B.Des in Design Innovation

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.

1st year - Sem 1

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

1st year - Sem 2

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.

2nd year - Industrial Design

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

2nd year - Interaction Design

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

2nd year - Communication 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

2nd year - Apparel 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.

3rd year - Industrial Design

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

3rd year - Interaction Design

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

3rd year - Communication Design

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

3rd year - Apparel Design

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

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

Building a Strong Design Base

  • Core Skills: Learn design principles, sketching, material exploration, and basic history.
  • Hands-On Exploration: Engage in creative projects to merge theoretical knowledge with practical application.
  • Technological Exposure: Introduction to tools like Blender, photoshop, move editing software’s and AI-powered design software.
  • Electives: Explore domains like industrial, communication, interaction, and apparel design.

The B.Des syllabus is thoughtfully structured to provide students with a balanced blend of academic knowledge and hands-on design skills. The program emphasizes industry-relevant learning, enabling students to develop expertise across various design disciplines and practical applications.

Courses offered

Semester 1

S.No. Course
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

Semester 2

S.No. Course
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 Years (Sem 3 & 4)

Deepening Expertise

  • Discipline-Specific Learning: Choose from Industrial Design, Communication Design, Interaction Design, or Apparel Design.
  • Advanced Tools: Master techniques such as 3D modelling, AR/VR, sustainable materials, and Animation and motion graphics.
  • System-Based Thinking: Work on interdisciplinary projects focusing on real-world challenges.
S.No. Industrial Design (2nd Year)
1 Intro to Photography
2 Form Studies
3 Engineering Principles and Design (Drawing)
4 Creative Techniques
5 Intro to Typography
6 Man-Machine interface (Ergonomics)
7 Materials & Manufacturing Process
S.No. Communication Design (2nd Year)
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
(common with Interaction Design)
S.No. Interaction Design (2nd Year)
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 UX
S.No. Apparel Design (2nd Year)
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
S.No. Industrial Design (3rd Year)
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. Communication Design (3rd Year)
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

Common courses and Projects for all disciplines

  • Design Project 3 and 4
  • Indian Culture and Society
  • Psychology / Literature
  • Human-Centred Design

Intermediate Techniques & Trends (3rdYear)

Mastering Cutting-Edge Design

  • Explore emerging fields such as AI and advanced prototyping.
  • Delve into design ethics and material innovation.
  • Participate in collaborative, interdisciplinary projects with a focus on multi-tech integration.
  • Immersion opportunities with industry experts.

Industry Alignment (Preparing for the Professional World)

  • Studio Simulations: Experience professional environments through industry-aligned studios.
  • Elective Deep Dives: Tailor your learning in areas such as medical devices, game design, advertising, Animation, graphic design or couture fashion.
  • Strategic Thinking: Learn entrepreneurship, service design, and innovative problem-solving.
S.No. Interaction Design (3rd Year)
1 Systems Design
2 Analogue Game Design
3 AR/VR Interfaces
4 Digital Game Design
5 Introduction to Design Management
6 Accesibility Design
7 Wearable Interaction Systems
8 Multimodal interfaces
S.No. Apparel Design (3rd Year)
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

Common courses and Projects for all disciplines

  • Industry Internship Project
  • Industry Exposure Internship Project
  • Institute Elective
  • Psychology / Literature

Capstone Projects & Internships (4th Year)

  • Industry Projects & Internship (Capstone 1)
  • Capstone Graduation Projects (Capstone 2 or Continuum)
  • 1 Online Course as per specialisation