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M.Des in Design Innovation

At Mahindra University, the Master in Design Innovation program is designed to provide a balanced blend of theoretical learning and hands-on project work. The Master of Design syllabus is thoughtfully structured to provide students with a balance of creative exploration and practical design skills. The M.Des syllabus emphasizes hands-on learning, industry-relevant projects, and innovation across diverse design disciplines. A detailed outline is provided to guide aspiring candidates through the program’s comprehensive curriculum.

1st year:

1st year - Sem 1

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1. 3D Form Studies
2. Indian Thought and Traditions
3. Photography and Moving Images
4. Elements of Design – Applied & AI
5. Entrepreneurship Practice
6. Design Project – 1

1st year - Sem 2

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1. Rich Media Applications
2. Ergonomics
3. Discipline Elective 01
4. Discipline Elective 02
5. Design Project – 2
2nd year:

2nd year - Sem 3

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1. 2 Online Courses as compulsory electives from NPTEL (relevant to students project) as suggested by the guide
2. Online Elective 1
3. Online Elective 2
4. Thesis Project – 1

The selected student(s) will have the opportunity for international immersion at Pininfarina during the entire second year.

2nd year - Sem 4

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1. Thesis Project – 2
(can be continuation of Thesis Project – 1)
Electives list:

Industrial Design

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1. Human-Centered Product Design
2. Materials & Manufacturing Processes
3. Ergonomics & User Research
4. CAD & Digital Prototyping

Interaction Design

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1. User Research & Design Thinking
2. UI/UX Design Principles
3. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
4. Prototyping with AI Tools

Communication Design

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1. Advanced Graphic Design
2. Typography & Information Design
3. Motion Graphics & Storyboarding
4. Visual Narrative & Film Theory

Apparel Design

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1. Fashion Illustration & Sketching
2. Textile Science & Creative Fabric Manipulation
3. Advanced Garment Making Skills
4. Fashion Innovation Lab: From Concept to Catwalk