Bending with the Wind, Rising with the Tide: Evolving to Grow | Falguni Sachan | TEDxTDV
Change is inevitable—but growth through change is a choice. In this inspiring talk, the speaker shares a personal journey from small-town roots in Kanpur to leadership roles in design education, showing how adaptability, creativity, and resilience can transform challenges into opportunities. It’s a story of evolving across domains and defying limits to carve a path of purpose and impact. Falguni Sachan, is a passionate design educator and outreach leader known for her storytelling and dynamic energy. A graduate of FDDI Noida, she began her career as a Footwear Designer at Ducere Technologies, later transitioning to academia as the Head of Leather Goods & Accessory Design at Hamstech Institute. With extensive experience in outreach initiatives at institutions like Swarnim Startup and Innovation University and the World University of Design, she now leads Admissions and Outreach at The Design Village. Falguni’s vibrant personality and commitment to fostering creative connections make her a driving force in design education and communication. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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