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# Department of Design

Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

## Sitemaps

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## Pages

- [Admission Calendar 2026](https://design.iith.ac.in/admissions/admission-calendar/) - Admission Calendar 2026 M Des Regular (MoE & Self - Sponsored) and M Des by Project Application Open 27 March 2026 Application deadline (no extension) Check here Intimation for online DAT (M Des Self-sponsored) To be announced *Online DAT (M Des Self-sponsored) 22 April 2026 List of candidates called for Personal Interview (MoE & Self-sponsored)
- [PhD Admissions](https://design.iith.ac.in/admissions/phd-admissions/) - Eligibility Criteria Regular PhD Entry Qualification CGPA Entry Exam Work Experience MDes/MArch/MTech/MFA or equivalent First-class NA NA Direct PhD Entry Qualification CGPA Entry Exam Work Experience BE/BTech/BDes/BArch/4-year BS/MCA/5-year MSc/MSc from CFIs 8 CGPA NA NA BE/BTech/BDes/BArch/4-year BS/MCA/5-year MSc/MSc First Class CEED NA External PhD Entry Qualification CGPA Entry Exam Work Experience MDes/MArch/MTech/MFA or equivalent First
- [M Des (Practice) Admissions](https://design.iith.ac.in/admissions/online-mdes/) - Eligibility criteria Education: The candidates should have a minimum of First Class (60% marks or 6 CGPA) or equivalent grades in the qualifying examination (relaxation is provided on CGPA/marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates, 10% for OBC candidates and 15% for SC/ST candidates). The following are considered, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering /Architecture / Design / Interior Design
- [M Des (Project) Admissions](https://design.iith.ac.in/admissions/m-des-project-admissions/) - Eligibility criteria The candidates should have a minimum of First Class (60% marks or 6 CGPA) or equivalent grades in the qualifying examination (relaxation is provided on CGPA/marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates, 10% for OBC candidates and 15% for SC/ST candidates). The following are considered, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design / Interior Design
- [M Des (Regular) Admissions](https://design.iith.ac.in/admissions/mdes-admission/) - Eligibility criteria The candidates should have a minimum of First Class (60% marks or 6 CGPA) or equivalent grades in the qualifying examination (relaxation is provided on CGPA/marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates, 10% for OBC candidates and 15% for SC/ST candidates). The following are considered, Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design / Interior Design
- [Theme Option - Donot Delete](https://design.iith.ac.in/theme-option-donot-delete/)
- [FAQ M Des admission 2026](https://design.iith.ac.in/admissions/faq-admission-2022/)
- [M Des (Regular)](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/mdes/) - Master of Design (Regular) Duration 2 years Mode full-time Master of Design (M Des) is a 2-year full-time program that aims to provide a broad understanding of design along with student-driven specializations in Visual Design, Product Design,, Interaction Design and Photography, Film and Animation. The program offers two types of seats, M Des (sponsored) seats
- [Academic Calendar](https://design.iith.ac.in/academic-calendar/) - Semester Timetables for Jan - May 2025 updated on 31 Dec 2025 Timetable may have minor changes in case of any logistics issue. B Des BDes 2nd sem BDes 4th sem BDes 6th sem BDes 8th sem M Des (Regular) MDes (Regular) 2nd Sem MDes (Regular) 4th Sem M Des (by Practice) MDes (by Practice)
- [Integrated Product Service System Certificate](https://design.iith.ac.in/integrated-product-service-system/) - Online Program on Integrated Product Service System Design POLI.design – founded by Politecnico di Milano and the Department of Design at IIT Hyderabad (IITH), presents the Integrated Product Service System (IPSS) Intensive Course—an international learning experience designed for emerging designers, innovators, and recent graduates eager to drive sustainable change in design, product management, and business
- [Facilities](https://design.iith.ac.in/about/facilities/) - Facilities at the Department of Design The Department of Design offers a vibrant environment with state-of-the-art technology and facilities such as Wood & Metal Workshop, Photography Studio, Animation Studio, Clay Studio, Printing Lab, IT Labs, 3D Printing Facility, Book Binding, Silk Screen Printing, and a library. Design Centres Design Innovation Centre (DIC), IITH Design Innovation
- [Curriculum](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/curriculum/) - B Des curriculum (2023-24 batch onwards) B Des curriculum (2021-22 batch onwards) M Des Regular curriculum M Des by Project curriculum M Des by Practice curriculum Design Minor curriculum BDes + MDes Dual Degree Curriculum updated on 26 Jul 2025
- [Curriculum B Des + M Des Dual Degree](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/bdes/bdes-dual-degree/) - The following curriculum is the overview of courses available for B Des. However the courses offered in individual semester may vary. ** CI101 Clean India (1 credit) additional course is mandatory along with NSO/NSS/NCC It can be taken anytime during the course duration.
- [Curriculum M Des Regular (2025-26)](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/mdes/curriculum-m-des-regular/) - The following curriculum is the overview of courses available for M Des (Regular). However the courses offered in individual semester may vary. ** CI101 Clean India (1 credit) additional course is mandatory along with NSO/NSS/NCC
- [Curriculum B Des (2023 - 24 batch onwards)](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/bdes/curriculum-23/) - The following curriculum is the overview of courses available for B Des. However the courses offered in individual semester may vary. ** CI101 Clean India (1 credit) additional course is mandatory along with NSO/NSS/NCC It can be taken anytime during the course duration.
- [BDes](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/bdes/) - Bachelor of Design Duration 4 years Mode full-time Bachelor of Design (B Des) is a full-time undergraduate program in design. The B Des curriculum is designed as a four-level structure leading to a gradual movement from general foundational courses at the introductory level to specialized and detailed domains at the final stage. The students are
- [Committees](https://design.iith.ac.in/people/committees/) - Faculty Search Committee Shiva Ji Prasad Onkar Deepak Mathew DUGC Delwyn Remedios DPGC Saurav Deori Faculty Advisors BDes 1st year Seema Krishnakumar, Sonali Srivasatva BDes 2nd year Anusmita Das BDes 3rd year Srikar AVR BDes 4th year Ankita Roy MDes 1st year Delwyn Remedios MDes 2nd year Mohammad Shahid MDes by Practice 1st year Saurav
- [PG Certificate](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/talent-sprint/) - PG Certificate program in Visual design and user Experience (VDUX) Duration 6 months Mode online Program Overview Visual Design and UX has gone mainstream with companies investing heavily to build design centers, hire design teams and run programs that inculcate design appreciation amongst employees. Organizations are rapidly hiring designers to build next-gen digital interfaces. The
- [Department of Design](https://design.iith.ac.in/about/department-of-design/) - Department of Design The Department of Design at IIT Hyderabad offers a vibrant environment for learning, practising, researching, and exploring several facets of Design. The department envisions to creatively engage in the space between technologies and people. This involves facilitating innovation in the key emergent areas such as Communication & Interaction Design, Product Systems &
- [Curriculum B Des (2021 - 22 batch onwards)](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/bdes/curriculum/) - The following curriculum is the overview of courses available for B Des. However the courses offered in individual semester may vary. ** CI101 Clean India (1 credit) additional course is mandatory along with NSO/NSS/NCC It can be taken anytime during the course duration.
- [Curriculum M Des Online](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/online-mdes/curriculum-mdes-online/) - Curriculum for MDes by Practice 2025 - 26 batch
- [PG Certificate Admissions](https://design.iith.ac.in/admissions/pg-certificate-admissions/) - PG Certificate Program Admissions Eligibility Criteria and Application for the program can be accesses through Talent Sprint portal.
- [B Des Admissions](https://design.iith.ac.in/admissions/bdes/) - Eligibility criteria The candidates should have qualified and obtained a rank in the UCEED exam. Candidates from the Science, Commerce, and Arts & Humanities are eligible to apply to IIT Hyderabad. Examination eligibility as per the UCEED norms. Selection process The qualifying exam is Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED). The candidate will be
- [PhD People](https://design.iith.ac.in/phd-people/)
- [Curriculum M Des by Project](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/mdes-by-project/mdes-curriculum/) - ** CI101 Clean India (1 credit) additional course is mandatory along with NSO/NSS/NCC It can be taken anytime during the course duration.
- [Design Minor curriculum](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/design-minor/design-minor/) - The following courses are offered for B Tech Design Minor starting from 5th sem.
- [PhD](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/phd/) - Ph.D. in Design (Regular) A regular full-time Ph.D. in Design provides a platform to pursue practice-based /led research in art, design, and culture. Practice-based Research is an original investigation undertaken in order to gain new knowledge partly by means of practice and the outcomes of the practice. Practice-led Research is concerned with the nature of
- [M Des (Project)](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/mdes-by-project/) - Master of Design by Project Duration 3 years Mode full-time Master of Design by Project is a research-based 3-year master's program, in which the candidates are supported by a stipend from the sponsored project funds. The candidates are primarily expected to work on specific research projects and simultaneously complete credit requirements (Theory and Project) for
- [M Des (Practice)](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/online-mdes/) - Master of Design by Practice Online program for working professionals Duration 2 - 4 years Mode online M Des by Practice is a 2-year program envisioned to fill the gap of the growing necessity of design representation as a key strategic pillar for many forward-looking organizations. Designed with a focus on working professionals and entrepreneurs,
- [About](https://design.iith.ac.in/about/) - Department of Design The Department of Design offers a vibrant environment for learning, practicing, research, and exploring several facets of design. The department envisions to creatively engage in the space between technologies and people. This involves facilitating innovation in the key emergent areas such as Participatory & Collaborative Design, Communication & Interaction Design, Professional Ethics
- [Design Minor](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/design-minor/) - Design Minor This provides an opportunity for students from different streams in IIT Hyderabad to engage in a design oriented course. The program is through registration for minor courses in respective semesters.
- [Admissions](https://design.iith.ac.in/admissions/)
- [Academics](https://design.iith.ac.in/academics/)
- [News](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitnews/)
- [MDes (Practice)](https://design.iith.ac.in/admissions/mdes-practice/) - Eligibility Criteria The eligibility criteria is same as the regular (MoE) MDes programme with only exception of relaxation of mandatory CEED score requirement for the candidates who have work experience of 6+ months in IIT Hyderabad. Application Process The application process is the same as the regular (MoE) MDes Programme but the candidates have to
- [Archives](https://design.iith.ac.in/archives/)
- [People](https://design.iith.ac.in/people/)
- [Work](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/)

