Course Overview
Explore the essentials of product design, from user research and ideation to prototyping and testing. Learn to create functional, aesthetically pleasing products by mastering design principles, tools, and techniques. Develop skills in problem-solving and innovative thinking to bring your ideas to life.
Course Duration:
B.Des / B.Sc / B.A: 3-4 years (typically 6-8 semesters)
Diploma: 1-2 years depending on the institution
Average Fees:
Bachelor’s Degree: INR 2,50,000 to INR 10,00,000 for the complete course, depending on the institution.
Diploma: INR 50,000 to INR 2,50,000 for the complete course.
Exams to Attend:
Most institutions require candidates to pass entrance exams, including:
NID Entrance Exam (National Institute of Design)
CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design)
UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design)
AIEED (All India Entrance Examination for Design)
NIFT Entrance Exam
Institutional-specific exams
Syllabus (Semester-wise)
Semester 1:
Fundamentals of Design
2D and 3D Design Basics
Sketching, Drawing, and Drafting Techniques
Design History and Theory
Introduction to Product Design
Digital Design Tools
Semester 2:
Form and Function in Product Design
Human-Centered Design
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Product Ergonomics
Model Making and Prototyping
Design Software (AutoCAD, Rhino, SolidWorks)
Semester 3:
Advanced Product Design Techniques
Product Usability and User Experience (UX)
Sustainability and Eco-Design
Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing
Materials Science in Design
Product Detailing and Development
Semester 4:
Advanced CAD and Digital Modeling
Product Interface Design
Electronics in Product Design
Manufacturing Techniques for Product Designers
Marketing and Branding for Product Design
Research Methodology in Product Design
Semester 5:
Product Design for Consumer Goods
Furniture and Appliance Design
Industrial and Automotive Product Design
Design Thinking and Innovation
Packaging Design and Development
Industry Internship / Project Work
Semester 6:
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies
Smart Product Design and IoT Integration
Entrepreneurship in Product Design
Design for Special Populations (elderly, differently-abled)
Intellectual Property and Design Patents
Final Design Project / Thesis
Semester 7 (if applicable):
Advanced Prototyping Techniques
Design for Mass Production
Interactive Product Design
Strategic Product Development
Portfolio Development and Presentation
Industry Internship
Semester 8 (if applicable):
Comprehensive Product Design Studio
Capstone Project
Design Management and Leadership
Advanced Product Innovation Techniques
Global Product Design Trends
Final Internship and Portfolio Completion
Top 10 Ranking Institutions for Product Design in India (Combined)
National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
Industrial Design Centre (IDC), IIT Bombay
Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology, Bangalore
MIT Institute of Design, Pune
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi
Pearl Academy, Delhi
Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab
Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID), Ahmedabad
Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Product Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur
College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram
JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kochi
Toc H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST), Ernakulam
Amity School of Fashion Technology, Kochi
Assumption College, Changanassery
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Asian School of Fashion, Kochi
Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam
MES College of Engineering, Kuttipuram