About Us
Our Story
Redesigning Design Education
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The design industry evolves fast — but education often lags behind. That’s why we created The Bridge School.
We’re a collective of industry-seasoned design professionals committed to reshaping design education by bringing real-world practice into the classroom. Our mentors don’t just teach — they prepare, empower, and connect the next generation of designers with what the industry truly needs.
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Through hands-on projects, direct mentorship, and collaborations with leading companies, we’re building a new standard for design education — one that launches careers from day one.
Our Mission
To forge industry-ready designers by bridging the gap between education and practice through:
CONNECT
Direct access to top design professionals and companies
LEARN
Hands-on training with real-world tools and workflows
GROW
Career acceleration through portfolio-building projects and industry validation
Meet The Team
Our Professionals
We are a group of experienced design professionals from NCube and WaterMarc who have come together to complement and enhance what’s taught at design schools with knowledge of skills expected in the industry.
We believe the future of design is rooted in active engagement across disciplines, and that’s why we have collaborated with design schools/universities and companies.
Founder
Nikhil Verma
Mentor
Amit Tyagi
Mentor
Bipul CHandra
Mentor
Martin Sekel
Mentor
Ankit Khandelwal
Mentor
Nikhil Tandon
Mentor
Aashish Chaudhary
Mentor
Akshat Verma
Mentor
Ashwini Tiwary
Mentor
Sally Ricker
Our Core Values
Collaboration Without Boundaries
We believe great design happens at the intersection of disciplines. That’s why we break down silos between:
Schools and Industry
Creating direct pathways from classroom to career
Design Specializations
Fostering cross-disciplinary innovation
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Theory and Practice
Turning knowledge into real-world solutions
Our Mission Is to Empower
24
Professional Online Modules
16
Industry Leading Mentors
4,000
Qualified School Graduates
99%
Satisfaction Rated by Students
We are a team of seasoned design professionals from NCube and WaterMarc. We aim to enrich design school curricula with practical industry skills.
We believe the future of design lies in cross-disciplinary collaboration, which is why we've partnered with design schools, universities, and companies.
Partners