## News

- [*Results* ~ MDes (Regular) MoE category 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-mdes-regular-moe-category-2023/) - List of selected candidates for M Des (Regular) MoE category is announced. List can be accessed here.
- [**Important information on M Des DAT and interview**](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/important-information-on-m-des-dat-and-interview/) - In light of the ongoing national situation, we understand the concerns regarding safety and the travel challenges faced by many of the M.Des aspirants. Considering the well-being and safety of both students and their families, the Department of Design has decided to revise the M.Des Regular (MoE), Self-Sponsored and M.Des by Practice selection criteria. Key Updates in Selection of
- [M Des application deadline extended to 27th Apr 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/m-des-application-deadline-extended-to-27th-apr-2023/) - M Des application deadline extended to 27th Apr 2023. For new dates visit admission calendar 2023.
- [Design Lecture series 2024 inauguration](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/design-lecture-series-2024-inauguration/) - Department of Design announces the Design Lecture Series 2024 "Unchartered Paths". The first in series is a talk by Prof. S Balaram on 5th August 2024. The Series will bring experts from the academia and industry on a diverse set of topics related to design, also to mark the 10th year of the establishment of
- [*PhD interview* ~ selected candidates for Jan 2025 round](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/phd-interview-selected-candidates-for-jan-2025-round/) - List of selected candidates for the PhD Jan 2025 interview round can be accessed here. e mail communication has been to the selcted candidates with details of interview.
- [*Results* ~ PhD interview Jan 2025 round](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-phd-interview-jan-2025-round/) - The results for PhD admissions for January 2025 round is announced. Individual emails are sent to selected candidates. The list can be accessed here.
- [ICoRD'25 hosted by DoD, IITH](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/icord25-hosted-by-dod-iith/) - With close to 650 + attendees and 50+ volunteers, a remarkable 3 days at ICoRD '25 hosted by the Department of Design at IIT Hyderabad in association with Department of Design and Manufacturing at Indian Institute of Science come to a close on 10th Jan 2025. This landmark event celebrated a decade of "Design Excellence"
- [Servdes25 Conference to take place on Oct 6-8, 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/servdes25-conference-to-take-place-on-oct-6-8-2025/) - The ServDes 2025 Conference will take place in IIT Hyderabad, hosted by Tata Consultancy Services - Research and Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad: 📅 Conference Dates: 6th–8th October 2025 📅 Pre-Conference Events: 5th October 2025 Join us to shape the future of Service Design alongside global thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners. Expect insightful discussions, inspiring
- [Admission Calendar 2025 is live!](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/admission-calendar-2025-is-live/) - Admission Calendar 2025 for PG programs at the Department of Design, IITH is live now. More details on the application portal and deadlines can be checked at the IITH admission page. Deatils of the varios PG programs are available at the Academics section of the DoD website.
- [Ayaam 2025, Annual Design fest of DoD on April 25 -26](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/ayaam-2025-annual-design-fest-of-dod-on-april-25-26/) - We are thrilled to invite you to the third edition of Ayaam, the annual design fest of IIT Hyderabad, a student-led initiative. This year, Ayaam explores the theme ‘Imperfect Imprints’, where we encourage moving beyond the pursuit of perfection and explore how it elevates design, making it more relatable, rooted, and humane. Ayaam 2025, Annual
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Regular) MoE shortlist for DAT 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-moe-shortlist-for-dat-2025/) - Results for M Des (Regular) shortlisted candidates in MoE category for DAT is announced. The list can be accessed here. Each shortlisted candidate will also be communicated through an email with the details about the offline examination process by the end of the day (02/05/2025).
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Regular) self-sponsored category shortlist for DAT 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-self-sponsored-category-shortlist-for-dat-3/) - Results for M Des (Regular) shortlisted candidates in self-sponsored category for DAT is announced.The list can be accessed here. Each shortlisted candidate will also be communicated through an email with the details about the offline examination process by tomorrow (02/05/2025).
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Practice) shortlist for DAT 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-practice-shortlist-for-dat-2025/) - Results for M Des by Practice shortlisted candidates for DAT is announced. The list can be accessed here. Each shortlisted candidate will also be communicated through an email with the details about the offline examination process by tomorrow (02/05/2025)
- [*Interview schedule* ~ M Des Self-sponsored category 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/interview-schedule-m-des-self-sponsored-category-2025/) - Interview schedule for the M Des Self-sponsored category will be held on 13 -14 May 2025. Mails have been sent to to shortlisted candidates on the registered mail as given on the application. The interview list daywise can be accessed here.
- [*Interview schedule* ~ M Des (Practice) 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/interview-schedule-m-des-practice-2025/) - Interview schedule for the M Des by Practice will be held on 15-16 May 2025. Mails have been sent to to shortlisted candidates on the registered mail as given on the application. The interview list daywise can be accessed here.
- [The PhD result will be announced by 20th May 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/the-phd-result-will-be-announced-by-20th-may-2025/) - The PhD result will be announced by 20th May 2025. Selected candidates will be notified via email with details about the next steps.
- [*Results* ~ PhD interview July 2025 round](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-phd-interview-july-2025-round/) - The results for PhD admissions for July 2025 round is announced. The offer letter will be shared with the selected candidates via email. Admission is provisional and will be confirmed upon submission of all required valid documents. The list can be accessed here.
- [Results of M Des programs will be announced within a week](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-of-m-des-programs-will-be-announced-within-a-week/) - Results of Regular M Des and M Des by Practice programs will be announced within a week. Kindly check the website for updates.
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Regular) self-sponsored category 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-self-sponsored-category-2025/) - Lists of selected candidates for M Des (Regular) Self-sponsored category is announced. List can be accessed from the link below. *A formal offer letter will be sent to the selected candidates from the Department soon.* Selected candidates for M Des (Regular) 2025, Self- sponsored category
- [*Results* ~ M Des by Practice 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-by-practice-2025/) - Lists of selected candidates for M Des by Practice is announced. List can be accessed from the link below. *A formal offer letter will be sent to the selected candidates from the Department soon.* Selected candidates for M Des by Practice 2025
- [*Important update* on the results of M Des (Regular) 2025, MoE category](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/important-update-on-the-results-of-m-des-regular-2025-moe-category/) - Here's an important update on the results of M Des (Regular) 2025, MoE category The announced MDes (Regular), MoE list is withdrawn from the website based on the objections received from the candidates, the selection committee is currently reviewing the matter. Shortly revised result will be hosted on the website.
- [*Updated Results* ~ M Des (Regular) 2025, MoE category](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-2025-moe-category/) - Lists of selected candidates for M Des (Regular) MoE category is announced. List can be accessed from link below. *A formal offer letter will be sent to the selected candidates from the Department soon.* Selected candidates for M Des (Regular) 2025, MoE category
- [ServDes'25 conference from 6th - 8th Oct, 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/servdes25-conference-from-6th-8th-oct-2025/) - ServDes’25 marks the first-ever edition of the Service Design and Innovation Conference in India, hosted at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad from 6th - 8th Oct, 2025. Driven by the theme Empowering Diversity, Nurturing Lasting Impact, the conference aims to bring together global thought leaders, practitioners, students, and enthusiasts to explore innovative approaches
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Regular) MoE / Self-sponsored / M Des by Practice 2026](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-moe-self-sponsored-m-des-by-practice-2026/) - List of selected candidates for M Des (Regular) MoE / Self-sponsored / MDes by Practice 2026, is published. The list also contains waitlisted candidates for M Des(Regular) MoE and Self-sponsored. *A formal offer letter will be sent to the selected candidates from the Department soon.* Click here for the list of selected candidates.
- [*Results* ~ PhD Interview shortlist for July 2026 round](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-phd-shortlist-for-interview-july-2026-round/) - PhD interview shortlist for the July 2026 round is published. Details to candidates will be shared through mail. Shortlist for interview can be accessed here.
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Regular) MoE / Self-sponsored / MDes by Practice shortlist for Interview 2026](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-moe-category-shortlist-for-interview-2026/) - M Des shortlist for interview for all programs is published. Details to candidates will be shared through mail. M Des (Regular) MoE / Self-sponsored / MDes by Practice shortlist for Interview 2026.
- [Ayaam 2026, Annual Design fest of DoD on April 4 -5](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/ayaam-2026-annual-design-fest-of-dod-on-april-4-5/) - We are thrilled to invite you to the fourth edition of Ayaam, the annual design fest of IIT Hyderabad, a student-led initiative. This year, Ayaam explores the theme ‘Glitch in the Gully’, where we reimagine the familiar chaos of Indian streets through a surreal digital lens. It captures the moment where the raw textures of
- [Mobile Studies Congress '26 and India HCI 2026 hosted by DoD](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/mobile-studies-congress-26-and-india-hci-2026-hosted-by-dod/) - Department of Design is hosting Mobile Studies Congress 2026 from Aug 21st-22nd, 2026 and India HCI 2026 from Oct 29th -31st, 2026. For more details, visit respectve websites.
- [Admission Calendar 2026 is live!](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/admission-calendar-2026-is-live/) - Admission calendar 2026 is live for MDes Regular, MDes by Project and MDes by Practice.
- [*Results* ~ PhD interview Jan 2026 round](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-phd-interview-jan-2026-round/) - The results for PhD admissions for January 2025 round is announced. Individual emails are sent to selected candidates. The list can be accessed here.
- [JRF/PhD open in Design aspects of Autonomous Vehicles under TiHAN project.](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/jrf-cum-phd-in-design-aspects-of-autonomous-vehicles-under-tihan-project/) - Mail to shivaji@des.iith.ac.in and apply on IIT Hyderabad admission portal. Type: Full-time Regular mode Eligibility: M.Des/M.Tech Research on any of the following design aspects are considered, Digital surfacing Form and Styling Human-Machine Interaction Emotional Aspects Human factors Navigation Ergonomics Perception and Behavior Sustainability aspects of ESE and more
