Gandhinagar Campus
Located in the capital city of Gandhinagar, Gujarat, NID- Gandhinagar campus offers full time residential program in M.Des (Master of Design) across seven disciplines (Lifestyle Accessory Design, A...
Balaji Rengarajan
Balaji Rengarajan has been associated with NID as a full time faculty since 2011. He holds a master’s degree in Automotive Design from Coventry University, UK and bachelor’s d...
Shilpa Das
Dr. Shilpa Das is Principal Faculty, Interdisciplinary Design Studies. She designed and has been heading NID’s PhD Programme since 2017 and Science and Liberal Arts Studies at NID since...
Praveen Nahar
Praveen Nahar was the previous Director of National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad with its extension campuses in Gandhinagar and Bengaluru. He has also been a faculty member in the Product De...
Ajay Kumar Tiwari
Ajay Kumar Tiwari earned a postgraduate degree in botany, specialising in Plant Pathology from Government College of Science, Raipur. He worked as an animation artist for three years in the areas o...
Sahil Thappa
Sahil Thappa is Maker, Tinkerer and an alumnus of the Product Design programme at National Institute of Design. He has a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from Punjab Engineering College Ch...
Pravinsinh Solanki
Pravinsinh Solanki is a design educator and practitioner, currently serving as the Discipline Lead for Furniture and Interior Design at the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. With a Mas...
Bhaumik Nagar
Dr. Bhaumik Nagar is Sr. Faculty in New Media Design programme, and Vice Activity Chairperson Continuing Education Programme. Dr. Bhaumik joined NID in 2007 and has 27 years of rich...
Bhavin Kothari
Professor Bhavin Kothari is Senior Faculty with Strategic Design Management discipline at National Institute of Design. Prof Kothari is a qualified Engineer–Planner from CEPT University and h...
Gayatri Menon
Dr. Gayatri Menon is a principal faculty at the National Institute of Design, NID with nearly 25 years of experience in design education, research and practice. Currently, she heads the Design foun...
Chakradhar Saswade
Chakradhar teaches theory and practice of Visual Semiotics, Aesthetics and Design Fundamentals in NID. He has his doctoral research experience in photographic arts as a UGC-JRF scholar at...
Dhiman Sengupta
Dhiman Sengupta graduated from NID in 1999 in the stream of Animation Film Design. He has worked in Mumbai and Delhi, for a decade in the areas of e-learning, broadcast and motion graphics, and vis...
Hitesh Kumar Chaurasia
Hitesh Chaurasia is a graduate of Satyajit Ray Film and TV Institute Kolkata. He has cumulative work experience of over 15 years as a Sound Designer, Filmmaker and Educator. He has 15 feature films...
Jagadish Kumar
Jagadish Kumar brings over two decades of experience in art, design education, research, and professional practice to his role as Associate Senior Faculty in Communication Design at the National In...
Amit Kumar Sinha
Amit has evolved from a conceptual stage to a contextual domain of design that involves design within the paradigms of holistic design approaches. Hence, the projects he guides have a socio-cultura...
Swapnesh Samaiya
Swapnesh Samaiya (he/him) is a designer and researcher of games. He works in the areas of games, play, interaction, and communication design, focusing on subjects related to experiential learning,...
Mohammed Naim Shaikh
Mohammed Naim Shaikh is an NID alumnus. He has done his Graduation in Industrial Design specializing in Product Design. He is a presently faculty member in Industrial Design at National Institute o...
Ranjit Konkar.
Ranjit Konkar earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 1993, after a B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and M.S. from University of Toledo, USA. Hi...
Gargi Raychaudhuri
Gargi Raychaudhuri is currently an Associate Faculty with the department of Furniture and Interior Design at NID Ahmedabad campus. She has been working as a Visiting Faculty since October...
Shekhar Bhattacharjee
Shekhar Bhattacharjee is a faculty at NID in the field of Toy and Game Design. He completed his master’s degree in painting from Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalay, Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh an...
Tarun Deep Girdher
Tarun is Principal Designer in the Graphic Design discipline at NID. He received his (integrated) Masters in Design (Graphic Design) from NID in 1997 and has more than 20 years of consolidated expe...
