Gaganraj Rihal

Gaganraj Rihal is an Adjunct Assistant Professor specializing in Product Design and Illustration, bringing over 15 years of industry experience into the academic environment. He teaches courses in visual communication and dynamic sketching, bridging creative practice with pedagogy.

His research and professional interests span multiple creative disciplines including concept art, entertainment design, film, games, architecture, and scientific/technical design. With a strong focus on visual storytelling and practical design application, his work reflects innovation across media platforms.

Raj has contributed to more than 40 motion pictures, most notably Black Panther, which won the Academy Award for Production Design. His interdisciplinary expertise also extends into entrepreneurship, where he founded Duo Technical Gear, a patented dog product company generating over $200k in revenue.

• Academy Award for Production Design (associated with Black Panther)

As an educator, he advises and mentors students in design thinking, concept development, and illustration techniques. Though no formal grants are mentioned, his entrepreneurial venture demonstrates real-world application and funding success. He is actively engaged in teaching and industry practice, contributing to both academic and commercial design domains.