School of Design Innovation

School of Design Innovation
Mahindra University’s School of Design Innovation is a paradigm shift in design education focusing on collaborative innovation and foundation courses spread across all schools ranging from engineering to Humanities.
Mahindra University’s School of Design Innovation has a new era in education, beginning in Fall 2024 with a Bachelor of Design program, soon to be followed by Masters and Doctoral programs.
At its core, design innovation is an effective problem-solving method that blends creativity with strategic acumen. It empowers students to address intricate challenges by discerning the user needs, crafting inventive solutions, and rigorously testing their concepts. This forward-thinking approach propels graduates to become catalysts for change, enabling them to devise groundbreaking products, services, and systems that tackle real-world issues across various industries.
Disciplines in Design
User Experience (UX)
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Extended Reality (XR) Design
Game Design and Games Studies
& more.
Transportation Design
Furniture Design
Packaging Design
Exhibition Design
& more.
Branding and Identity Design
Motion Graphics Design
VFX
Advertising Design
& more.
Pattern Making & Garment Construction
Digital & Smart Wearables
Sustainable & Circular Fashion
Sportswear & Functional Apparel
& more.
Programs
Offered
This program ignites the creative spark in future design professionals, nurturing their ability to translate innovative ideas into impactful products and services that shape the future.
B.Des in Design Innovation
The bachelor’s program in design innovation is a 4-year transformative journey that blends creativity, technology, and innovation. Over four years, students develop expertise across key design disciplines, preparing for a dynamic career in the ever-evolving design industry. From foundational skills to industry-aligned capstone projects, this program is designed to inspire and equip future designers to shape the world. It empowers students with problem-solving skills to create impactful solutions, shaping the future of industries.

Ph.D in Design Innovation
The Ph.D. program is a practice-based program. Scholarly research is an important cornerstone that distinguishes professions from trade. Research and practice-oriented disciplines, like design, grow and remain relevant only if their professionals constantly contribute to and expand this body of knowledge.

Speciality Tracks
(6 Track Electives + Research Seminars + Thesis)
Visual Interactive Design
IOT Design
Video Recorded Film Design
Digital Media Design
AI Related Design
Signage Design
Furniture Design
Biomedical Design
Space Design
Consumer Product Design
Product Design