Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Rishihood University Hosts Design Roundtable with JBM Group
Rishihood University and JBM Group hosted a special meeting called the Annual Design Roundtable.
Important leaders from companies like MakeMyTrip, Blinkit, and Maruti Suzuki came together with university leaders and students.
They talked about how design is changing, what new graduates need to know, and how artificial intelligence is affecting design.
They agreed that having the right attitude and work ethic is more important than just technical skills.
They also discussed the importance of early internships and real-world projects for students.
The meeting helped the university understand what the industry needs so they can improve their design courses.
Rishihood University and JBM Group hosted the Annual Design Roundtable to strengthen industry-academia synergy.
Leaders from MakeMyTrip, Blinkit, Maruti Suzuki, Frog Design, and JBM Group participated along with Rishihood University faculty and students.
The roundtable focused on the future of design, industry expectations, curriculum evolution, and AI's influence on design.
Participants emphasized the importance of mindset, early apprenticeships, and real-world briefs in design education.
Concerns were raised about the declining rigor and work ethic among young designers and the risks of over-reliance on AI.
- Who
- Leaders from MakeMyTrip, Blinkit, Maruti Suzuki, Frog Design, JBM Group, and Rishihood University
- What
- Annual Design Roundtable to strengthen industry-academia synergy
- When
- January 24
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To inform the university’s design curriculum and ensure it reflects industry requirements
- Event
- Annual Design Roundtable
- Organizers
- Rishihood University and JBM Group
- Participants
- Leaders from MakeMyTrip, Blinkit, Maruti Suzuki, Frog Design, JBM Group, and Rishihood University
- Focus Areas
- Future of design, industry expectations, curriculum evolution, AI's influence on design
- Key Themes
- Mindset, early apprenticeships, real-world briefs, AI's role in design
- Date
- January 24
- Location
- New Delhi, India