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Dr. Arun Kushwaha

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Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India12 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in design education and mentoring.
  • Ph.D. focused on consumer preferences in fashion.
  • Led student showcases at major fashion events.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a design educator with expertise in fashion and consumer behavior.

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About

Dr. Arun Kushwaha Faculty of Design, GLS University, Ahmedabad Dr. Arun Kushwaha is a practicing design educator at Faculty of Design, GLS University (a.ka.GLSID) Ahmedabad. With a Master’s in Apparel Design from NID and a Ph.D. in Design focused on consumer preferences and clothing behavior, his work sits at the intersection of research, creativity, and applied design thinking. His teaching blends structure with curiosity, valuing traditional methods while staying open to unexpected ideas. For him, design is not just about aesthetics but about provoking thought, emotion, and interaction. He encourages students to dig deeper, question more, and find their voice through hands-on exploration. Over the years, he has guided student-led showcases at platforms like Ahmedabad Times Fashion Week (2022) and Ahmedabad Fashion Week (2024, 2025); bringing classroom learning into real industry spaces. At GLSID, Dr. Kushwaha also serves as the Exam Coordinator for the B.Design and Integrated M.Design programs, and actively leads admissions and design awareness initiatives among school students. Currently serving as the Administrative Head, he is involved in strengthening institutional frameworks and cultivating a visible presence for the institute within academic, industrial, and societal spheres. His unique ability to weave together technology, psychology, and fashion results in learning experiences that are immersive, reflective, and personal; turning garments into narratives and conversations into creative journeys.

Experience

Gls institute of design

2 roles

Administrative Head

Promoted

Jul 2023Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Assistant Professor

Jan 2016Present · 10 yrs 2 mos

B r design studio

Design Mentor

Oct 2013Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

  • Mentoring students for design entrance exam preparation. Creative competitive portfolio preparation and design interview methodology.

Arvind brands

Design Project

Jan 2013Aug 2013 · 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Ndtv

Fashion trends research trend analyst

Dec 2011Jan 2012 · 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

  • Lifestyle news program - Whatever Whenever Wherever whoever
  • Secondary research based on print and e-media. Processing the news story to video news

Arvind brands

Fashion Intern

Jun 2009Jul 2009 · 1 mo · Bangalore

  • Assisting
  • Road show for ARROW SS 2010 formal wear collection.
  • Launch of Izod brand collection

Oswal fashion pvt. ltd.

Intern

Apr 2009May 2009 · 1 mo · Ludhiana Area, India

  • Dissertation report on sustainable practices of water usage in apparel production unit. Study of work process flow in knitwear garment manufacturing unit.

Education

GLS University

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD — Fashion

Aug 2017Dec 2024

National Institute of Design

M.Design — Apparel Design & Merchandising

Jan 2010Jan 2013

Army Institute of Fashion & Design, Bangalore University

B.Sc — Fashion & Apparel Design

Jan 2007Jan 2010

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