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. 

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

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)

• 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

• AI and machine learning in creative processes
• Augmented and virtual reality for immersive design
• Blockchain and NFTs in digital arts and design
• IoTEmerging Technologies and Digital Mediacted experiences

• 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

But not limited to above topics

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

In communication with -

1. MDPI Engineering Proceedings 

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

Step 1: Submit an Extended Abstract of 500 words in Springer Nature Format 

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

Step 3: Submit full paper of 3000-4000 words (Springer Nature 10 formated pages/ 6 formated pages of MDPI Engineering Proceedings)  

Step 4. Communication of Acceptance Letter 

Step 5: Present Paper in the Conference 

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1. Students Attendies                                           : INR 3,000
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

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

1. Prof. Anirban Chowdhury, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India
2. Dr. Bhaskar Saha, Central Institute of Technology (CIT) Kokrajhar, India
3. Dr. Suhana Ghosh, Drona Seeker, Kolkata

1. Amit Patil, Microsoft, India
2. Mr. Rithvik Ramadas, Optum Inc.,  India
3. Dr. Swati Mutta Reddy, Gold Swan Design , India
4. Ms. Stecy Sheronic, IBM, California, USA
5. Mr. Jon Deragon, FPT Software, Vietnum