DRCI International Conference on Creativity, Design, Technology and Management

The DRCI International Conference on Creativity, Design, Technology and Management (DRCI-ICCDTM) is conceptualised as a multidiciplinary design conference and as an annual event of the Design Research Council of India (DRCI) Research Community. This conference comited to generation of high quality reseach activities for design and alliaed disciplines. This is a hybrid conference. 

Venue for 3 days: The Sonnet (Hotel), Block Dd, Plot, 8, Salt Lake Rd, Dd Block, Sector 1, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700064 

This conference will be conducted and co-hosted Brahmanda Institute of Design and Employable Skill Development, Brahmanda Educational Foundation, Hooghly (Near Kolkata), West Bengal. India. 

Near by accomodations (Book Early and Avoid Last moment Rush)

1. De Sovrani  
2. FabHotel Aayash 
3. Salt Lake City Centre Serviced Apartment
4. Joey's Nest
5. Calcutta Bungalow
6. Lake Wood Residency Near City Centre 
7. Chopsons Parc
8.  Happy Hut Unit 2 
9. Salt Lake City Centre Serviced Apartment
10. The Image Stay - Saltlake Sector II
11. Lake Land Guest House 
12. Khanna House Luxurious Marble Bungalow in Salt Lake
13. Aryan Guest House - A Value Living
14. Asha Inn
15. The Poulomi Hotel
16. Swastineer Guest House CK 197
17. DYNAMIK DREAM SHIVA INN Newtown Kolkata

1. Prof. Pradyuman Vyas (President, World Design Organization)

2. Prof. Dhurjati Majumdar (President, Design Research Council of India)

3. Prof. Sougata Karmakar (HoD, Department of Design, IIT Guwahati)

1. Design Thinking and Innovation 

• Human-centered design for complex problem solving
• Design thinking for social innovation and impact
• Cross-disciplinary approaches to design thinking
• Case studies in design-driven innovation

2. Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation

• AI and machine learning in creative processes
• Augmented and virtual reality for immersive design
• Blockchain and NFTs in digital arts and design
• IoT Emerging Technologies and Digital Media-Connected Experiences

3. User Experience (UX) and Interaction Design

• Aesthetic UX in 3D virtual environments
• Inclusive and accessible design in digital spaces
• Emotional design for human-centered experiences
• UX metrics and evaluation techniques for digital products

• The role of digital media in contemporary art practices
• Motion graphics and animation in multimedia storytelling
• The impact of social media on visual art and design trends
• Cross-cultural influences in digital art creation

• Eco-design practices and materials in product design
• Life-cycle thinking in design for sustainability
• Digital tools and simulations for sustainable architecture
• Biomimicry and nature-inspired design for sustainability

• Resilient design thinking for human survival and safety
• Technology-driven solutions for disaster management
• Creating responsive environments for emergency situations
• Adaptive architecture and planning for resilience
• Design Thinking for Marketing Management
• Strategic Design Management 
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• Generative AI in visual and performing arts
• Ethics and bias in AI-driven creative processes
• Machine creativity vs. human creativity in design
• AI as a collaborative tool in the creative industry
• AI in Animation 

• Design for Occupational Health
• Design for Safety
• Design for Healthcare
• Cognitivve Ergonomics
• User Experience Design / Interaction Design (HCI)
• Ergonomics in Product Design
• Ergonomics in Fashion Design
• Ergonomics in Interior and Retail Design
• Visual Ergonomics and Graphics Design
• Ergonomics in War Planning and Defence 
• Biomechanics and Sports Equipment Design

• Any Indian Crafts
• Sustainable Livelihood of Craftsmen
• Empowering Craft Movements with Digital Transformation and Design

• Understanding interdependencies and feedback loops
   
• Modeling dynamic systems and emergent behavior
   
• Decision-making in complex environments
   

• Human-centric Principles of resilience in engineering and social systems
   
• Adaptive capacity and transformation
   
• Measuring and evaluating resilience
   

• Hazard analysis and risk assessment
   
• Early warning systems and preparedness planning
   
• Community-based DRR strategies

• Integration of technology, policy, and human behavior
   
• Infrastructure resilience and redundancy
   
• Governance, coordination, and institutional design

But not limited to above topics

1. International Journal of Design and Allied Sciences (IJDAS) (Special Issue) 

2. Human Factors in Healthcare, Elsevier  (IF: 2.3)

2. MDPI Designs (SCOPUS Indexed) - Special Issue (Few Selected High Quality Full Papers will be published. Authors doesn't have to separate APC charges for publishing paper)

3. SCOUPUS indexed confernces proceedngs-In communication with Springer Nature

• Call for Abstact / Paper: 1st Nov 2024 
• Last Date of Abstract Submission: 31st Jan 2025
• Communication of Acceptance of Abstact: 28th Feb 2025
• Full Paper Submission: 31st Aug 2025
• Extended Deadline for Full Paper Submission: 15th Sept 2025
• Communication of Acceptance of Paper : 30th Sept 2025
• Registation & Camera Ready Submission:  15th Sept 2025
• Conference Date : 1-3 Nov 2025

