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IID Pitch
Indian Institute of Design.
B.Des. | 4-Year Professional Design Education
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What is IID?
Education for Designers, Innovators & Entrepreneurs
Indian Institute of Design (IID) is a professional Design Education institution focused on preparing the next generation of Designers, Creative Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Innovators.
IID offers a 4-Year B.Des. programme in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Communication Design and Product Design. Our approach goes beyond classroom education.
Learn → Create → Practice → Build a Portfolio → Gain Industry Exposure → Build a Career
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Why IID?
Prepare for the real world
A Design degree should not be limited to books, theory and examinations. The real goal is to prepare a student for the real world.
Design + Skills + Creativity + Technology + Industry + Career + Entrepreneurship
Build the capability to pursue: Job | Freelancing | Professional Career | Design Studio | Business | Entrepreneurship
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Four-Year B.Des. Journey
Discover. Create. Innovate. Launch.
Create
Specialized Design Skills, Practical Projects, Digital Skills, Design Techniques, Portfolio Development and Creative Problem Solving.
Innovate
Industry-oriented Projects, Advanced Design, Live Projects, Professional Exposure, Internship Preparation and Entrepreneurship.
Launch
Professional Portfolio, Graduation Project, Internship / Industry Exposure, Jobs, Freelancing, Design Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Four Design Specializations
Choose your creative direction
Fashion Design
Fashion, apparel, textiles, styling, visual concepts and creative development.
Possible Career DirectionsFashion Designer | Stylist | Apparel Professional | Fashion Entrepreneur | Creative ProfessionalInterior Design
Design spaces with creativity, functionality, materials and aesthetics.
Possible Career DirectionsInterior Designer | Space Designer | Design Consultant | Studio Professional | EntrepreneurCommunication Design
Communicate ideas, messages and identities visually and digitally.
Possible Career DirectionsGraphic Designer | Brand Designer | Visual Communication Professional | Digital Creative | Creative EntrepreneurProduct Design
Understand users, identify problems and develop useful, innovative products.
Possible Career DirectionsProduct Designer | Industrial Design Professional | Innovation Professional | Product Entrepreneur05
Study + Work Model
Learn while you work
The two-shift academic structure provides greater flexibility to explore Part-Time Work, Freelancing, Creative Projects and Professional Experience, subject to academic requirements.
“Education should prepare students for the world of work — not keep them disconnected from it.”
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Internship-Oriented Education
Classroom → Industry
Internship is an important bridge between classroom and industry. IID aims to help students access paid internship opportunities wherever suitable opportunities are available.
Real Work EnvironmentClient RequirementsProfessional DeadlinesTeamworkIndustry PracticesProfessional CommunicationPractical Design Work
Learn in College. Experience Industry. Build Confidence.Paid internship opportunities are subject to student capability, company requirements, selection and availability.
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Career After B.Des.
One education. Multiple pathways.
Job
Student → Designer → Professional → Specialist → Design Leader
Freelancing
Student → Freelancer → Regular Clients → Professional Practice
Design Studio
Student → Small Studio → Design Studio → Design House
Entrepreneurship
Idea → Product/Service → Brand → Business → Enterprise
Higher Education
B.Des. → Advanced / Specialized Design Education
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Design + Entrepreneurship
Build a business around creativity
BrandingCustomer UnderstandingPricingBusiness BasicsPresentationMarketingClient CommunicationDesign Entrepreneurship
“Don't just design for someone else's business. Learn how design can become your own business.”
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24 Activities Every Year
24 opportunities to discover yourself
Education at IID goes beyond the timetable. Activities encourage Creativity, Communication, Confidence, Teamwork, Leadership, Innovation, Practical Skills and Personality Development.
32 Gun
Developing Creativity, Curiosity, Discipline, Confidence, Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Innovation, Responsibility and Problem Solving.
Build the Designer. Build the Person.64 Kala
Creative Skills + Artistic Expression + Practical Learning, helping students discover their individual creative strengths.
Explore creativity, art, making and expression.16 Sanskar
Values, Discipline, Responsibility, Respect, Ethics and Professional Behaviour.
Skill + Character = Complete Professional13
Simple English Education
English should be a skill — not a barrier
The B.Des. programme is conducted in English, with learning designed to be simple, understandable and practical.
Academic EnglishDesign VocabularyPresentation SkillsProfessional Communication
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Who Can Join IID?
Start after Standard 12
Students from Science | Commerce | Arts | Any Other Eligible Stream and Gujarati, English, Hindi or other mediums can apply, subject to eligibility.
Minimum Eligibility12th Pass + Minimum 40%No specific Science background is required for the general eligibility described above.
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Campus Facilities
A student-focused ecosystem
Academic Infrastructure
Transportation
Hostel
Canteen
Pantry
Design Learning
Practical / Digital Learning
Academic Support
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Student Loan Support
Plan your professional education
IID provides guidance/support for Student / Education Loan processes. Families can explore applicable bank options based on bank eligibility and documentation requirements.
Dream should not stop because of financial planning.
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University Affiliation
Academic associations
Saurashtra UniversityandGujarat Technological University (GTU)
Students and parents should verify the current programme affiliation, degree-awarding structure and regulatory status from official admission documentation at the time of admission.
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Future-Ready Institution
Design + Innovation + Technology + Entrepreneurship
IID aims to evolve with changing industry requirements and future regulatory and academic frameworks, growing into a broader Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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The IID Difference
A more complete journey
Study → Exam → Degree → Job Search
Learn → Create → Practice → Project → Portfolio → Industry Exposure → Internship → Career / Business
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Our Career Ecosystem
Four major outcomes
Employability
Build skills for professional opportunities.
Portfolio
Convert learning into visible work.
Experience
Gain practical and industry exposure.
Entrepreneurship
Build your own professional practice or business.
21 — Our Vision
“To develop a new generation of designers who combine creativity, professional skills, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship to build meaningful careers and create solutions for the real world.”
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Our Mission
10-point mission
- Deliver quality professional Design Education.
- Develop creativity and design thinking.
- Build strong practical and technical skills.
- Connect students with industry and real-world projects.
- Create internship and professional exposure opportunities.
- Develop career-ready portfolios.
- Encourage freelancing and independent professional practice.
- Promote Design Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
- Develop personality through 24 activities, 32 Gun, 64 Kala and 16 Sanskar.
- Prepare students for a rapidly changing global creative economy.
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The IID Promise
More than a certificate
We want every student to leave with:
A SkillA PortfolioAn ExperienceA Professional IdentityA Career DirectionThe Confidence to Create Their Own Future
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Why Choose IID?
Four years to build your future
After Std. 12, students can develop Creativity + Design Skills + Practical Experience + Portfolio + Professional Exposure + Career Skills + Entrepreneurship Mindset within one integrated Design Education ecosystem.
25 — Final Admission Pitch
Your future does not have to follow a standard path.
Become a Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Communication Designer or Product Designer. Build a job, freelance practice, design studio or your own brand.
IID gives you the opportunity to explore that journey.
B.Des. — 4 YearsFashion Design | Interior Design | Communication Design | Product Design
Learn Design. Build Skills. Create Your Portfolio. Experience Industry. Build Your Career. Create Your Business.
Design Your Future.
Create Your Career.
Build Your Identity.
Apply to IID
Create Your Career.
Build Your Identity.