VIT School of Design (V-SIGN) - PG
VIT School of Design (V-SIGN)
Postgraduate
- M.Des. (Industrial Design)
- About the Programme
- Programme Core Courses
- Programme Elective Courses
- Infrastructure
- Scope of employment
- Curriculum
The 2-year M.Des. (Industrial Design) program at Vellore Institute of Technology prepares students for diverse roles in the design industry. The program provides holistic training in conceptualizing, designing, developing, prototyping, and marketing innovative products and services. Students gain hands-on experience in computer-aided product design and advanced digital sketching using professional tools.
A key strength of the program is its focus on “Designing for the VUCA World” – a context characterized by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. The curriculum integrates knowledge related to smart products, connected systems, and contemporary digital technologies associated with Industry 5.0. Through this interdisciplinary approach, students are equipped to address emerging design challenges and develop innovative solutions for the evolving technological landscape
Design Foundation | Visualisation & Communication | Design Research Methodology | Design Futures | Professional Practice & Portfolio | Design History | Design Process | Form Studies | Materials & Manufacturing Processes | AI for Designers | Ergonomics and Human Factors | Systems Thinking
UX Evaluation Methods | Simple Product Design| Graphics and Information Design | Wireframing and Prototyping | Digital Modelling | CMF & Material Innovation | Mobility Design | Toy Design | Retail and Space Design | Furniture Design | Immersive Experience Design | Game Design | Data Visualization and Information Design | Design Systems
Design Studios at V-SIGN
PROTICS Studio :
The PROTICS Studio supports explorations in form, colour, and aesthetics for the development of innovative product designs. Students create simulation models and soft material prototypes to study visual appeal and ergonomic qualities. The studio is well equipped for building mock-ups and early-stage prototypes using a variety of materials.
3D-iD Studio :
The 3D-iD Studio is designed for creating and visualizing three-dimensional products and objects. Equipped with 40 high-performance iMac workstations, the studio enables students to develop 2D visualizations and 3D digital models using advanced design and image-creation software. This studio helps students translate design ideas into accurate digital representations and product concepts.
iD Innovation Studio :
The iD Innovation Studio facilitates the complete product design cycle, from concept exploration to the creation of functional prototypes. The studio is equipped with Wacom digital sketching tablets such as Cintiq and Intuos, allowing students to perform digital sketching, ideation, and image manipulation. In addition, the studio provides 3D scanning and 3D printing facilities, enabling students to rapidly convert digital concepts into physical prototypes.
Smart Product Design Studio :
The Smart Product Design Studio focuses on the development of future-ready and intelligent products. Modern users demand products with enhanced functionality, connectivity, and smart interactions. This studio enables students to explore smart product development by integrating electronics, sensors, microcontrollers, and embedded systems into product design. Through this interdisciplinary approach, students learn to design interactive and responsive products suited for the evolving smart world.
Ergonomics Studio :
The Ergonomics Studio supports studies in Human Factors and Ergonomics, focusing on designing products and systems that align with human capabilities, comfort, and safety.
Students conduct experiments on human–product interaction in controlled environments, evaluating usability, posture, and physical performance. The studio is equipped with specialized tools including Electronic Digital Goniometer, Absolute Axis Goniometer, Algometer, BLC Dynamometer, Polar Heart Rate Monitor, Holtain and Harpenden Anthropometric Sets, and the Jamar Digital Hand Evaluation System. Virtual ergonomic analysis is also carried out using professional software tools such as DELMIA.
Digital Fabrication Studio :
The Digital Fabrication Studio provides facilities for rapid prototyping and model development using advanced fabrication technologies. Students can create accurate prototypes using 3D printing, enabling quick iteration and testing of product concepts during the design process.
Laser Studio :
The Laser Studio enables precise cutting, engraving, and fabrication of design components using advanced laser technology. Laser cutting is a process in which material is removed by controlled heating and cutting along a predefined trajectory. The studio’s SIL Laser Cutting Machine allows students to work with a variety of sheet materials to create high-precision parts, prototypes, and design models. Known for its speed, accuracy, and clean finishes, laser cutting plays an important role in the rapid development of product designs and prototypes.
Paint Studio :
The Paint Studio provides a dedicated space for the surface finishing and aesthetic enhancement of product models and prototypes. It is equipped with a professional paint booth featuring a front-open dry type filtering system and an industrial air compressor, ensuring a controlled environment for spray applications. This setup allows students to achieve uniform coatings, smooth finishes, and high-quality surface treatments on design prototypes. The studio enables experimentation with colour, texture, and finishing techniques, helping students refine the visual and material qualities of their product designs before final presentation or evaluation.
The programme prepares students to become creative and industry-ready design professionals capable of addressing complex design challenges in today’s rapidly evolving world. Graduates are trained to conceptualize and develop innovative products, systems, and user experiences that enhance everyday life while responding to social, cultural, and technological needs.
Through a strong foundation in design thinking, user-centred design, product development, materials, and manufacturing processes, students learn to transform ideas into practical and market-ready solutions. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, prototyping, and design innovation, enabling students to approach real-world problems with creativity and strategic thinking.
Graduates can pursue careers across diverse sectors such as consumer products, home appliances, healthcare devices, transportation and mobility, furniture design, digital product development, education technology, and service design. They are well prepared to contribute to design consultancies, product development firms, manufacturing industries, technology companies, and creative agencies.
The programme also encourages entrepreneurial thinking and innovation, enabling graduates to work with leading design organizations, emerging start-ups, and product manufacturing companies, or to establish their own design-led ventures and innovation-driven enterprises
