spans textile and apparel design, visual communication, digital design, creative direction, design research, and increasingly, the integration of artificial intelligence and data-informed thinking into design education and practice.
I believe the future of design will belong to practitioners who can move comfortably between physical and digital worlds, combining craftsmanship with computation, intuition with evidence, and creativity with systems thinking. My practice is an ongoing exploration of that balance.
Rather than following trends, I am interested in building work that is thoughtful, restrained, and enduring—work that respects materials, values process, embraces technology with intention, and contributes meaningfully to people, culture, and the evolving landscape of design.
Journey
My journey in design has never been confined to a single discipline. What began with fashion and textiles gradually expanded into a broader exploration of material, communication, technology, and education.
Early experiences within the fashion industry introduced me to the realities of product development, craftsmanship, manufacturing, and global design practice. At the same time, an enduring interest in textiles revealed that materials carry stories—of culture, place, memory, and human interaction. Teaching became a natural extension of this journey. Working with students, artisans, researchers, and interdisciplinary teams transformed design from an individual creative pursuit into a collaborative process of inquiry and knowledge sharing. Every studio, workshop, and classroom became an opportunity to learn as much as to teach.
As design continues to evolve, so has my practice. Today, alongside fashion, textiles, and visual communication, I explore emerging fields including artificial intelligence, data-informed design, digital experiences, and creative technologies. Rather than viewing these as separate disciplines, I see them as interconnected tools for addressing contemporary challenges while remaining rooted in culture, craftsmanship, and human values.
The journey continues to be shaped by curiosity—an ongoing search for meaningful connections between tradition and innovation, analogue and digital, research and practice.
Philosophy
I believe design begins with observation.
Before making, there is listening. Before creating, there is understanding. Every project deserves the time to reveal its context, its purpose, and the people it seeks to serve.
My practice is guided by simplicity, clarity, and intention. Whether working with textiles, garments, digital interfaces, or educational systems, I strive to create work that is thoughtful rather than excessive, enduring rather than temporary.
I value process as much as outcome. Research, experimentation, and iteration are not stages to complete—they are integral to the work itself. Technology, including artificial intelligence, is approached not as a substitute for creativity, but as a tool that expands possibilities while keeping human judgement at the centre.
Across every discipline, a few principles remain constant:
* Clarity over decoration.
* Purpose over novelty.
* Process over trend.
* Craft over convenience.
* People before technology.
Design, to me, is more than the creation of objects or experiences. It is a way of thinking—a continuous practice of questioning, learning, and making with responsibility. The goal is not simply to design what is new, but to create work that is meaningful, culturally aware, and built to endure.