1
Foundations
School ages · 12–18
Any stream works — Science, Commerce, or Arts. No specific subjects are required. Design schools test aptitude, not academics. Build a portfolio, observe everything, do art classes if you can.
2
Undergraduate degree
Ages 18–22
A Bachelor of Design (B.Des) at a design school. 4 years, studio-based, portfolio-driven.
- a
Design aptitude tests — NID DAT, UCEED in India. Or portfolio-based admissions elsewhere.
- b
Non-UG routes — Diploma, Foundation Courses, or a self-built portfolio. Workable but higher variance.
Note — Fashion schools typically run their own entrance exams.
3
Specialise during your degree
Final 1–2 years of UG
Many B.Des programs declare specialisation from year 2 and allow flexibility in creating your own course of study. Pick a discipline track, build a portfolio in that branch, do internships at studios or in-house design teams.
★ Your journey in this game ★
Explore the world of Applied Design through a series of interactions. We bet you will bust at least a few myths. The simulation is structured like different rooms in a Design Studio — peek into one or all that appeal to you.
Deep dive into Design Thinking through hands-on sims. Meet pioneers from the field of design. Explore specialisations, daily realities and much more.
