B.Des in Design Innovation
The Bachelor of Design Innovation (B.Des) program is a transformative journey that blends creativity, technology, and innovation. Over four years, students develop expertise across key design disciplines, preparing for a dynamic career in the ever-evolving design industry. From foundational skills to industry-aligned capstone projects, this program is designed to inspire and equip future designers to shape the world.
Foundation Year: 1st year
Core Skills
Learn design principles, sketching, material exploration, and basic history.Technological Exposure
Introduction to tools like Blender, photoshop, move editing software’s and AI-powered design software.
Hands-On Exploration
Engage in creative projects to merge theoretical knowledge with practical application.Electives
Explore domains like industrial, communication, interaction, and apparel design.
| S.No | Course Title |
| 1. | The Joy of Sketching & Colouring |
| 2. | Nature, Human and Design |
| 3. | Elements of Design & AI |
| 4. | Design Tinkering |
| 5. | Design Thinking |
| 6. | Design (Exploration) Project 1 |
| S.No | Course Title |
| 1. | Visualization & Sketching |
| 2. | History of Design |
| 3. | Intro to Design Specialization-1: Game Design, Animation Design, Apparel Design, Product Design |
| 4. | Intro to Design Specialisation-2: UI/UX, Transport & Mobility, Visual Design, Interior Design |
| 5. | Design Project 2 |
Specialization Year: 2nd year
- Discipline-Specific Learning
Choose from Industrial Design, Communication Design, Interaction Design, or Apparel Design. - System-Based Thinking
Work on interdisciplinary projects focusing on real-world challenges.
- Advanced Tools
Master techniques such as 3D modelling, AR/VR, sustainable materials, and Animation and motion graphics. - Common Courses for all Tracks
Design Project 3 and 4, Indian Culture and Society, Form Studies Psychology / Literature, Human-Centred Design, Photography.
| S.No | Course Title |
| 1. | Intro to Photography |
| 2. | Form Studies |
| 3. | Engineering Principles and Design |
| 4. | Creative Techniques |
| 5. | Intro to Typography |
| 6. | Man-Machine interface (Ergonomics) |
| 7. | Materials & Manufacturing Process |
| S.No | Course Title |
| 1. | Intro to Photography |
| 2. | Form Studies |
| 3. | User Research |
| 4. | Application of AI in UI Design |
| 5. | Intro to Typography |
| 6. | UI (Cognitive Ergonomics) |
| 7. | User Experience (UX) Design |
| S.No | Course Title |
| 1. | Intro to Photography |
| 2. | Form Studies |
| 3. | Basic Graphic Design |
| 4. | Animation Basics |
| 5. | Intro to Typography |
| 6. | Advanced Typography |
| 7. | Storyboarding and Information design |
| S.No | Course Title |
| 1. | Intro to Photography |
| 2. | Form Studies |
| 3. | Textile Basics and Pattern-Making Mastery |
| 4. | Fashion Illustration & Sketching |
| 5. | Intro to Typography |
| 6. | Sustainable Fashion |
| 7. | Dress Construction |
Intermediate Techniques & Trends: 3rd year
- Emerging Technologies
Explore emerging fields such as AI and advanced prototyping. - Strategic Thinking
Learn entrepreneurship, service design, and innovative problem-solving.
Elective Deep Dives
Tailor your learning in areas such as medical devices, game design, advertising, Animation, graphic design or couture fashion.- Common Courses for all Tracks
Institute Elective, Industry Exposure Internship Project.
| S.No | Course Title |
| 1. | Systems Design |
| 2. | Computer Aided Design |
| 3. | Design Technology and Innovation |
| 4. | Product Planning & Management |
| 5. | Introduction to Design Management |
| 6. | Sustainable Design Management |
| 7. | Qualitative Design Research Methods |
| 8. | Advance Materials & Manufacturing Process |
| S.No | Course Title |
| 1. | Systems Design |
| 2. | Analogue Game Design |
| 3. | AR/VR Interfaces |
| 4. | Digital Game Design |
| 5. | Introduction to Design Management |
| 6. | Accessibility Design |
| 7. | Wearable Interaction Systems |
| 8. | Multi-modal interfaces |
| S.No | Course Title |
| 1. | Systems Design |
| 2. | Film Theory & Film Appreciation |
| 3. | Fundamentals of Film Making |
| 4. | Intro-Stop motion Animation |
| 5. | Introduction to Design Management |
| 6. | Advanced Graphic Design |
| 7. | Motion Graphics |
| 8. | Introduction to 3D Animation |
| S.No | Course Title |
| 1. | Systems Design |
| 2. | Digital Fabric Design |
| 3. | Advanced Draping and Construction |
| 4. | Advance apparel technologies |
| 5. | Introduction to Design Management |
| 6. | Branding, Merchandising Packaging |
| 7. | Advanced Couture Design |
| 8. | Style and Accessories |
Capstone Projects & Internships: 4th year
- Industry Project & Internship (Capstone 1)
Projects in collaboration with industry - Online Courses
One online Course as per specialization
- Graduation Project (Capstone 2 or continuum)
Continuation or new collaboration project with industry
