Faculty In-charge, Alumni Cell
Dr. Sonika Khar
Dr. Sonika Khar
Associate Professor Fashion Design
Sonika.khar@sid.edu.in
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Student Council Head, Alumni Relations

Avantika Chandra
(PRN 24080121183)
Student Council Head, Alumni Relation
alumni.sc@sid.edu.in
Kashvi Sikaria
(PRN 24080121106)
Student Council Head, Alumni Relation
alumni.sc@sid.edu.in

Frequently Asked Questions

There are more than 3000 alumni working in the design industry or running their successful startups or design agencies.

Alumni can stay connected by registering with the SID Alumni Network, participating in alumni events, mentoring students, attending reunions, and engaging with the institute through various academic and networking initiatives.

SID regularly organizes alumni meets, networking sessions, guest lectures, workshops, and institute events that provide opportunities for alumni to reconnect with faculty, students, and fellow graduates.

Alumni are encouraged to mentor students by sharing industry insights, career guidance, portfolio feedback, and professional experiences through mentoring sessions, workshops, and guest lectures. Interested alumni should get in touch with the relevant HODs.

SID welcomes alumni to collaborate on industry projects, research initiatives, workshops, internships, design competitions, and other academic engagements that enrich the student learning experience.

Alumni working in organizations or running their own enterprises are encouraged to offer internship and placement opportunities to SID students through the institute's placement and industry engagement activities.

Alumni can share updates regarding their career achievements, contact details, or professional milestones with the institute to remain connected with the SID alumni community.

The alumni network provides students with valuable industry exposure, career guidance, networking opportunities, mentorship, internship support, and insights into emerging design practices across various sectors.

Alumni can contribute by mentoring students, delivering expert sessions, supporting research, participating in institute events, collaborating on industry projects, and strengthening partnerships between academia and industry.

Updates on alumni events, achievements, networking opportunities, and institute initiatives are regularly shared through the SID website, official communication channels, and alumni engagement platforms.

SID alumni have established successful careers across diverse design disciplines, working with leading national and international organizations, renowned design studios, global brands, startups, and entrepreneurial ventures. The creative sectors reflect the institute's strong industry relevance and commitment to nurturing future-ready design professionals.

SID regularly invites alumni for a special event known as Design Gupshup centered around interaction between current students and the alumni. It gives a platform for Alumni to share their success stories and experiences with the current students. Alumni are regularly invited as external jurors for semester end juries; they are on board SID’s Programme Review Committees, Board of Studies and Quality Improvement Cell.

Many SID alumni have established successful design studios, fashion labels, creative agencies, consultancies, and startups. The entrepreneurial mindset developed at SID empowers graduates to create innovative ventures and contribute to the growing design ecosystem.

A strong alumni network provides valuable industry connections, mentorship, internship opportunities, career guidance, and professional networking throughout a designer's career. At SID, alumni remain actively engaged with the institute, helping students gain insights into industry trends and build meaningful professional relationships.

Students choose SID for its multidisciplinary design education, experienced faculty, industry collaborations, studio-based learning, global exposure, and strong alumni network. The institute's emphasis on creativity, innovation, research, and experiential learning equips graduates with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the evolving design industry.
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