About Us

What began as a vision to disrupt conventional business education has evolved into a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurs, changemakers, and future-ready leaders at ISDI.
When It All Began
2016
ISDI Alumni Network
6,700 +
Founders Fuelled by ISDI
200 +
Our Mission
To empower students with skills and cross-disciplinary knowledge to succeed in the world of Industry 4.0.
Our Vision
To create leaders of the future, equipped with the skills of tomorrow.
Our Story
Established in 2016, ISDI – School of Design – began with a mission to deliver globally benchmarked education in design and innovation, preparing students to lead in a rapidly evolving world. Through its commitment to innovation, excellence, and a student-centric approach, ISDI quickly became a hub for aspiring leaders and changemakers. Over time, its academic scope lead to the creation of ATLAS – a transdisciplinary university rooted with design, business and innovation in ISDI’s founding vision.

Shaping a Viksit Bharat, Together

Social Impact That Aligns With India’s Vision 2047

Empowering Youth through Skill Development

ATLAS ISDI’s student-led initiative, Rover Angels, is empowering schoolgirls to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through engaging workshops and hands-on learning. By making STEM education more accessible and inspiring,

Promoting Inclusive and Quality Education

Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, ATLAS ISDI emphasizes an inclusive education model that caters to students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Supporting Sustainable Development Goals

ATLAS ISDI integrates sustainability and social responsibility into its curriculum and community outreach, supporting goals such as Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Reduced Inequalities, which align with India’s commitments under the UN SDGs.

Advancing Holistic Education

Team MUSHAK’s NASA journey reflects ATLAS’s vision of education that blends innovation, design, and impact. As India’s first team in the HERC RC Division, their 5th place finish and Social Media Award highlight how interdisciplinary learning and community outreach can drive real-world change and inspire future-ready minds.

Recognition that reflects our commitment

Recognitions & Affiliations
India’s Youngest
University to Recieve
NAAC Accreditation
ATLAS SkillTech University signs Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to foster academic collaboration, student exchange, research opportunities, and global exposure.
ATLAS SkillTech University, established in 2021 under the Maharashtra Act No. XV, has been officially recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 . This recognition affirms the university's compliance with national higher education standards.
ATLAS SkillTech University is a proud member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), a key national body that ensures academic credibility and degree equivalence across India and abroad.
Leadership Team
ATLAS is building a future-ready education model to equip young people in India with the skills and tech they need.

Dr. Indu Shahani

President
Dr. Indu Shahani is a renowned academic leader and institution builder with over four decades of experience in education and public service. Formerly the Sheriff of Mumbai, Principal of H.R. College, and Member of the University Grants Commission, she was also the first Indian to serve as Vice-Chair of the International Baccalaureate Board of Governors.

At ATLAS SkillTech University, Dr. Shahani is pioneering a future-focused, interdisciplinary model that bridges academics with industry. She serves on the boards of leading corporations including Colgate Palmolive, Diageo, HSBC AMC, Bajaj Electricals, and Eureka Forbes, driving her mission of creating responsible leaders and entrepreneurs for the new economy.
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ATLAS is building a future-ready education model to equip young people in India with the skills and tech they need.

Mr. Siddharth Shahani

Executive President
Siddharth Shahani, a global education leader, is the Co-founder and Executive President of ATLAS SkillTech University. With academic roots at University College London, a Master’s from the London School of Economics, and further specialization at London Business School, he brings a rich global perspective to higher education. Professionally, he honed his expertise at McKinsey & Company, London, where he advised global corporations on strategy and transformation.

At ATLAS, he is driving the vision of building India’s first urban, innovation university—an institution that combines cutting-edge global practices with the cultural depth of Indian values. His focus is on creating future-ready leaders equipped with interdisciplinary skills and entrepreneurial mindsets.
Education must go beyond degrees it should shape individuals into responsible, innovative leaders.

Dr. Rajan Welukar

Vice Chancellor
Dr. Rajan Welukar, Vice Chancellor of ATLAS SkillTech University, is a distinguished academic leader with over 36 years in Indian higher education. A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Mumbai, he has also led institutions such as AURO University and Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University.

With a strong background as a teacher, policy advisor, and administrator, Dr. Welukar has served on key national and international education committees and continues to drive innovation, quality, and global best practices at ATLAS.