- [UCEED and CEED 2023 exam portal information](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/uceed-and-ceed-exam-portal-information/) - UCEED portal, qualifying examination portal for candidates seeking admission to the Bachelor’s Degree programme in Design (BDes), https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2023/ CEED portal, qualifying examination portal for admission to Master of Design (MDes) programmes in MOE seats, https://www.ceed.iitb.ac.in/2023/
- [MDes admission calendar 2023 updated](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/mdes-admission-calendar-2023-updated/) - Updated information on dates regrading MDes Admission 2023 is available on the website now. Dates are tentative and subject to change in the event of any unforseen circumstances. You can check the dates here.
- [M Des Admission Portal is open on 18th March 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/m-des-admission-portal-is-open-on-18th-march-2023/) - M Des Admission Portal is open and accepting applications from 18th March 2023. You can access the portal from the following page.
- [PhD Admission portal is now open for July 2023 cycle](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/phd-admission-portal-is-now-open-for-july-2023-cycle/) - PhD Admission portal is now open for July 2023 cycle. Portal can be accessed from here. More details on PhD admission in the Design Department is availble here.
- [M Des Admission calendar 2023 updated](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/m-des-admission-calendar-2023-updated-with-a-few-changes/) - Updated information on dates regrading MDes Admission 2023 is available on the website now. Dates are tentative and subject to change in the event of any unforseen circumstances. You can check the dates here.
- [PhD Admission online open house on 13th April 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/phd-admission-online-open-house-on-13th-april-2023/) - Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad is organising a PhD Admission online open house on Thursday 13th April 2023. PhD admission in Design at IIT Hyderabad - online Open House Thursday, 13 Apr · 11 AM–12 PM Google Meet joining info: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kbs-dhot-psi Or dial: +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 5307816059932 More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/kbs-dhot-psi?pin=5307816059932
- [First edition of Ayaam, the Annual Design Fest on 15th Apr 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/first-edition-of-ayaam-on-15th-apr-the-annual-design-fest-at-dod/) - Delighted to announce the launch of the first edition of Ayaam - The Annual Design Fest, a celebration of creativity and innovation. The theme for our debut is 'Thriving in Chaos' and it is about embracing the chaos and turning it into an opportunity for growth and success. Some of the activities and events that
- [Applications invited for faculty positions](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/applications-invited-for-faculty-positions-2/) - Applications are invited for the faculty position against the advertisement no.IITH/HR/Faculty/01/2023. The department is seeking applications from suitable candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. A PhD in Design/Creative Arts or in any relevant field of Design with demonstrable written output in the form of monographs, essays, journal papers, curatorial texts, editorials
- [Mandatory Instructions for the Online Screening Test on 29 Apr 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/mandatory-instructions-for-the-online-screening-test-on-29-4-2023/) - Mandatory Instructions for the Online Screening Test on 29/4/2023 for the M Des Regular (self-sponsored) and M Des by Practice category is as follows: Materials required: Two A4 sheets, Pencils, Eraser, color (any medium), Scale, and Sketch pen etc. All the illustrations / drawings /representations should be hand-drawn Do not use any digital media Duration
- [Shortlist for DAT in M Des(Regular) postponed to 5th May](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/list-of-candidates-called-for-dat-for-m-desregular-postponed-to-5th-may/) - Results of the online screening test conducted on 29th April and list of candidates called for DAT (for M Des(regular)) will be announced on May 5th 2023.
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Practice) shortlist for DAT](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-for-m-des-by-practice-shortlisted-candidates-for-dat/) - Results for M Des by Practice shortlisted candidates for DAT is announced. The list can be accessed here. Further details will be communicated to the candidates through email.
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Regular) MoE shortlist for DAT](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-moe-shortlist-for-dat/) - Results for M Des (Regular) shortlisted candidates in MoE category for DAT is announced. The list can be accessed here.
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Regular) self-sponsored category shortlist for DAT](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-self-sponsored-category-shortlist-for-dat/) - Results for M Des (Regular) shortlisted candidates in self-sponsored category for DAT is announced. The list can be accessed here.
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Regular) MoE category shortlist for Interview on 17th May 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-moe-category-shortlist-for-interview-on-17th-may/) - M Des (Regular) MoE category shortlist for interview on 17th May 2023 is published. The result can be accessed here. The interview slots are indicated in the list. Please note: Candidates should report at respective venues (CLH-5, CLH-6 and CLH-7), Academic Block-C and submit their portfolio (digital or hard copy) at 8:30 am for Session
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Regular) Self-sponsored category shortlist for Interview on 18th May 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-self-sponsored-category-shortlist-for-interview-on-18th-may-2023/) - M Des (Regular) self-sponsored category shortlist for interview on 18th May 2023 is published. The result can be accessed here. The interview slots are indicated in the list. Please note: Candidates appearing for the interview in the FIRST SLOT should report at respective venues (CLH-5, CLH-6 and CLH-7), Academic Block-C at 8:30 am sharp on
- [*Results* ~ Selected candidates for MDes (Practice) 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-selected-candidates-for-mdes-practice/) - List of selected candidates for M Des by Practice is announced. Selected candidates will be communicated through email also. List of selected canddidates for M Des by Practice is attached here.
- [*Results* ~ MDes (Regular) Self-sponsored category 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-mdes-regular-self-sponsored-category-2022-23/) - List of selected candidates for M Des (Regular) Self -sponsored category is announced. Selected candidates will be communicated through email also. List of selected canddidates for M Des (Regular) Self-sponsored category here.
- [Results for M Des (Regular) MoE category on or before 16th June 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-for-m-des-regular-moe-category-on-or-before-16th-june-2023/) - Results for M Des (Regular) MoE category will be announced on or before 16th June 2023.
- [PhD Jan 2024 admissions is open till 02/11/ 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/phd-jan-2024-admissions-is-open-till-02-11-2023/) - The last date of application for PhD Jan 2024 admissions is 02nd November 2023 by 05:00 PM IST. Reserach areas offered by the department of design is here. Application notification and portal can be accessed here.
- [Applications invited for women faculty positions](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/applications-invited-for-women-faculty-positions/) - Department of Design at IITH, being actively engaged in research and development and teaching, invites applications for Assistant Professor positions from Women Indian nationals with proven credentials for carrying out outstanding research and development, and commitment to top quality teaching. Details of the special application drive are here. Application portal can be accessed here. Deadline
- [Student portfolios '24 launched](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/student-portfolios-24-is-launched/) - Students' portfolio of the final year batch of MDes (2022 - 2024) and BDes (2020-2024) is launched. You can access the portfolio site here.
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Practice) shortlist for DAT](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-practice-shortlist-for-dat/) - Results for M Des by Practice shortlisted candidates for DAT is announced. The list can be accessed here. Each shortlisted candidate will also be communicated through an email with the details about the offline examination process by tomorrow (07/05/2024)
- [4th All India DIC meet on May 2- 3, 2024 at IITH](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/4th-all-india-dic-meet-at-iit-hyderabad/) - Fourth All India Design Innovation Centre meet is hosted by IIT Hyderabad from May 2 - 3, 2004. The meet will showcase the work from all the DIC centres from across the country in this two day event.
- [Ayaam 2024, the annual design fest website is launched](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/ayaam-2024-website-of-the-annual-design-fest-is-launched/) - Ayaam is the annual design fest organized by the Department of Design at IIT Hyderabad, it is a celebration of creativity and innovation. This dynamic event brings together talented designers, artists, and enthusiasts to showcase their skills, exchange ideas, and inspire each other. Featuring a lot of exciting events. This year's theme is 'What's your
- [DoD @ IITH is hosting ICoRD'25](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/dod-iith-is-hosting-icord25/) - The tenth edition of the biennial conference on Research Into Design, ICoRD'25 is hosted by the Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad from January 8th to 10th, 2025. Organized jointly with the Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM) (erstwhile Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing - CPDM), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, this event brings
- [PG / PhD Admissions Portal for July 2024 is open](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/pg-phd-admissions-portal-for-july-2024-is-open/) - MDes Admission portal is open for July 2024 round. Please check MDes admission page @ IITH for last date of applications. PhD Admission portal is open for July 2024 round. Please check PhD admission page @ IITH for last date of applications.
- [Open house for MDes Aspirants on April 1st, 2024](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/open-house-for-mdes-aspirants-on-april-1st-2024/) - Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad invites MDes program aspirants for an open house (online mode) on 1st April 2024 from 4.30 to 5.30 pm. Following are the meeting URL: meet.google.com/skx-sjbc-xdw The meeting will be using Webex platform which may require downloading and installation. More ways to join: Join from the meeting link https://iit-h.webex.com/iit-h/j.php?MTID=m18c3307dded848cc1542a7b8a7b2e155 Join by
- [DoD Admission calendar 2024 is live](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/dod-admission-calendar-2024-is-live/) - Department of Design at IITH has announced its admission calendar for MDes (Regular) and MDes by Practice program. The dates for result publication are subject to change based on the IITH main admission calendar.
- [Open house for PhD Aspirants on April 8th, 2024](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/open-house-for-phd-aspirants-on-april-8th-2024/) - Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad invites PhD program aspirants for an open house (online mode) on 8th April 2024 from 5.00 to 6.30 pm. Requirements for PhD admission is detailed here. Open House for PhD admissions in Design at IITH Monday, April 8 · 17:00 – 18:30 Time zone: Asia/Kolkata Google Meet joining info Video
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Regular) 2024, MoE and Self-sponsored](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-2024-moe-and-self-sponsored/) - Lists of selected candidates for M Des (Regular) MoE and Self-sponsored category are announced. List can be accessed from links below. *A formal offer letter will be sent to all the selected candidates from the Department soon.* M Des (Regular) MoE category M Des (Regular) Self-sponsored category
