Actively guided  Graduating Students of NID in the subject Domain

B.Des, M.Des, Design Faculty Development Programme (DFDP), Potential PhD students 

The projects are based on Design effects on contemporary life in the domain areas of : 

1. Symbolic and visual communication 

2. The design of material objects (construction )

3. The design of activities and organised services (strategic planning )

4. Design for complex systems or environments for living, working, playing and learning (systemic integration)

in the following domains 

1. Design for Social Innovation 

2. Spacial Design

3. Design for space Accessory 

4. Craft Design

5. Design thinking

6. Material innovation & design application

7. Trend Research  

8. Product Design 

Convocation years 

Year 2010: 31st convocation

Year 2011: 32nd convocation

Year 2012: 33rd convocation

Year 2013: 34th convocation

Year 2014: 35th convocation

Year 2015: 36th convocation

Year 2016: 3xth convocation

Year 2017: 37th convocation

Year 2018: 38th convocation

Year 2019: 39th convocation

Year 2020: 40th convocation

Year 2021: 41st convocation

Year 2022: 42th convocation

Year 2023: 43th convocation

Year 2024: 44th convocation

Year 2025: 45th convocation

1. Social Concern Design Projects, often referred to as social design projects, focus on using design to address complex social issues and promote positive change in communities.  
2. This approach emphasizes human-centred design, collaboration, and the integration of diverse perspectives to create solutions that enhance well-being and address societal needs. 
3. This type of design goes beyond mere aesthetics or commercial interests, prioritizing the social impact of design decisions and fostering dialogue among stakeholders to understand their needs and aspirations. 

Key Components

1. Human-Centred: prioritize the experiences and needs of people, ensuring that solutions are practical and accessible. 

2. Collaborative: often involves collaboration among designers, community members, and various stakeholders to gather insights and foster a sense of ownership over the solutions developed. 

3. Contextual: social issues and environments being addressed. 

4. Diverse Outcomes:Social design can manifest in various forms, including products ,services ,systems ,or processes aimed at improving lives 

Applications

1. Addresses immediate social issues 

2. Promotes a culture of empathy 

3. Responsibility among designers and communities 

4. Fostering inclusivity 

5. Sustainable society 

1. *Healthcare and Well-being

2. *Education and Learning

3. *Community and Social Impact

4. *Sustainability and Strategic Design

Service Design projects

1. Parul Gupta S1913103_Project Title: A Design-led intervention to Personalized Lifestyle Management for Multiple Sclerosis Patients: case study North America _Sponsor:Studio 5b - Dr Reddy's Laboratories_LAD/MDes

2. Srinidhi Chandrashekar S1813111_Project Title: Decoding Digital Learning_Sponsor:Consumer Culture Lab, Indian institute of management, Udaipur_LAD/MDes 

Product Strategy projects

3. Aastha Yadav S2013104_Project Title: Sustainable Waste Management in Kochi City: Community-based strategies Sponsor: Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA)_LAD/M.des. 

Service Design projects

1. Saksham Panda S1813108_Project Title:Designing Campus Disability Support Services_Sponsor:IIT Roorkee_LAD/MDes

2. Shagun bajpai S1813110_Project Title:Designing a Strategic Framework for Inclusive Education at school level in India_Sponsor:IIT Roorkee_LAD/MDes

Strategy Design projects

1. Priya Yadav S1713107 _Project Title:An interactive tool on puberty _Sponsor:Self Sponsored_LAD/MDes

2. Azba Khan S1613105_Project Title:Developing Menstrual Hygiene solutions for women in Indian slums _Sponsor: Godrej_LAD/MDes

3. Akriti Jain S1513101_Project Title: STEM learning kit for kids _Sponsor: Butterflyfields_LAD/MDes

Product Design projects

4. Nandita Bidyut Saha S1413110_Project Title: Indian Toilet Extension for Special Needs_Sponsor: Self_LAD/MDes

1. Spatial and experience design encompasses a multidisciplinary approach that combines architecture, interior design, environmental psychology, and technology to create engaging and meaningful environments. 
2. This design philosophy focuses on how users interact with spaces and aims to evoke specific emotional and sensory responses tailored to their needs. 
3. Spatial experience design is creating built environments that enhance user experience through thoughtful design elements. 
4. The goal is to craft environments that foster connections between users and the space, enhancing overall satisfaction and engagement. 

