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Don't Just Study Design. Live It.

Master Design with an
Award-Winning Edge.

Admissions Open

for M.Des 2026 Batch

(HIGHLIGHTS)

Unique design school founded by designers in India, after extensive research into leading global institutions such as Aalto, Harvard, Stanford, Politecnico di Milano, RCA, Tongji University, and TU Delft, shaping a distinctive ecosystem to nurture future-ready designers.

Forbes

Award-winning Campus located within the
Industrial Heart of Noida, Delhi NCR

Don Norman Design Award

Recognition at Inaugural Award Ceremony for
Curriculum & Pedagogical Frameworks

fabfoundation

Accredited labs, a US non-profit emerged from
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

(TIMELINE)

INSTITUTIONAL
JOURNEY

Great Place to Study

Great Place to Study

2019

Recognised as Great Place to Study for a commendable learning environment

Lost Graduation Show

Lost Graduation Show

2021

Only Indian d-school invited to exhibit at the Lost Graduation Show at Salone del Mobile, Italy

India Pavilion

India Pavilion

2023

TDV builds award-winning India Pavilion at the London Design Biennale

JGU Collaboration

JGU Collaboration

2024

Collaboration with O.P. Jindal Global University to advance design education in India

TDV Italy

TDV Italy

2025

Expansion footprint with establishment of TDV Europe Campus in Milan, Italy

(ADVANTAGE)

WHY STUDY AT
THE DESIGN VILLAGE

01

INSTITUTION BY THE INDUSTRY

Design School founded by prominent designers from India and Europe, with an intent to offer world's best design education to Indian students; every decision at TDV, including curriculum, culture, partnerships etc. is shaped through a designer's lens

02

CREDIBILITY AND RECOGNITION

Degree conferred by OP Jindal Global University (JGU), recognized as one of the twelve Institutions of Eminence (IoE) by Government of India, along with select IITs, BITS etc., and ranked #1 Private University in India by QS rankings for 3 years in a row

03

LOCATIONAL ADVANTAGE

TDV is located in the urban core of NCR, in a neighbourhood buzzing with artisans and craftspeople, allowing students to step straight into the world of design, fashion and media, through self-paced freelancing, internship and networking opportunities

Postgraduate Professional Module

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL MODULE

Secure your career prospects by preparing for market-entry through TDV's flagship Professional Development Module that focuses on your personality, creative portfolio, software skillset and a deep understanding of the profession

(EDUCATION)

INDUSTRY-CENTRIC M.DES PROGRAMMES

MASTER OF DESIGN

Professional postgraduate programme taught with a deep focus on industry-relevant expertise to prepare graduates to work as creative leaders

Communication & Interaction Design

Emphasizes on the creative and technological abilities that enable designers to work across traditional and modern mediums, applying themselves to create print media as well as interactive digital products

Career Pathways

Animation & Game Design, Graphic Design, UI / UX Design

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Fashion & Textile Design

Merges the two seemingly specialist fields of fashion and textile design with a focus on their inherent relationship, training students in designing and manufacturing clothing, material and technology of textiles etc.

Career Pathways

Fashion Communication, Fashion Design & Styling, Textile Design & Technology

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Interior & Space Design

Focusses on the imagination and realisation of built environment by imparting a creative mindset, technical skillset, and exposure of buildings, exhibitions, installations, public realm and other forms of space

Career Pathways

Exhibition Design, Residential Design, Retail Design

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Product & Industrial Design

Trains students on the end-to-end product design process, right from understanding users, ideating solutions, creating prototypes, and delivering finished physical products like automobile, furniture, and consumer goods

Career Pathways

Accessory Design, Automobile Design, Furniture Design

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Strategic Design & Management

Provides students the abilities to devise business decisions, innovate practices, grasp metrics, collaborate across teams, and embed design thinking at the core of business operations

Career Pathways

Customer Experience, Design Research, Product Strategy

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INDUSTRY FOCUS

Students working together

EXOLABS

Access a platform to nurture creative entrepreneurship, develop ventures, test ideas, gain mentorship, and build creative businesses

Team collaboration

TASKBOXES

Collaborate with industry partners on real projects, gaining authentic experience, adding real-world projects to portfolio, and experiencing professional practice.

(ECOSYSTEM)

RECRUITER
NETWORK

TDV graduates don't just enter the industry, they shape it. From leading tech giants to global design powerhouses, our students bring their creativity and problem-solving skills to some of the biggest names in the world.

Foster + Partners
Freecharge
Google
Godrej
Hindustan Times
Hermès
Hero Enterprise
HomeLane
Innovaccer
Jaquar
Jio
Livspace
Noise
Porter
Rajesh Pratap Singh
Steelbird
Superdry
Tata
Vogue
Wild
Foster + Partners
Freecharge
Google
Godrej
Hindustan Times
Hermès
Hero Enterprise
HomeLane
Innovaccer
Jaquar
Jio
Livspace
Noise
Porter
Rajesh Pratap Singh
Steelbird
Superdry
Tata
Vogue
Wild

(PLACEMENTS)

GRADUATE
TESTIMONIALS

Industry Relations team at TDV works closely with students to help them secure internships and placements from a diverse and prestigious array of sources, while ensuring that their personal career goals are met.