- [*Results* ~ M Des by Practice 2024](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-by-practice-2024/) - List of selected candidates for M Des by Practice is announced. List can be accessed from link below. *A formal offer letter will be sent to all the selected candidates from the Department soon.* Selected candidates for MDes by Practice
- [*Results* ~ PhD in Design (June 2024)](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-phd-in-design-june-2024/) - List of selected candidates for PhD in Design (June 2024) is announced. List can be accessed from the link below. Selected candidates will be contacted through e-mail. Selected candidates for PhD
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Regular) self-sponsored category shortlist for DAT](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-self-sponsored-category-shortlist-for-dat-2/) - Results for M Des (Regular) shortlisted candidates in self-sponsored category for DAT is announced. The list can be accessed here. Each shortlisted candidate will also be communicated through an email with the details about the offline examination process by tomorrow (07/05/2024). List of shortlisted candidates for MDes Program under MoE category will be uploaded by tomorrow (07/05/2024).
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Regular) MoE and Self-sponsored category shortlist for Interview](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-moe-and-self-sponsored-category-shortlist-for-interview/) - M Des (Regular) MoE and self- sponsored category shortlist for interview is published. MoE category interview shortlist Self-sponsored category interview shortlist Please note: MOE category interview is scheduled for 16th May 2024 from 10 am, Self-sponsored category will be on 17th May from 10 am. Candidates should report at the Department of Design building registration
- [*Results* ~ M Des (Regular) MoE shortlist for DAT](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-m-des-regular-moe-shortlist-for-dat-2/) - Results for M Des (Regular) shortlisted candidates in MoE category for DAT is announced. The list can be accessed here. Each shortlisted candidate will also be communicated through an email with the details about the offline examination process by the end of the day (07/05/2024).
- [Results published for MDes by Practice](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-published-for-mdes-by-practice/) - MDes by Practice results published for the academic year 2022-23. Official offer letters will be mailed to individual cadidates. Admission is subject to conditions prescribed in the offer letter. List of selected candidates
- [Results published for M Des Regular (MoE seats)](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-published-for-m-des-regular-moe-seats/) - MDes Regular (MoE seats) results published for the academic year 2022-23. Official offer letters will be mailed to individual candidates. Admission is subject to conditions prescribed in the offer letter. List of selected candidates
- [M Des Regular (self sponsored) results are delayed](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/m-des-regular-self-sponsored-results-are-delayed/) - M Des Regular (self sponsored) results are delayed. We will announce as soon as its available. Inconvenience regretted.
- [Results published for M Des Regular (Self-sponsored seats)](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/results-published-for-m-des-regular-self-sponsored-seats/) - M Des Regular (Self-sponsored seats) results published for the academic year 2022-23. Official offer letters will be mailed to individual candidates. Admission is subject to conditions prescribed in the offer letter. List of selected candidates
- [Lecture series 2022 / Vidya Priya Rao](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/lecture-series-2022-vidya-priya-rao/) - Dr. Vidya Priya Rao is the Founder of Innovatus Marketers Touchpoint, a strategy, design and innovation consultancy based in Mumbai, India. She helps companies harness their power of innovation by breaking out of their comfort zones and embracing the “what ifs”.
- [Lecture series 2022 / Susmita Chakrabarty](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/lecture-series-2022-susmita-chakrabarty/) - As a passionate Service Designer, Susmita Chakrabarty is always focused on the simple design solution for any critical problem. She is always ready to empathize with customer needs along with business to create a smooth road map.
- [Lecture series 2022 / Kanaka Ananth](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/lecture-series-2022-kanaka-ananth/) - Title: A designer’s entrepreneurship journey Kanaka’s experience of founding and Indian theme based development and marketing of toys based in Coimbatore. Kanaka Ananth is Director of Studio Maniams, a design studio for design, development and marketing of indigenous toys based in Coimbatore. She is an architect and an industrial designer/ toy designer from the first
- [Lecture series 2022 / Jacob Puthenparambil](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/lecture-series/) - Title: Storytelling and Reputation Can storytelling build and maintain reputations? If so, what kind of stories? Is there a genre that for reputation building? Does visual stories work better?” Let’s find out and analyse some case studies. Jacob Puthenparambil is the founder and CEO of Redhill, as well as a communications expert, opinion leader, author,
- [Lecture series 2022 / Max Schleser](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/lecture-series-2022-max-schleser/) - Title: Cinematic VR The presentation will explore imaginative storytelling practices and processes for Cinematic Virtual Reality and 360° video production. Max Schleser will present two Creative Arts research projects A New Dawn (Schleser 2021, 26min) and Steel City (Schleser 2021, 19min). Max Schleser (BA Hons, MA Art and Media Practice with Distinction, PhD Westminster) is a Professor in Film and
- [PhD Jan 2023 admission portals is now closed](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/phd-jan-2023-admission-portals-is-now-open/) - PhD Jan 2023 admission portal is open from 28 Sept to 14 Oct 2022. For applying, visit portal here.
- [Lecture series 2022 / Earthen Tunes](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/lecture-series-2022-earthen-tunes/) - Santosh kocherlakota, Nakul Lathkar, Vidyadhar Bhandare are co-founders of Earthen Tunes founded by the alumni of the National Institute of Design-Ahmedabad. Earthen Tunes is a social enterprise presently trying to build a better India for the future . Earthen Tunes in presently being incubated by the Rural Technology and Business Incubator at IIT-Madras.
- [EML - VLS lecture by Dr Richard Stallman on 25th Oct](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/eml-vls-lecture-by-dr-richard-stallman-on-25th-oct/) - Title: The Free Software Movement and GNU The Free Software Movement campaigns for computer users' freedom to cooperate and control their own computing. The Free Software Movement developed the GNU operating system, typically used together with the kernel Linux, specifically to make these freedoms possible. GNU is free software: everyone has the freedom to copy
- [Lecture series 2022/ Rajesh and Troy](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/lecture-series-2022-rajesh-and-troy/) - Rajesh Thakare and Troy Vasanth are internationally acclaimed filmmakers and designers. They are founders of Blackbird Design Studio. Their journey in design has begun after completing their masters from the National Institute of Design (NID). Their student film, ‘Good Morning Mumbai’ has received numerous awards and recognition. In this session, they will discuss the creative
- [Dr. Prasad Onkar is appointed the HOD of Dept. of Design](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/dr-prasad-onkar-is-appointed-the-hod-of-dept-of-design/) - Dr. Prasad Onkar is appointed the HOD of Dept. of Design. He replaces Dr. Deepak John Mathew who was in the position since 2014.
- [Lecture series 2022 / Bose Krishnamachari](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/lecture-series-2022-bose-krishnamachari/) - Title: The Biennale Model Bose Krishnamachari on the confluence of art, architecture and culture in his talk on “The Biennale Model” in the backdrop of Kochi – Muziris Biennale 2022, which in recent years has rose to one of the largest art exhibitions in the country and the biggest contemporary art festivals in Asia.
- [Lecture series 2022 / Rithvik and Tanveera](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/lecture-series-2022-rithvik-and-tanveera/) - Title: Humans, Immersion, and Experiences A session curated for Design school students as an introduction to Immersive Design. In the session we will explore: The caveats of working with Extended Reality (XR) Human centric approach to XR Designing for immersive experiences
- [Applications invited for Professors of Practice(PoP)](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/department-of-design-inviting-applications-for-professors-of-practicepop/) - Department of Design inviting applications for Professors of Practice(PoP). check for more details. The last date of application is 25th December 2022. Professionals who have demonstrated an acclaimed body of work and are active in their practice in the relevant fields of Design can apply. Association with established brands/firms for consultation or execution of work
- [Applications invited for faculty positions](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/applications-invited-for-faculty-positions/) - Department of Design is inviting applications for faculty positions in various domains under Visual Design, Product Design and Interaction Design. The department is looking for candidates engaged in practice / research in the following domains in specific and any relevant fields of Design in General. Printing, Painting, Sculpture, Applied Art, Film-making, Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design,
- [Interview shortlist for M Des Regular (self-sponsored)](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/interview-shortlist-for-m-des-regular-self-sponsored/) - Interview shortlist for M Des Regular (self-sponsored) based on DAT and portfolio review on 22nd April 2022 is published. The interviews will take place on 23rd and 24th of April 2022. The shortlisted candidates report at the IITH auditorium in A block, 30 minutes before your slot timing. List of selected candidates and interview slots
- [Shortlist for MoE/CEED and M Des(Project) by May 20th](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/shortlist-for-moe-ceed-and-m-desproject-by-may-10th/) - Applications for MoE seats based on CEED and M Des by project will be processed later and the same will be communicated through email and department website by May 10th May 20th. Updated on 5 May 2022
- [List of shortlisted candidates for DAT in M Des regular (self-sponsored)](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/m-des-regular-list-of-shortlisted-candidates-self-sponsored-for-dat-exam/) - List of shortlisted candidates for DAT exam in self sponsored category (M Des Regular) is published. List of shortlisted candidates Detailed admission process
- [Second list of shortlisted candidates for DAT in M Des regular (self-sponsored)](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/second-list-of-shortlisted-candidates-for-dat-in-m-des-regular-self-sponsored/) - Second list of shortlisted candidates for DAT exam in self sponsored category (M Des Regular) is published. Second list of shortlisted candidates Detailed admission process
- [M Des 2022 admission, last date 12 April for M Des (Regular) and 25 April for M Des by Practice (online)](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/m-des-admission-portal-is-open-for-2022/) - Applications invited for MDes Regular programme, MDes by Project and MDes by Practice. Application can be made through the online portal https://www.iith.ac.in/mdesadmissions/ Last date for M Des (regular) application is extended from 3 April to 10 April to 12 April 2022. M Des by practice (online) is extended from 3 April to 10 April 2022
- [PhD July 2022 admission, last date 25 April 2022](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/phd-july-2022-admission-portals-is-now-open/) - Application for PhD in design is invited. Application can be made through the online portal https://iith.ac.in/phdadmissions/ Last date for application is extended from 3 April to 10 April 2022 to 25 April 2022. updated on 11 April 2022.
- [Shortlist for M Des (Regular and Practice) will be announced on May 27th](https://design.iith.ac.in/news/shortlist-for-mdes-regular-will-be-communicated-by-may-20th/) - Shortlisted candidates for MDes(Regular) and M Des (by Practice) will be announced on May 20th May 27th. The delay is regretted. updated on 23 May 2022

