Drawing is a dialogue between the inner and outer worlds, where the humble act of mark-making becomes a witness to moments of perception and reception in both. The Indian philosophical concepts of drishti (seeing) and anubhava (experience) can be appreciated and evaluated in the context of creative design practices. ‘Drawing Dialogue: Calibration and Celebration of Drawing’ aims to explore and examine drawing as a fundamental basis of perception, thinking, and creation in design, mediating between the self and the world—shaping ideas, relationships, and the design journey through reflection, intuition, and embodied knowledge.
Presentation Themes
- Pedagogy of Drawing in Design Education
- Drawing Research
- Traditions of Drawing
- Drawing Practice (Case Studies and Industry Experience)
- Drawing Futures
The conference will span two days, comprising Keynote Talks & Panel Discussions, Hands-on workshops, Presentations, and a Drawing Exhibition.
An abstract of 150-200 words (600 Characters) for the proposed presentation at the symposium must be submitted by 30 June 2026. Selected abstracts will be invited to present.
Please fill out the Google Form for submission.
Important Dates:
30 June 2026 – Abstract Submission deadline
30 July 2026 – Selection announcements
30 & 31 October 2026 – Symposium at NID Gandhinagar
Email address: drawingdialogues@nid.edu
Website: https://nid.edu/getNewsevents/drawing-dialogues-calibration-and-celebration-of-drawing-in-design