Bachelor of Design (Hons.) - (with Specialization in Global Design Programme)

Program Description

B.Design (Hons.) Global Design Programme

The B.Design (Hons.) Global Design Programme at UID has been crafted through deep research, collaboration with top International Design Schools, using innovative approaches for reimagining Design education in India. It provides a unique opportunity for a student to understand global perspectives to tackle design challenges with an international style of learning in a global class room with world renowned faculty in a multi city / country learning model in vibrant Design Capitals of the world to give you a career edge.  Our vision is to provide students with an experience that is unparalleled, nurturing them to be design leaders and creative catalysts who deliver positive social, environmental, economic and cultural change.

B.Design (Hons.) Global Design Programme

This is one of global design programme & interdisciplinary practices includes 4 major domains of B. Des. Visual Communication (Graphics), Product Design, Fashion Design and Interior Design.
The vision of UID’s 4-year Global Design Programme is to provide an international education environment that is unique & unparalleled. This programme has been jointly evolved, developed & designed by the four diverse participating institutions; all recognised as international leaders and centers of creativity and innovation, offering complementary expertise in art, design, innovation and technology.

Why study B.Design (Hons.) Global Design Programme at UID?

The Global Design Programme (GDP) is created to nurture and train creative catalysts and future leaders of design and innovation. It is for students who have the passion, intelligence, and creativity to drive the redefinition of the trajectory of global design. Students who want to experience and learn design in different continents, with an immersive educational experience in world-class educational institutions based in four culturally diverse countries; viz. India, Australia, Italy and the United Kingdom.

This course prepares students to explore the future-scape of design by negotiating across disciplines in an interdisciplinary ecosystem. It allows them to be curious and evolve the ability to question and respond to design challenges both individually and through collaborative global perspectives. It aims to impart competencies that aid opportunity mapping, strategies to transform design, innovative practices to develop entrepreneurial ventures, new businesses, and start-ups for the creative industry.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

PSO1: Global Ethno-cultural knowledge and communication skills: Graduates will have learned to understand and navigate diverse cultural contexts. This includes applying intercultural communication skills, empathy, inclusive practices, and an awareness of cultural sensitivities.They will be able to effectively navigate & work with teams and clients from different cultural backgrounds, adapting their design approach to design practices worldwide.

PSO2: Design for Emerging Global Markets: Graduates will be able to analyze complex Global Design challenges and develop innovative solutions that are visually appealing, functional and practical in the context of global practices.Graduates will develop an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in globally emerging markets, designing solutions that are culturally, collaborative, relevant, affordable, and accessible to underserved populations in diverse global contexts.

PSO3: Sustainable and ethical design practices: Graduates prioritize sustainability, social, ethical & environmental considerations in their work. The Program emphasizes practice of sustainable design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes that reduce environmental impact. Knowledge about ethical considerations such as fair trade, social responsibility, and inclusivity in design. The program will empower graduates to create designs that promote social and environmental well-being on a global scale.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

PO1. Apply design principles intelligence, speculation, and analytical skills, methods and techniques to develop original solutions for design problems and scenario.

PO2. Critically understand, identify and evaluate historical, cultural, contemporary, socio- political, and aesthetic contexts of multidisciplinary design settings.

PO3. Develop a research oriented inquisitive approach to apply appropriate research tools and techniques for investigation, data collection, analysis, synthesis, and interpretation.

PO4. Demonstrate transferable skills of adaptability, collaboration, time-bound execution, and leadership in multidisciplinary design settings.

PO5. Evolve a personalized design philosophy and approach to the development of design
ideas and solutions.

PO6. Understand the impact of human centric design in the dynamic context of people and communities from the perspective of social, economic, and cultural impact

PO7. Understand the impact of design on environmental sustainability and the application of principles of circular economy and sustainable consumption into design.

PO8. Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of concerns related to the experience of human and other living beings and incorporating them into design practice

PO9. Develop effective verbal, written and digital communication skills in the context of design

PO10. Demonstrate the appropriate application of existing and emerging tools and technologies, materials, media, techniques, and other methods in the process of design

PO11. Recognize personal and professional development goals and upgrade skills for disciplinary and contextual currency and future directions in the field of design.

How does it work?

The UID based curriculum is a sequential mix of different design experiences where there is an emphasis on design thinking, problem solving, making and prototyping. The course will take students through various facets of design disciplines including different approaches to design from Visual Communication, Fashion Design, Product Design, Interior Design with the flexibility to choose aligned  domains and design disciplines in the host institutions.

Course Structure

The B.Design (Hons.) Global Design Programme is an academic platform for emerging young designers to experience the world in a unique multicultural, intellectual, visual, and tactile way.

In addition to a ‘home-base’ center at UID Gandhinagar, each student spends an integrated alternate semester at each of the other partner institutions in Europe, Australia & UK. The students will spend a 14 weeks semester abroad every year starting from 2^nd Year.

Experiential learing abroad for 14 weeks (each city)  is  totally immersive in different world-class cities, each with their own local, global, cultural, economic and human characteristics. The journey is rich in terms of design learning and experience, and a dynamic path towards becoming a ‘global creative catalyst’ – one capable of envisioning and delivering new possibilities for a better world through a multiplex approach to design.