by An exhaustive 2-years Design preparation program offered to learners
after completion of Grade 10.
Programme Overview
Our comprehensive 2-year design coaching program is tailored to equip aspiring designers with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience necessary for a successful design career. This program focuses on nurturing creativity, fostering technical expertise, and preparing students for industry challenges as well as entrance exams for prestigious design institutes.
Program Highlights:
- Personalized mentoring from industry professionals and academic experts
- Small batch size for focused attention
- Continuous feedback and progress monitoring
- Engaging outbound activities and workshops
- Lifelong learning and career support
- Guidance from mentors affiliated with NID, IIT, NIFT, MITID etc.
This 2-year journey is designed to shape the next generation of designers, offering them not only the skills to succeed in exams but also a comprehensive understanding of the design
✯ Year 1: Foundation and Exploration
In the first year, students will lay a strong foundation by exploring various design disciplines, concepts, and tools. This phase is aimed at enhancing creative thinking, understanding design fundamentals, and building a strong portfolio.
✯ Key Areas of Focus:
- Design Fundamentals: Principles, Elements, and Techniques
- Introduction to Design Tools (Sketching, Digital Software, etc.)
- Color Theory and Typography
- Basic Design Projects
- Developing Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
- Portfolio Building Workshops
- Industry Insights through Guest Lectures and Case Studies
- Regular Mentorship and Feedback
✯ Year 2: Specialization and Advanced Skill Development
The second year allows students to dive deeper into specialized areas of design. They will work on advanced projects,engage in collaborative learning, and refine their technical skills. This phase will also focus on preparing for design entrance exams and building a career in the design industry.
✯ Key Areas of Focus:
- Specialization in areas such as Product Design, Communication Design, Fashion Design, etc.
- Advanced Design Software and Tools Training
- Experiential Learning: Real-World Design Projects and Case Studies
- Intensive Mock Test Series (for entrance exams like NID, NIFT, UCEED, etc.)
- Outbound Learning Activities: Field Visits and Workshops
- Industry Collaboration and Networking Opportunities
- Final Portfolio and Interview Preparation
- Career Guidance and Mentorship Beyond Exams
Design Launchpad
Fees for this course
1,10,000 + GST
Course Duration
2 Years
Mode of Course
Offline/Online
Eligibility
Learners who have completed grade 10th grade
⇒ Orientation to Design
Understanding history and evolution of Design as a profession and a driver of modern
human society
⇒ Visual Skills and application
Tools and techniques for observing, recording, and analysing the visual world around us.
⇒ Knowledge and application
Creative thinking process and understanding underlying principles
⇒ Material exploration & prototyping/ model making
Material, process and making techniques (modelling), Design and making- prototyping (soft
material, hard material
⇒ Design Thinking
Critical and creative thinking, Design methodology
⇒ General abilities and confidence building (will continue as a parallel process
throughout)
Enhancing Scientific and Developing logical approaches and communication abilities,
confidence building and presentation capacity.
⇒ Holistic development (will continue as a parallel process throughout)
Environmental perception (human habitat- urban and rural), monthly showcasing and
presentation of class work, creative business models and showcasing, Design dialogues,
learning space exploration (museum and similar visits), Creative profession trainings (Chef’s
schools, performing arts and design school visits), Drama workshop and stage confidence,
Special projects, hackathons and showcasing, startup talks.
⇒ Exam Focus and Skill Sharpening
Deepens understanding of the NID,UCEED,CEED,NIFT,MIT-DAT & other exam formats
and develops strategies for attempting each section effectively.
Includes time management techniques, regular mock tests with detailed performance analysis
and feedback, and focused practice sessions to address weak areas.
⇒ Exam Simulation and Refinement
Provides opportunities to refine exam skills through frequent mock tests with real-time
feedback, pressure cooker sessions to manage exam anxiety, and personalized guidance for
last-minute preparation. Also includes expert feedback on individual portfolios, portfolio
presentation techniques, and interview preparation.