Key Components

1. Aesthetics and Functionality: balancing visual appeal with practical use 

2. Emotional Engagement: Resonate emotionally with users and understanding the psychological impact of design elements  

3. User-Centric Approach: Emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs and behaviours  and anticipating how individuals will interact with the space, ensuring that it meets their functional and emotional requirements 

4. Cultural Context and Accessibility: consider the cultural background of users and ensure that spaces are accessible to all, promoting inclusivity and usability 

Applications

1. Retail Environments, 

2. Public Spaces, 

3. Workplaces, 

4. Exhibition and Event Spaces 

1. *Space Experience and Retail Design:

2. *Experiential and Immersive Design

1. Nikhil S S1813104_Project Title: Design an experience center for brand 'Unacademy'_ Sponsor:Future Research Design Company ( FRDC)_LAD/MDes

1. Anuja Rajendra (S1613102)_Project Title:Designing for Solitude in Hyper-connected world_Sponsor:ValueLabs LLP_LAD/MDes

2. Angkeeta Goswami (S1513102)_Project Title:Designing Experiential Retail Space for Fastrack _Sponsor:Titan Company Limited_LAD/MDes

3. Avinanda Som (S1313101)_Project Title:Space Experience Design for Titen_Sponsor:Titen watch industry_LAD/MDes

4. Vikrammaan Trehan (S1513115)_Project Title:Reimagining the Trucking Experience in Europe_Sponsor: Isringhausen GMBH. & Co. KG_LAD/MDes

5. Gautam Kumar  S1713105  _Project Title:Tech N Threads: Sustainable, Responsible and  Engaging Retail Outlet_Sponsor: Figments, Inc._LAD/MDes

1. Project Title:  Space Experience Design for Timesx  Sponsor : Timex watch industry by M.des student: Angkeeta Goswami (LAD Batch 2015) 

2. Project Title:  Space Experience  Design for Titen   Sponsor : Timex watch industry by M.des student: Avinanda Som  (LAD Batch 2015) 

3. Project Title: Packaging and Space Design for QSR 2015 Sponsor : Lemon Design Pvt. Ltd.,Pune by M.des student:  Pawan Sankhala  (LAD Batch 2012) 

4.  Project Title: Shop in shop    Sponsor : Figments ,Pune  by M.des student: Archana I Patil  (LAD Batch 2010) 

Key Components

Applications

1. *Furniture and Interior Design 

2. *Luxury and Lifestyle Products

3. *Luxury Lighting Solution

1. Suraj Katare S1813113_Project Title: MEZ - A Floor Desk _Sponsor:Bhabanu Ranjan Naik, Inovora Design__LAD/MDes 

2. Vineela T S2113116_Project Title: Crafting Luxury Home Organizers using Sisal - A Neytt Design Challenge, Sponsor - Extraweave Private Limited.__LAD/M.des 

3. Monika Saurav S2113103_Project title: Designing souvenir for National Rail Museums (Northern Railways)_Sponsor: Railway Design Centre,NID_LAD/M.des 

4. Krishna Kant Pal S2013113_Project Title: Revamping Home Interiors: Developing a Line of Furniture and Décor Accessories with Enhanced Visual Appeal_Sponsor: Fallow Dezience Tree LLP_LAD/M.des

Lighting Design

1. Rohit Kumar S1613111_Project Title: Installation beyond lighting_Sponsor:Klove studio, New Delhi_LAD/MDes

2. Niveda Scocastical Austin S1313101_Project Title: Design and Product Diversification in Ambient Home Decor Sponsor: Orange Tree_LAD/MDes

Luxury Home Decore

1. Nutendra Singh S1713106_Project Title:Contemporary Lifestyle Products for Indian Market Sponsor:Aline Design Pvt Ltd, Noida_LAD/MDes

