


DIVYARAJSINH RANA
INFORMATION DESIGNER | ARCHITECT | TRANSITION RESEARCHER
Divyarajsinh Rana is an academic, researcher, and information designer working at the intersection of architecture, socio-ecological transitions, and art, with a focus on human–nature partnerships. He currently serves as Assistant Professor and Head of Studies for the undergraduate programme in Information Arts and Information Design Practice (IAIDP), where he combines pedagogy, research, and content creation to make complex ideas accessible and engaging.
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Divyarajsinh’s work explores how ecological and societal transitions can be communicated effectively through storytelling, visualisation, and design. He integrates traditional and indigenous knowledge systems into narratives that clarify complex human–nature relationships, making them relatable for diverse audiences.
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Through teaching, research, and professional practice, he develops transdisciplinary methods that connect ecology, culture, and design. By translating intricate research and ideas into clear, compelling outputs—whether written, visual, or digital—he aims to foster understanding, engagement, and action across communities, empowering the next generation of designers and stakeholders to navigate transformative challenges.

01 SKILL SET
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARES
Adobe Photoshop
75%
Adobe Indesign
85%
Adobe XD
65%
Canva
50%
MS Office
60%
Autocad/Archicad
75%
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN DESIGN, RESEARCH & AI
Transition Research
85%
ChatGPT/Gemini
75%
Stable Diffusion
50%
Information Design
85%

03 Experience
October 2022 Onwards
PhD
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology
Reimagining Transitional Spaces: Digitally Archiving Transitional Experiences at an intersection of Architecture & Nature in Bhal region of India
August 2022 - Current
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology
Assistant Professor
Information Art & Information Design Practices, Earth Education & Communication, Reimagining Transitions
June 2021 - November 2021
Living Midnight Narrative Outfit
Research Intern & Associate
Sites of Indie-Futurisms: Traditional Board Games of India
Graham Foundation Grant Project
June 2020 - June 2022
Master of Design
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology
Information Arts & Information Design Practices
January 2020 - May 2020
SAL School of Architecture
Assistant Professor
Studio- Working Drawings, History & Humanities
January 2018 - December 2019
I.D.E.A., Indus University
Teaching Assistant
Studio- Working Drawings, Studio- People & Place
May 2019
Resting Place Art Installation
Production Design Assistant
Abhivyakti: City Arts Project
January 2019 Onwards
Scan the World- India
Founder & Project Director
Digitally Archiving Cultural Objects
July 2018 - December 2018
Leo Pereira Architect
Junior Architect
Architectural Design Projects
June 2016 - December 2016
Leo Pereira Architect
Student Intern
Architectural Design Projects
May 2016
I.D.E.A. Research Cell
Student Editor
The Tropical Wisdom: Contemporary Sri Lankan Architecture
June 2013 - June 2018
Bachelor of Architecture
I.D.E.A., Indus University
Architectural Studies

















