The Eighth Convocation of DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore was held on 12th November 2022 at its campus in Othhakkalmandapam, Coimbatore. 

This year, 65 Students received their Diploma. Chief Guest Mr. Cyrus Patell, a renowned architect, a graduate of Yale university and a co-founder of Bangalore based architecture and design studio, the CollectiveProject, delivered the Graduation Day address in the presence of Mr. Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu, Chairman, Governing Council, D.J. Academy of Design and Prof.Atul Kedia, Dean, DJ Academy of Design.

Mr.Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu in his address to the graduates wished them to use knowledge practically, and constantly update themselves.

"Have a vision for yourself, your family and society at large. Set yourself high goals and make sure you have a proper plan and a back up plan to achieve these goals", he said.

Chief Guest Mr. Cyrus Patell, in his address encouraged the young graduates to be strategic and patient in their quest to achieve success in career and life.

"Give yourself time, put in hardwork in your early years and be critical to create your own identity; an identity that's based on strong principles,"he said.

He wanted them to be humble and always be eager to put in efforts and find a desire to push themselves.

"Take the time to build a good name," he underlined, and suggested the graduates to be concerned about doing good work, making smart choices, "... if you build a good name, eventually the good name will become its own currency", he said.

Following his address the degrees were awarded to the graduates.

The Academy currently offers 4 year UG (B.Des) and 2 year PG (M.Des) programmes with specializations in Industrial Design and Communication Design. 

DJAD has an academic collaboration with Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu and is an educational member of the World Design Organisation (WDO).