2. Ayushi Johari S1613103_Project Title: Luxurious Home Decor products in stainless steel Sponsor: Arttdinox_LAD/MDes

3. Mansha Chaudhary S1413103_Project Title: Range of Lifestyle Project for Courtyard Sponsor:Courtyard by Aline_LAD/MDes

4. Taruna Singh S1313109_Project Title: Affair with Silver: Gifts for Luxurious Indian Wedding Sponsor:Ravissant_LAD/MDes

Furniture Design

1. Vishal Deoriya S1313102_Project Title: Design & Development OF Contemporary Furniture For Indian Market Sponsor:Knockwood_LAD/MDes

2. Amit Gautam _Project Title: Helmet design for Indian Women 2013 _Sponsor: Foley Design, Bangalore 

Product Design

1. Ayushi Rastogi_LAD 2016 /Mdes_Designing future kitchen products for Bajaj Electricals Ltd._ https://www.bajajelectricals.com/

2. Ajay Kishor Vaghela_LAD 2014/Mdes_Mindfulness experience through water dropper to nature seasonal seed_Project otenga 

Lighting Design

3. Project Title: Design & Development of Experimental Concrete Pendant Décor Lamps for Luxury Spaces  Sponsor : Cosire Innovations Pvt.Ltd,Ahmedabad by M.des student: Manoj Kuldeep (LAD Batch 2013)

Key Components

Applications

1. *Jewellery Design

2. *Watch Design

3. *Packaging Design

4. *Luggage Design

5. *Accessory for Personal Transport

Jewellery  Design

1. Rijisha V S1813107_Project Title: Bejewelled Lifestyle_Sponsor:Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited_LAD/MDes

2. Sayali Sawant S2113110_Project Title: An exclusive collection of commitment bands for the Indian market using machine-made jewellery technique_Sponsor: Titan Company Ltd._LAD/MDes 

Watch Design

3. Sushmita Joshi S1913114_Project Title:Fastrack Watch Collection For Gen Z Girls_Sponsor:Titan Company_LAD/MDes 

4. Anvitha H S2113109_Project Title: FemTech wearable for Pregnancy Sponsor: Titan Company Ltd._LAD/MDes 

Packaging Design

5. Shinjini Guha S2113106_Project Title: Box Packaging redesign for Pampers bulk pack_Sponsor: Procter & Gamble_LAD/MDes 

Luggage Design

6. Vedant Liladhar Deshmukh(S2107101)_Project Title :Tech Backapck_Sponsor : VIP industries_PD/MDes 

Accessory for personal transport

7. Rashi Chandan S2013109_Project Title: CICLO, Tackling trends & CMF in cycles through research, strategy & innovation_ Sponsor : TI Cycles of India Limited_LAD/MDes 

Luggage Design

1. Sandipan Das S1413104_Project Title: Luggage Solution and Innovation for Indian travellers_ Sponsor:VIP Industries_LAD/MDes

Jewellery  Design

2. Pratik Magaraj Patil S1313101_Project Title:Dolce Vita - an Italian LAD/MDes Precious Jewellery Collection Sponsor:Tanishq_LAD/MDes

3. Shubhi Gupta S1513111_Project Title:Jewellery collections for Isharya Sponsor:Isharya_LAD/MDes

1. Amit Gautam _Project Title: Helmet design for Indian Women 2013 _Sponsor: Foley Design, Bangalore 

Product Design

1. Ayushi Rastogi_LAD 2016 /Mdes_Designing future kitchen products for Bajaj Electricals Ltd._ https://www.bajajelectricals.com/

2. Ajay Kishor Vaghela_LAD 2014/Mdes_Mindfulness experience through water dropper to nature seasonal seed_Project otenga 

Lighting Design

3. Project Title: Design & Development of Experimental Concrete Pendant Décor Lamps for Luxury Spaces  Sponsor : Cosire Innovations Pvt.Ltd,Ahmedabad by M.des student: Manoj Kuldeep (LAD Batch 2013)

