Gauri Rampal is a design educator and material practitioner facilitator from India. Gauri graduated from MA Creative Practice in 2023 and is an Associate Professor at DDZYN360 Institute. Prior to this she was an Assistant Professor at Pearl Academy, and a Design Lecturer at the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) in New Delhi.
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Gauri Rampal
Graduate
MA Creative Practice
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"I chose Leeds Arts University for its exceptional facilities, like the ceramic labs and laser cutters, and its emphasis on interdisciplinary practices. The welcoming international team and strong creative community made it the ideal environment for me to explore my passion for materiality and storytelling through hand-making."
Gauri Rampal, MA Creative Practice graduate
A designer, creative practitioner, and facilitator, she is passionate about teaching and learning alongside her students, shaping spaces where curiosity, rigour, and making come together. Gauri builds participatory, hands-on learning experiences through clay, paper, textiles, model-making and craft. She has previously collaborated with Leeds 2023, MUJI India, and NGMA, and has designed and led numerous workshops across India and the UK, focusing on material exploration, sustainable practices and creative problem‑solving. Her studio work includes functional objects and site‑responsive works, from ceramic vessels and planters to murals and sculptural forms, conceived as tactile narratives that invite use, care, and conversation.
"My time at Leeds Art University was transformative. The facilities, particularly the ceramics studio, laser cutters, and other tools, enabled me to experiment and refine my craft. Under the guidance of my mentor, whose guidance was invaluable, I explored multidisciplinary approaches and created a sort of set design inspired by nature for my final project. This included ceramic planters, resin coasters, ceramic jewellery, and silicone moulds. Displaying my work at the postgraduate show was a proud moment and a culmination of everything I learned at Leeds Arts University."
Gauri Rampal, MA Creative Practice graduate