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M.Des. (Design Futures)

Admission Procedure

Seats to be allocated based on projected scores (Bachelor’s Degree), and calculated basis the candidate’s 12th percentage.

Provisional Admission

Merit will be prepared on the basis of the qualifying exam.

About The Program

Strategic design for next-generation intelligent systems – advances transdisciplinary practice by leveraging Human Intelligence (HI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies to drive innovation in systemic design, organizational strategy, and the augmentation of Human Environment Cognition (HEC).

The Master of Design (M.Des.) program is an advanced, post-professional specialization designed for passionate thinkers and leaders who want to move beyond conventional practice and operational execution. This program cultivates a new generation of design strategists equipped to engage with the highest levels of complexity.

The curriculum is focused on deep theoretical inquiry and transdisciplinary application, driving innovation in systemic design and organizational strategy by integrating the analytical power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the ethical, creative capacities of Human Intelligence (HI). Graduates learn to design product-services-systems, the policies, and intelligent frameworks that govern future technologies.

This program focuses on tackling complex, systemic challenges, navigating disruptive technologies, and meticulously considering their long-term consequences across society and the environment. Rather than focusing on product or interface specializations, the M.Des. program concentrates on advanced domains such as Design for Complexities, Future-Proofing Organizational Strategy, and Computational Ethics. A core specialization is the augmentation of Human Environment Cognition (HEC), the capacity to design intelligent systems that enhance human awareness and decision-making within highly complex and dynamic environmental and operational contexts (e.g., smart infrastructure, public health systems, or ecological networks).

Students are equipped to investigate, critically envision, and strategically shape preferred societal, technological, and environmental futures. Graduates utilize advanced design methodologies to build positive, resilient, and sustainable outcomes, translating theoretical knowledge into actionable strategies.

Eligibility

Academic Qualification

To be eligible for the Master of Design (M.Des.) program, a candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 4 years duration in any specialization.

The candidate must have obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.

Entrance Exam

Candidate’s admission may be based on Graphic Era’s entrance test, or a personal interview, unless they have a valid score from a national-level entrance exams like GATE / CEED / NID-DAT / NIFT Entrance Exam.

Entrance Exam is exempted for GEU Alumni.

Teaching Pedagogies

The design pedagogy is aimed at empowering future designers with building-in enhanced human intelligence (HI) for creative problem-solving with AI assisted holistic curriculum that cultivates intelligence, capacity, skills, tools, method, technique, and crucial additional factors in a developmental sequence, fostering well-rounded creative minds.

Design education embraces the synergy of Al and HI, forging a 'hyper-transdisciplinary' approach. This empowers learners to tackle complex challenges through deep integration of knowledge, Al-augmented creativity, and ethically guided innovation. Cultivating both Al literacy and enhanced human intelligence will be central to shaping impactful design solutions for tomorrow's world.

Building-in Areas of Expertise in Innovation

Design Strategy

Defines the overarching vision and framework for design decisions to achieve specific goals.

  • User research
  • Design direction
  • Culture & context
  • Design impact
  • Socio-business design
  • Strategic design

Design Tools & Technologies

Equips students with the practical skills to translate concepts into tangible outputs using relevant software and methods.

  • Design thinking
  • CAD softwares
  • Human intelligence & Artificial intelligence
  • Ergonomics
  • Prog. languages
  • XR Lab (AR+VR+MR)
  • Emerging technologies

Design Innovation

Fosters creative problem-solving and the development of novel and impactful design solutions.

  • Design process
  • HCI - Human Factors
  • Inclusive Design
  • Systems thinking
  • Managing uncertainty
  • Value realization & creation

Experience Design

Focuses on understanding and shaping meaningful and user-centric interactions across touchpoints.

  • Multi-sensory design
  • Human interface
  • Nature & sustainability
  • Design futures
  • Product lifestyle
  • Holistic User Experience

Business Design Management

Integrates design thinking with business principles for strategic decision-making and value creation.

  • Business tools for Design
  • Leadership & change maker
  • Design management
  • Professional communication
  • Promotion & awareness
  • Business strategy
  • Project management

Infrastructure

  • Drawing Studios
  • Illustration and Graphic Design Studios
  • Photography Studio
  • Sound Mixing and Recording Studio
  • Cinematography Studio
  • CAD Studio
  • Visual Merchandising Studio
  • Ergonomics Lab
  • Fabrication Lab
  • Mechatronics lab
  • CNC Lab and Laser Cutting Shop Floor
  • 3D Printing Facility
  • Material Testing lab
  • IoT Lab
  • AR/VR Lab & Usability Lab
  • Creative Display Studio
  • Prototyping Workshops (such as Wood, Metal, Plastic, Paint shop, Assembly workshop)

Specialization

Stream: M.Des. (Interior and Spatial Experience Design)

The objective of Interior and Spatial Experience Design is to create immersive, resilient, and restorative habitats that dynamically address the nuances of human habitation and planetary health. This advanced degree pursues a transdisciplinary mandate, ensuring that built environments are not only culturally significant and functionally robust but also ecologically regenerative and cognitively supportive.

At the Master’s level, this requires fusing cutting-edge spatial technologies, such as sensor-driven ambience and parametric modeling with a rigorous application of circular economy principles and sensory aesthetics to deliver future-proof, high-performance spatial systems.

