Academic Advisory Board for 2025-26

At Cindrebay School of Design, we are committed to providing the next generation of design innovators with unrivaled educational and employment opportunities. Our academic programs are precisely crafted, combining academic rigor with real-world application, and are guided by advisers with extensive expertise from a variety of educational backgrounds, both locally and abroad.

In the quest for excellence, we have established a dynamic Academic Advisory Board (AAB) for Cindebay, composed of active and seasoned professionals from multiple design disciplines. These exceptional individuals are more than just advisers; they serve as mentors, collaborators, and innovators within our academic community.

The Board is important in influencing the direction of our programs, providing fresh ideas and imaginative suggestions that keep us at the forefront of design education. Our students, under their supervision, are not only equipped with the technical skills required for success, but also with the creativity, adaptability, and leadership attributes that identify great design professionals.

Members in addition to their advisory roles are proactive in fostering relationships with industry leaders and experts. They promote dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, ensuring our programs adapt to the evolving demands of the design industry.

Furthermore, the AAB acts as a critical sounding board for our curriculum, ensuring that it is contemporary, current, and in line with industry trends and standards. Their experience and knowledge help us in creating academia that further prepares our students not just for their first industry experience, but also for a lifetime of success and impact in the practice of design.

We are really grateful to have these accomplished individuals as allies on our path to academic success, and we won't waver in our resolve to give our students the greatest education possible.


Professor Nijoo Dubey

Chairperson - Academic Advisory Board

Faculty Lead - Universal Design National Institute of Design, Bengaluru, India

Professor Filomena Melina Visone

Member - Academic Advisory Board

Architect & Academic Polimoda, Florence Design Academy, CLIDA Art.e, Fashion & Design Lab, CSCS, University of Florence

Professor Gregor Strutz

Member - Academic Advisory Board

Founder of inkl.Design,
Berlin, Germany Universal Design Expert and Educator

Professor Rocío Martín Ruiz-Jarabo

Member - Academic Advisory Board

Architect, Academic Consultant and International Educator
Professor at UCLM University, Ciudad Real, Spain

Professor Jasbir Kaur

Member - Academic Advisory Board

Fashion & Textiles Expert, Professor
Director of Postgraduate Studies: Fashion & Textiles, Birmingham City University, UK
Academic Consultant and International Educator

Dr. Prof. Vinod Vidwans

Member - Academic Advisory Board

Visual Communication expert.
Founder HoD - Software & User Interface Design - NID - Ahmedabad
Professor & CoE: Flame University, Pune

Mr. Johnathon Strebly

Member - Academic Advisory Board

Creative Strategist & Former President, International Council of Design (ICoD), Canada


The previous Academic Advisory Board page for the year 2023, 2024 has been archived. Please refer to the new Academic Advisory Board page for the current list of members and their profiles.