
INSD Vasai: A Bold New Chapter for Design Education in Palghar District
India, 27th May, 2025: In the busy streets of Vasai, a creative revolution is unfoldingβone that promises to reshape not just careers, but the very fabric of the local design ecosystem. Spearheading this movement are Chiraag Yadav and Nayna Jain, names that have already earned recognition across Maharashtraβs education and art circles. With the launch of the International School of Design (INSD) Vasai, Chiraag has introduced the first full-fledged design college in Palghar districtβan initiative set to change the game for thousands of aspiring creatives in the region.
Founded in 2011, INSD is a nationally renowned network with 60+ centres and over 25,000 students across India. But its Vasai chapter holds particular significance. Until now, students from Palghar had to commute daily to Mumbaiβlosing hours, energy, and often, motivation. INSD Vasai eliminates that need, offering UGC-recognized Diploma, Degree, and Masters programs in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, and more, all from a sleek, modern campus equipped with industry-standard labs and studios.
At the helm is Chiraag and Naynaβwith over a decade of experience. While Chiraag is a seasoned educator, artist and certified career counsellor, Nayna has amassed praises for establishing Vasaiβs first art gallery, providing a platform for artists to showcase their work and engage in contemporary art. She has been featured in βTop 30 Women Entrepreneursβ by HerCircle Initiative.Β
With over decades of experience preparing students for elite exams like NIFT, NID, and NATA, his previous venture, Creative Rex Institute of Art, is already a trusted name in Vasaiβs design community. But Chiraag saw a bigger gap: access.
βWhy should talent in Palghar be forced to migrate for education?β he asks. βINSD Vasai is not just a collegeβitβs a statement that your dreams are valid, right here, where you live.β
INSD Vasai stands apart with its 100% placement assistance, merit-based scholarships, affordable EMI options, and an inclusive policy that welcomes everyoneβfrom fresh school graduates to mid-career switchers and even homemakers. The instituteβs faculty features active industry professionals, ensuring real-world knowledge supplements academic training.
Beyond education, Chiraag also leads Bassein Art Society, and founded Art Biz School, an online platform empowering artists to turn passion into profession. His efforts have been recognized by the Maharashtra Rajya Kala Adhyapak Sangh, and he was featured in Entrepreneurs of India for his contribution to art education.
As enrollment begins, INSD Vasai isnβt just offering coursesβitβs offering clarity, community, and careers. For a district often overlooked in the design narrative, this marks a turning point. And at its heart is Chiraag: the artist who chose to stay, build, and inspire where it mattered most.
Visit insdvasai.com to know more.