Athul Dinesh
Athul Dinesh is an NID alumnus and completed his Master of Design (M.Des) in Universal Design in 2020, Master of Technology (M.Tech by Research) in Thermal Engineering from the National Institute o...
Neelima Hasija
Neelima Hasija is a principal designer/faculty with Ceramic and Glass discipline at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. She is currently heading the Strategy and Planning department in the cap...
Tridha Gajjar
Tridha Gajjar has always been inclined towards and passionate about academics and design teaching. She did her MFA in Applied Arts, with specialisation in Visualization in 1995 and a PhD...
Amrapali Hazra
Amrapali Hazra is a Faculty of Digital Game Design and a graduate of NID, Ahmedabad. She completed her studies in Animation Film Design in 2006. She has worked with reputed design studios such as C...
Vijaya Rajendra Barge
Vijaya Rajendra Barge is an inter-media artist, print maker and an educator. She completed her BFA in Textile from Sir J J School of Art in 2013 and went on to do her M.Des. in Design Res...
Vipul Vinzuda
Vipul Vinzuda is a transportation designer and educator. A mechanical engineer from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Vipul enrolled into NID in 2004, for the Faculty Devel...
Sweety Taur
Sweety Taur is an engineer turned designer, researcher and educator with key expertise in home and hospitality furniture-spaces & lifestyle products. Experienced with a variety of materials lik...
Tanishka Kachru
Tanishka Kachru earned an MA in History of Design and the Decorative Arts (2001) from Parsons School of Design, New York and B.Arch (1997) from the University of Bombay. She offers courses in Histo...
Ravi Paritosh
Ravi is a faculty of Digital Game Design. He is an alumnus of NID, Ahmedabad where he graduated in Film and Video Communication Design in 2006. In 16 years of practice, he has worked across multipl...
Ketankumar Vadodaria
Dr. Ketankumar Vadodaria joined NID as “Associate Senior Faculty” in the Textile Design discipline at NID Ahmedabad Campus. His area of interest includes conventional textiles, developm...
Biju Kurup
Biju Kurup has more than fifteen years of experience in the industry .And seven years of experience in teaching as a regular faculty Alumni of Faculty of Fine Arts M.S.University –B...
Varun Shashni
Varun Shashni completed his Master’s in Apparel Design and Merchandising from NID. He also holds a degree in design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi. Var...
Neha Nandkumar Mandlik
Neha is an Architect, Furniture & Interior Designer, Researcher & an Educator. She studied Architecture at her undergraduate level and is an alumna of the Furniture & Int...
ST Safri
A Graduate in Commerce, MBA and CA Inter, Mr Safri joined NID in 1988. He has had many profiles in different projects such as Discovery of India, Nehru Center, Mumbai during1989-90, Supervising Pro...
Samir More
A Graduate in Commerce (B.Com.), he has also pursued a degree in Law (L.L.B.) from Gujarat University. Later he acquired a DESS (Diplôme d’études supérieures spécia...
Rekha Nair
Ms. Rekha Nair has diversified combination of talent and experience. She has obtained her Bachelors Degree in Science (Chemistry) from St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad and Masters in Computer...
AP Semwal
Dr. A. P. Semwal is a Science and Law graduate with Ph.D. in Management. Joined National Institute of Design in 2019 as Deputy Registrar, he oversees the function of Academic Office Gandhinagar Cam...
Andrea Maria Sonalie Noronha
Andrea Noronha is an alumnus of the National Institute of Design where she completed the PGDPD program in Furniture and Interior Design, Industrial Design. She holds a bachelor's degree in arch...
Tulip Sinha
Tulip Sinha, is a faculty of the Universal Design discipline at NID Bengaluru. An Industrial Design graduate, with a specialization in Product Design from NID Ahmedabad, she also holds a Mas...
Xavier D’Silva
Xavier is an alumnus of NID Ahmedabad. He has a BA from Goa University and has worked as a graphic designer within his own consultancy firm working with solopreneurs, teaming up with design studios...
Yaatra Khan
Yaatra Khan is a filmmaker, communication designer, and educator based in Ahmedabad, India. She holds a bachelor's degree in film and Video Communication Design from the National Institute of D...