## Works

- [International Paris Design Awards 2024](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/international-paris-design-awards-2024/) - A Typeface designed by Harsh Raj Gond to promote the revival of Gond art has won the Paris Design Awards in the category of Typography This project is about a Typeface designed to promote the revival of Gond art, a prominent and popular traditional tribal art form from Madhya Pradesh, India. Known for its distinctive
- [IITH's newsletter KirIITH's issue on Design and Innovation](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/iiths-newsletter-kiriiths-issue-on-design-and-innovation/) - "किरIITH" (KirIITH) – The Crowning Glory' s vol- 6 highlight some of the recent breakthroughs and developments in the realm of Design Innovation at IIT Hyderabad. To read the issue click here.
- [Design Lecture Series 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/design-lecture-series-2025/) - The Design Lecture Series 2025 featured Miriam Chandy Menacherry, Writer, Director, and Producer, in a session titled “Discovering the Invisible Stories Within Our City,” with a screening of her documentary The Leopard’s Tribe (2022). The film portrays a forest-dwelling community within Mumbai and their coexistence with leopards, opening conversations about habitat and urban life. In
- [Launch of Public Humanities Initiative](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/phi-art-arcade/) - As part of the launch of the Public Humanities Initiative (PHI) under the leadership of Dr. Shuhita Bhattacharjee, Faculty Department of Liberal Arts and Adjunct Faculty of Department of Design, a series of talks, discussions and an art exhibition were organised from 25-28 March 2025 at IIT Hyderabad. The event brought together interdisciplinary collaborations between
- [Award for graduation film 'Swaram'](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/lijin-award/) - Lijin Lohithakshan, MDes graduate of the Department of Design won several awards and shortlisting for his graduation documentary SWARAM guided by Prof. Deepak J Mathew. Best Documentary Film – Rameshwaram & Rohip International Film Festivals 2025 Best Musical Documentary – Parai Musical International Awards 2025 Top 4th Documentary Feature – New Delhi Film Festival 2025
- [No Stone Unturned - Save the Rocks campaign at the Institute](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/no-stone-unturned-save-the-rocks-campaign-at-the-institute/) - As part of the 'No Stone Unturned' campaign, Department of Design in collaboration with the Hyderabad based Society To Save Rocks conducted a stimulating panel discussion with professionals who illuminated the critical role the Deccan rock formations play in our ecosystem. The talk by Architect Shankar Narayanan highlighted 'How rocks can be conserved and made
- [All India DIC meet may 2-3 , 2024](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/all-india-dic-meet-may-2-3-2024/) - Fourth All India Design Innovation Centre meet was hosted by IIT Hyderabad from May 2 – 3, 2004. The meet showcased the work from all the DIC centres from across the country in the two day event. Chief guest of the event Mr. K Sanjay Murthy (Secretary, MoE) and Dr. B S Murthy (Director, IIT
- [Selected pitch at the prestigious Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/delwyn-ancey-film/) - M Des Final year student Rahul Chakraborty's thesis film “DAAK” has been selected for the MIFA Pitch at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2025—one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for animation. Rooted in the folklore of the Sundarbans, DAAK tells the story of a boy’s journey into the forest and his encounter with
- [Winning entry at the TypoDay 2025 held at IDC IIT Bombay](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/the-winning-entries-at-this-years-typoday-at-idc-iit-bombay/) - Siri Shankarathota, a student of IIT Hyderabad, was one of the winners at this year’s TypoDay 2025 held at IDC, IIT Bombay. Her poster titled “typeFACE”, a creative take on funky facial expressions through typography, was selected among the top entries.
- [Won two Best Paper Awards at ICoRD'23, IISc Bangalore](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/won-two-best-paper-awards-at-icord23-iisc-bangalore/) - Papers titled "The transition of food grain purchasing systems in urban gated communities towards a circular economy in India", by Avinash PK (MDes), Subhashree Mohapatra (IITh SUT JDP PhD scholar) and Shiva Ji; and "Climate change impacts on the built heritage of Hyderabad", by Krithika Sridharan (PhD scholar) and Shiva Ji, has won Best Paper
- [Runner-up at the ADI Battle of Projects 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/adi-battle-of-projects-2025/) - Furniture Design project VARIO by B Des 2nd year students Ishita Samant, Aditya Heshi and Thameem Rasheed won the 1st Runner-up at the ADI Battle of Projects 2025. The project was guided by Prof. Mohammad Shahid and Prof. Prasad Onkar. Project Brief: Design students struggle with classroom workspaces that lack physical comfort, mental inspiration, and
- [Best Short Documentary Award for 'The Legacy from Beyond'](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/best-short-documentary-award-the-legacy-from-beyond/) - Harsh Raj Gond's (MDes 21-23) Thesis Documentary film on Gond art of Patangarh won Best Short Documentary and Best Cinematography Award at Mokkho International Film Festival 2023. The short documentary is about two indigenous artists Banwali and Rajkumari, along with other artists who are actively creating Gond art even today in Patangarh village and are
- [Honours at the SAP Design Summit Challenge 2024](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/1st-place-at-the-sap-design-summit-challenge-2024/) - Utkarsh Verma and Devendra Kumar from the Department of Design at IIT Hyderaba won 1st place at the SAP Design Summit Challenge 2024. We congratulate them on this outstanding achievement and thank the SAP Labs team and jury for recognizing their work. Here is the detailed view of the project.
- [Awards at the Visual Discourse Conference at IDC 2024, IIT Bombay](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/visual-discourse-idc-2024-iit-bombay/) - Ananya Thakur, from the Department of Design at IIT Hyderabad, had two projects selected for the Student Track Narrative Exhibition at Visual Discourse IDC 2024, hosted by IIT Bombay. Her accordion book "Triangular Dream", based on Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, won an award in the Student Narrative category (Guided by Prof. Ankita Roy). Her second
- [Inauguration of the Digital Heritage Lab](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/digital-heritage-lab/) - Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary India DST along with Dr BVR Mohan Reddy, Chairman, IIT Hyderabad; Prof BS Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad inaugurated the "Digital Heritage Lab" at the Department of Design on 08 Sept 2024 . The lab intends to explore digital dimensions of perception and visualization for research in heritage architecture and design. The lab
- [Inauguration of the INDReA Lab](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/indrea-lab-integrated-networked-dynamics-research-and-applications/) - INDReA (Interactive Digital Reality Application) lab, state-of-the art AR/VR lab, was inaugurated at IIT Hyderabad by Prof. BS Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad, in the presence of Sean Yalamanchi, co-founder and President of InfoVision. The vision of the lab is to create a space that serves as a catalyst for innovation and exploration, where students,
- [IITH Signs MoU with POLI.design and IICCI](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/iith-signs-mou-with-poli-design-and-iicci/) - IIT Hyderabad signed a tripartite MoU with POLI.design and IICCI (Project Minerva) on February 19, 2025 to strengthen Indo-Italian collaboration in design innovation and education. The partnership will enable advanced training programs and co-creation opportunities. Members from POLI.design and IICCI addressed students during the event marking a new chapter in international academic exchange.
- [Open Design Lecture 2025](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/open-design-lecture/) - The Department of Design invites you to join the Design Lecture by Prof. Uday Athavankar on 26 February 2025. Talk abstract: BRICS countries are in a hurry to catch up with the lifestyle and comforts of the developed countries. Part I of the presentation will start with the polarizing effect of globalization and open trade
- [Ayaam 2025, Annual Design fest of DoD on April 25 -26](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/ayaam-2025-annual-design-fest-of-dod-on-april-25-26/) - The third edition of Ayaam, the annual design fest of IIT Hyderabad, a student-led initiative took place on April 25- 26th, 2025. This year, Ayaam explores the theme ‘Imperfect Imprints’, where we encouraged moving beyond the pursuit of perfection and explore how it elevates design, making it more relatable, rooted, and humane. This dynamic event
- [The Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad Join Cultural Exchange in Thailand](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/the-department-of-design-iit-hyderabad-join-cultural-exchange-in-thailand/) - The Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad lead by Prof. Srikar A V R visited Ubon Ratchathani University (UBU) Thailand, to collaborate on preserving historic sites in the Isan region highlighting centuries-old cultural ties between India and Thailand. The team met with Ambassador Nagesh Singh and university officials to discuss future academic exchanges. A special replica
- [Design Lecture Series 2024](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/design-lecture-series-2024/) - The Department of Design invites you to join the final talk in the Design Lecture Series by Dr.Benny Kuriakose on 20 November 2024. Talk abstract: Sustainable Vernacularism, the way forward! Climate Change and Global warming are around the corner and it has become a reality affecting the present generation. Still we are not giving enough
- [Design Workshop Series 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/design-workshop-series-2023/)
- [Winning entries of D'Source DIC-BHU Design Challenge 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/winning-entries-of-dsource-dic-bhu-design-challenge-2023/) - MDes students declared winners among the winning entries of . The challenge attracted hundreds of entries from all over the country. Roshan Sinha: Design Area of one's choice Winner in open design challenge to solve problems concerning any of the latter 8 SDGs, Solution: Avaas A Small Modular House (Guided by Prof. Shiva Ji) Chaitanya Tarase: Information
- [Design Department at IITH Innovation Day 2023](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/design-department-at-iith-innovation-day-2023/) - Entering its crystal year IITH hosted a first-of-its-kind “Innovation Day”, dedicated to collaboration between startups, Industry, Academia, and Tech-transfer-Ready Innovations on 7th January 2023. As part of this Day the Department of Design presented its healthcare innovations, Vāyu and Cāṟu developed by Shovan Kanti Kar and V Vishnu Srinivasa Prasad respectively (MDes 2021-23) under the
- ['Mitti', Special Mention Award at Cineaste International Film Festival of India - CIFFI 2022](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/mitti-special-mention-award-at-cineaste-international-film-festival-of-india-ciffi-2022/) - Sand animation film 'Mitti', received Special Mention Award in Ad Film category at Cineaste International Film Festival of India - CIFFI 2022. It was created as a promotional video for Equinox Mountain Film Festival done with sand animation. This experiment took place as a classroom activity, in an introduction to animation course, the students assisted
- [Industry Lecture Series 2022](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/industry-lecture-series/) - Title: Humans, Immersion, and Experiences A session curated for Design school students as an introduction to Immersive Design. In the session we will explore: The caveats of working with Extended Reality (XR) Human centric approach to XR Designing for immersive experiences Title: The Biennale Model Bose Krishnamachari on the confluence of art, architecture and culture
- [Winners of the D’Source Design Challenge 2022 by IIT Bombay](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/winners-of-the-dsource-design-challenge-2022-by-iit-bombay/) - Winners of the ‘D’Source-DIC, BHU SDGs Design Challenge (DDSDC)’ by IIT Bombay. The winning entries are made available for download and use as part of the Open Design initiative. This is with the sincere hope that the winning designs will find large-scale use in these trying circumstances. The winning designs are licensed under Creative Commons
- [Winner of Poster competition at Typoday 2022](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/winner-of-poster-competition-at-typoday-2022/) - Prof. Ankita Roy is one among the winners of the Typoday 2022, organized by IDC, IIT Bombay. The poster reflects that the Spirit of Childhood should always be Alive...Never lose that Childlike Wonder and Enthusiasm, Play and Have Fun Always... The Typographic Text "PLAY and Have FUN" is created by using simple squares and multiple
- [TiHAN Logo Design](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/tihan-logo-design/) - It is an Identity Design Project for IIT-H for TiHAN - India's first Testbed for Autonomous Navigation Systems. It is designed by Tanya (M Des 2021-22) during her Master's Course under the guidance of Prof Delwyn Remedios. The Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation and Data (TiHAN) is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research
- [Official Selection at Tamil Nadu Independent Film Festival 2020](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/official-selection-at-tamil-nadu-independent-film-festival/) - 'Ek Cup Chaha' A short film by 'Sumit Yempalle' (M Des 2019) was officially selected at the Tamil Nadu Independent Film Festival 2020, under the guidance of Prof Delwyn Remedios. It has also won the 'Honorable Jury Mention Award' at the 8th Cine Film Festival 2020 and the 'Jury Special Mention Award' along with 'Popular
- [Winner at the 'Wacom Design Challenge 2020'](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/wacom-design-challenge-2020-winning-entry-shaping-waste-to-reshape-lives/) - 'Shaping waste to Reshape Lives' by Siddharth Sangal (M Des 2020-22) won the Wacom Design Challenge 2020, Co-organised by IIT Hyderabad. More than 300 million tons of plastic are produced globally each year, leaving harmful imprints on the environment and the preference for plastic products is adversely affecting the livelihood of 'Non-Timber Forest Products' artisans
