Academic Affiliation
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Saurashtra University
IID's academic programmes are affiliated with Saurashtra University, subject to the applicable programme and university regulations.
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Affiliates & Partners
Growing with industry and education partners.
IID collaborates with organisations, studios and institutions to support students and the design ecosystem.
Our Affiliates & Partners
Education connected to the real world of design.
Our affiliations and partnerships help create opportunities for academic learning, industry exposure, practical projects, workshops, internships, knowledge sharing and career development.
Partnerships are designed to create value for students, educators, professionals, institutions and industry.
Academic Affiliations
Recognised higher-education connections
Industry & Professional Partners
Real-world design practice for students.
Our industry relationships help students understand professional design environments through projects, workshops and career interaction.
Partner With IIDIndustry ProjectsLive Design BriefsWorkshopsGuest LecturesMentorshipInternshipsPortfolio ReviewsIndustry VisitsCareer InteractionRecruitment & Talent Engagement
Institutional Partners
IID welcomes collaboration with
Educational InstitutionsDesign InstitutesUniversitiesSchools & CollegesProfessional OrganisationsResearch OrganisationsCreative StudiosStartupsBusinessesGovernment & Non-Government Organisations
Why Our Affiliations Matter
Six reasons these connections count
Academic Connection
Connect classroom learning with a broader academic ecosystem.
Industry Exposure
Give students opportunities to understand professional design environments.
Practical Learning
Encourage learning through projects, workshops, assignments and real-world briefs.
Expert Interaction
Create opportunities to learn directly from designers, professionals and industry experts.
Career Opportunities
Support students in developing portfolios, professional skills, internships and career readiness.
Knowledge Exchange
Encourage collaboration, research, ideas and innovation across disciplines.
Are You an Institution or Organisation?
Collaboration opportunities
IID welcomes meaningful collaborations with organisations that share a commitment to design education, creativity, innovation and future-ready skills.
Academic Collaboration
Joint academic initiatives, knowledge exchange and educational programmes.
Industry Collaboration
Live projects, workshops, mentorship and industry interaction.
Internship Collaboration
Opportunities for students to gain practical professional experience.
Research & Innovation
Collaborative research, innovation projects and design exploration.
Events & Workshops
Guest lectures, masterclasses, seminars, exhibitions and design events.
Talent Engagement
Connect with emerging designers and student talent.
For Our Students
From classroom to career
Classroom
Studio
Real-World Projects
Industry Exposure
Professional Portfolio
Career Opportunities
Partner With IID
Let's create meaningful design experiences together.
Whether you are a university, educational institution, design organisation, company, creative studio, startup, professional or industry leader, IID welcomes opportunities to build meaningful collaborations.
Your details are used to respond to this partnership enquiry and handled according to applicable privacy practices.
Affiliate Directory
How we work with partners
Academic Affiliates
Academic & educational collaboration
Industry Partners
Industry exposure & professional interaction
Internship Partners
Student internship opportunities
Design Partners
Design projects & creative collaboration
Knowledge Partners
Knowledge sharing & learning
Research Partners
Research & innovation
Institutional Partners
Strategic institutional collaboration
Event Partners
Workshops, seminars & events
Startup Partners
Innovation & entrepreneurship
Community Partners
Social & community initiatives
Our Collaboration Philosophy
Learn Together. Create Together.
Learn Together. Create Together.
Innovate Together. Grow Together.
At IID, partnerships are designed to create value for students, educators, professionals, institutions and industry.
Important information
Affiliation, partnership and collaboration status may vary by programme, activity and applicable agreement. For the latest information regarding a specific affiliation or partnership, please contact the IID administration or refer to the relevant official programme information.
Indian Institute of Design
Connecting Education with the Real World of Design.
Design Education • Creativity • Innovation • Industry Exposure • Future Skills