Key Components

Applications

1. * Craft Revitalization

2. * Material Innovation

3. * Cultural Preservation 

1. Gauri Sharma S1913108_Project Title:New Product Development for Pine Needle Craft_Sponsor:The Ideaz Factory: Karwaan Community__LAD/MDes 

2. Apoorwa Kushwaha S2013114_Project Title: ‘Knitting the Goan crochet Craft with global market’_Sponsor: Outreach NID,Ahmedabad_LAD/M.des 

1. Pranavi KM (S1613107)_Project Title:Terraware - Design, fabrication and testing of new age cookware Sponsor: Self_LAD/MDes

2. Gargee Yadav S1513105_Project Title:Dhokra craft, Home Decor products Sponsor: Jharcraft, Ranchi_LAD/MDes

3. Pradnya Ashok Thakur S1513108_Project Title:Jute organizers for National Jute board Sponsor: NID, Gandhinagar_LAD/MDes

1. Project Title: Exploratory Bamboo Products for Spaces Sponsor : Centre for Indian Bamboo Resource and Technology, by M.des student: Sumedh Nagsen Sonare  (LAD Batch 2013) 

Key Components

Applications

1. * Exploring Natural Materials and potential of design

2. *Promoting sustainability by repurposing materials

3. *Leveraging new technologies in design 

4. *Climate-Responsive Design

Exploring Natural materials 

1. Sonika Pulluru S1913101_Project Title:New Material Creation_Sponsor:Studio Carbon__LAD/MDes 

Expanding the application of  Natural materials 

2. Kuldeepsagar Panjri S2013111_Project Title : Enhancing Spaces with Natural Fiber Accessories_Sponsor: Coir Board, Central Coir Research Institute(CCRI), Kalavoor_(LAD/M.des) 

Exploring extracted materials from industrial waste 

3. Adwait Bhale S2013116_Project title: Co-Design demonstrative space decors, with Indian artisanal practice, speculating extracted urban mined copper _Sponsor: NID, International programs (EPSRC, UKRI)_LAD/M.des 

Exploring materials specific to weather 

4. Dhananjay Kadam S2113111_Project Title: A modular kitchen cabinet according to Indian weather conditions & new material-finish concepts for kitchen/wardrobe doors_Sponsor: Asian Paints Ltd (Lad/M.des) 

Exploring New Technology in Jewellery 

1. Laishram Devi S1813102_Project Title:Laser Cutting Technology in Jewelry Manufacturing Sponsor:Titan Company__LAD/MDes

Key Components

Applications

1. * Reflecting cultural values and practices in modern Automobile  design

2. *Anticipating future trends inform design strategies

3. *Youth and Generational Focus

4. +sustainable practices and mindful design in CMF strategies

CMF Design in Automobile 

1. Swarnima Gupta S2113107_Project Title: CMF Strategy for Automotive Concept Car: Blending Ancient Indian Sustainability with Contemporary Mindfulness. Sponsor: Renault Groupe__LAD/MDes

2. Athulya A S S2013110_Project Title: New Age Vehicle Aesthetics: Materials, Finishes and Beyond In the EV Era_Sponsor: Matter Motor Works_LAD/M.des

3. Varsha Thilakan S1313112:_Project Title:Automotive Trend Forecasts for Year 2020 _Sponsor: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Mumbai_LAD/MDes

CMF Design in Personal Accessory 

4. Himanshi Bhardwaj S2113115_Project Title : A CMF suite for the categories of Jewelry and watches_Sponsor : Titan Company Ltd._LAD/M.des 

5. Sahil Husain S2113102_Project Title : Trend Forecast and CMF research in context to Skincare and Generation Z_Sponsor :Havells India Ltd._LAD/M.des

CMF Design in Space  Accessory 

6. Ayushi Tripathi S2113108_Project Title : CMF Research and Trend Forecast for year’25/26 in context to Indian bath and living spaces_Sponsor :The Colour Workshop._LAD/M.des 

CMF Design in Automobile 

1.   Project Title: Design & Development of Colours in Bicycle for Teenagers Sponsor :TI Cycles of India,Chennai by M.des student: Mayank Kaushal (LAD Batch 2012)