- [Best animation film award](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/best-animation-film-award-sad-truth/) - 'Sad Truth' has been selected and screened in multiple film festivals around the globe. It was selected for its first film festival Lift-off First-time filmmaker sessions in June of 2021 and then went on to Art All Night-Trenton: International Film festival, Lift-off Sessions 2021, Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, Up and Coming Int. Film Festival
- [India’s first Bio-Brick based building](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/indias-first-bio-brick-based-building/) - India's first bio brick-based building is located at the IIT Hyderabad campus. It is supported by BUILD project initiative by prof B.S Murty(Director of IIT Hyderabad). The project was designed and developed by Priyabrata Rautray(Ph.D. Scholar) under the guidance of Prof. Deepak John Mathew. Production Support was provided by Vivekananda Chary and Jagadeesh.
- [Creating digital heritage of North East India](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/creating-digital-heritage-of-representative-architectural-marvels-from-each-state-of-north-east-india/) - The project intends to Investigate Vernacular Architectural Styles, Materials and Techniques of Construction of the Chosen Buildings of the North East Indian States; establishing the Cultural, Art & Craft Linkage with the Living Spaces in Buildings from Historical Perspective. of Heritage building structures, Palaces, Natural structures, Megaliths, Spaces, etc. Project incharge: Dr Shiva Ji, Assistant
- [Lecture at DIDID2021, WUT China](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/lecture-at-didid2021-wut-china-2/) - Dr Shiva Ji, Assistant Professor at the Department of Design, delivered a lecture at 'distributed Innovation Design International Dialogue 2021' at Wuhan University of Technology, China. The DIDID2021 is under the theme “Education Innovation, Future Ecology”, which will revolve around three key topics, Past design practice experience Current design education exploration Future design thought prospect.
- [Second runner up - Samsung Innovation Awards 2021](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/samsung-innovation-awards-2021/) - Samsung Innovation Awards are organized annually by the Samsung R&D Institute India in Bangalore, which aims to identify, encourage and reward innovative ideas and projects. Student teams were invited from the same institute to participate, innovate and present their best work on the 2021 theme ‘Metaverse: Realizing the Virtual World’. Our Master of Design students
- [Best animation film award](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/best-animation-film-award/) - 'Save Our Species' is a short experimental stop motion animation film. The film expresses the harm done to our planet’s species in relation to poaching, pollution, and deforestation. The endangered species are depicted through natural material, while the man-made products are depicted through industrial waste. The project was done as a part of academic activity
- [Best animation film award](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/best-animation-film-award-2/) - “VR the world” by Pravin J(M Des 2017-19) is an animated short film focused on the conservation of Forest and Wildlife. The story is an imaginary situation that may happen in the near future where we are all on the verge of extinction because of the act of deforestation and urbanisation. Guided by Delwyn Remedios.
- [First runner up at ADI Battle Of Projects](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/first-runner-up-at-adi-battle-of-projects-2022/) - Akanksha Singh (M Des 2020-22) is the First runner-up at the ADI Battle Of Projects 2022, in the Furniture Design category. Spindle is an interactive bench that lets one fidget, play, and relax through its tactile experience. It has hundreds of wooden beads that rotate to give you an acupressure massage while you're resting on
- [Winner of Poster competition at Typoday 2022](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/winner-of-poster-competition-at-typoday-2022-2/) - Harsh Raj Gond (M.Des 21-23) is one among the winners of the Typoday 2022, organized by IDC, IIT Bombay. The Poster is a representation of Gond Art in the form of Type design. Coming from the Gond Art Community, he always wanted to create something for them to uplift the community. Here he creates letters
- [World of PAVs- an exhibition based on the practice-based research](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/world-of-pavs-an-exhibition-based-on-the-practice-based-research/) - In the 21st century, with rapid urbanization and traffic congestion, there is an opportunity to design and develop an alternative personal transportation system that does not rely on the land infrastructure or add to the existing ground traffic. Aerial transportation can meet these needs more quickly and less expensively than developing new physical infrastructure. Its
- [Industry Lecture Series 2021](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/industry-lecture-series-2021/) - Title: Comedy filmmaking Comedy in Advertising and the experience of doing a long-form series. The role of a director in advertising, questions surrounding the process of creating an advertisement, and long-form content. Sukriti is a filmmaker, based in Mumbai. After finishing her master's at the National Institute of Design, she began her directorial career in
- [EML - VLS lecture by Dr Richard Stallman](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/dr-richard-stallman-in-hyderabad/) - Title: The Free Software Movement and GNU The Free Software Movement campaigns for computer users' freedom to cooperate and control their own computing. The Free Software Movement developed the GNU operating system, typically used together with the kernel Linux, specifically to make these freedoms possible. GNU is free software: everyone has the freedom to copy
- [National Tourism Award for ‘Excellence in Publishing’](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/national-tourism-award-for-excellence-in-publishing/) - Ankita Roy, faculty of Design received the prestigious National Tourism Award for ‘Excellence in Publishing’ in English language for the Book - ‘The Magic of Mandu’. The Award was given by the Honourable Vice President of India and the Minister of Tourism at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 27th September 2022.
- [Ceramic and Pottery training at Skill Development Workshop](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/ceramic-and-pottery-training-at-skill-development-workshop/) - Design Innovation Centre (DIC) at the Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad organized and hosted an 11-day Skill Development Workshop (15th Mar 2022 - 25th Mar 2022) in collaboration with Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC). This workshop included Ceramic and Pottery training that was attended by 25 participants among the students, faculty and staff
- [Paper Engineering Workshop and Exhibition](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/paper-engineering-workshop-and-exhibition/) - The fascinating art of paper engineering. More than art, this has been the science of applying the movable parts of paper. The workshop and exhibition conducted by Prof. Ankita Roy aimed at exploring the artistic prowess of Paper and its use in devising products such as Paper Art, Pop-up Books, and more. Starting with the
- [Mural Art](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/mural-art/) - The Mural Art illustration on the video wall visually portrays the IITH motto, 'Inventing and Innovating in Technology for Humanity.' The illustration amalgamates the exciting work taking place at IIT Hyderabad. The artwork adorns the entrance wall of Academic Block A. With its brilliant yellow illustration and a dark black background it forms a perfect
- [Official selection at GDC Cohort 21 at IIT Madras](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/official-selection-at-gdc-cohort-21-at-iit-madras/) - M Des student team was selected for GDC Cohort 21 at IIT Madras for their project 'Design of Innovative mathematical toys for enhanced experiential learning'. The project research was around applications of advanced materials in product design. Student team of Shovan, Harsh and Vishnu (M Des 2021-23) under the guidance of Prof. Srikar worked on
- [Exhibition of Advanced Materials in Design](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/advanced-materials-exhibition/) - The M Des students at the Department of Design exhibited their unique prototypes at the "Advanced Materials in Design - Exhibition 2022". The exhibits highlight the importance of materials and their novel applications in varied industries ranging from defence, healthcare, mobility, furniture, lifestyle, construction and more. This exhibition is an outcome of the course "Advanced
- [Second place winner at R2S, Project Read to Shine Hiroshima-Telangana](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/second-place-winner-at-r2s-project-read-to-shine-hiroshima-telangana/) - 'Packaging from palm and banana leaves' by Rucmenya Basariya and Mudita Dubey (M Des 2021-23) bags second place at the R2S, Project Read to Shine Hiroshima-Telangana. The team had to generate a creative solution for sustainable packaging of vegetables, meat or beverages. Based on research and brainstorming on Indian traditional packaging styles and bio-inspired designs,
- [Winning Entry at IDC - D'source Corona Design Challenge](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/winning-entry-at-idc-dsource-corona-design-challenge/) - Vijay Gasti (M Des 2020-22) won the D'source Corona Design Challenge. 'Corona: The Journey Begins' is a comic strip, which comprises character design for IDC IIT Bombay D'source Corona Design Challenge. It has been selected as the winning entry in the category of Animation Design. The story revolves around the daily activities happening at the
- [Third Place at Japan Photo Contest ‘CLICK’ 2021](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/third-place-at-japan-photo-contest-click-2021/) - Dr Shiva Ji, Assistant Professor at the Department of Design is awarded the third place at the Japan photo contest 'CLICK' 2021. A mesmerizing real nature’s painting, amazed by the philosophy of bringing nature in the composition of natural elements in the frame at the Zen Buddhist temple - the painting has become alive to
- [Paper Publication at 'Typoday 2021'](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/paper-publication-at-typoday-2021/) - Paper Publication at 'Typoday 2021' by Lakhi Shreya (M Des 2020-22), Guided and co-authored by Prof Mohammad Shahid. The Paper talks about the development in Indian Calligraphy with a focus on Devanagari Script, how it evolved over a period of time, readers will get an idea about the writing techniques and practices been done in
- [Kerala State Awards](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/kerala-state-awards/) - Professor Ajith Abraham George wins the '51st Kerala State Film Award' for Sound Mixing for the film 'Sufiyum Sujatayum'. The awards were presented by Kerala Chalachitra Academy and announced by the Minister of Cultural Affairs, Saji Cheriyan in Thiruvanathapuram on October 16, 2021. Image courtesy of Friday Film House
- [Third place in 'International designathon 2021'](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/international-designathon-organised-by-mc-master-university/) - 'International UI/UX Designathon' called the 'Martindale Animal Hospital Challenge', conducted by McMaster Design League, Canada was a 48-hour design challenge. The team 'Team Honeycomb' consisting of Rucmenya Basariya, Mudita Dubey, Sushmita Mandal, Gokul Rajenan (M Des 2021-23). There were three problem statements from which you had to choose one, which was to develop a platform
- [Winner of 'Preksha Film Festival 2021'](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/winner-of-preksha-film-festival-2021/) - "Within these walls" won the “Preksha Film Festival2021” is an initiative by NID Haryana to screen, discuss and celebrate student and independent films. The movie is made by Ridul Razwin M R, Ajay, Pulugam Sai Kumar, Bidyapati Yenghhom, Tanveer Lotey, Arun Krishna E, Sagar Kashyap, Sahil Hegde and Bonzer(M Des 2019-22). Guided by Prof Delwyn
- [Graphic Research paper-Official selection](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/graphic-research-paper/) - The Graphic Research paper "Exploring Graphic Narrative as a method of Documenting Pandemic Experiences by Ved Waliokar (M Des 2020-22) gets officially selected at the COMIN'21 organized by IIT Delhi. It is a graphic paper i.e an illustrative research paper. The survey was conducted at IITH and the stories shared were that of the students
- [Design Patent](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/design-patent/) - Electric Truck Carrier is a concept of eco-friendly transportation for heavy and commercial vehicles. The design of the truck carrier is useful to load trucks easily from the back and its mechanism works in such a way that the truck platform adjusts its height for loading and unloading. The unloading of the truck can be
- [Teacher Training Seminar on 'Form in design'](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/teacher-training-seminar-on-design-teaching-and-classroom-course-for-class-v-on-form-in-design/) - In lieu of innovative education practices to learn 21st Century Skills as per the goal of National Education Policy 2020, a Design Education Innovation program was conducted by Dr Deepak John Mathew and his PhD student, Ms. Upasna Bhandari at the Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad. In 2021, this program was held for grade 5
- [Distinguished paper presentation at HWWE 2021](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/paper-presentation-at-hwwe-2021/) - Paper presentation by Prof. Mohammad Shahid and Chakradhar Aalla at 'Humanizing Work and Work Environment (HWWE)' By IIT Guwahati. Selected under 'Distinguished papers' category. The paper talks about Impact of writing tools in evolution of Telugu script. The paper brings to focus, the role of the writing tools and writing medium on the evolution of
- [Winner of the 'Best Ten Start-up Award', 2020](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/winner-of-the-best-ten-start-up-award/) - Swatchh Air - Affordable air sterilization system, made by Nibedit and Priyabrata guided by Prof. Deepak John Mathew, won 'Best Ten STart-up Award' at 28th Annual HYSEA Awards on 5th November 2020. The solution is an Ultra Violet Germicidal Irradiation and negative ionization based system to sterilize rooms with the possible presence of harmful bacteria
- [Best Typography Poster Award at Typography Day 2021](https://design.iith.ac.in/works/best-typography-poster-award-at-typography-day-2021/) - Prof. Mohammad Shahid's typography poster gets officially selected at Typography Day 2021. In India, the majority of farmers live in a very uncertain future and always hope for better crops and appropriate return for the same. In the second poster, the composition inspired from Sorghum / millet / barley crop, is dedicated to farmers of

