Design

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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Though they usually overlap, Product Design, Industrial Design, and UX Design are different disciplines. The Product Design works on the overall product experience, focusing on user interface, user experience, and aesthetics, ensuring a fully functional product for the end user.

You can say the UX Design is a subset of Product Design, inclined towards usability and overall user experience of a product, specifically in digital contexts. Industrial Design gives more value to the physical appearance, functionality, and manufacturability of the good, especially the ones designed for mass production.

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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.

Yes, having prior work experience or a bachelor's degree in Fashion Design is not mandatory to join the MFTech course. However, coming from a different field, you will need to have some basic sketching and Design principles skills and a passion for learning a different avenue.