MDes Industrial Design
A 2-year postgraduate design programme for advanced specialisation in product design, human factors, and design research for design graduates in India.
About MDes Industrial Design
The Master of Design in Industrial Design (MDes Industrial Design) is a 2-year postgraduate programme for design graduates seeking advanced expertise in product design, design research, sustainability, and strategic design. It prepares graduates for leadership roles in design firms, multinational product companies, and academic institutions.
Who Should Apply
BDes or BE graduates in Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields who wish to specialise deeply in product design, undertake design research, or pursue academic careers should consider MDes Industrial Design. Candidates with professional experience in product development are also well-suited.
What Will You Learn
The programme deepens knowledge in advanced product design studios, design research methodologies, human factors and ergonomics, design for sustainability, advanced CAD and digital fabrication, design strategy, materials innovation, and design management. A research thesis or major design project is completed in the final semester.
Admission Process
NID's GDPD (Graduate Diploma Programme in Design) functions as its postgraduate entry. IITs admit through CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design). Private universities have their own entrance tests. Candidates must hold a relevant undergraduate degree with minimum marks as specified by the institution.
Frequently Asked Questions About MDes Industrial Design
Q. What is CEED and how is it different from UCEED? CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design) is conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to MDes programmes at IITs and IISc. UCEED is the undergraduate equivalent for BDes admissions. Both test design aptitude but CEED is at a more advanced level suitable for postgraduate entry.
Q. Can an engineer with no design background apply for MDes Industrial Design? Yes, provided the candidate can demonstrate design aptitude through a portfolio and entrance test. Mechanical, Product, or Electronics engineers who have relevant project work are considered. However, a design background gives a significant advantage in studio-based assessments.
Q. What are the research opportunities in Industrial Design at the postgraduate level? MDes programmes at IITs and NID offer opportunities to research in areas such as assistive technology, sustainable materials, human-centred design for rural India, medical device design, and mobility design. Research fellowships and sponsored projects are available.
Q. Is MDes Industrial Design valued by international companies? Yes. MDes from NID, IIT IDC, or IISc is recognised internationally. Graduates have been placed at companies like Samsung, Sony Design Centre, Tata Motors, Bosch, and international design consultancies.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduation in Design or related; NID GDPD or university entrance exam
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