Ridansh Centre of Design & Innovation

Think.
Create.
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Think. Create. Inspire.

About Us

The Ridansh Centre of Design & Innovation is a multi-disciplinary initiative that encourages self-learning through inspiring and empowering environments. The centre believes that every child has the potential to shape, create, and lead the future. Based on the principles of curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving, it aims to enhance the learning capabilities of students. The centre offers intelligent infrastructure, world-class facilities and a variety of streams such as Robotics, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence, New-Media and more. The approach is to focus on ‘learning’ rather than ‘studying’, so students can discover their passions and excel in them. The centre’s goal is to inspire students to explore their own potential.

About Ridansh

RCDI stands as a tribute to Ridansh Agrawal, an embodiment of passion for design, computing, programming, and technology. Ridansh’s enduring influence continues to inspire us profoundly.

His academic journey was a testament to excellence, characterized by an unwavering commitment to creating positive change. 

Through countless workshops, he generously shared his expertise with younger students, leaving an indelible impact within our school. Notably, Ridansh played a pivotal role in the 4×4 in schools project, igniting joy and curiosity among middle school students. Beyond his technical prowess, Ridansh’s effervescent personality and clever wit added an enchanting dimension to his character. 

His presence and contributions have left an indelible mark on our community, making RCDI a living tribute to his legacy.

Pooja Agrawal


FOUNDER

As the visionary founder of Ridansh Centre of Design and Innovations, Pooja Agrawal leads with a passion for fostering creativity, design thinking, and innovation in education.
Elfyn Wyn Jones


STRATEGIC ADVISOR DESIGN & INNOVATION

Elfyn brings a wealth of experience seamlessly integrating international education expertise to drive forward cutting-edge curriculum development, sustainable design initiatives, and global strategic innovation at RCDI.
Harsh
Patel


ACADEMIC HEAD

Harsh spearheads academic excellence, employing strong leadership, curriculum development, and strategic planning to foster a dynamic learning environment deeply committed to innovation, design thinking, and educational advancement.
OWEN


ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Having taught and led design teams for over 20 years in both the UK and the UAE, Owen has a passion for teaching students in new and innovative ways. He specializes in bringing together practical skills and new technology.

DAN


ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Daniel is a dedicated biology teacher at Nord Anglia International School Dubai, passionate about innovative STEAM education and wildlife conservation. He collaborates with MIT to develop creative learning strategies and champions an award-winning curriculum that empowers students to innovate for sustainability.

RUTVIJ SAINI


EDUCATOR

Rutvij draws endless inspiration from the harmony of nature and diverse ideas. With a passion for computational geometries, he crafts designs that blend elegance with practicality, guided by sustainability and innovation. His work bridges theory with real-world applications, pushing boundaries to redefine the future of design.
ADNAN MAKDA


ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Adnan is a technology & AI enthusiast, seamlessly integrating his expertise in architecture, technology, and AI, further enriching the academic landscape at RCDI.
KAJAL MOTWANI


ADMINISTRATOR

Kajal ensures smooth operations, leveraging her organizational prowess, and attention to detail to contribute to the seamless functioning of RCDI’s educational initiatives.
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