Ahsam KR
Ahsam is an architect and a filmmaker. She graduated in Architecture from College of Engineering, Trivandrum and did her post-graduation in Film & Video Communication from NID, Ahmedabad....
Sharath B
Mr Sharath B completed his M. Tech in information technology and bachelor's degree in electrical and electronics engineering. He has extensive experience in the field, both in Academ...
Bachelor Of Design (B.Des.)
The four-year-long Bachelor of Design programme is offered only at NID Ahmedabad in the following areas of specialization: Faculty of Industrial Design, Faculty of Communication Design, Faculty of...
Master Of Design (M.Des.)
This 2.5 year programme is offered in 19 discipline across all 3 campuses in the following areas of specialization: Faculty of Communication Design, Faculty of Industrial Design, Faculty of Interdi...
Ph D
Attention! Deadline for application to 2024 PhD Admissions approaching: 28 March!
Film and Video Communication (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The Film and Video Communication discipline aims to transform students into versatile, design-informed directors, fluent in the conception and production of films for a range of educational, cultur...
Film and Video Communication (B.Des.) (Bachelor Of Design (B.Des.))
The Film and Video Communication discipline aims to transform students into versatile, design-informed directors, fluent in the conception and production of films for a range of educational, cultur...
Digital Game Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The Digital Game Design discipline combines inputs from computing, fine arts and social and cognitive sciences with an emphasis on developing students’ communication skills, teamwork and crea...
Graphic Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The Graphic Design discipline lays emphasis on understanding the fundamental importance of creating a visual vocabulary through drawing, the development of aesthetic judgment and values of form, pr...
Interaction Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The Interaction Design discipline focuses on aspects of design and behaviour across a wide range of products and sectors. It caters to domains related to innovation and developments in technology l...
Apparel Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The Apparel Design discipline emphasises on process-centric learning and addresses current and emerging concerns for functionality, environment; socio-economic development through exploration of ma...
Exhibition Design (B.Des.) (Bachelor Of Design (B.Des.))
The Exhibition Design discipline at NID takes a multi-disciplinary approach to communicate information and ideas across a range of environments. It focuses on storytelling through environmental exp...
Foundation Programme (Bachelor Of Design (B.Des.))
The Foundation Programme is geared to assist in developing values, attitudes, sensorial skills and aesthetic sensitivity necessary for specialisation in design. It introduces students to the fundam...
Animation Film Design (B.Des.) (Bachelor Of Design (B.Des.))
The Animation Film Design discipline at NID seeks to hone and mentor the visual storytelling skills of young students through the medium of moving images. Students are encouraged to tap into the ri...
Ceramic & Glass Design (B.Des.) (Bachelor Of Design (B.Des.))
Ceramic and Glass Design discipline at NID imparts multiple design approaches through extensive engagement with materials, people, technologies and work cultures. The discipline provides...
Graphic Design (B.Des.) (Bachelor Of Design (B.Des.))
The Graphic Design discipline lays emphasis on understanding the fundamental importance of creating a visual vocabulary through drawing, the development of aesthetic judgment and values of form, pr...
Product Design (B.Des.) (Bachelor Of Design (B.Des.))
The Product Design discipline at NID deals with issues related to the design of a wide range of products, services and experiences by providing tangible solutions to the needs of users. As part of...
Textile Design (B.Des.) (Bachelor Of Design (B.Des.))
The Textile Design discipline encourages students to engage with a wide spectrum of materials and technology, from the perspectives of industry, sustainability, social responsibility and inclusive...
Animation Film Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The Animation Film Design discipline at NID seeks to hone and mentor the visual storytelling skills of young students through the medium of moving images. Students are encouraged to tap into the ri...
Ceramic & Glass Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
Ceramic and Glass Design discipline at NID imparts multiple design approaches through extensive engagement with materials, people, technologies and work cultures. The discipline provides...
Design For Retail Experience (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The Design for Retail Experience discipline commenced in 2007 in response to the booming retail industry in India at the time. Since its inception, the advent of technology and online retail has dr...
Furniture And Interior Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The discipline of Furniture and Interior Design at NID looks at shaping and functional analysis of living, working and interaction environments through study and development of objects, structures...
