Curriculum Framework

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Our curriculum empowers our students with several Design skills, Technologies, Business nuances and real world connect that enable building solutions (product or tangible solutions , screen or graphical solutions, and strategic or service oriented solutions) in diverse thrust areas.

Thrust areas: Healthcare, Robotics, Mobility, Education, Entertainment, Fin-tech, Gaming, Animation, Governance, Sustainability, Biotech, Agri-tech, Food & Nutrition, etc.

In 4 years, students will carve their own Product Design journey depending on their interests and contemporary needs by selecting courses & thrust areas. Our curriculum ensures fine balance between exploration and deep diving.

Medium of Instruction for courses at Somaiya School of Design in English.
Design Process
Fundamentals of Design Thinking

Exploration
Society and Culture
Mental Models
Design and Art History
Material Exploration
(Paper, Wood, POP, Wire, Clay, Biomaterials, etc.)
Social Innovation

Core Skills
Product Sketching
Elements and Principles of Design
Form Studies
Typography and Layout
Creative Coding

Soft Skills
Lateral Thinking
Critical Thinking
Time & Energy Management
Creative Confidence
Citizen Skills
Storytelling and Writing

Portfolio
Portfolio Training
Photography & Videography
Digital Marketing & Social Media

Design Process
Design Research Methodologies
Data Visualization

Exploration
Social and Culture
Narratives
Digital Softwares & Fabrication
3D modelling and visualisation (Fusion360, Blender)
Digital Fabrication and Rapid Prototyping (Laser Cutting, 3D printing, Vinyl cutting, CNC)
Digital Graphics and Print (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Physical Computing
Digital Interaction (Figma, Unity)
Manufacturing Processes

Core Skills
Digital Typography
Interactions (UI/UX)
Cognitive Ergonomics
Semantics
User Testing
Brand Identity Design
Business - I

Soft Skills
Presentation Skills
Debating Skills
Adaptability
Altruism
Accountability

Portfolio
Portfolio Reviews
Mentor Connect
Industry Feedback

Design Process
Design Perspectives
Behavioral Design
Speculative Design
Biomimicry
Sustainability in Design

Exploration
Transdisciplinary Electives

Core Skills
Skill Based Specializations
Visual Communication
User Interaction & Experience Design
Design for Tangible Products

Tech Platforms
AR/VR
Internet of Things
Emerging Technologies
Business - II


Soft Skills
Ethical and Moral Sense

Portfolio
Portfolio Reviews
Mentor Connect
Industry Feedback

 Internship / Exchange ProgramCapstone Project
Design Process
Fundamentals of Design Thinking

Exploration
Society and Culture
Mental Models
Design and Art History
Material Exploration
(Paper, Wood, POP, Wire, Clay, Biomaterials, etc.)
Social Innovation

Core Skills
Product Sketching
Elements and Principles of Design
Form Studies
Typography and Layout
Creative Coding

Soft Skills
Lateral Thinking
Critical Thinking
Time & Energy Management
Creative Confidence
Citizen Skills
Storytelling and Writing

Portfolio
Portfolio Training
Photography & Videography
Digital Marketing & Social Media

Design Process
Design Research Methodologies
Data Visualization

Exploration
Social and Culture
Narratives
Digital Softwares & Fabrication
3D modelling and visualisation (Fusion360, Blender)
Digital Fabrication and Rapid Prototyping (Laser Cutting, 3D printing, Vinyl cutting, CNC)
Digital Graphics and Print (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Physical Computing
Digital Interaction (Figma, Unity)
Manufacturing Processes

Core Skills
Digital Typography
Interactions (UI/UX)
Cognitive Ergonomics
Semantics
User Testing
Brand Identity Design
Business - I

Soft Skills
Presentation Skills
Debating Skills
Adaptability
Altruism
Accountability

Portfolio
Portfolio Reviews
Mentor Connect
Industry Feedback

Design Process
Design Perspectives
Behavioral Design
Speculative Design
Biomimicry
Sustainability in Design

Exploration
Transdisciplinary Electives

Core Skills
Skill Based Specializations
Visual Communication
User Interaction & Experience Design
Design for Tangible Products

Tech Platforms
AR/VR
Internet of Things
Emerging Technologies
Business - II


Soft Skills
Ethical and Moral Sense

Portfolio
Portfolio Reviews
Mentor Connect
Industry Feedback

General Content
 Internship / Exchange ProgramCapstone Project

For queries regarding our Design course,
please feel free to reach out, and our team will
connect with you soon.

To apply for our Design Program, start your
application with Step 1 of our Admission Process.

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