The JD Annual Design Awards (JDDA) has never been a finale alone; it is a celebration of passion, talent, and design spirit. Every year, the platform is converted into a stage where young minds unveil their fearless ideas, innovative processes, and design thinking that borders on the extraordinary. This year’s JDDA finished with a bang, with the light of the camera intensely shining on the award-winning students.
From Fashion Communication to Interior Design, from Fashion Design to Styling, the recipients were named as rule-breakers and ones who redefined innovation in their own unique way. The atmosphere was charged with tension, applause, but above all, the excitement of triumph. The night was a reflection on how design school at JD Institute is not so much about technical education, but also about enhancing individuality, storytelling, and taking the courage to dream differently.
Below are the winners who lit up the stage with their amazing work.
Interior Design Department – Innovation through Spaces
The Interior Designing category had some of the most perceptive works, reflecting sensitivity, sustainability, and storytelling in space. The awards were presented by renowned industry personalities, and each honor represented the individual genius of its winner.
Best Designer in the Interior Department
Awarded by Ms. Rakhi Jain
The Best Designer title went to Art of Silence by The Sole Element. The work perfectly portrayed the subtle harmony of silence and design, inspiring peace through spatial composition. It was not only a design but a peaceful experience, demonstrating how interiors can affect feelings.
Best Product
Shown by Mr. Sushil Jodhani
This award recognized innovation in the design of products. Two stunning pieces took joint honors: Dear Zindagi by Raw Hue Interiors and The Silent Cocoon by the Quiet Bloom. Both designs excelled with their craftsmanship and capacity to infuse meaning into utilitarian objects, demonstrating how products can be telling while also providing purpose.
Best Concept
Given by Ms. Prajakta & Mr. Shivraj Gaekwad
The Best Concept award went to Ms. Princy Jain. Her project highlighted originality and a deep conceptual approach that resonated with the jury. It reflected the thought process of a designer who dares to question norms and imagine possibilities.
Student of the Year – Interior Design
Presented by Ms. Daljit Kaur Saunta
The department’s most eagerly anticipated award, Student of the Year, was graciously accepted by Ms. Pooja Borana. Her path through the program was the inspiration for blending consistency, creativity, and passion. Pooja’s work attested to not only her expertise but also to her persistence in developing as a designer.
Fashion Communication Department – Crafting Narratives Beyond Clothing
In the contemporary world, fashion does not only involve clothes; it’s also about the narratives they bring along. The Fashion Communication Department honored students who had excelled at the art of visual storytelling, branding, and communication strategies that give life to collections.
Visual Storytelling in Fashion Communication
By Mr. Ashees Sabat
Whispers of the Valley by Adeena Khan won the award. The project took the audience to a place where emotion, culture, and nature came together in perfect harmony. Adeena’s skill in crafting a story that is told visually was the best example of how communication enhances the voice of design.
Fashion Department – Redefining Style and Imagination
The most enticing part of the JDDA night was the stunning presentation from the Fashion Department, where artistry went hand in hand with craftsmanship and innovation. With divisions ranging from concepts to styling, pret, bespoke, and commercial feasibility, the award winners were the epitome of the fashion design field’s diversity.
Best Concept
Presented by Ms. Masumi Mewawalla
The prize was given to Palette & Threads by Vantales, a line that encapsulated the colors and textures through storytelling. The thought that went behind the line was commended for being experimental but unified, bold but classy.
Styling & Presentation
Hosted by Mr. Arshad Ahmed
The styling brilliance award went to Nomadic Albatross by Wanderlusters. The collection was a celebration of individuality and wanderlust, where aesthetics merged perfectly with the tale of freedom. It wasn’t styling, it was attitude incarnate on stage.
Commercially Viable Collection
By Mr. Sarang Patil
The award was bestowed upon Sampahamsana Rupa by The Mystiques. This collection was admired for its juxtaposition of creativity and market viability, designs that not only stimulate but also tantalize actual buyers.
