As automated intelligence and circular systems redefine commerce, design education has evolved from aesthetic mastery to strategic problem-solving. Standing at the forefront of this industrial transformation is ARCH College of Design & Business. Founded in 2000 within a vibrant campus in the heart of Jaipur city and guided by a foundational vision to Empower, Co-Create, and Innovate, ARCH has built a formidable 25-year legacy, positioning Rajasthan as a core junction for future-ready, interdisciplinary creative thinking.
Deep Interdisciplinary Pedagogy & Creative Competencies
At the centre of ARCH’s philosophy is an immutable commitment to developing global, impactful creative competencies like systems-thinking and cross-cultural empathy. ARCH seamlessly integrates computational literacy and ethical AI workflows across its curriculum to prepare resilient learners:
Undergraduate Innovations: Within its 4-year Bachelor of Design (B.Des), ARCH, affiliated to the NAAC A+ University of Rajasthan, offers highly distinct pathways across Fashion, Jewellery, Interior, Product, Communication, Digital Design, and UX/UI. This is structurally paired with an industry-aligned BBA Business Program with a specialisation in design, blending corporate strategy with creative execution.
Masters & Professional Studies: Advanced tracks include a Master's in Design & Entrepreneurship, which couples rigorous research with business incubation at “hubIN” (ARCH Design Business Incubator), alongside flexible Professional Studies tailored for dynamic industry upskilling.
Cultivating an Ecosystem: Stakeholder Engagement & Civic Impact
Through its Design Culture Initiative, ARCH actively transforms design sensitivity into a community mindset. The flagship Design Culture Learning Series brings global experts to mentor students via interactive masterclasses, while high-energy Design Culture Competitions challenge youth to solve complex structural problems. Simultaneously, the Design Culture School Awards celebrate and cultivate early-stage innovation across regional schools, engaging vital stakeholders at every educational tier.
This ecosystem directly drives civic impact across the state:
The Rajeevika & Rajsaki Projects: Partnering with the Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad, students provide design interventions and digital market access to rural women artisans in Sanganer, Bagru, and Dausa.
The Jaipur Metro Uniform Project: ARCH served as official consultants to design the functional, culturally rooted uniform identity for the staff of the Metro rapid transit system.
Global Alliances & the Legacy of 7,500+ Alumni
To ensure a borderless perspective, ARCH leads essential work packages inside the Co-LIFE Project, a prestigious Erasmus+ research alliance linking Indian students with institutions in Finland, Denmark, and Belgium.
This infrastructure is anchored by Founder & Director Ms. Archana Surana’s re-election to the Executive Board of the Cumulus Association. Representing over 393 world-class universities spanning 71 countries, Cumulus routes elite cross-continental research and global networks directly to Jaipur. Celebrating its silver jubilee, ARCH’s 7,500+ alumni continue to author the parameters of global design.
