Manipal
Department of Design (DOD), Manipal
Crafting Creative Futures since 2012
A canvas for creativity and innovation
Internships and Placements
Crafting Creative Futures since 2012
A canvas for creativity and innovation
Internships and Placements
Established in 2012, our Department of Design (DoD), was created with a sole purpose to advance design education. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, and Fashion Management, combining artistic and scientific principles with technical knowledge.
We emphasise on practical, industry-oriented learning through design studios, textile and pattern-making labs, CAD & VR labs, model-making and laser-cutting facilities. With a strong focus on design thinking, sustainability, indigenous materials, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning, you work on real projects and portfolios evaluated by design professionals. Supported by international university networks, industry collaborations, and government-backed initiatives, we prepare future-ready designers to create meaningful products, spaces, experiences, and solutions for society.
International Collaborations
We are an internationally affiliated institution with active partnerships with more than 250+ leading universities around the globe. Our relations with institutions, government agencies, and organisations in study, research, and service cater to faculty and students' access to world-class institutions, experiences, and resources.
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CAD and Prototyping Labs
TUKA CAD, design software, 3D printing, and laser cutting for digital-to-physical transformation of ideas.
Virtual Reality Labs
An immersive setup to visualise and simulate design concepts in real time.
Textile & Draping Labs
Advanced spaces with industrial sewing machines, draping mannequins, and dyeing/printing facilities.
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Student Life
Life at the Department of Design is creative and engaging, with activities beyond classrooms and studios. You participate in AVANT, a showcase of interior and fashion design studio projects, and represent the institute on platforms like Lakme Fashion Week, Mood Indigo, Solar Decathalon, Lulu Fashion Week to name a few. You collaborate with faculty on consultancy projects, publish designs, and contribute to research through conferences, reputed journal publications, and design patents. Forums for Fashion and Photography, Design Hackathons, Exhibitions and Cultural Clubs encourage expression through art and academics.
DOD
Student Life
Life at the Department of Design is creative and engaging, with activities beyond classrooms and studios. You participate in AVANT, a showcase of interior and fashion design studio projects, and represent the institute on platforms like Lakme Fashion Week, Mood Indigo, Solar Decathalon, Lulu Fashion Week to name a few. You collaborate with faculty on consultancy projects, publish designs, and contribute to research through conferences, reputed journal publications, and design patents. Forums for Fashion and Photography, Design Hackathons, Exhibitions and Cultural Clubs encourage expression through art and academics.
Express ideas through forums, clubs, and hackathons
Collaborate on projects, research, and publications
Showcase creativity through design exhibitions and events
Design today transcends basic aesthetics—it is a powerful mechanism for complex problem-solving and positive societal transformation. A designer in today’s context need to balance People, Planet, and Profit to create ethical, sustainable, and economically viable solutions.
At the Department of Design, we prepare you to be responsible designers across our undergraduate and postgraduate disciplines. With the state-of-the-art facilities, advanced software, and industry-aligned pedagogy, we ensure your design education remains relevant and impactful.
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