Best Pret Collection
By Mr. Yogesh Dalal and Ms. Payal Dalal
The award for pret wear was earned by Cultural Tapestry by Katha Loop. The collection seamlessly mingled tradition with contemporary wearability, designing pieces that were grounded yet applicable in modern lifestyles.
Best Bespoke Collection
Showcased by Mr. Sandip Soparkar
Miller’s Haze by Celestia took the top spot in this category due to its flawless crafting and bespoke touches. The collection was dubbed a masterpiece of ageless sophistication, tailored to those who value luxury.
Best Collection
Showcased by Mr. Sandip Soparkar
Best Collection was most graciously awarded to Memory Box by Trinova. The judges admired it for its innovation, consistency, and capacity to speak to people on an emotional plane. It was a fine demonstration of fashion extending beyond garments to be a tale of identity.
Student of the Year – Fashion Department
Awarded by Mr. Gautam Banerjee
The honor of Student of the Year was bestowed on Ms. Maheshwari Bhutak. Her path was a journey of toil, creativity, and perseverance. Maheshwari became a role model for fashion design hopefuls, and her spirit of design excellence dominated the field.
Outstanding Designers of the Year
Awarded by Mr. Nealesh Dalal
The honor was bestowed on EbbRoot by Viorra. The line was exceptional in design and purpose, and it became memorable as one of the most influential statements of the night.
The JDDA awards weren’t just about awards; it was also a shared appreciation for journeys. Every award-winning project had thousands of hours of sketching, sewing, testing, and remodeling it. For most students, it was the starting point of their career as designers, and the accolades they received were both daunting and inspiring.
Having industry legends in attendance lent the event the quality of gravitas. Not only did each of the guests hand out an award, but they also taught lessons to students, reminding them that design isn’t all about looks; it’s about responsibility, innovation, and influence.
What was so unique about the night was also the diversity of ideas. From green interiors to ready-to-sell fashion collections, from conceptual designs to storytelling communication projects – JDDA 2025 showcased that the future of design is safe in the hands of these emerging designers.
Looking Ahead – The Legacy of JDDA
As the lights went down and the last round of applause died away in the auditorium, one couldn’t help but take a step back and think about what JDDA’s finale really represents. It’s not merely about declaring winners or awarding certificates. Essentially, it is a ritual of validation, a way of saying to each student, your ideas matter, your creativity matters, and your voice as a designer matters.
The awards were proof of the thought diversity. One project spoke in stark silence, another reverberated with elegance and texture, and another embroidered memories onto fabric. They together created a rich textile. Together, they painted a very big picture of what design education in JD Institute fosters: freedom, uniqueness, experimentation, and courage.
For the graduating class, this conclusion will always be a milestone in their memory. They walked into the Institute as dreamers, not knowing what lay ahead. Tonight, they walked out as professionals who had not only developed their craft but had also found out who they were as artists. The prizes in their hands were tokens, not only of triumph, but of long nights, numerous challenges, foiled efforts that became breakthroughs, and the strength to persevere.
What is unique about JDDA is the way it turns an academic year into a memory to cherish. Family, faculty, mentors, and industry professionals all in one place to cheer on the next generation of designers. The warmth of that shared applause was a testament to the fact that design is never a solo action; it is dialogue between the designer and the world.
And so, as the curtains closed, the message hung in the air: this is just the beginning. The adventures of these young designers will now unfold outside of the classroom and catwalk, into studios, brands, startups, and maybe even design thinking revolutions. The world awaits, and with talent this great, the future doesn’t just feel bright, but brilliant.
The Spirit of JDDA – Beyond a Finale
JDDA has never been merely an annual event for the JD Institute. It is a living testament of the institute’s philosophy to foster dreams, promote innovation, and empower students to shape the future.
The awards focused not only on the winners, but also on the total talent of the entire graduating class. All the students who took part left with a better knowledge of themselves as designers. The event reinforced the fact that although awards honor excellence, true victory is in the courage to create and explore. The design is boundless, and the next generation of designers is poised to make an irreversible impression on the world.
