Deepak Singh

16 Plus years of experience, in Design Implementation in Fashion, Lifestyles & Branding, Project/Exhibition Management

• Jury member for fashion shows at JD institute/ Talent Hunt-Delhi Idol for Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industries
(ICCI).
• Advisor to Indian Institute of management & Training, Faridabad,
• Presented four fashion shows in association with F-BAR & Lounge at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi.

• Presented three-design collection (range) for a Fashion show for Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, Ministry
of Textiles, and Govt. of India.

• Judged for best Designer, Visual Merchandiser, Conceptualization for “Theme Space” designed for North East
Trade Expo-2003.

• Gained vote of appreciation from past (DC) Handicrafts, Shri. Rakesh Mathur , Development commissioner,
Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.

• Invited as faculty by “FIWE” (Federation of International women Entrepreneurs) to lecture on prospects of handmade
paper in context of Newer Designs at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

• A word of appreciation by Shri. Rajeev Sethi (A leading South Asian artisan designer, is noted internationally for his
contribution to preserving and celebrating South Asia's rich cultural heritage), for Contribution to “Aggressive
International Marketing Project for North Eastern Region” on its successful completion of three years

Visited countries Germany, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Burma on different assignments

Awarded Ajay Shankar memorial for best stand design at Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair, New Delhi

Awarded best designer & visual merchandiser for North East Trade Expo, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Awarded best designer by Ministry of Industries Dept. Assam, for Assam Pavilion Design, winner of Gold Medal for
designing best pavilion by Indian Trade Promotion Organization & Eminent Jury.

• Mrs. Nena Spanovangelis - Garment Pattern Making.
(Lecturer-Fashion Technology, Wan Stead, London) Category: Garments-Men's/ Women's Wear.
• Mr. P. J. Aranador- Concepts of Visual Merchandising/ Product Design.
(International Lifestyle Designer- Manila, Philippines) Category: Department Stores/ Lifestyle Products.
• Mr. Alexander Zickendraht - CAD/CAM Technology, Product Design.
(Design Faculty -National Drawing Academy, Hanau, Germany. Category: Computer Added Design (CAD) -3D MAX,
AutoCAD.
• Mr. Fuziwara Mitsuki - Bamboo Finishing & Basketry Techniques.
(International Craft Expert-Craft & Basketry, Japan) Category: Finishing & Basketry Weaving Techniques
• Cora Jacob - Bag Design & Making.
(Internationally Acclaimed Design Expert, Bag Designing, Philippines) Category : Bag Design & Making Using Eco -
Friendly Materials

In 2008 after gaining experience under various national & international designers, I decided to establish a one stop design consultancy company to cater to design requirements on Indian exports and corporate Industry through design.

• Led a team of 6 Designers’ team, One Creative Director, 3 Asst. Graphic Designers, 2 Illustrators.
• Supervised Intl. buyers from various backgrounds, by providing design, management support in apparel and related
projects.

Key Project:
Title: Execution of Assam Pavilion from Concept to Construction(Gold Medal in Design + Execution)
Role:
• Led team of architects/ creative designers, design assistants, for planning to execution of various structures, objects,
handicrafts along with development of designs for North East craft clusters, which participated in 14 day long event.
• Coordination with requisite Govt. Departments, Fire, ITPO, Women & Child Development Dept. & Manpower training
and international marketing support for the designed & developed products

Headed the team of merchandisers & designers for north eastern region under “Aggressive International Marketing (AIM) Project” for North East., which was a huge success.
Key Project:
Title: Aggressive International Marketing (AIM) Project
Role:
• Led team of merchandisers/ junior designers, marketing assistants, for planning to execution of various prestigious
Orders, design & marketing projects and schemes along with development of designs for Indian exporters &
handicrafts clusters, which provides livelihood to 6 million crafts persons.
• Creation of design hubs/studios/Centre’s/clinics, requisite manpower, product development, manpower training and
international marketing support for the designed & developed products

Title: Integrated Design Developmental/ Marketing Merchandising Projects
Overview:
• For the development of cottage & handicrafts clusters of India, Initiated various integrated design marketing projects
right from the stage of concept & preparation of project report, implementation and monitoring.

Title: Manpower & Market Intelligence
Overview:
• Organizing workshops, seminars, buyer seller meet, interactive sessions, coordinated till date more than 500 such
programs for creating design/ market awareness, entrepreneurship development & design technical up-gradation
etc.
• Specialized in organization of skill development program/ design technology up-gradation program/ medium & long
term marketing programs
• Coordinated with different Design Studios/Design Institutes /Designers, Department of Govt. of India viz. Ministry of
Textiles, NGOs, International Trade Bodies, CBI, UNDP / UNIDO, CIM , IGEP etc. and other national level
organizations viz. NCDPD, Gtz, AEPC, HHEC, RTDTC etc.

For the development of Indian handicrafts Exports from India, Initiated various integrated design marketing projects focused on indian exporters & buyers of Indian Handicrafts from India. Worked with International designers from different parts of the world in imparting design training & development.

• Worked with over 700 exporters of handicraft Industries & buyers from diff countries, by providing latest in designed
products by using latest Design software's .(AutoCAD, 3-D Max r-8, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator,
Premiere).
• Handled the team of eight designer with Two Merchandisers
• On time project executions/Presentations/Stand Design/ Theme Development
• Annual Design & Marketing Action planning
• Launch of Collections, Range Planning, Execution of Designs Etc.

Joined a fashion designer & developed a fashion collection from old traditional craft of Lucknow in Chikankari craft, presented three collections and provided training to craftmen & master craftmens of Lucknow in developing newer designs for western export markets. The final fashion show was presented to media and which has famous models from India including then Miss India-Gul Panaag & Anni Thomas.