Shiksha Forum

Footwear and Products Industry holds a prominent place in Indian economy in terms of employment generation and exports earnings. India has a 2.6 per cent share in the global leather trade and this sector ranks eighth in terms of the country foreign exchange earnings from the industry. With affluence of raw materials, skilled manpower, innovative technology, and the strong presence of the allied industries, the sector has tremendous potential for growth and employment generation. Government of India has also recognised this as the Priority sector under Make in India initiative and targets to enhance the turnover to US $ 27 billion by 2020 (from the present turnover of US $ 12.60 billion) and employment from 3.1 million people to 6 million in next 5 years. India is today the most favorable sourcing and manufacturing base destination for the leading countries like Italy, Germany, UK, USA, Hong Kong, France, Spain, Netherlands and Belgium.

Design careers are aptitude and interest based and hence it is difficult to say 'which is better for you'. At World University of Design, we understand that for many students it is difficult to make a choice at the time of entrance and most of them do so because of peer pressure or a perceived 'good career option'. If you are good at your work then each design specialisation offers a very satisfying and lucrative career. That's why at would we allow you to change your choice of specialisation after your foundation year. What I recommend is that you take an appointment with a counselor at W. U. D and visit it. There you can meet faculty and students and see the work, which should help you make your first choice. You can of course change it later.

Design careers are aptitude and interest based and hence it is difficult to say 'which is better and which one you should choose'. At WUD, we understand that for many students it is difficult to make a choice at the time of entrance and most of them do so because of peer pressure or a perceived 'good career option'. If you are good at your work then each design specialisation offers a very satisfying and lucrative career. That's why at would we allow you to change your choice of specialisation after your foundation year. What I recommend is that fix a time with a counselor and come over to meet the faculty, talk to one of our students, see their work and make an initial choice. You can always change later.

Fashion Design deals with fabrics and what you can do with fabrics. You use fashion accessories for styling your garments but your main material of use is fabric. A lifestyle accessory designer however deals with all kind of materials ranging from paper to wood, metal, gems, leather, fabric, plastics, rubber and so on. The range of products that they can get into is huge. Accessory design is actually a subset of product design and hence is very different from fashion. As to which is better is difficult to say. Both have huge scope. Choice will actually depend on your temperament and aptitude. Sometimes you are not sure however. That's why at would we allow you to switch between courses after your foundation year.