Rajan Gondkar after his graduation in Applied Arts from Sir J J Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai; Raja Gondkar has been active for over 20 years in various art & design domains like advertising graphics, product design, poetry and other literary arts, apart from Jewellery.
Currently voted as a judge to several design competitions and writes columns for some Jewellery related magazines. He also involved in development of various courses ranging from short term to longer duration diplomas and imparting training in the field of Jewellery Design & Manufacture with several institutions in India.
In the Jewellery Design world, Raja has won several awards in many competitions, one of the prestigious award that he has received is the Overall winner prize in bridal-wear category and a Scholarship to Europe in the 1997 De Beers Indian Jewellery Design Competition.
Details About Rajan Gondkar
Name: Rajan Gondkar
D. o. B.: 2 October 1962
Mail Add.:
502, 'A', Tulsi Tower, Plot no. 44, RSC 6, MAHADA Layout, Malvani, Malad (West), Mumbai 400 095. INDIA
Tel. Resi: + (91) (22) 2881 7705
Mobile: + 9821 79 4119
Email: rajamee@hotmail.com / rajagondkar@gmail.com
W O R K A R E A & S T R E N G T H S
WORK AREA
Product Design & Development
Design Management & Brand Profiling
Corporate Identity Design & Promotion
Staff Training & Team Working
STRENGTHS
Strong Design sense & Application ability
Experimental Approach & Calculated Risk-taking
Analytical & Methodical Approach in Problem Solving
Leading & Motivating the Team of Creative Designers
Fast Learner with Perfectionist Attitude
Believes that “Designing is an Attitude”
E D U C A T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
1985
B. F. A. (Applied) (Bachelor of Fine Arts) – University of Bombay.
Completed the Bridge Course Examination for above Degree, from Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai.
1983
G. D. Art (Applied) (Govt. Diploma in Arts) – Directorate of Arts, Govt. of Maharashtra.
Completed the above Diploma, from Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai.
1979
Foundation Diploma Course – Directorate of Arts, Govt. of Maharashtra.
Completed the above Diploma in Higher Arts, from Kalaniketan Mahavidyalaya, Kolhapur.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
1995 July to December
Advance – Trainers Course for Jewellery Design and Manufacture – A rigorous training programme
Selected and Trained for the above programme, conducted by Mr. Gavin F. Williams & Ms. Elizabeth A Brown, International Professionals appointed by DeCTA Consulting, UK at SNDT University, Mumbai.
1995 January to June
Trainers Course for Jewellery Design and Manufacture – A rigorous training programme
Selected and Trained for the above programme, conducted by Mr. Gavin F. Williams & Ms. Elizabeth A. Brown, International Professionals appointed by DeCTA Consulting, UK at SNDT University, Mumbai..
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2002
Completed 2 Weeks part-time Course in Rhino. Conducted by: Sunjewels, Mumbai.
2000
Completed 3 Weeks full-time Course in AutoCAD Drawing. Conducted by: Advanced Training Institute, Mumbai. Govt. of India
1995
Completed Phase I of Jewellery Design Club. – A 4-Day Design Workshop. Organised by: DeCTA Consulting, UK. Under Export Development Programme
1996
Completed One Day Workshop on Anodizing Jewellery. Conducted by: Ms. Anny Graham from Delaware, Newark, US.
1996
Completed 3 Month Part-time Course in Computer Graphics
1998
Completed 3 Month Part-time Course in Dramatics (Marathi)
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
JEWELLERY RELATED
2003 – 05
Presently working as a Sr. Design Faculty at The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai. A project of ‘Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council’ Supported by Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India.
Here I worked initially in close association with German faculty in the setup, training, and development of various courses & course materials; including a 3-year Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacture Technology.
Current job profile involves, handling the department’s general administration, academic planning, training students and new faculty members, designing and developing new courses, study manuals, etc.
2002 – 03
Developed a complete syllabus & curriculum for 2-year full-time diploma in Jewellery Technology for State Board of Technical Education & Training (SBTET), Hyderabad.
Also conducted workshops in design & manufacture for the same, jointly with Mrs. Amee Gondkar.
1998-2003
Worked as a Consulting Faculty, at Jewellery Product Development Centre (JPDC) Mumbai, A project of ‘Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council’ Supported by Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India.