Information Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
Design in information and communication technology is to make technology human centric by improving organization, accessibility and better reception of information for clarity, efficiency and reach...
Lifestyle Accessory Design (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The Lifestyle Accessory Design discipline trains students to create lifestyle accessories and systems using different materials, processes and techniques. Focusing on human and spatial contexts, it...
New Media Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The New Media Design discipline deals with the design of technology, where students conceptualize, create and critique current, emerging and speculative technologies. Work that emerges from the dis...
Photography Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
Photography is undergoing an extraordinary transition in terms of technology, subject matter, accessibility, consumption and industrial practices. The Photography Design discipline focuses on makin...
Product Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The Product Design discipline at NID deals with issues related to the design of a wide range of products, services and experiences by providing tangible solutions to the needs of users. As part of...
Strategic Design Management (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The Strategic Design Management discipline at NID focuses on fostering creativity, innovation and foresight that empowers leaders and decision-makers to take meaningful decisions to address busines...
Textile Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The Textile Design discipline encourages students to engage with a wide spectrum of materials and technology, from the perspectives of industry, sustainability, social responsibility and inclusive...
Toy & Game Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The Toy and Game Design discipline at NID aims to work with the idea of ‘play’ and develop a ‘play-centric’ approach to address the growing needs, issues and opportunities f...
Transportation & Automobile Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
The Transportation & Automobile Design discipline at NID provides a creative and critical learning space for students to learn to resolve prevailing/future challenges around mobility. With due...
Universal Design (M.Des.) (Master Of Design (M.Des.))
Universal Design discipline at NID, addresses design for a sustainable future, where products and systems respond to the challenges of a large and complex set of users with diverse abilities, needs...
Design Vision Centre
Design Vision Centre at the National Institute of Design is the third cutting edge facility of the Golden triangle of NID's upgraded education research and consultancy service infrastructure. D...
Animation Film Design Lab
The Animation Film Design Lab at NID, Ahmedabad is one of the most active places where students learn in state-of-the-art classrooms and studios. This place is a hub where knowledge and creative id...
Ceramic and Glass Design Labs
Ceramic and Glass Design labs are an integral part of ceramic and glass design discipline at NID, this falls under the faculty of Industrial Design. These labs at NID have bothadvanced and indigeno...
Exhibition design Studio and Lab
Exhibition design is the culmination of various disciplines that transcend and overlap. The ‘Exhib Studio’ provides a base for this process. A shared space with private areas of work, s...
Film and Video Communication (FVC) Labs
The Film and Video Communication (FVC) department has one shooting studio, two editing studios and one sound studio. The shooting studio is a space for students to work with chroma...
Textile Design Weaving Labs
Weaving labs is an integral part of textile design discipline which falls under the Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Accessory Design Faculty at NID. The Lab at NID has both the most advanced and i...
Lifestyle Accessory Design Workshop & Studio
The Lifestyle Accessory Design department is dedicated to encouraging students to explore design through research and practices in contemporary context. The department is facilitated with a well-li...
Toy and Game Design Studio
Toy & Game Design Discipline has a well-equipped studio will digital presentation facility. Walls are mounted with display panels and working desk is available for every student. The studio als...
Clay Studio, Cintiq Lab & Studio
The studio provides a creative cutting edge design development/support facilities with traditional and advanced labs and workshops to help the students take their ideas far. A ded...
Physical Computing Lab
Physical Computing LAB is dedicated to investigating the field of interactive media technologies and computational materials in Art, Science, Design and technology based practice a...
Skill Development Lab (Ahmedabad)
The Skill development labs includes four important studios mainly Metal and Plastic Studio(MPS), Wood Studio (WS), Paint Studio (PS) and Student Model Making Studio (SMMS). Metal and Pla...
Skill Development Lab, NID- Bangalore
The Skill Development Lab emphasizes on different types of model making, which enables the students to experiment with various material, lighting, structure, prototype, mock-up model by using diffe...
Dyeing and Printing Studio and Lab
The dyeing and screen-printing studio is part of the textile design studios and labs. The studio acts as both explorative studio and experimental lab. The students work here and learn dyeing and pr...