Design is the process and art of deciding how something will look and work. A product’s technical, operational, and aesthetic features are all taken into account during the many stages of object design, which begins with preliminary sketches advances through comprehensive drawings.

In current society, design is practically ubiquitous and has applications in a wide range of fields, including architecture, fashion, engineering, urban planning, computer science, and others. Utilising cutting-edge tools and methods, modern design makes use of 3D modelling, CAD, graphic tablets, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other specialised hardware and software.

With an emphasis on architectural styles and design history, A course in Design introduces students to the principles of design while also emphasising the disciplines of photography, sketching, and modelling. The goal of design is to effectively convey a message to viewers and draw clients to the designer's creations.

In addition, a student's dream may be shaped and prodded through design classes as students are given the chance to develop crucial abilities including creativity, analytical and communication skills, business skills, awareness, and self-confidence. Design studies also helps students learn computer skills, time management techniques, decision-making techniques, flexible and collaborative thinking techniques.

Study levels:

Interested candidates can opt for a programme in Design studies which is offered by colleges and universities in India and abroad at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. These include:

• Bachelor in Communication & Multimedia Design
• Bachelor in Visual Communication Design
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design
• Bachelor of Arts in Design (Honours)
• Bachelor of Arts in Design Communication
• Bachelor of Arts in Digital Business, Design and Innovation
• Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
• Bachelor of Design in Art and Design
• Bachelor of Interior Design
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence
• Doctor of Philosophy in Design
• Master in Data Visualization Management
• Master in Digital Marketing, Transformation And Design Thinking
• Master in Graphic Design
• Master in Visual Arts and Post Contemporary Practice
• Master of Arts in Ceramic Design
• Master of Arts in Design
• Master of Arts in Interaction Design
• Master of Arts in Visual & Experience Design
• Master of Arts in Visual Communication
• Master of Science in Fashion, Design and Luxury Management
• Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
• Master of User Experience Design
• Master’s Degree in Comics & Graphic Novels
• Master's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering: Digital Design
• Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Design

Specialisations:

The different areas of specialisation that are offered under studies in Design include:

• Fashion Designing
• Furniture and Interior Designing
• Jewellery and Accessory Designing
• Textile Designing
• Graphic Designing
• Landscape Architectural Design
• Urban Design
• Design Engineering
• Multimedia Designing
• VFX Design
• Visual Communication
• Game Designing
• Product Design
• Leather Design
• Knitwear Design
• Animation Film Design
• Lifestyle and Accessory Design
• Ceramic and Glass Design
• Exhibit Design
• Film and Video Communication
• Footwear Design and Production
• Industrial Design
• Web Design
• Architectural Design
• Motion Graphic Design

Employability

A career in design offers a wide scope, and there is a constant demand for creative people open to new techniques. Consequently, there is a continuous need for highly trained and skilled professionals in the design field.

Job titles include:

• Advertising and Promotions Manager
• Architectural Designer
• Art Director
• Ceramic and Glass Designer
• Craft and Fine Artist
• Design Engineer
• Digital Design Director
• Exhibit Designer
• Fashion Designer
• Film & Video Editor
• Floral Designer
• Footwear Designer
• Furniture Designer
• Game Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Industrial Designer
• Interior Designer
• Jewellers 
• Knitwear Designer
• Landscape Architectural Designer
• Leather Designer
• Lifestyle and Accessory Designer
• Motion Graphic Designer
• Multimedia Art and Animation Designer
• Photographer
• Precious Stones and Metal Designer
• Product Designer
• Product Designer
• Project Manager
• Textile Designer
• Urban Designer
• UX/UI Designer
• VFX Designer
• Video Game Designer
• Visual Communication Designer
• Web Designer