UAF Expo Brings Design Institutes Together for the Future

On behalf of Urmi’s Art Forum (UAF), we extend our sincere appreciation for your participation in the UAF Expo – Next in Design Futures. Your contribution played an important role in making this a meaningful and impactful event.

The expo was inaugurated by the Honourable Minister of Higher & Technical Education, Shri Chandrakant Patil, who engaged closely with participating institutions. During his visit, he highlighted a key question for design education today: “What new has been done by design students this year?” He emphasised the importance of innovation, originality, and continuous progress, encouraging institutes to showcase fresh ideas and evolving design approaches annually.

He also appreciated UAF’s vision and invited us to submit a formal proposal, assuring support for initiatives that promote innovative thinking and impactful design solutions.

On the following day, the Honourable Minister of Cultural Affairs, Shri Ashish Shelar, visited the expo and expressed strong support for the initiative. He confirmed that the next edition of the UAF Expo will be organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, helping expand its reach and impact across Maharashtra.

This milestone collaboration strengthens UAF’s commitment to strengthening design education, creating meaningful opportunities for students, and shaping a future-ready design ecosystem.