## Peoples

- [Prof. Ravi Mokashi Punekar](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/prof-ravi-mokashi-punekar/) - Prof. Mokashi has 35 years of experience in Design education and is engaged in Design Research and Product Design and Development activities. Under his supervision several research scholars have completed their Doctoral research and have been awarded their Ph.D in Design degree. He has to his credit research and development projects undertaken for Indian industry
- [Prof. Uday Athvankar](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/uday-athvankar/) - After being trained as an architect from J.J School of Architecture, Prof. Uday Athvankar worked in the field for 4 years with Architect Kamu Iyer, before switching over to Industrial Design in 1970. As a UNESCO scholar, he studied Industrial Design at Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. Over 45 years,he has been
- [Dr Nina Sabnani](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/dr-nina-sabnani/) - Nina Sabnani is an artist and storyteller who uses film, illustration and writing to inform and enlighten her audience. Graduating from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Vadodara she received a master's degree in film from Syracuse University, NY, which she pursued as a Fulbright Fellow. Her doctoral thesis on the Kaavad tradition has been published
- [Dr Shuhita Bhattacharjee](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/shuhita-bhattacharjee/) - Across her years of research and teaching in USA and India, Shuhita's interests have been in the areas of Victorian Literature and Culture, Postsecular Theory, Studies on Religion and Secularism, Gender, Sexuality and Queer Theory, Postcolonial Studies, Posthuman Theory, Cultural Studies, Thing Theory, Literature and Cinema of the Diaspora, Graphic Novels, Popular Literature and Culture,
- [Dr Ravi Mahamuni](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/dr-ravi-mahamuni/) - Dr. Ravi Mahamuni stands at the forefront of congruence of service design, technology and behaviour change; blending deep academic insight with extensive industry experience to foster transformative change. He holds a Ph.D. in Service Design for Sustained Behavior Change from IIT Guwahati, an Executive MBA from Symbiosis, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics from
- [Ajith Abraham George](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/ajith-abraham-george/) - With 25 years of experience in the field of Audio engineering, Ajith has been involved in many films as a Mix Engineer or Sound Designer across many languages. He was instrumental in setting up the KR Narayanan National Film Institute in Kottayam Kerala, the third National film Institute in India, and also a consultant at
- [Dr Ambarish Kulkarni](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/dr-ambarish-kulkarni/) - Dr Ambarish Kulkarni is currently Associate Professor and Director - Vehicle Engineering Team at Swinburne. He is associted with Swinburne University since 2017. He has over 12 years of industry experience in conducting applied research and over 10 years of academic experience in product/ process development, engineering design/ virtual reality (VR), and contributed over 40
- [Dr Md Haseen Akhtar](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/dr-md-haseen-akhtar/) - Interest areas: Healthcare Infrastructure and Services Design, (more than) Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies in Design (XR and AI), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), and Design for Global Health Dr. Md Haseen Akhtar completed his Ph.D. in Human Centred Design from the Department of Design, IIT Kanpur as a Prime Minister Research Fellow (PMRF). He holds
- [Ankita Roy](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/ankita-roy/) - Interest areas: Heritage Documentation, Publication Design, Interface Design, UX-UI Design, Ancient Scripts, Paper Engineering, and Graphic Design. An alumna of IIT Bombay and NID Ahmedabad, Ankita teaches Visual Communication & User Experience Design at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. Currently, she is pursuing her doctoral studies at Kyushu University, Japan. She has over a
- [Dr Pranav Satpute](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/dr-pranav-satpute/) - Interest areas: Industrial Design, Design Innovation, New Product Development,Design for Social Impact Dr. Pranav Satpute is an Industrial Designer with over a decade of experience in industrial design, new product development, computer-aided product design, and product management. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pune University, and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Design
- [Dr Shiva Ji](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/shiva-ji-phd/) - Interest areas: Design for Sustainability, Sustainability Assessment, LCA, New Age Products/Services, Virtual & Augmented Reality, Architectural Heritage Reconstruction Shiva Ji is a practicing Architect and Associate Professor in the Department of Design and Department of Climate Change at IIT Hyderabad. He has attained B.Arch, M.Des, MBA, and Ph.D. in sustainability assessment methods inbuilt environments from
- [Dr Delwyn Remedios](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/delwyn-remedios/) - Interest areas: Animation, Illustration, and Film Making Delwyn is an award winning Experimental Animation Filmmaker. His animation work explores a variety of mediums such as Traditional, Digital, Sand, Whiteboard, Explainer Videos, Motion Graphics, Stop-motion, GIFs, Projection Mapping and 360-Degree Virtual Reality. He has worked in the eLearning industry as a Visual Designer and has contributed
- [Neelakantan Keshavan](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/neelakantan-phd/) - Curriculum Vitae Interest areas: Visual Culture, Spatial Culture, Pluriversal Design, Community/Participatory Approaches to Design, Interactive and Playful Furniture, Architectural and Interior Design, Home and Habitation, Embodied Knowledge, Sound and Music, Performative Arts, Practice-based enquiry and research, Design ethnography Neelakantan's critical and creative inquiries, instead of rooting within domains tend to be more in the form
- [Dr Deepak J Mathew](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/deepak-john-mathew-phd/) - Interest areas: Digital Heritage preservation, AR/VR, XR, Photography and Imaging, Design Education, Design Innovation, Autonomous Passenger Drones, Art & Design Education for Schools, AI & Art Deepak John Mathew was involved in setting up the design department at IIT Hyderabad. He has been instrumental in designing and developing the dual postgraduate program in Photography Design.
- [Dr Saurav Khuttiya Deori](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/dr-saurav-khuttiya-deori/) - Interest areas: Visual ethnography research, Heritage preservation, Branding-identity design, Print publications Saurav Khuttiya Deori has pursued his masters and Ph.D. programs at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati with interest in Visual communication. His Ph.D. research include studies on architectural ornamentations of the early monuments of the Ahom dynasty of Assam. For his Ph.D. work,
- [Dr Mohammad Shahid](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/mohammad-shahid-phd/) - Curriculum Vitae Interest areas: Design Research, Experimental Typography, Visual Culture, Visual Branding Dr. Mohammad Shahid is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad. He holds a Ph.D. in Design from IIT Guwahati, where he also served as a Teaching Assistant for five years. He earned his M.Des in Visual Communication from IIT
- [Dr Prasad Onkar](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/prasad-onkar-phd/) - Interest areas: Virtual Reality, Haptics, Interaction Design, Product Design, 3D Printing, Affect-Cognition interaction, and Design Innovation Prasad Onkar completed his Ph.D. in Computer-Aided Conceptual Design from the Center for Product Design and Manufacturing (CPDM), IISc Bangalore. He holds a Master of Technology degree in Product Design and Manufacturing from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, Karnataka, and
- [Satyendra R](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/satyendra-r/) - Satyendra R. Nishad holds an M.Tech. Degree in Robotics from the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune. Before joining IIT Hyderabad, he worked as a Laboratory Manager at the Technische Universität Berlin, Germany. He also has a research background, as he has experience of working as a Research Fellow at IIT Patna. Additionally, he has
- [Seema Krishnakumar](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/seema-krishnakumar/) - Interest areas: Visual storytelling, Data Visualisation, Information Design, Interaction Design, Interactive Narratives, Multimedia and Photography Seema has more than a decade-long experience as a visual communicator, documentary photographer, and design faculty. She has worked for several government and non-governmental organizations as a designer. Earlier she worked with DJ Academy of Design, Kerala State Institute of
- [B R Priyadarshan](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/b-r-priyadarshan-2/) - B R Priyadarshan has completed his bachelor's in Architecture from Jawaharlal Nehru Fine arts and Architecture University, Hyderabad. He has worked in various architectural firms involved in designing buildings, churches, and commercial projects. His area of interest includes Architectural design for commercial and residential projects. At IITH he is involved in designing the entrance gate
- [Gopal Manthuri](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/gopal-manthuri/)
- [Rajkumar Bejjanki](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/rajkumar-bejjanki/) - Rajkumar Bejjanki is a Post Graduate in 'Mass Communications' from the 'University of Hyderabad' and also holds a 'Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting)' from 'Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad'. He has more than a decade of work experience in visual communications with high-profile organizations and start-ups, and some professionally stimulating organizations like Tech Mahindra, ICRISAT,
- [Vivekananda Chary](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/vivekananda-chary/) - Vivekananda Chary is a Diploma holder in Interior design from 'Lakhotia Institute of Design Hyderabad' currently pursuing graduation from Prof. G Ram Reddy Center for Distance Education Osmania University Hyderabad. He has ten years of experience in the home interior and has worked on several projects in Hyderabad. His primary areas of interest are furniture
- [Vijay Kumawat](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/vijay-kumawat/) - Vijay Kumawat is a Design Graduate from NIFT Himachal Pradesh. He has worked with various organizations and institutes like NID Gandhinagar, NID Bangalore, D'source - Ekalpa by MHRD - Government of India, GMR Group, Elite Techno Groups by Formula one Racing Marshalls, Wacom Design Challenge, Vivaran/Tabledege, Archaeological Survey of India, Action for India, GSEB, CII,
- [Srikar AVR](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/srikar-avr/) - Interest areas: Product Design, Furniture Design, System Design, Advanced Materials, Workplace Design, and Ethnography. Srikar is an Architect and an Industrial Designer by profession. He is an alumnus of the National Institute of Design where he did his post-graduation in Product Design. He also did another Masters in Strategic Design and Innovation from Politecnico di
- [Dr Anusmita Das](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/dr-anusmita-das/) - Interest areas: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience and Cultures, Research Methodologies, Visual Culture, Visual Identity, Urban Semantics, Temporal Urbanism and Cultural Heritage Anusmita is an alumnus of the Department of Design, IIT Guwahati where she pursued her Master’s and Ph.D. in Design. As one of the founding members of NID Madhya Pradesh, she
- [Dr Sonali Srivastav](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/dr-sonali-srivastav/) - Interest areas: Film and Media production, storytelling, Visual Cultures Dr. Sonali Srivastav has worked in the media production industry in various capacities such as a camera person, scriptwriter, editor and producer for documentaries, TV shows and news. For her Ph.D., she worked in the area of web narratology and market dynamics of OTT platforms in
- [P Jagadeesh](https://design.iith.ac.in/iitdesign_peoples/p-jagadeesh/) - P Jagadeesh has a diploma in carpentry from Word and Deed ITI. He joined Department of Design at IITH in 2016 and has experience in welding and woodworking. He supports student projects in product design.

