Eminent Faculty with Expertise and Experience
KMCT School of Design has managed to attract qualified and experienced faculty with years of experience in academics and industry, ensuring that students are given excellent theoretical inputs along with practical skills needed for the industry. Faculty also undertake research and consultancy to be abreast of changing trends and industry needs.
In addition to our in-house faculty, guest faculty from the industry will also conduct classes and workshops to give students fresher perspectives.
DIRECTOR
Graduating in Computer Science & Engineering from Govt. Engg. College, Thrissur, he found his true calling in Design and did his Master of Design in Visual Communication from Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay. After working with C-DAC (Pune) and Malayala Manorama (Kottayam), he started his own design consultancy Design Difference, based in Kochi. Catering to clients as varied as publishing houses, hospitals, hotels, IT firms and NGOs he designed branding, collaterals, magazines, newspapers, packaging, signage, websites, interfaces and products for twenty years when the academic bug bit him. Teaching at Srishti (Bangalore), DJAD (Coimbatore), MITID (Pune) and Anant University (Ahmedabad) he moved back to Kerala becoming the founding Dean at Saintgits Design School (Kottayam) before he joined KMCT School of Design. He is also pursuing his Ph.D in Design at NID (Ahmedabad).
Roney Devassia
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Roney is a passionate artist and animator specialising in sketching and painting with various mediums such as water colour, acrylic, and pastels. His expertise extends to 2D animation and graphic narratives. He holds a Bachelor's in Animation Film Design from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, and a Master's in Animation Design from IDC, IIT, Mumbai. Roney constantly seeks out compelling stories to tell, meticulously focusing on the subtle details found in everyday life. He also finds great fulfilment in teaching, believing it to be a collaborative exchange of knowledge. He has successfully completed numerous freelance animation and illustration projects for clients including leading publishers like DC Books, Mathrubhumi, and TBS.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
An Architect driven by an industrial designer's spirit, Bavith Balakrishnan holds a degree in Architecture from TKMCE, Kollam, and a Post-Graduation in Industrial Design from School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi. His expertise spans Retail Design, Product Design and Architecture. With experience at Videocon, Quetzel, and Foley Designs, he's a multidisciplinary expert. Bavith has authored a Malayalam book and runs YouTube channels featuring architecture, interviews and vehicle reviews. With 9 years of successful teaching experience, he's passionate about mentoring. His unique blend of skills and experiences makes him a standout professional in his domain.
Aliasgar Chunawala
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Born in Dahod, Gujarat he embarked on a journey in architecture, earning his undergraduate degree from SVIT, Vasad. His interest in design led him to pursue a Master’s in Integrated Product Design from Anant National University, Ahmedabad. He brings seven years of professional experience and two years of teaching experience as an Assistant Professor in Product Design at Anant National University. During his tenure, he has honed my skills in research, curriculum development, and student mentorship. His hobbies include reading, travelling and sports. He aims to contribute to academic excellence and foster student growth through innovative teaching and research.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
An accomplished Multidisciplinary Art Practitioner and designer, Abhishek holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Printmaking from the Government College of Art, Chandigarh. His design philosophy integrates the Anthropocene perspective, exploring the intersection of human impact and environmental narratives through innovative and sustainable design practices. After completing his Master’s, Abhishek joined Prepladder as an Illustrator, where his dedication and creative excellence led to his promotion to Team Lead of the design team within just one year. Alongside his professional roles, he has undertaken significant freelance projects, including work as a Textile Designer with Shingora Textiles and as a Designer with D-zineup, showcasing his versatility across design domains. Beyond his professional achievements, Abhishek is an active participant in national and international art exhibitions. In 2024, he received a prestigious travel grant from Chandigarh Lalit Kala to attend the Venice Biennale, a testament to his artistic calibre. Additionally, he completed a two-month fully funded art residency in Mumbai with Apre Art House Gallery, where his work was later featured in a selective alumni exhibition in April.
Rishita Bharadwaj
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Rishita Bhardwaj is an experience designer with a strong interest in research and technology-driven design. She holds a Bachelor's in Fashion Design from Banaras Hindu University and a Master's in Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar with specialisation in experience design. With experience in the IT industry and freelance projects, she combines creativity and strategy to craft user-centered experiences. Her focus areas include Human-Computer Interaction, contextual research, UX design, and data visualization. Her skill-set includes sketching, doodling, graphic design, contextual research, UX design, and data visualization. Committed to the philosophy of knowledge sharing and continuous learning, Rishita is also deeply invested in academia — both as a platform to contribute her expertise and as an environment to grow alongside the next generation of designers.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Jagath Narayanan is a communication designer and lens-based artist with a background in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Photography Design from the National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar. With over eight years of experience in photography, filmmaking, and post-production, he blends commercial practice with personal, socially relevant storytelling. His works have been published and exhibited in galleries across India. Jagath’s visual narratives emphasise clarity, emotion, and purpose. As an educator, he integrates industry knowledge with academic inputs, encouraging critical thinking and research-led creative exploration. His practice lies at the intersection of visual language, storytelling, and meaningful design.
Ravikiran Rangaswamy
VISITING FACULTY
Ravikiran is a photographer and a writer based out of Auroville. He has studied Photography Design from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad in affiliation with the University of Creative Arts, Farnham, UK. He has done photo features for various travel magazines and has a desire to pursue work that includes combining visuals and words to explore stories from around the world. He brought out a set of Postcards with Photographs clicked by him titled ‘Spiritual & Traditional India’. Ravikiran has also diversified into Textile and Product/Fashion Photography. He has authored books titled ‘46+14=06, A Story of a Genius’ and a fiction with photographs titled ‘Camera & Conversations’ with his mother Sapna. He also wrote a fiction for children titled ‘Traversing Through Dreams’. Ravikiran also teaches photography at design schools and institutes where journalism is taught.
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VISITING FACULTY
After earning a degree in Animation Film Design from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, he’s worked for a large variety of clients. He and a handful of friends ran the animation studio ‘Ghost’ in Kolkata for several years, and is now running ‘Nalloru Studio’ in Thrissur. He likes to experiment with mixed media, including traditional and digital techniques of animation, illustration, 360 videos, projection mapping, interactive media, etc. He’s interested in finding ways in which technology and art can mix, and telling stories rich in local contexts. Made the animated short film ‘Watchmaker at Time’s End’ using only open source tools, and developed workflows using them. Currently making the hand-drawn video game ‘I Can Human’ about a robot reconnecting with his feelings and with others.
Nikhil Kunnath
VISITING FACULTY
An alumnus of IDC, IIT Bombay, where he earned his Master’s degree in Mobility & Vehicle Design, Nikhil Kunnath is a designer and educator dedicated to the intersection of heritage and modern utility. With over five years of experience in teaching Product Design, he brings a deep academic and practical understanding of form, function and sustainability.His core expertise lies in bamboo and its traditional craft. Nikhil’s work is characterised by a collaborative approach, partnering closely with skilled artisans to contemporise age-old techniques for a modern aesthetic. By bridging the gap between grassroots craftsmanship and contemporary design needs, he strives to create products that are both culturally rooted and commercially relevant.
VISITING FACULTY
Roshan began his professional journey with a degree in Mechanical Production Engineering and spent two and a half years working as an engineer. However, driven by a strong creative inclination, he transitioned into design and pursued a Master’s degree in Universal Design from the National Institute of Design (NID). He went on to work for three years at Hamleys as a toy and game designer, alongside completing several industrial design projects. With a growing interest in education, Roshan started teaching as a visiting faculty at MIT Pune and Symbiosis Bangalore.