Applied Design
About this pathway
Five distinct design disciplines under one roof — Visual, Digital & Interactive, Space, Experience, Fashion & Textiles. Studio-based work, portfolio-driven careers. Design schools test aptitude, not academics — so any stream can get you in.
Foundations
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.
Undergraduate degree
A Bachelor of Design (B.Des) at a design school. 4 years, studio-based, portfolio-driven.
- aDesign aptitude tests — NID DAT, UCEED in India. Or portfolio-based admissions elsewhere.
- bNon-UG routes — Diploma, Foundation Courses, or a self-built portfolio. Workable but higher variance.
Specialise during your degree
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.
Visual Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Communication Design
Digital & Interactive Design
- UI Design
- UX Design
- AR / VR
Space Design
- Interior Design
- Exhibition Design
Experience Design
- Game Design
- Product Design
- Service Design
- Industrial Design
Fashion & Textiles
- Fashion Design
- Accessory Design
- Textile Design
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.