Making the invisible visible
We hold the conviction that the most significant breakthroughs and innovations reside in the domain of the unknown: the realms just outside the scope of traditional thinking.
KIDAT, the Kenstone Institute of Design & Technology, was established to nurture creativity, encourage innovation, and give aspiring designers practical knowledge and industry exposure.
At KIDAT we don't just nurture designers. We inspire creativity, celebrate individuality, and shape the future of fashion.
- KKnowledge Building a strong foundation through quality education
- IInnovation Encouraging fresh ideas and creative thinking
- DDesign Transforming imagination into reality
- AArtistry Celebrating individuality, craftsmanship and artistic expression
- TTransformation Empowering students to become confident, skilled professionals
Observe. Ideate. Prototype. Test.
Observe
Research before drawing.
Ideate
Many sketches before one design.
Prototype
A first version in cloth.
Test
On a body, on a runway, with a customer.
From Shimoga to the world
A student from a small city should not have to leave creativity behind because of where they come from. The work made here is meant to stand next to work made anywhere.
People
- Nikhil Raj Shetty
- Swapnil K. Shetty
- Dhanyashree Swapnil
- Namratha KOne year with KIDAT
- Poojitha K SOne year with KIDAT
Content required: portraits of the other founders and facilitators, and education and teaching areas for each person
- Harshavardhan RaiDraping artist and fashion entrepreneur · Draping masterclassInstagram
- Punith SubbaiahModel · Modelling masterclassInstagram
- Sapna RajStylist, preparing the looks for Sutradhar 2026Instagram
Content required: portraits of the guest mentors
Three ways forward. Pick the smallest one.
Ask
Send one question. No forms beyond your name and number, and no commitment.
Visit
See the studio, watch a class, meet the faculty. Bring a parent.
Apply
Three fields to begin. Nine seats in each batch.