Pearl Academy, India’s AI-first design institute, unveiled its next generation of creative and business leaders at Portfolio Showcase 2026, held across its Rajouri Garden (West Campus) and South Delhi campuses. The two-day event brought together graduating students, global luxury brands, recruiters, and industry leaders, spotlighting the future of design, fashion, business, and entrepreneurship.
A Dynamic Showcase of Creativity, Technology & Business
Portfolio 2026 transformed both campuses into immersive exhibition hubs featuring live runway shows, interactive installations, and AI-powered projects. The showcase highlighted how design, business strategy, and emerging technologies are merging in real-world applications.
Students across disciplines—including Product Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, Communication Design, UI/UX, and Game Design—presented projects that blended innovation with practical impact.
Strong Placements & Industry Engagement
The event reflected robust industry demand for new-age creative skills, especially in UI/UX, communication design, extended reality, and digital media. Pearl Academy reported up to 99% placements, with top offers reaching ₹26 LPA.
Leading recruiters such as Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Industries, and Lamborghini engaged with students through portfolio reviews, hiring interactions, and mentorship sessions.
Industry Icons & Alumni Presence
Renowned designers and alumni, including Rina Dhaka, Mandira Wirk, and Pawan Sachdeva, attended the showcase, offering insights and guidance to graduating students.
Leadership Speaks: Building Future-Ready Professionals
Aditi Srivastava, President of Pearl Academy, described the event as a defining milestone where creativity, innovation, and professional readiness converge. She emphasized the institution’s commitment to nurturing professionals who can seamlessly navigate both creative studios and corporate boardrooms.
Amod Vijayvargiya, Director of Pearl Academy School of Business, highlighted the growing need for talent that understands both creativity and business strategy. He noted that AI-driven portfolios showcased students’ ability to innovate, scale, and adapt to evolving industry demands.
Creative Business Conclave 2026 Takes Centre Stage
At the South Campus, the Creative Business Conclave 2026 explored the evolving creative economy through panel discussions on luxury, media, sustainability, and AI in business.
Global brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Hero Motors, and Arvind Fashions participated, while companies like Ferrari, Dior, Burberry, Maruti Suzuki, Lenskart, and Jimmy Choo extended spot hiring opportunities.
AI Integration Driving Innovation
Pearl Academy’s collaboration with OpenAI was evident across student portfolios. Projects ranged from smart home systems and gesture-based tools to AI-powered storytelling and educational applications—demonstrating AI as a creative collaborator rather than a replacement.
Expanding Global & Future-Focused Education
Strengthening its global outlook, Pearl Academy School of Business has onboarded international faculty from Paris and London. The institution also introduced future-focused programmes, including an M.Des in Game Design & Extended Reality aligned with India’s AVGC growth strategy.
Additionally, a new B.Des in Product Design with a Jewellery Design specialisation has been launched at the Jaipur campus, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design innovation.
About Pearl Academy
Established in 1993 under the Creative Arts Education Society (CAES), Pearl Academy is a leading creative education institution in India, with campuses in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Jaipur. Affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, the academy offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across design, fashion, business, and emerging creative fields.
With over 33 years of legacy, 15,000+ alumni, and a consistent 99% placement record, Pearl Academy continues to lead innovation in creative education—now further strengthened by its AI-led academic ecosystem and collaboration with OpenAI.
