Arman Ovla
Assistant Professor
arman.ovla [at] iitb.ac.in
Areas of Research
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Product Design
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Craft Innovation
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Native Design Practices
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Pottery, Ceramics and Kiln Design
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Artisan-Centred Design
Academic Background
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Ph.D. in Fine Arts, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
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Master of Design and Production (Traditional Arts/Handicrafts), University of Art, Tehran, Iran
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Bachelor of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
Professional Experience
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Assistant Professor, IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, India (2026–Present)
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Faculty, School of Design, Art & Performance, FLAME University, Pune, India (2023–2026)
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Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), Negarin Honar Zagros Handicrafts Company, Kurdistan, Iran (7 years)
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Visiting Faculty, University of Applied Sciences, Kurdistan, Iran (2 years)
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Faculty, Aram Honar Institute, Tehran, Iran (Ceramics and Pottery)
Bio
Dr. Arman Ovla is an Assistant Professor at IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay. His work focuses on product design, craft innovation, material culture, and indigenous knowledge systems. He is interested in collaborating with artisan communities to develop sustainable, value-added products that build on local materials, traditional knowledge, and regional craft identities. His research explores how native design practices and craft traditions can contribute to contemporary design innovation while preserving cultural heritage and strengthening artisan livelihoods.
Contact Information
Room 206, Design Office, 2nd Floor
IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay
Adi Shankaracharya Marg (JVLR)
Powai, Mumbai – 400076, Maharashtra, India
Telephone:
+91-22-2576 7897
+91-22-2576 7801 / 7802
Email: arman.ovla@iitb.ac.in
Website: www.armanovla.com