Day: September 15, 2026
A designer’s most important tool is not always a computer, camera, sketchbook or software. It is the ability to see something differently. A chair can be understood as a product, but it can also be studied through ergonomics, materials, culture and behaviour. A garment can be viewed as clothing, but it can also communicate identity, […]
Design is not created in isolation. The colours of a city, the materials used by artisans, the way people occupy spaces, the products they use and the stories they tell can all become sources of design thinking. For a design student, the environment around them can therefore become as important as the classroom itself. ARCH […]
Design education becomes richer when students are encouraged to look in more than one direction. A designer may learn from technology, but also from craft. Professional practice may come from industry, while inspiration may come from local communities, culture and everyday life. DJ Academy of Design (DJAD), Coimbatore, has developed its design education around this […]
Design education becomes meaningful when students are given the opportunity to do more than study design theory. Learning to observe, sketch, question, build, test and improve ideas can gradually turn creativity into a professional practice. DJ Academy of Design (DJAD), Coimbatore, has developed its design education around this approach. Established in 2004 and located on […]
Design is often associated with drawing, aesthetics and creativity. But professional design is much broader. It can influence how people use technology, how products are experienced, how spaces function, how stories are communicated and how fashion connects with culture. Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune, approaches design education through this wider perspective. A constituent of […]
A student entering design education may begin with an interest in drawing, fashion, digital products, animation, interiors or visual communication. But professional design requires much more than an individual creative skill. It requires the ability to understand people, study contexts, experiment with ideas, use technology and communicate solutions effectively. Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune, […]
A design career begins long before a student receives a degree. It begins with the way a person observes a situation, identifies a problem, questions an existing solution and imagines something different. This is why design education is not limited to drawing or software skills. A professional designer needs curiosity, analytical thinking, communication, experimentation and […]
Design education is not simply about learning how to draw, use design software or create visually appealing work. Professional designers need to understand people, materials, technology, communication, culture and the context in which their ideas will be used. MIT Institute of Design (MITID), Pune, approaches design education through a combination of foundation learning, specialised design […]
Design education is changing as the role of a designer expands beyond creating attractive products, graphics or spaces. Designers today may work with technology, business, sustainability, social systems, communication, fashion, mobility and digital experiences. As a result, design students need an environment where they can understand different perspectives while developing a strong area of expertise. […]
Design education is not only about learning how to draw, use software or make attractive objects. At its best, design education changes the way students observe the world, question existing systems, understand people and approach problems. The Design Village (TDV), Noida, has built its design education around this broader philosophy. Founded by designers from India […]
