Profile & Biography
With over 26 years of experience, Anoop Singh Rana stands out as a dynamic professional who seamlessly blends industry expertise with academic leadership. His career spans across roles in merchandising, product development, sourcing, quality control, and academic innovation, making him a key figure in the design and leather goods industry.
◼️ Professional Highlights:
▶ Global Industry Leadership:
▸ Worked with Diesel, managing R&D, sourcing, and quality control for leather accessories and shoes, bridging operations between India and Italy.
▸ Successfully led product range developments and material innovations showcased at international trade fairs such as MIPEL, LINEAPELLE, and APLF.
▸ Developed tie-dye leather techniques for Diesel and Mango, introducing sustainable innovations into the global market.
▶ Creative Leadership:
▸ Pioneered projects like upcycling leather waste into saleable products and co-branding with Anavila showcased at Amazon Fashion Week 2015.
▸ Extensive collaborations with NGOs to train artisans in sustainable product development.
▶ Academic Excellence:
▸ Head of School, SLGAD, managing centers in Noida, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
▸ Guest faculty at leading institutions, including NIFT (Delhi, Kangra, Raebareli, Jodhpur), IIT Kanpur, and EPCH Institute.
▸ Head of placement and Industry interface, associate professor- school of fashion design 2018-2021.
Developed revised syllabi aligned with industry trends and promoted IPR awareness, guiding students in patent and copyright registrations.
◼️ Achievements & Awards:
▶ Honored as Guest of Honour by NIFT Jodhpur , Raebareli AND LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY –LPUfor outstanding contributions.
▶ Winner of the Best Diploma Project Award, 1998 NIFT, New Delhi.
▶ Artworks showcased at Diesel Reboot Campaign at Times Square (NYC) and Lafayette Art Gallery (Paris).
▶ Recognized for logo design for the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
▶ Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi (12th September 2023): Passed Hindi Language (Parangat) Examination.
◼️Research & Publications:
▶ Papers Published:
▸ Analysis of Visual Merchandising in Apple Stores (IJRAR, 2019)
▸ Upcycle Road Map for Sustainable Fashion (International e-Conference Proceedings, 2020)
▸ Rediscovering Kangra Paintings in Fashion Lifestyles (UGC-HRDC Faculty Development Program, 2021)
Exploration of Recycling & Upcycling Leather Wastes (International Design Conference, 2021)
⁍ Research Paper: "Integrating Sustainable Design Principles into Business Strategies: A Framework for Enhancing Corporate Social Responsibility in the Indian Leather Product Industry", published in the INDIA INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE -IIFT International Business and Management Review Journal (2024), Pages 1–18. DOI: 10.1177/jiift.241277419. Available at: ift.spectrumjps.com.
⁍ Paper Presentation at NIFT Kangra (25–27 November 2023): Exploring Leather Waste Recycling in the Production of Small Leather Goods (Published in Proceedings, ISBN: 978-93-95404-55-6).
⁍ Reviewer, Shodhkosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts (4th October 2023): Assessed journal quality.
⁍ Highly Publishing LLP: Chapter on Coloured Cotton: Hope for Sustainable Fashion Industry in India– A Review (29th April 2023).
⁍ Sucharitha Publications:
◦ Study Leather Craft – Jammu & Kashmir (ISBN: 978-93-83729-32-6).
◦ Exploring the Fascinating Art of Hot Wax Metal Craft in Himachal Pradesh (ISBN: 978-93-83729-32-6).
⁍ Vision 2047 – International Conference, Lucknow (23–24 December 2022): Presented Exploration of Alternative Leather for the Fashion Industry – A Case Study.
⁍ Academic and Research Journey Summary –
Books Edited:
1. Editor: Study on Fashion Accessories Design: Sustainability (Art, Craft, and Design), ISBN 978-93- 94766-28-0, SCIENG Publications, Volume I, First Edition, Pages 1–247.
◼️ Chapters Authored:
The Famous Fashion Lac Bangle Design from Charminar: A Study, ISBN: 978-93-94766-28-0, February 2023, Pages 1–15.
Exploring the Fascinating Art of Hot Wax Metal Craft in Himachal Pradesh, included in Study on Indian Handicrafts: An Art, Craft and Design Scenario, ISBN: 978-93-83729-32-6, Sucharitha Publications, Pages 377–402.
◼️ Guided Chapters (Co-Author):
1. Mithila Paintings: A Study on Mithila Region of Bihar (Special Focus on Problems Faced by Artisans), ISBN: 978-93-94766-28-0, February 2023, Pages 16–21.
2. Gond Art: A Traditional Artwork of the Gond Community of Central India, ISBN: 978-93-94766-28-0, February 2023, Pages 17–31.
3. Cheriyal Painting: The Famous Paintings of Hyderabad, ISBN: 978-93-94766-28-0, February 2023, Pages 32–42.
4. Beautiful Timeless Art: Study on Patta Varna (Special Focus on Materials and Religious Art), ISBN: 978-93-94766-28-0, February 2023, Pages 43–50.
5. Wood to Life: Study on Kondapalli Toys (Special Focus on Materials and Religious Art), ISBN: 978-93-94766-28-0, February 2023, Pages 61–68.
6. Study on the Art of Loom – Pochampally Ikat Art, ISBN: 978-93-94766-28-0, February 2023, Pages 69–76.
7. A Research Study on Swadesi Pattu – Kshirapuri, ISBN: 978-93-94766-28-0, February 2023, Pages 145–153.
8. Research Study on Chikankari Handicrafts: Lucknow, ISBN: 978-93-94766-28-0, February 2023, Pages 162–172.
9. A Research Study on Gadwall Handlooms and Textiles, ISBN: 978-93-94766-28-0, February 2023, Pages 196–209.
◼️ Patents & Copyrights:
▸ Copyrighted innovative designs for leather bags (Reg. No: L-101445/2021).
▸ Registered artisan at National Geographic's Novica Portal, contributing unique leather craftwork.
▸ Patent pending as inventor - A novel process of preparing natural colours for dying - App. No. IN202111049878 ,20 Nov 2021 (lovely professional university)
This summary highlights Mr. Anoop Singh Rana's significant contributions as an editor, author, and co-author, reflecting his commitment to research and the documentation of sustainable practices, traditional crafts, and design innovations.
