B.Des

Of course, you can work for UI or UX Design after completing a BDes in Product Design. Product Design encompasses not only physical goods and merchandise but also digital products, applications, websites, and platforms. A BDes in Product Design course will provide you with the basic knowledge of design and editing software.

Though coding is not mandatory for BDes Product Design students, many colleges include programming languages and coding in their curriculum. It is believed that the basic knowledge of programming languages and coding helps Designers collaborate with Engineers in grasping the technicalities of a Design. 

The DEED Applications are usually released in the first week of Novemeber on the official website. For the Year 2025, it was released on Novemeber 01, 2025.

Here are some popular software programs that Product Designers generally use and are taught to students during the BDes Product Design course:

• Balsamiq
• Axure
• Adobe XD
• Figma
• Usabilla
• io
• Sketch
• Mockplus
• Invision

Being a Design student, the basic skill that you should have is drawing and sketching skills. But don't worry, it is not at all mandatory to know to join the BDes Product Design course in India. But soe of the entrance exams like NID and NIFT specifically conduct the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and Design Aptitude Test (DAT) to test your drawing and sketching skills. So, if you're planning to get admission to NIFT or NID institutes then you will have to work on your drawing skills.

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In the 1st year of the BDes Product Design course, you'll learn about the Design basics like its introduction, principles, typography, etc. The 1st year syllabus also covers sketching techniques, 2D & 3D drawing, manufacturing process, history of design, etc. Along with the theory subjects, many colleges also start training students with projects and assignments.

Yes, at NIFT Bangalore, students can pursue a BDes program. This programme is offered with multiple specialisations, including Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, etc. Candidates willing to take admission can check the below table to know the key highlights of this programme:

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

No, there is no provision for the students to take direct admission in BDes at the School of Design. The admission is subject to fullfillment of the set eligibility criteria. Also, it is important to achieve valid score in the accepted national level entrance exams such as the NID/NIFT/UCEED/JEE/UPESDAT/CUET.

The BDes programme is offered to the students by School of Design UPES for a duration of four years in wide range of specialisations as per the interest of students. The total of tuition fee that the students need to pay eventually during the course duration ranges from  INR 22.6 Lakh to INR 43.7 Lakh.

BDes students at ATLAS SkillTech University, School of Design and Innovation attend a 4-year full-time programme. It values using creativity, learning through hands-on experience and completing real projects in many areas of design.