Spatial design is the orchestration of the intangible atmosphere and the tangible enclosure to craft meaningful human narratives. It defines the quality of engagement between the user and their surroundings, optimizing the physiological and psychological impact of volume, light, and materiality.

This practice converts complex user requirements into living ecosystems, managing the delicate balance between structural permanence and fluid human behavior. It considers the total lifespan of a space, ensuring that every design decision, from material selection to energy flows contributes to a sustainable, enduring legacy of well-being.

Highlight Areas

Critical Spatial Practice & Theory, Immersive Technologies & XR, Regenerative Systems & Material Innovation, Neuro-Architecture & Sensory Design, Parametricism & Data-Driven Fabrication, Service & Systems Design and many more.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1

To prepare graduates for advanced leadership careers in diverse UX and interaction design domains by building mastery in theoretical knowledge, research methodologies, and advanced problem-solving capabilities applicable to complex, multidisciplinary design challenges in emerging technological contexts.

PEO2

To develop responsible and ethical design leaders capable of driving innovation and strategic thinking both as independent design practitioners and as collaborative team leaders in dynamic, technology-driven work environments while demonstrating cultural sensitivity and inclusive design practices.

PEO3

To equip graduates with advanced research competencies and scholarly aptitude necessary to pursue doctoral studies, engage in cutting-edge design research, or lead research and development initiatives within industry and academic institutions in UX, interaction design, and allied fields.

PEO4

To instill in graduates the ability to anticipate, embrace, and drive evolving design practices, emerging technologies, and future interaction paradigms through a mindset of lifelong learning, continuous innovation, and thought leadership in the rapidly advancing field of experience design.

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1

Analyzing

Identify and analyze complex design challenges by applying critical thinking and contextual awareness across cultural, societal, and technological domains.

PO2

Understanding

Understand user needs, behaviors, and values through empathy-driven approaches to create inclusive, human-centered design outcomes.

PO3

Applying

Apply design thinking methodologies and creative problem-solving processes to address real-world design problems effectively.

PO4

Evaluating

Conduct and evaluate design research using appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods to generate informed insights.

PO5

Synthesizing

Integrate diverse inputs—technical, emotional, and aesthetic—into cohesive and impactful design solutions.

PO6

Reflecting

Demonstrate professional ethics, self-awareness, and reflective practice in individual and collaborative design work.

PO7

Creating

Conceptualize and develop original, adaptive, and future-oriented design ideas using imagination, iteration, and prototyping.

PO8

Sustaining

Evaluate the social, environmental, and ethical implications of design choices, promoting sustainability and responsible innovation.

PO9

Collaborating

Function effectively in interdisciplinary teams, managing roles and responsibilities across the design and development process.

PO10

Communicating

Express design ideas, processes, and outcomes clearly through visual, verbal, and written communication tailored to varied audiences and contexts.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

PSO1

Apply spatial design principles and environmental psychology to create immersive, inclusive, and human-centric interior environments.

PSO2

Conduct site analysis and ethnographic user research to gather insights into how spatial configurations influence human behavior and social interaction.

PSO3

Design complex spatial layouts and circulation flows that optimize functionality, accessibility, and intuitive wayfinding for diverse user groups.

PSO4

Prototype spatial experiences using physical scale models and immersive digital tools (like VR/AR) to simulate and iterate design solutions.

PSO5

Apply principles of light, materiality, acoustics, and color to enhance the sensory aesthetics and emotional resonance of a space.

PSO6

Integrate sustainable building practices, biophilic design, and ethical sourcing of materials to ensure environmental responsibility in spatial interventions.

PSO7

Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to align spatial concepts with structural integrity, building codes, and technological feasibility.

PSO8

Communicate spatial narratives, technical specifications, and design rationales through industry-standard 2D/3D documentation and experiential storytelling.

PSO9

Critically evaluate emerging smart-building technologies and adaptive reuse trends to develop future-ready and resilient spatial solutions.

PSO10

Demonstrate professional integrity, project management skills, and a commitment to evolving practices in the field of experiential spatial design.

Career Prospects

Design permeates virtually every facet of modern industry, making it an indispensable discipline across a vast array of sectors. Graduates from design programs find opportunities in established fields where shaping human experiences and creating meaningful solutions are paramount in the industry domains such as:

  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Banking & Finance
  • Fashion
  • E-Commerce
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Media & Publishing
  • Automotive
  • Telecommunication
  • Aviation
  • Agriculture
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Clean Energy / Greentech
  • Government,
  • Consulting
  • Smart Home & IoT
  • Robotics
  • Food & Beverage technology
  • Sports Tech.
  • Sustainable development
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Urban planning
  • User research agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Design Studio / Entrepreneurship

Graduates of the M.Des. in Interior and Spatial Experience Design program are highly sought-after professionals in the modern design industry. The list of potential employment opportunities as following:

  • Spatial Experience (UX) Designer
  • Interior Designer
  • Smart Space Designer
  • Biophilic Design Consultant
  • Sustainable Space Strategist
  • Exhibition & Scenography Designer
  • Retail Experience Designer
  • Hospitality Design Specialist
  • 3D Visualization & Walkthrough Designer
  • BIM (Building Information Modeling) Coordinator
  • Lighting & Acoustic Designer
  • Adaptive Reuse Specialist
  • Universal Design Consultant
  • Furniture & Fixture Designer
  • Workplace Strategy Consultant
  • Academic/Researcher

Notes: Semester 1 and 2 are applicable only for regular entry students. Lateral entry students begin from Semester 3.

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