Here I was responsible for Developing & Conducting short-term courses in Advanced Jewellery Designing & Manufacture.
1995 – 98
Worked as a Sr. Faculty at The Dept. of Jewellery Design & Manufacture of SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai.
From the day of inception I was associated closely with the foreign faculties in receiving training in jewellery design and manufacture and worked as a Sr. Lecturer thereafter.
In this capacity I trained future faculty and students at all levels. Many of my students have proved to be very successful in their careers and many of them have made a mark in various national and international jewellery design competitions.
GRAPHIC / ADVERTISING / PRODUCT
1993 onwards
Working as a Graphic & Product Designer
Graphic: Developing Corporate identity graphics, Product promotional materials, Packaging, Etc.
Product: Development of Plastic articles to be manufactured by blow / injection molding; Gift and Stationery articles, Etc.
1990 – 92
Worked abroad as a Senior Visualiser in the Art Department of Yemen Dairy & Juice Industries Ltd. Republic of Yemen.
1985 – 90
Worked as a Visualiser with Impressions Advertising, Mumbai.
1981 – 85
Worked as Part / Full Time Artist / Visualiser with some studios and Advertising Agencies in Mumbai.
A W A R D S & A C H I E V E M E N T S
JEWELLERY RELATED
2005
Was invited as one of the Judge for the Vision 2005 the Jewellery Design Competition Organised by: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC)
2004
Was invited as one of the Judge for the Solitaire Awards for Outstanding Jewellery Organised by: Solitaire International, The Indian Gem & Jewellery Magazine, A GJEPC Publication
2003
Was invited as one of the Judge for the Regional Tahiti Pearl Trophy 2002-2003 Organised by: GIE Perles de Tahiti, Govt. of Tahiti, French Polynesia, For India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka.
2002
Regional Finalist in Two Categories Bracelet and Earring of the Tahiti Pearl Trophy 2001-2002 Organised by: GIE Perles de Tahiti, Govt. of Tahiti, French Polynesia, For India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka.
2000
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Also a Regional Finalist in Casual Wear Category of the same competition
1997
Winner of the Overall Design Award and One Month Scholarship to Europe, for Bridal Wear Category in the 9 th. Indian Jewellery Design Competition. Held by: De Beers, GJEPC & H Goldie, London
1996
Winner of 2 Design Awards in Casual Wear Category in the 8 th. Indian Jewellery Design Competition. Held by: De Beers, GJEPC & H Goldie, London
1996
Finalist in Formal Wear Category of ‘Swarnanjali’ (Award for Excellence for Gold Jewellery Design) First National Gold Jewellery Design Competition Held by: The World Gold Council of India.
O T H E R S
1997
Received Ekta Puraskar an Award for Achievements in the Field of Arts from Ekta Cultural Academy, Mumbai.
1988
Received Sadanand Rege Award for the Best Performance while on course in Dramatics.
Also received several other prizes in the field of Literature
P U B L I C A T I O N S
JEWELLERY/DESIGN RELATED
2005
1) Writing a regular column on ‘Jewellery Design in Indian Context’ in a premium Indian bimonthly magazine ‘Retail Jeweller’
2) ‘New Form & Design Generation Techniques (FDGT)’ …ongoing project
2004
3) ‘Design Process’
Study manual for the Three year Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacture Technology (DJDMT)
4) ‘Research & Design’
Study manual for the Three year Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacture Technology (DJDMT)
5) ‘Creativity Techniques’
Study manual for the Three year Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacture Technology (DJDMT)
6) ‘Form & Design Study – I’
First semester study manual for the ‘Design Foundation’ of the Three year Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacture Technology (DJDMT)
7) ‘Form & Design Study – II’
Second semester study manual for the ‘Design Foundation’ of the Three year Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacture Technology (DJDMT)
8) ‘Design Reference Manual’
General reference manual for the Three year Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacture Technology (DJDMT)
9) ‘Advance Course in Jewellery Design – Students Reference Manual’
Location
Mumbai (Bombay), India
Specialties
- Industrial Design
- Fashion/Apparel
- Design Management
Experience
20+ years
Education
Sir J J Institute of Applied Arts – Mumbai University
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