Mentors
At the DY Patil School of Design, our faculty comprises leading designers, architects, artists, and scholars who drive change both in the classroom and in their respective industries. They work closely with students, enhancing their skills and professional networks.
Prof. Ar. Swaminath Swamy
Prof. Ar. Swaminath Swamy
Senior Mentor
Currently working as an Assistant Professor at DY Patil University, School of Design in Pune, Ar. Swaminath Swamy, B.Arch '93, is an adept architect with extensive experience in leadership roles. He has excelled as Chief Architect in Mumbai & Thane, Hiranandani Group's HOD Architect, Rustomjee Group's GM Architect, and Xrbia Group's VP & D&D Head. His portfolio boasts successful projects ranging from small-scale designs to large mixed-use townships across major Indian cities. Swaminath Swamy's collaborative spirit is evident through his work with international consultants, enriching his industry insights.
Senior Mentor
Prof. Gajanan Yadao
Prof. Gajanan Yadao
Program Coordinator, CD
Gajanan Yadao is an Assistant Professor at the DYPU School of Design, where he brings his expertise to subjects such as Editorial Design, Brand Communication, Typography, and the History of Art. With a strong foundation in visual storytelling and design theory, he strives to equip students with both practical skills and conceptual understanding essential for the contemporary design industry. He holds a Master’s degree in Graphic Design and has been actively working as a freelance graphic designer for the past three years. His professional work spans across print and digital media, with a focus on developing brand identities, editorial layouts, and typographic systems. Blending academic insight with real-world practice, he contributes to the design field both as an educator and a practitioner.
Program Coordinator, CD
Prof. Harshada Pawar
Prof. Harshada Pawar
Program CoordinatorPD
Currently working as an Assistant Professor at DY Patil University, School of Design in Pune, Harshada Samadhan Pawar, Assistant Professor SEO, is a skilled product design specialist with expertise in CAD/CAM. She oversees critical aspects of the institute, including admissions and sports events coordination, while excelling in vehicle modification and conceptual design development. Harshada's achievements extend to successfully managing a preprimary school, highlighting her leadership and organizational acumen.
Program CoordinatorPD
Prof. Elvis Robert Phumale
Prof. Elvis Robert Phumale
Program Coordinator, ID
Currently working as an Assistant Professor at DY Patil University, School of Design, Pune. Elvis is enriched with 3 years of experience in academia and is a graduate from Allana College of Architecture. An architectural professional with 5 years of experience in a variety of project types for public and private sector clients, he has been involved in designing large-scale master plans for institutional and residential designs. He is also a co-partner and designer at Studio Ar_Tres, which specializes in Interior, Architecture, and Landscape designs. Having an eye for detail, he has a keen interest in furniture and interior design, is an artist who enjoys working hands-on with carpentry, and has successfully held workshops for creating different types of furniture.
Program Coordinator, ID
Prof. Babasaheb Maske
Prof. Babasaheb Maske
M.Des IIT-Delhi
Babasaheb, sir, earned his Architecture degree from MIT Aurangabad and a Masters in product design from IIT Delhi. He possesses vast expertise in the design industry.
M.Des IIT-Delhi
Devavrat A. Madhavi
Devavrat A. Madhavi
M.Des IISC-Bangalore
Entrepreneur at heart and problem solver at brain. With rich experience of 10+ years in various verticals of entrepreneurship, such as business development, customer relationship management, building and mentoring new specialized as well as cross functional teams, comes a vision to take new leaps in wide spectrum of new fields of industry and business.
M.Des IISC-Bangalore
Nilesh Rahate
Nilesh Rahate
B.Arch-M.Des, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
Nilesh Rahate holds a degree in architecture and a Master's in product design from the School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi. He works with an innovation lab in Pune and is involved in architecture and interior design projects
B.Arch-M.Des, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
Anuradha Pendse-Date
Prof. Anuradha Pendse-Date
G D Art (Applied), MA Indology, MA Philosophy
Anuradha ma'am holds a G D Art (Applied) degree, a Master's in Indology, and a Master's in Philosophy. She has vast experience in visual communication design.
G D Art (Applied), MA Indology, MA Philosophy
Sarang Tanaji Gore
Prof. Sarang Tanaji Gore
BFA, Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune
Sarang, having received a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, is now exploring the medium of art further by delving into Graphic Design and UI/UX Design. With a passion for art since childhood and drawing strong inspiration from his surroundings, he has developed a creative point of view that has aided him in becoming a better visual artist.
BFA, Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune