Divyansh Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Foundation Department at Pearl Academy, Jaipur, whose practice spans product design, design education, digital technologies and material studies.
A graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) In Lifestyle Accessories design, Divyansh is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi. His doctoral research investigates Food Delivery Packaging Design in India, examining the relationships between design, structural performance, and circularity within the framework of United Nations SDG Goals.
Recognised for excellence in both teaching and scholarship, he is the recipient of Pearl Academy's Design Guru Award for Innovative Teaching, presented by Padma Bhushan Shri Jatin Das, in recognition of his innovative pedagogical practices. He has also been honoured with the pearl Academy Research Excellence Award for his impactful contribution to design research. His research has been presented at prominent national and international conferences, including hosted by NIFT and IIT Delhi, and published through Scopus-indexed conference proceedings and Taylor & Francis. His work advances research in sustainable product design, packaging systems, and circular economy practices.
In addition to his teaching and research, he actively contributes to curriculum development at Pearl Academy, As Course Leader for the Digital Tools programme for over three years, Divyansh has played a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum by integrating industry-relevant digital workflows and AI-assisted creative practices into the programme.
Prior to joining academia, he collaborated with leading export houses and product design studios, designing lifestyle products for internationally recognised brands including West Elm, Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, and Target. Beyond the classroom, his interests in photography, visual storytelling, and traditional crafts continue to shape his creative perspective. He believes that meaningful design emerges through design research, collaboration, and a deep understanding of people, materials, and culture.
