Studio Laburnnum
Studio Laburnnum
Our philosophy is simple: create work that inspires
Beyond the exams!
THE SPECTRUM OF CREATION —Full-service preparation for every stage of selection: Aptitude, Portfolio, Studio Test, Interview & SOP. Not just coaching, but curation of your design voice.
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Community, not
a Factory!
Meet the core minds behind Studio Laburnnum
Meet The Founders
GAURAV CHAUDHARY
Founder - Studio Laburnnum
VISHAL CHOUDHARY
Founder - Studio Laburnnum
Gaurav Chaudhry's career has always been defined by navigating complex systems—whether at high altitude or within the rigorous logic of competitive examinations. With a foundation as a licensed Commercial Pilot trained across multiple nations, he brings the absolute precision and discipline of aviation to the art of education and mentorship.
For over a decade, he served as a leading pedagogy expert, translating the complexities of Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Knowledge into digestible, actionable strategies for design aspirants preparing for premier entrance examinations such as NIFT, NID, and UCEED. Building on this extensive leadership in academic operations, he has collaborated with exceptional minds across diverse fields, contributing as a co-founder to ventures including Studio SQ1, Kalasutra, and Kochh Education & Publication.
Vishal Choudhary's dynamic background spanning law, high fashion, and luxury brand partnerships, He is the ultimate strategist bridging the gap between structure and creativity.
After building a strong legal foundation specializing in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and criminal law, Vishal took a bold leap into Mumbai’s lifestyle and fashion sectors.
From professional modeling to a high-profile business partnership in fine jewelry at Dhruv Singh Jewellery, he seamlessly merged his corporate expertise with premium design curation.
MEET THE TEAM
DHRUV SINGH
Founder - Dhruv Singh Jewellery
NID Alumnus
Dhruv Singh is an acclaimed fine jewellery designer, design educator, and the founder of Dhruv Singh Jewellery, an atelier celebrated for over 14 years of bespoke craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
An alumnus of the prestigious National Institute of Design (NID), where he trained in Accessory Design, Dhruv brings a refined industrial precision and sculptural sensibility to high jewellery. His distinguished career spans collaborations with marquee luxury and lifestyle houses, including Ravissant (bespoke silverware, haute couture, and luxury décor), Isharya (high-end statement fashion jewellery), and Gitanjali Gems (fine gold and diamond jewellery).
Dhruv seamlessly bridges traditional Indian artisanal mastery with contemporary form, creating heirloom pieces that reflect exceptional material depth and structural innovation. Beyond his studio practice, he is a dedicated academic mentor, shaping the next generation of creative leaders through visiting faculty engagements at premier institutions, including NID Ahmedabad and Nirma University.
Driven by a passion for material exploration, heritage craftsmanship, and luxury design pedagogy, Dhruv continues to redefine the intersection of fine jewellery, product engineering, and modern luxury.
NAVNEET SINGH
NIFT Gandhinagar | Textile Design
Navneet Singh is a Creative Director with 16+ years of global experience building and scaling fashion & activewear brands across the UK, Europe and India.
NIFT Gandhinagar — Fashion, Textiles & Graphics.
Currently Creative Director at Xplosive Ape (UK), leading end-to-end product & brand for menswear & womenswear activewear.
Previously Brand Director at KOOVS & Kolektive Ventures, Creative Head at Indenim Fashions, Business Head at Arvind (launching Creyate across 50+ stores in Japan), and Designer for Jack & Jones, Lefties & Arrow.
Focus: Creative Direction, Brand Relaunch, Product Development, Range Planning & Go-to-Market.
PALAASH CHAUDHARY
Founder - soft-geometry
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER & CO-FOUNDER, SOFT-GEOMETRY
Background: NIFT Delhi (Accessory Design) | Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), USA Master of Arts in Industrial Design.
Palaash is an internationally acclaimed industrial designer and the co-founder of soft-geometry, an award-winning collaborative object and furniture design studio.
His early career includes groundbreaking work in new product development and high-end woodworking concepts. His functional art has been featured globally, representing the cutting edge of contemporary global object design.
Pedagogical Impact: Palaash provides Studio Laburnnum students with unmatched global insights, steering them through the nuances of international portfolio building, industrial prototyping, and three-dimensional form studies.
UTHARAA ZACHARIAS
FURNITURE DESIGNER & CO-FOUNDER, SOFT-GEOMETRY
Background: NIFT Delhi (Accessory Design) | Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), USA Master of Arts in Furniture Design.
Industry Profile: Utharaa is a globally recognized design force and the co-founder of softgeometry. While at SCAD, she was honored with the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award and won the First Place Student Award at the ASFD Pinnacle Awards. Her work breaks the boundaries between furniture, sculptural art, and spatial poetry, redefining how modern spaces look.
Pedagogical Impact: Utharaa brings international acclaim and award-winning strategic design thinking to the studio, mentoring students on how to weave narrative, texture, and structural innovation into their applications.
Founder - soft-geometry
Creative Director - Explosive Ape
DIYA SHARMA
Communication Design
A multidisciplinary designer, Diya has a foundation in Industrial Design, with expertise spanning brand development, packaging design, visual communication, and digital experiences.
Her approach combines product thinking with brand storytelling to create meaningful consumer experiences across physical and digital touchpoints, from packaging systems and label design to brand identity and visual aesthetics.
Diya specialises in building cohesive visual ecosystems that help brands communicate with clarity and impact. Her practice is shaped by her interest in consumer behaviour, market positioning, and the intersection of design, marketing, and business strategy.
BHUMI
Art Mentor
Faculty | Foundation & International Portfolio
Bhumi is a fine art painter specializing in painting and drawing, with a deep-rooted passion for exploring diverse visual mediums and art history. Experienced in a wide range of techniques, including oil, acrylics, watercolor, charcoal, etc.
My creative process blends technical mastery of different mediums, currently focusing on the principles and techniques of Renaissance masters.
Passionate about visual storytelling, understanding the historical evolution of art, and continuously experimenting with textures, color theory, and forms to bring meaningful concepts to life on canvas.
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