Automobile Design

The requirement for Automotive Designers worldwide is rising as Automobile companies seek to lower-cost nations for expansion and as consumers place more value on aesthetic and appearance. According to reports, India may need up to 10,000 Automobile Designers in the coming years.

There are hundreds of Automobile companies in India that hire Automotive Designers for various job roles. Here are some top options among them:
Ather Energy, Hero Electric, Okinawa Autotech, MG Motor India, Ashok Leyland, Force Motors, Hero MotoCorp, Renault, Volkswagen, Kia Motors, etc.

Several Automotive Design courses are offered at the undergraduate level. You can either opt for a degree, a diploma or a certificate program. Here are some top options: 

• Diploma in Advanced Automobile Technology
• Diploma in Automobile Engineering
• Certificate in Automobile Design
• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical/ Automobile Engineering
• BDes (Bachelors in Design)
• BVoc (Bachelors in Vocational Studies)
• ME / M.Tech in Automobile Engineering
• MDes (Master in Design)

The Automobile industry is continuously evolving, generating opportunities for Designers and Developers who can adapt to the dynamic technologies and trends. Here are some of the latest trends ongoing in the Automotive industry:

• Electric Vehicles (EVs): Motor vehicles that are powered through electricity. They come in options such as full-electric and hybrid models, with a vision to minimize carbon emissions.
• Autonomous Driving: Self-driving automobiles with advanced technology, such as AI, smart sensors, etc.

Some of the most popular and commonly found job profiles in the Automotive Design field include an Automotive Designer, Automotive Design Strategist, Production Designer, CAD Specialist, CMF Designer, Ergonomics Lead, etc. Automotive Design students are commonly hired for these job roles in Automobile and Product Design industries across the globe.

Some common topics covered in mostly Automotive Design programs are Design Principles, Sketching and Rendering, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Vehicle Aerodynamics, etc. These subjects help students set their base knowledge around the structure of an Automobile and how to Design them.

Here are some popular books for Automotive Design students, they can read apart from their regular syllabus:

• An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design by Julian Happian Smith.
• Ergonomics in the Automotive Design Process by Vivek D. Bhise.
• Product Design and Testing for DOE for Automotive Engineering Volume II by Young J. Chiang.
• HOW TO Design CARS LIKE A PRO by Tony Lewin and Ryan Borroff.
• VEHICLE Design by Jordan Meadows.
• Role Of The Chemist In Automotive Design by H.K. Phlegm.

Here are some important documents you must carry during an Automotive Design admission process (irrespective of the course type):

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets
• A bachelor's or master's degree (if applicable)
• A valid ID proof (Adhaar, Passport, PAN Card, etc.)
• Passport-sized photographs
• Migration Certificate

There are several reasons why many candidates prefer to pursue Automotive Design courses. Some of these are mentioned below:

• The Automotive Design Course is a unique blend of technicality and creative design. 
• There are ample career prospects in the field with the growing Automotive Industry. India is home to more than 14,000
• Automotive companies. India's Automotive Market Size is around USD 108.10 Billion.
• The average salary of an Automotive Designer in the US ranges between $64,079 and $80,199. The market size of the global
• Automotive industry is around USD 3,564.67 Billion.

Some good colleges for M.Tech in Automotive or Product Design are:

1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras- Offers an M.Tech in Automotive Engineering.
2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur is well-known for its M.Tech programme in Automotive Engineering and Design.
3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi- Provides M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on automobile design.
4. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay- Provides specialised courses in automobile engineering.
5. National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad- Known for its product design programs.