## PhD

- [Sourapravo Chatterjee](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/sourapravo-chatterjee/)
- [Rucha Deshpande](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/rucha-deshpande/)
- [Kashish Nair](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/kashish-nair/)
- [Neetha Joseph Kalappurakkal](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/neetha-joseph-kalappurakkal/)
- [Maithilee Wala](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/maithilee-wala/)
- [Shijith V P](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/shijith-v-p/)
- [Ankana Sen](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/ankana-sen/)
- [Vimal Krishnan R](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/vimal-krishnan-r/)
- [Gayathri S Kumar](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/gayathri-s-kumar/)
- [Debsurya Dhar](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/debsurya-dhar/)
- [D Shivram Reddy](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/d-shivram-reddy/)
- [Tejas Eknath Pawar](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/tejas-eknath-pawar/)
- [Aman Sharma](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/aman-sharma/)
- [Ketan Madan Chaturmutha](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/ketan-madan-chaturmutha/)
- [Banibrata Datta](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/banibrata-datta/)
- [Pradipta Roy Choudhary](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/pradipta-roy-choudhary/)
- [Harikrishna Manoj](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/harikrishna-manoj/)
- [Deepak Das](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/deepak-das/)
- [Pramod Priya Ranjan](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/pramod-priya-ranjan/)
- [Mamata Nitin Rao](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/mamata-nitin-rao/)
- [Mohammed Jouhar Palakkal](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/mohammed-jouhar-palakkal/)
- [Aalla Sai Chakradhar](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/aalla-sai-chakradhar/)
- [Krishna Jayeshbhai Trivedi](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/krishna-jayeshbhai-trivedi/)
- [Usha kiran Mangalgiri](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/usha-kiran-mangalgiri/)
- [Vidhi Siwal](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/vidhi-siwal/)
- [Malthurkar Ganesh Kumar](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/malthurkar-ganesh-kumar/)
- [Sreeprada Gogulapati](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/sreeprada-gogulapati/)
- [Indranil Saha](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/indranil-saha/)
- [Anandakrishnan S K](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/anandakrishnan-s-k/)
- [Parthiban K](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/parthiban-k/)
- [Doji Samson Lokku](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/doji-samson-lokku/)
- [Sumana Som](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/sumana-som/)
- [Rakhin K V](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/rakhin-k-v/)
- [Chaitanya Solanki](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/chaitanya-solanki/)
- [Priyabrata Rautray](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/priyabrata-rautray/)
- [Upasana Bhandari](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/upasana-bhandari/)
- [Joseph Tsukka](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/joseph-tsukka/)
- [Meenakshi Mishra](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/meenakshi-mishra/)
- [N R Visalatchy](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/n-r-visalatchy/)
- [Naquah V](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/naquah-v/)
- [Salil S](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/salil-s/)
- [G Kalyana Ramana](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/g-kalyana-ramana/)
- [Aniruddh Dnyandeo Satpute](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/aniruddh-dnyandeo-satpute/)
- [Julian Simbuk S Raxam](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/julian-simbuk-s-raxam/)
- [Namrata Swargari](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/namrata-swargari/)
- [Shovan Kanti Kar](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/shovan-kanti-kar/)
- [Nitin Ranveer Sinha](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/nitin-ranveer-sinha/)
- [Anjali Gautam](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/anjali-gautam/)
- [Nidhi Pratap](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/nidhi-pratap/)
- [Toshit Ram](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/toshit-ram/)
- [Fabin Rasheed](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/fabin-rasheed/)
- [Shilpi Chakraborty](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/shilpi-chakraborty/)
- [Ragini Ranjana](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/ragini-ranjana/)
- [Subhashree Mohapatra](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/subhashree-mohapatra/)
- [Elizabeth Thomas](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/elizabeth-thomas/)
- [Delwyn Jude Remedios](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_phd/delwyn-jude-remedios/)

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- [Banner 1](https://design.iith.ac.in/banner/banner-1/)
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## Categories

- [Faculty](https://design.iith.ac.in/category/faculty/)
- [Events](https://design.iith.ac.in/category/events/)
- [Honour](https://design.iith.ac.in/category/honour/)
- [Student Project](https://design.iith.ac.in/category/student-project/)
- [Blog](https://design.iith.ac.in/category/blog/)

## Tags

- [PhD](https://design.iith.ac.in/tag/phd/)
- [Recent News](https://design.iith.ac.in/tag/recent-news/)
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## People Taxonomies

- [Staff](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_taxonomies/staff/)
- [Faculty](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_taxonomies/faculty/)
- [Affiliated Faculty](https://design.iith.ac.in/people_taxonomies/affiliated-faculty/)

## phd People Taxonomies 

- [In Progress](https://design.iith.ac.in/phd_taxonomy/in-progress/)
- [Mohammad Shahid](https://design.iith.ac.in/phd_taxonomy/mohammad-shahid/)
- [Shiva Ji](https://design.iith.ac.in/phd_taxonomy/shiva-ji/)
- [Completed](https://design.iith.ac.in/phd_taxonomy/completed/)
- [Haripriya](https://design.iith.ac.in/phd_taxonomy/haripriya/)
- [Prasad Onkar](https://design.iith.ac.in/phd_taxonomy/prasad-onkar/)
- [Deepak J](https://design.iith.ac.in/phd_taxonomy/deepak-j/)
- [Neelakantan P K](https://design.iith.ac.in/phd_taxonomy/neelakantan-p-k/)
- [Saurav Deori](https://design.iith.ac.in/phd_taxonomy/saurav-deori/)
- [Anusmita Das](https://design.iith.ac.in/phd_taxonomy/anusmita-das/)
- [Sonali Srivastav](https://design.iith.ac.in/phd_taxonomy/sonali-srivastav/)