Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture and Design (SSPAD)
Symbiosis School of Planning Architecture and Design (SSPAD) uniquely integrates planning, architecture, and design into a comprehensive learning environment. We offer a Bachelor of Design (B.Design) . This program is crafted to allow students to focus on their chosen discipline, developing industry-ready skills over four years.
Our B.Des Degree aims to deepen students' understanding of nurturing visual perception, professional attitudes, and a deep awareness of critical, contextual, and regional identities. With a specialisation in Communication Design and Industrial Design, SSPAD Nagpur ranks as one of the top Bachelor of design colleges. Design is everywhere – from your clothes to the book in your hands. At SSPAD Nagpur, we view design as a lifelong commitment, empowering students to shape the world around them through creative and thoughtful design solutions
Director's Message
Dr Nandini Kulkarni is currently the Officiating Director at the Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture and Design. She is a Doctorate and the Ph D was awarded her on “Investigating The Impact of Quality of Life on the Peri urban Area of Metro cities.” With a Master's degree in Urban Planning from VNIT, and Bachelor of Architecture, she has also completed the Bachelor of Technology in Interior Design.
With the vast experience in the field of Architecture, Planning and Interior Design, she has Independently completed the designing and construction of Residences, commercial buildings and Multispecialty Hospital Building.
She has a specialisation in designing a module for the Urban –Rural fringe area development with respect to Quality of Life of the people residing in fringe areas. Dr. Nandini is an author of a Book titled "The Urban Edges”. The book is an effort to evolve and present A humane approach for planning urban fringes / peri urban areas in Indian cities. Dr Nandini has a wide experience of more than 25 years including professional Architectural practice and teaching. She is also a National awardee of Birla White “YuvaRatna” National award for three years and Birla White “YuvaRatna” Regional award for two years.
Dr Nandini Kulkarni (Ph D, M. Tech., B. Arch., B. Tech.) Officiating Director - SSPAD, Nagpur
Programmes offered by SSPAD
B. Des.
Course DetailsB.Arch
Course Details
Research
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) offers research programs under UGC guidelines across various faculties. The Symbiosis Centre for Research and Innovation (SCRI), established in 2009, promotes research excellence.
Teaching Faculty
Empowering Educators, Empowering Change
Symbiosis has some of the most talented and dedicated thought leaders in the country who come from the best institutions around the world. Not only are they academically and professionally amongst the best, but have high standards of moral and ethical values, so that they can be true role models.
Faculty from recognized universities.
Most hold doctoral degrees.
Committed to research and development.
Testimonials
As a recent graduate of the Industrial Product Design program at the Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design, I can confidently say that my experience here has been nothing short of transformative. The coursework covered a wide range of areas including furniture design, toy design, packaging design, and lifestyle product design.
Mehmood Haider
Industrial Design - SSPAD, Nagpur
I am delighted to share my experience at Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design, where I pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Designing with a specialization in Graphics Design. This four-year course provided a perfect blend of creativity, technical skills, and industry exposure.
Nandini Mahadure
Industrial Design - SSPAD, Nagpur
SSPAD has been a crucial part of my life, providing me with a helpful skillset with values and learnings. It allowed me to meet and greet with different kind of people and their culture. I thank all the professors and staff for being incredibly helpful and kind while I work on my projects.
Amruta Pradhan
Communication Design - SSPAD, Nagpur
Being a student at Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design has been the ideal launchpad for my journey into the field of design. From the very first day of online classes to the final moments of the Design Degree Show, SSPAD has given me a significant head start.
Aryan Uplanchiwar
Industrial Design - SSPAD, Nagpur
Initiatives of SIU
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is committed to bring about sustainable and meaningful change in the society through its Health Promoting, Social and Quality Initiatives.
