Mr. Abhishek Biswas

Mr. Abhishek Biswas holds a Master’s degree in Fashion Management with a specialization in Buying and Retail Operations from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accessory Design from NIFT Patna. His academic journey has equipped him with a unique blend of creative design insight and robust management acumen, enabling him to bridge the gap between innovative design thinking and practical retail strategies.

Mr. Biswas brings rich and diverse industry experience to the classroom, having worked across multiple facets of the design and retail sectors. His professional background spans roles as a home stylist, interior designer, visual merchandiser, product designer, and product development manager. Through these roles, he has collaborated with clients to translate design concepts into functional spaces and products, managed complete product lifecycles from concept to production, coordinated vendor sourcing, and implemented inventory and assortment planning. This experience gives him a comprehensive perspective on how design, supply chain, and buying operations intersect in the contemporary fashion and lifestyle industry.

His academic and research interests focus on sustainability in design, development, and supply chain management. He is passionate about integrating responsible sourcing and sustainable practices into mainstream fashion business models and encourages his students to adopt innovative, ethical approaches in both design and retail operations.

Abhishek’s artistic flair is matched by notable achievements, including winning the First Prize in the All India Drawing & Painting Competition and contributing to the Hon’ble Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s “7 Nischay” Project. He holds a Merit Certificate from former Union Education Minister Mr. Kapil Sibal and has received several accolades at school, college, state, and national levels in academics, sports, and cultural activities.

Through his teaching at Alliance University, Mr. Biswas aims to inspire future professionals to merge creativity with strategic management, nurturing a generation of designers and managers who value innovation, sustainability, and commercial success in equal measure.

Case Studies and Applied Projects

• Design Thinking for Public Policy: Contributed to the Hon’ble Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s “7 Nischay” initiative, applying principles of design and strategic planning to support community development and state-level infrastructure projects in Bihar.
• Master’s Thesis: Completed a comprehensive graduation project under the Master of Fashion Management program at NIFT Delhi, focusing on sustainable practices in design, development, and supply chain management, with specific emphasis on ethical sourcing and responsible procurement frameworks.

Conference Presentations and Academic Forums

• Presented project findings, design concepts, and research proposals at multiple internal juries and academic reviews during undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the National Institute of Fashion Technology. Topics presented include trend forecasting, sustainable product design, vendor management, buying and retail strategies, and market positioning.
• Led peer-to-peer learning sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops during industry internships, including insights on the integration of generative AI tools in product development and assortment planning processes at Novica.

Industry Reports and Articles

• Authored detailed project reports, design portfolios, market research analyses, and sourcing documentation for organizations such as Tejas Innovative Solutions, HomeLane, InduBindu (Rangparv Crafts Pvt Ltd.), Ludlow Jute & Specialities Ltd., and Future Group.
• Developed and contributed to practical resources including visual merchandising plans, seasonal mood boards, trend reports, and product lifecycle documentation with a focus on aligning creative design solutions with commercial objectives.
• Mr. Biswas intends to expand his publication portfolio with peer-reviewed journal articles, industry case studies, and collaborative research projects in the domains of sustainable fashion management, ethical sourcing, and design-led innovation in retail operations.