An alumnus of team I, Vijay is a fashion designer and creative professional with an interdisciplinary background spanning fashion, design, innovation and psychology. He has studied at three fashion institutions, including NIFT Bengaluru, and pursued Product Innovation and Design Thinking at IIT Delhi.
He is currently completing his MSc in Psychology at Jain University, where his research focuses on awareness and attitudes towards the prevention of diseases associated with drug use.
He founded Being Drug Free ® to reduce the health impact of drug abuse and addiction.
In his own words
“I started Being Drug Free ® in 2015 because of my own health issues and life experiences. I travelled to many hospitals, confined to a wheelchair, and heard patient stories of pain and suffering. These experiences inspired me to build a framework for human development that brings people together to address health problems and help each other live healthier lives.”