Devesh Waghela, an Assistant Professor in Communication Design at Anant National University, has over a decade of combined experience in academia and the design industry. His teaching practice focuses on visual storytelling, typography, design thinking and portfolio development, helping students build strong conceptual and industry-ready design practices.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Communication from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Design at GLS University, where his research examines nation branding and the role of design in shaping national identity and cultural narratives.

Prior to joining Anant, Devesh served as the Head of the Visual Communication Department at Khyati Design School and as an Assistant Professor at Indus University. He has also contributed as a visiting faculty at several institutions, including the Institute of Fashion Technology (MSU), Vadodara, Inter National Institute of Fashion Technology (INIFD), Surat and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kangra.

Alongside his academic career, Devesh has professional experience in advertising and visual communication, having worked with advertising agencies where he developed expertise in branding, campaign design and visual storytelling. He has also undertaken freelance design projects for corporate and public service initiatives, gaining experience in communication design and user-centred visual strategies.

His broader interests include design education, interaction design and the use of visual communication as a tool for cultural expression and social impact. Through his teaching, research and industry engagement, he aims to cultivate thoughtful designers who can contribute meaningfully to society through design.