B.Des. in Product Design 

at Saveetha College of Architecture and Design, Thandalam

The college offers various courses such as BArch, MArch, BSc, etc. The selection criteria are a mix of entrance exams and merit-based, as per respective courses. To get admitted to SCAD, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Apart from the UG and PG courses, the college also offers a Diploma programme. The application process at Saveetha College of Architecture and Design is conducted online. The courses are offered in various specialisations such as Fashion Design, Urban, Industrial / Product Design, etc.

Yes, applications are open at Saveetha College of Architecture and Design for various courses. The mode of application is online. Aspirants need to apply at the official website, i.e., simatsadmissions.saveetha.com/ for admission to the various programme. Candidates can fill out the application form on the institute's official website.

Yes, you can check out the list of some books that you can read as a Design student apart from your regular syllabus to boost your knowledge in the field:

• The Design Thinking Playbook by Michael Lewrick.
• The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman.
• Designing Experiences by James Robert Rossman and Mathew D. Duerden.
• Emotional Design by Donald Norman.
• Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All by David Kelley and Tom Kelley.
• Change By Design by Tim Brown. 
• Don't Make Me Think Revisited by Steve Krug.

When you join a BDes programme, you learn about the fundamental concepts of Design in the first year. You would not be expected to have any previous knowledge or background in the field of Design. In many colleges the first semester is common for all BDes specialisations. You would learn subjects like Introduction to Design,  Elements of Design,  Creative Visualization Techniques,  Design Drawing,  Design Thinking,  Principles of Design,  Physical Ergonomics and Rendering & Illustration.