Chandigarh | March 2025 — Chandigarh Design School welcomed Anil Siwach, former Head of Design at Yatra.com, for an insightful session with students of the UI/UX Design stream. A veteran design leader with a portfolio spanning Gaana, LinkedIn, Opera, and Playstation, Anil shared his journey, offering key insights into the future of design, product strategy, and user experience.
Currently working on a stealth-mode AI AgriTech startup, Anil is also contributing his expertise to startup incubators at IIT Kharagpur and BITS Pilani-Goa. During his visit, he also served as Guest Jury for the UI/UX student showcase at CDS.
Impressed by the student work, Anil said,
“Of all the student portfolios I’ve reviewed across India, the standard of work at CDS ranks among the best. The clarity, thought process, and execution were truly impressive.”
Vineet Raj Kapoor, Indian Expert for Industrial Design Technology at WorldSkills and Founder of CDS, introduced Anil Siwach and highlighted India’s growing presence in the global freelance design ecosystem:
“Design has become one of the most freelanced domains globally, and Indian designers—especially students—are making a strong mark worldwide.”
Neelu Kapoor, IndiaSkills Jury Member and Co-founder of CDS, added,
“Over the years, our students have gone on to lead design teams at major companies like Adobe, Mobikwik, Gaana.com, and Yatra.com. This legacy continues to grow stronger with every batch.”
CDS remains committed to training future-ready designers in Graphic Design, UI/UX, 3D Animation, and Digital Film Making, backed by industry mentorship and real-world exposure.