Design

Yes, the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Hyderabad, offers a BDes in full-time mode. The duration of the course is four years. The institute offers a BDes in three specialisations. Candidates having a valid score in the accepted entrance test are eligible to apply for admission. Check out the following key highlights for more information:

FDDI Hyderabad provides a three-year BDes programme. The FDDI Hyderabad BDes course fee of INR 9.4 lakh needs to be paid by the students over the three years. It should be noted that the provided fee is taken from the official website of the institute/sanctioning authority. It can still change and, hence, is indicative.

There is no direct admission to the FDDI Hyderabad BDes course. Admission to the BDes programme at FDDI Hyderabad is based on performance in the FDDI AIST. Candidates should fulfill the eligibility requirements, which state that they must have passed Class 12. Candidates who clear the entrance test go through counseling, document verification, and pay the fees to finalise their admission.

To crack the GD and PI round for MFTech admission at NIFT, first, go through the previous years' questions and prepare them.
Keep up with the latest updates around the Fashion and apparel industry. For GD rounds, practice active listening, participate in mock GD sessions, and focus on your communication skills.

Here are some of the top NIFT options for MFTech in India:

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Here are some popular books recommended for MFTech students, they can read along with their regular syllabus:

• Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug.
• Universal Principles of Design by Tom Kelley and David Kelley.
• 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People by Susan Weinschenk.
• The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman.
• Design Drawing by Francis D.K. Ching.
• Creative Workshop: 80 Challenges to Sharpen Your Design Skills by David Sherwin. 

An MDes (Master of Design) program is focused on creative and critical design solutions, that prepares students for roles like Designers, Visual Merchandisers, and Product Managers, etc., while an MFTech (Master of Fashion Technology) course contains the technical and managerial elements of the fashion industry, training students for job roles in Apparel Manufacturing, Quality Management, and Production Management. 

Here are some popular Textile Design books recommended for Textile Designing students to read along with their regular syllabus.

• The Fundamentals of Printed Textile Design by Alex Russell.
• Textile Design: Theory And Concepts by Charu Swami.
• Digital Textile Designing by Anita Tyagi.
• Design And Structure Of Textile Fabrics by Dr. Siba Prasad Mishra.
• Textile Design: The Complete Guide to Printed Textiles for Apparel and Home Furnishing by Carol Joyce.
• Textile Design and Colour: Elementary Weaves and Figured Fabrics by William Watson.

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.

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Automotive Design Courses

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. 

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Automotive Design Courses