Arvind Lodaya (NID 1981-87) trained in Industrial Design and works at the intersection of industry, social impact and education. He has successfully delivered projects in Product Design, Branding & Corporate Identity, Exhibition & Retail, Digital & User Experience, Communication & Marketing and Strategy & Innovation, for some of the leading brands and organisations in India and the world. Based across India and the United States, he has taught, lectured and advised numerous d-schools in India and overseas. Arvind runs a ‘breakthrough design’ consultancy that applies design thinking, systems thinking and strategic design to investigate and solve complex and wicked problems.

Quote on MTW: “The future beckons, and we designers must raise our bar way higher to live up to the world’s needs and expectations. Time to step out of our comfort zones and surprise ourselves!”