The Office of Career Advancement and Networking (CAN), in association with the Alliance School of Design, Alliance University, organized a panel discussion titled “Scripts in Dialogue: A Comparative Perspective on Multilingual Typography” as part of the Leadership Lecture Series. The session brought together industry professionals and students to explore multilingual typography, type design, and contemporary design practices.

The discussion featured Ms. Vaishnavi Murthy, Creative Type Director, Monotype; Mr. Sarang Kulkarni, Type Designer, Calligrapher and Co-founder of Ek Type; and Prof. Cyrus Highsmith, Type Designer, Teacher, Author and Graphic Artist, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). The speakers shared insights from their professional journeys, experiences, and approaches to typography and visual communication.

The session explored the relationship between different writing systems and visual design, highlighting how multilingual typography influences contemporary design practices. Through their individual perspectives, the speakers introduced students to different approaches to type design and the creative considerations involved in working with diverse scripts.

The interactive panel discussion, moderated by Prof. Sutirtha De and Prof. Anjan Chakravorty, encouraged students to engage with the speakers and gain a broader understanding of typography as an important element of visual communication. The session provided an opportunity to connect classroom learning with professional experiences and emerging practices in the design industry.

With 182 participants, the event created a platform for knowledge exchange and interaction between students, faculty members, and design professionals. The program concluded with a vote of thanks and group photographs with the speakers, faculty members, and students.

The initiative reflected Alliance University\'s continued focus on experiential learning and industry engagement, providing students with opportunities to explore contemporary design perspectives and strengthen their understanding of professional practices.