The ATLAS Advisory Board

Deepak Parekh
Chairman
Vivek Pandit
Senior Partner
Ronnie Screwvala
Chairperson & Co-Founder
Anant Goenka
Vice Chairman
Keshav Murugesh
Group CEO
Karan Singh
Chairman
Ram Raghavan
President
Jamil Khatri
Co-Founder & CEO
Avani Davda
Stretegic Advisor
Aryaman Birla
Director
Sanjay Gurbuxani
VP, IBS AMEA & Global Digital Innovation
Anita Dongre
Dr. Indu Shahani
Founding President and Chancellor
Mayank Kumar
Co-Founder & MD

The ISDI Advisory Board

Amitesh Rao
CEO
Lulu Raghavan
President APAC
Ayan pal
Head of Experience & Design
Avnish Sabharwal
Managing Director
Tanu Sinha
Head of Design
Sonia Manchanda
Founding Partner
NEETA LULLA
Couturier | Designer | Stylist
Satyam Kantamneni
Managing Partner
Alok (b.) Nandi
Founder & Creative Director
Tanay Kumar
Founder & CEO
Andrew Pendleton
Sr Director, Design Systems
Amitesh Rao
CEO
Lulu Raghavan
President APAC
Ayan pal
Head of Experience & Design
Avnish Sabharwal
Managing Director
Tanu Sinha
Head of Design
Sonia Manchanda
Founding Partner
NEETA LULLA
Couturier | Designer | Stylist
Satyam Kantamneni
Managing Partner
Alok (b.) Nandi
Founder & Creative Director
Tanay Kumar
Founder & CEO
Andrew Pendleton
Sr Director, Design Systems

Our Management Team

Meena Krishna
Anando Das Dutta
Bulbul Chaudhary
Prof. Bhargavi Deshpande
Sweety Sethi
Dr Parag Amin
Uttam Kumar
Rita Ashra
Vaibhav Mohite
Ritika Karnani
Fenil Shah
Solange Suri
Divya Vijaychandran
Riddhesh Adarkar
Poonam Mishra
Gourav Keswani
Mohit Bhardwaj
In The Heart of Mumbai
ATLAS Skilltech University, BKC, Mumbai
Nestled near BKC, our campus sits at the intersection of education and enterprise. With 500+ companies and Mumbai’s business pulse all around, opportunity doesn’t knock—it’s already next door. From casual conversations with professionals to guest lectures and industry visits, learning happens beyond the classroom. Global names like Netflix, Google, Amazon, and Deloitte—opportunity doesn’t knock, it’s already next door.
Thought Leadership
Integrating Gamification in Design Research
: A Pedagogical Approach for Design Education in India
July 11th, 2025
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Impact of Apparel
on Job Performance
July 06th, 2025
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Concert Economy: A New Dawn of Opportunities for Designers?
July 11th, 2025
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Can IKEA Kill
‘Interior Design’ In India?
December 30, 2024
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Navigating Pedagogical Disparity: Faculty Approaches and Tools for Enhancing Teaching Skills
December 30, 2024
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An Exploratory Study to Discover the Academia
-Practice Gap in the Field of Architectural Design in India
December 30, 2024
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Design Studio as
a Lab for Innovation
December 30, 2024
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Developing Analytical and Representational Skills : Engaging AI visualization tools in Interior Design Education
December 30, 2024
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ATLAS Times
ATLAS HR Conclave 2025: Shaping the Future of Work and Talent
October 10, 2025
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Himanshu Mehta’s insightful session on the Impact of Geopolitics on International Business
February 13, 2023
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ATLAS Hosts Session on ‘Building ChatGPT Killer from India’ with Vishnu Ramesh, CEO of Subtl.ai
September 6, 2023
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ATLAS | ISME MBA Students Attend IAA Tech Pulse 2023 Conference
April 28, 2023
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MBA Springboard: ATLAS ISME Initiative To Build Hyper-Personalised Curriculum For Future Leaders
May 10, 2023
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Mastering The Art Of Restaurant Sales: Siddharth Jogani’s Guest Session At ATLAS ISME
September 23, 2023
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Pradeep Shashidharan From PENSKE Shares Practical Insights On Product Management With ATLAS ISME Students
December 13, 2023
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Transformative Industry Immersion: ATLAS ISME’s MBA Students Explore Innovation And Sustainability At Belimo, Navi Mumbai
January 19, 2024
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Sneha Basu Roy From Google India Unlocks The Power Of Analytics For ATLAS ISME’s MBA Students
March 11, 2024
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ATLAS ISME Hosts Masterclass With Mastercard Expert On Mastering Job Interview
March 27, 2024
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ATLAS ISME Hosts Masterclass On Integrated Marketing Communications With Marketing Expert Ketan Bharati
April 12, 2024
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Pioneers Of Progress: ATLAS ISME Alumni Inspire The Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs
February 3, 2025
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Press Coverage
ATLAS ISME launches ‘NextGen Leaders Pre-MBA Case Competition’ with PwC India as knowledge partner
ATLAS SkillTech University Brings Leading International Faculty To Mumbai Campus
ATLAS features in Times Education Icons 2022
Rahul Dev kicks off Fresh Face 2025 on a high note
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ISDI is one of the most prestigious institutions, renowned for its global-standard design education in India, offering programs in collaboration with Parsons School of Design, New York. The institute provides a multidisciplinary curriculum focused on hands-on learning and innovation. By integrating live learning experiences and global immersion programmes, ISDI transforms students into creative thinkers and leaders. ATLAS ISDI stands out from other design schools with:

  • Pivoting around the principles of innovation, it prepares students to transform the world of design through an entrepreneurial and tech-savvy approach.
  • With an exceptional curriculum, meticulously designed in collaboration with Parsons School of Design, it ensures students have a wholly transforming experience while studying.
  • BBA Hons. in AI & Emerging Technologies
  • Strategically located in Mumbai’s BKC, it exposes students to the vibrant and cultural spirit of the city.

ATLAS ISDI offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and other courses for its students.

ATLAS ISDI provides B. Des to its students in various subjects. The undergraduate B. Des programme is a four-year course that enables students to enhance their focus on strategic thinking, design, and innovation.

The undergraduate B. Des program offers 7 programs in various design subjects, such as:

  • Communication Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Communication & Styling
  • Interior Design
  • Product Design
  • Strategic Design Management
  • Animation & VFX

The postgraduate programme focuses on entrepreneurial and design thinking skills.

ATLAS ISDI is a well-known institution for many reasons. Its exclusive collaboration with Parsons School of Design stems from its position as a renowned institution. The key factors setting ISDI apart are:

The undergraduate B. Des program offers 7 programs in various design subjects, such as:

  • Location: It is in the heart of Mumbai and surrounded by the best design organisations.
  • Industry-focused approach: With industry stalwarts and meteors guiding students, individuals not only learn from practical knowledge but also learn from experience.
  • Networking: Students can work and interact with professionals in other fields, strengthening their networking skills.
  • Global curriculum: The curriculum has been meticulously designed to prepare students for national and international work opportunities.
  • Experiential learning: ISDI believes in going beyond traditional learning, and utilises advanced technology to nurture creativity among students.

Yes, ISDI offers guest lectures and masterclasses as a part of the curriculum. International voices and mentors lead classes with its exclusive partnership with Parsons School of Design (Parsons faculty often visits ISDI and students learn from them here in India). Integrating a masterclass allows students to expand their cultural understanding, too. We introduce students to a variety of workshops and masterclasses that help expand their interests and solidify their vision.

ISDI hosted Parsons Week 2025, in partnership with ISDI, from March 23-28, 2025, featuring a week of design-focused events and sessions led by faculty from the renowned Parsons School of Design. During their visit to ISDI, they offered masterclasses and portfolio review sessions as well.

Yes. ISDI offers global opportunities, too. Students get opportunity to study overseas, during immersive excursion one such example is Paris where students vistied colleges such as

  • Students can study in Paris and participate in industry visits and workshops.
  • Partnership with Parsons School of Design ensures that thinking strategies, global tools, and methodologies are a part of the curriculum.

ISDI stands out from other design schools through its partnership with Parsons School of Design. Its urban-rich culture setting ensures students learn thoroughly. ISDI stands out from other design schools due to its unique features:

  • A rich curriculum benefits from its collaboration with Parsons School of Design.
  • Real-world internships and masterclasses
  • Diverse networking
  • Strategic thinking nurtured by industry experts

Yes, the curriculum is developed in collaboration with Parsons School of Design. The B Des curriculum is meticulously designed to allow students to benefit from it. The global curriculum expands their horizon of understanding and ensures they are able to face challenges and secure lucrative opportunities.

The ISDI - School of Design & Innovation has received curriculum development support from Parsons School of Design since its establishment in 2013.

This unique partnership for curricular excellence ensures ISDI students have access to a global contemporaneity curriculum and proven teaching and learning methods enabling our students to be the design leaders of the future.