Workshop on ‘Computer-Aided Design for Kashmiri Crafts’ culminates at CUK

Srinagar, Feb 16: The 10-day workshop on “Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for Kashmiri Crafts,” organised by the Design Innovation Centre (DIC), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), for the artisans, culminated at the Tulmulla Campus on Monday.

Addressing the valedictory function, Registrar, Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir, expressed satisfaction at the progress demonstrated by participants within a short span of time.

CUKashmir Registrar lauded the visionary leadership of Vice Chancellor, Prof A Ravinder Nath and said, “such impactful initiatives are a direct reflection of the Vice Chancellor’s commitment to empowering youth and artisans through meaningful academic outreach.”

Addressing the participants, Director, DIC, Prof Shahid Rasool, described the workshop as “just the beginning” of a long-term engagement between the University and the artisan community. He emphasised that in today’s competitive marketplace, design and presentation play a vital role in determining a product’s visibility and success. Prof Shahid Rasool noted that “Design is about understanding elements and playing with them creatively. Every shift in placement creates a new dimension,” he added. He urged the participants to embrace digital innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) as enabling tools rather than perceiving them as threats.

Speaking on the occasion, Joint Director DIC, Dr Javid Ahmad Wani, said the workshop featured hands-on training in CAD software applications.

Sharing their feedback, the participants expressed gratitude to the CUKashmir for organising the transformative workshop and described the 10-day training as an eye-opener. They exhibited the digital designs and prototypes developed during the workshop. Later certificates were distributed among the participants.