Faculty of ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Institute Overview

A constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune is a premier design school of the country. The institute offers Bachelor of Design (B. Des) program in four major disciplines; Communication Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design and Fashion Communication. The Communication Design discipline offers further specializations in Graphic Design, Video Film Design, Animation Film Design and User Experience Design. The Industrial Design discipline offers further specializations in Product Design and Interior Space Design.

The design curriculum at SID generates opportunities to incubate original thoughts and implement design knowledge and skills on a creative platform. The simulative environment galvanizes students to imbibe contemporary skills while exploring non–conventional techniques to achieve design goals. The curriculum aims at creating professionals who with their creative impulse and skillful ability participate and contribute to the highly dynamic and competitive world of design. This is ensured by a team of professional faculty who instruct, inspire and mentor students utilizing their technical and design expertise while also encouraging the development of individual style. The well-stocked library, access to latest research databases, state-of-the-art infrastructure, labs, studios and workshops ensure a conducive learning environment where students can nurture their creative ideas to fruition. This has ensured that SID holds a coveted position among the top design schools in the country. As an added bonus, several courses are supported by leading industry practitioners and many others have well known visiting lecturers. Internships and design projects are built into the curriculum to ensure industry exposure and field trips and industrial visits add on to the professional experience. An active Industry Interaction Cell ensures a continuous dialogue with the industry and assists students in securing internships and placement opportunities. SID is also a member of several national as well as international professional networks which benefit the students in terms of opportunities for participation in design competitions, design events, conferences and seminars thus enhancing their outlook towards the dynamic nature of the design field.