Harshit Gupta

HARSHIT GUPTA

TDV taught me how to adapt. Working across disciplines sharpened my problem-solving skills, something that's invaluable in today's design industry.

Jugaadh Lamba

JUGAADH LAMBA

My first role felt less scary because TDV prepared me through internships and collaborations with real-world organizations via task boxes.

Meenakshy L

MEENAKSHY L

Every project at TDV demanded creativity and collaboration, helping me become a confident, flexible and employable.

Muskaan Mahendru

MUSKAAN MAHENDRU

TDV's transdisciplinary approach prepared me for roles across industries, not just traditional design, opening unexpected professional opportunities

Nikhil Karamchandani

NIKHIL
KARAMCHANDANI

Graduating at 22, I already had global exposure, internships, and industry connections—thanks to TDV's outcome-driven pedagogy.

Radhika Thapar

RADHIKA THAPAR

TDV helped me see design as impact, not just aesthetics. This thinking shaped my career and life choices meaningfully.

Shruti Singh

SHRUTI SINGH

From the classroom to industry projects, TDV trained me to handle deadlines, teamwork, and responsibility in real scenarios.

Sowmya Kovvuri

SOWMYA KOVVURI

Industry feedback on my work at TDV gave me the confidence to enter professional practice without hesitation.

Sumit Gautam

SUMIT GAUTAM

TDV's strong link with industry meant I was already networking and collaborating with companies while still a student.

Yukti Anand

YUKTI ANAND

Beyond design skills, TDV taught me communication, collaboration, and resilience, all essential for building a sustainable design career.

Vanshika Mehta

VANSHIKA MEHTA

I graduated with more than a degree. TDV gave me clarity, confidence, and readiness for real-world design challenges.

(CRITERIA)

APPLICATION
PROCESS

Design sketches and tools

STEPS TO APPLY

Applicants can register online with TDV Admissions Portal using their basic credentials. We recommend applicants to use their personal email ID for the purpose of registration, and not a school or office-affiliated email. All communication from TDV will be sent only to the entered personal and mobile number entered at the time of registration.

Upon receipt of the login details from TDV over email, applicants need to login using their received credentials at the TDV Admissions Portal, fill out the Online Application Form, and pay an Application Fee. The form can be completed over multiple sessions, and applicants have the option to save parts of their application as they progress.

ENTRANCE PROCESS: TDV ACCEPTANCE CHALLENGE

The Design Village's approach to admission for its programmes is built upon the institution's core intent to change the paradigm of design education. We are looking for students who not just demonstrate academic excellence, but also exhibit awareness, compassion, courage and perseverance, vital qualities for being a designer.

STAGE I

Online exam to judge your creative aptitude, observation and comprehension skills

STAGE II

Online meet-up to understand your alignment with our philosophy

(PRESS)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

O.P. Jindal Global University collaborates with The Design Village to launch innovative design courses

The Design Village (TDV), Noida and OP Jindal Global University (JGU), Sonipat have collaborated to transform the landscape of design education in India by launching innovative programmes at the undergraduate level in the design school, TDV. The marks a milestone in creating industry-aligned and interdisciplinary design courses that merge TDV's innovative spirit with JGU's rigorous academic standards.

Hindustan Times

The Design Village Announces Flagship Transdisciplinary Design Programme to Prepare Designers for Global Industry

The Design Village (TDV) has announced their flagship program in Transdisciplinary Design that goes beyond traditional courses to prepare Asia for global industry exposure to its students by ensuring them to achieve countries every year. The four-year Bachelor's program in Transdisciplinary Design (BTD) combines The Design Village's design pedagogy with Jindal Global University offers a unique, immersive learning experience, mentored by renowned names in the design industry.

The Tribune

The Design Village Celebrates 98% Placement Record Among Graduating Class, Sets Global Changemakers

New Delhi [India], December 18: The Design Village ( Industry-centric design startup based in Noida's core creative enclave, has unveiled an exceptional 98% placement recorded remarkable placements for its graduating batch with a 98% dedication to fostering industry-ready tal excellence and innovative progressive training.

Business Standard

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CONTACT US

Please feel free to reach out to TDV Admissions Office, if you may have any questions or require any technical assistance. Alternatively, you can also drop us an email and one of our representatives will get back to you within 48 hours.

C-28 & 74c, Sector 8 Noida, Delhi NCR, India - 201301
admissions@thedesignvillage.org

Our team is available between 10:30 am to 07:00 pm,
Mondays to Saturdays.

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