Who We Are
Exploring ideas, creating change, redefining design
We believe in nurturing original thinkers who combine artistic vision with practical problem-solving to create meaningful change. With a commitment to sustainability, inclusivity and innovation, we prepare designers who are ready to make a difference in industries, communities and global conversations.
Vision & Mission
- To be a leading design school that nurtures original thinkers, shaping transformative change for a sustainable and equitable world.
- Develop a student-centric curriculum that upholds relevance, readiness, and resilience, and research in an evolving design context.
- Leverage ubiquitous and emerging technologies to create inclusivity, curiosity, creativity in design teaching and learning in intersecting disciplines as applied to design contexts.
- Build global perspectives through academic partnerships and enrich learning and teaching through creative exchanges.
- Foster theoretically informed, empathetic design practitioners who prioritise sustainability, social justice, and planetary well-being, guided by innovation and entrepreneurial mindset.
Leadership & Faculty Profiles
The School is led by Dr. Anuradha Chatterjee, Professor and Dean, whose experience spans design practice, research, education and leadership. Under her guidance, our academic and creative direction is shaped by a vision of design as both an intellectual pursuit and a tool for societal transformation.
The diversity of our faculty’s backgrounds enriches classroom discussions, broadens creative perspectives and inspires students to push the boundaries of their own practice.
Collaborations
Collaboration is at the heart of our ethos.
The School partners with leading design institutions, creative agencies, NGOs and industry organisations—both in India and internationally. These partnerships open pathways for joint projects, student exchanges, live industry briefs and cross-disciplinary research, ensuring that our students engage with the latest trends, tools and real-world contexts of design practice.
Placement
Our Career Services team works closely with students to connect them with top design studios, corporations, startups and social enterprises. The School’s focus on portfolio development, industry internships and live projects ensures graduates are well-prepared to enter the professional world with confidence. Many of our students secure roles in UX/UI design, branding, product development, communication design, service design and creative entrepreneurship.
Infrastructure & Design Environment
The School of Design and Innovation offers an inspiring environment where creativity, experimentation and learning thrive. Purpose-built spaces and cutting-edge facilities allow students to move seamlessly from concept to creation.
- Vibrant Design Studios & Mac Labs – Collaborative spaces for ideation, critiques and project development.Apple-based digital labs for graphic design, UI/UX, animation and visual communication.
- Interactive Smart Classrooms – Equipped for product shoots, portfolio building and multimedia projects.
- Library by Brigade – A state-of-the-art learning hub with solo and group study spaces, interactive reading areas, and access to global academic databases like JSTOR, IEEE and EBSCO.
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