Placements
Top-Tier Industry Connections
High Placement Success Rates
Global Company Partnerships
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Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID)
Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) in Pune, is a leading design school in India offering Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des) programs. The curriculum fosters original thinking and practical application of design knowledge and skills in an interdisciplinary stimulating environment. It emphasizes contemporary skills and innovative techniques to prepare students for the competitive design industry.
Experienced faculty members instruct, inspire and mentor students to develop their unique style while access to resources like a well-stocked library, design labs, studios and workshops and modern infrastructure ensure a conducive learning environment where students can nurture their creative ideas to fruition. SID maintains its reputation among the top design schools by engaging industry practitioners, hosting visiting lecturers, and integrating internships and design projects into the curriculum.
Field trips and industrial visits enhance students' professional exposure, facilitated by an active Industry Interaction and Placement Cell. SID's membership in national and international professional networks offers students opportunities to participate in design competitions, events, and conferences, broadening their perspective on the evolving field of design.
ACCREDITATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
consistently ranked among the top 00
B-Schools in the country.
HIGHEST PACKAGE
00
LPA
Director's Message
Dr. Sanjeevani Ayachit is currently the Director at the Symbiosis Institute of Design and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Design at Symbiosis International (Deemed University). She holds a PhD from SIU, a Master's degree in Clothing and Textiles from M. S. University of Baroda and 20 years of experience in the field of apparel design, design education and consultancy.
On completing her Masters' degree, she worked at Raymond Apparel Ltd. (RAL), Thane, followed by teaching apparel, textiles and fashion design at the S. N. D. T. College of Home Science, Pune and at a private institute in Pune. She also worked as Manager – Quality Control at a Pune based apparel brand, Sleepins Apparel Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Sanjeevani has served as the head of the departments of Fashion Design and Fashion Communication at SID and also as Deputy Director. Her research interests include heritage Indian textiles and costumes, fashion design process, design thinking and inclusive design. She has co-authored a book documenting the historic textiles and costumes in the collection of the Kelkar Museum in Pune, India. She has presented research papers at several conferences and published her research in reputed journals. She has been invited as a design expert at several panel discussions, served as a PhD thesis examiner and is on the Board of Studies of a Bengaluru based university.
Dr. Sanjeevani Ayachit Dean, Faculty of Architecture & Design Director - SID, Pune
Programmes offered by SID
B. Des.
Course DetailsM. Des.
Course DetailsResearch
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.
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.
