Lucerne University showcasing '50 years of National Institute of Design'

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts introduces its collaboration with the National Institute of Design, India’s most prestigious design institute with an exhibition of “50 years of NID”. [dated 2012]

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts introduces its collaboration with the National Institute of Design, India’s most prestigious design institute with an exhibition of “50 years of NID” on the occasion of their annual Bachelor and Master graduation show in Lucerne. 

Note from Prof M.A. Ursula Bachman Associate Dean Head of Interdisciplinary and International Programmes, The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts: 

"The collaboration between the NID and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts dates ten years back. Various and repeated contacts between faculty showed the way and led to mutual regard and esteem. In February 2011 a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by both institutions with the aim to expand their partnership and grant continuous student and staff exchange and implement a close collaboration on various fields of research. With the aim to close the bonds of this partnership, both parties agreed to evaluate the progress of the collaboration and take a regular look at past achievements and projects. 

Today, our department is proud to introduce this collaboration with India’s most prestigious Design Institute to a broader Swiss audience with an exhibition of “50 years of NID” on the occasion of our annual Bachelor and Master graduation show in Lucerne. Two of our professors, Mr Rolf Bächler and Mr Pierre Thomé, who were invited by Pro Helvetia, visited the NID during this academic year and undertook first preparations for this show. The following departments of the NID will be included: - Animation/Film/GD - Illustration - Textile Design/Object Design Furthermore projects involving Indian crafts, including craft documentation and research as well as the NIDs legacy in changing the very living conditions of craft people all over India. On display will be materials, objects, textiles, business ideas and the presentations of mutual research achievements The further goals of our partnership focus on the development of common research projects in the fields of object and textile design and illustration and will hopefully lead to new business ideas and opportunities." 

Prof M.A. Ursula Bachman 
Associate Dean Head of Interdisciplinary and International Programmes 
February 13, 2012