Step 1: Submit an Extended Abstract of 500 word

Step 2: Peer Reviwe of abstract  and Communication of Review Results 

Step 3: Submit full paper of 3000-4000 words  (6 formated pages of Springer Conference Proceedings OR MDPI Designs)  

Step 4. Communication of Acceptance Letter 

Step 5: Present Paper in the Conference 

Click here to SUBMIT via Easy Chair

Click here to SUBMIT via Google Form

Pay to Bank Account of our Co-Host

Account Name/ Title: Brahmanda Educational Foundation

Account Number: 50200104416623 

Bank Name:  HDFC Bank LTD

Branch Name: GT Road, Bowbazar, Sheoraphuli, Hooghly - 712223

IFSC Code: HDFC0009235

Early-birds registration date is 30th Sept 2025 and  fees as follows - 

1. Students Attendies                                           : INR 5,000
2. Student (Paper Presenter)                              : INR 6,000
3. Academic Professionals (Non-Members)   : INR 10,000
4. Academic Professionals (DRCI Memebers): INR 8,000
5. Industry Professionals                                     : INR 12, 000
6. Industry Professionals (Group Booking)     : INR 10,000/ head

Late registration charges applied after 30th Sept 2025

1. Late/ Spot Registration Fees:  INR 15,000 per person

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15VpjAZz0rOEL9HIskQpQmDbkV0TmvVOH6d9-ZDw1x_4/

1. Prof. Dhurjati Majumdar, Netaji Subhas Technological University, Delhi, India
2. Prof. Pradyumna Vyas, President Elect, World Design Organization, Former Director, NID
3. Prof. Sougata Karmakar,  Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ) Guwahati, Assam, India
4. Prof. Uday S. Dixit, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ) Guwahati, Assam, India
5. Ashish Kulkarni,  Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), India

1. Prof. Anirban Chowdhury, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India
2. Dr. Bhaskar Saha, Central Institute of Technology (CIT) Kokrajhar, India
3. Dr. Manohar Desai, Symbiosis Institute of Design, Symbiosis International (Deemed Univerisity), Pune, India
4. Dr Rupesh Kumar, Jindal Global Business School, OP Jindal University, India
5. Dr. Tanupriya Choudhury, UPES-Dehradun, India.
6. Dr. Jagdish C.Patni, Alliance University, India.
7. Dr. Suhana Ghosh, Drona Seeker, Kolkata

Name of the Reviewers & Affiliations

Dr. Sougata Karmakar; Indian   Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Assam, India

Dr. Anirban Chowdhury; Alliance University, Bangalore, India

Dr.   Alma Maria Jennifer Gutierrez;  Industrial Engineering, De La Salle University, Manila,   Philippines

Dr.   Ananda Karmakar; Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun,   India

Dr.   Anmol Srivastava; Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology,   Delhi, India

Dr.   Arunachalam Muthiah; Indian Institute of Information Technology,   Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Kanchipuram, India

Dr.   Arundhati Guha Thakurta; NMIMS Deemed to Be University, Mumbai,   India

Dr.   Arunita Paul; UID, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, India

Dr.   Bhaskar Saha;Central Institute of Technology (CIT),   Kokrajhar, India

Dr. Dandeswar Bisoyi; MIT Art, Design, and Technology University,   Pune, India

Dr. Debashis Majumder; UPES, Dehradun, India

Dr.   Deepak John Mathew; Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Dhurjati Majumdar, NSUT, Delhi, India

Dr Manohar Desai; Symbiosis International (Deemed   University), Pune, India

Dr.   Nanki Nath; Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University,   Delhi, India

Dr.   Shreya Maulik; Atlas Skill-tech University, Mumbai,   India

Dr.   Indresh Verma; Symbiosis International (Deemed   University), Pune, India

Dr.   Jagadishchandra Patni; Alliance University, Bangalore, India

Dr.   Kaushik Sit; Alliance University, Bangalore, India

Dr.   Manisha Mohan; Bennet University, Noida, India

Dr.   Puja Raj; Alliance University, Bangalore, India

Dr.   Rakesh Sah; UPES, Dehradun, India

Dr. Rupesh Kumar; OP Jindal University, India

Dr. Rydhm Beri; Alliance University, Bangalore, India

Dr. Saikat Gochhait; Symbiosis International (Deemed   University), Pune, India

Dr. Sangeeta Pandit; Indian Institute of Information Technology,   Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Jabalpur, India

Dr. Sanjog; Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture,   Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Shilpi Bora; UID, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, India

Dr. Suhana Ghosh; Drona Seeker, Kolkata, India

Dr. Sukanya Bor Saikia; National Institute of Design (NID), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Dr. Thaneswer Patel; NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Dr. Sayan Dey,  Bayan College (Purdue University Northwest), Oman

1. Amit Patil, Microsoft, India
2. Mr. Rithvik Ramadas, Optum Inc.,  India
3. Ms. Stecy Sheronic, IBM, California, USA
4. Mr. Jon Deragon, FPT Software, Vietnum