School of Design

School of Design (SoD)

Program Offered

User Experience Design

Animation & VFX

Visual Interaction Design

Department Profile

The School of Design is dedicated to nurturing creative minds and fostering innovation through its comprehensive Bachelor of Design (B. Des) program. Our curriculum blends theory with practice, ensuring students develop strong conceptual foundations while engaging in real-world design challenges.

During the first two years, students build a solid grounding in design principles, exploring core subjects such as color theory, typography, digital tools, and the history of design. Hands-on projects, ethnographic studies, and field visits allow them to gain practical exposure and develop a versatile skill set that prepares them for advanced learning.

From the third year onward, students specialize by choosing one of three focused tracks:

UX Design – This track emphasizes user-centered design, interaction design, and usability testing. Students conduct user research, create wireframes, build prototypes, and perform testing to design intuitive, engaging user experiences.
Graphic Design – Focused on visual communication, branding, and multimedia design, this track equips students to work across diverse mediums, from traditional print to digital platforms. Students also participate in exhibitions, showcasing their creativity and design thinking.
Animation and VFX – This track is designed for students passionate about storytelling through motion, visual effects, and digital media. The curriculum covers 2D and 3D animation, compositing, motion graphics, and visual effects production pipelines. Students work on live projects, short films, and collaborative assignments that blend creativity with technology, preparing them for careers in animation studios, film, gaming, and digital entertainment industries.

Across all tracks, students benefit from a dynamic learning ecosystem that includes online resources, educational trips, industry workshops, and interdisciplinary collaborations. This holistic approach ensures that graduates of the School of Design are well-rounded, industry-ready professionals capable of making a meaningful impact in their chosen creative fields.

School Vision

To cultivate a dynamic and future-ready design ecosystem that inspires creativity, innovation, and research-driven practices, empowering learners to design for impact across local, national, and global contexts.

School Mission

To foster an inclusive, hands-on learning environment that promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation.

Director’s Message

Dr. Sunil T.

Director and Professor, School of Design

sunil.talekar@dypiu.ac.in

Dr. Sunil T. is a distinguished design educator, researcher, and innovation specialist with extensive experience spanning academia, industry, and interdisciplinary design practice. He has made notable contributions to the evolution of design education by integrating design, technology, and research-driven methodologies into contemporary pedagogy.

Dr. Sunil T. holds a Doctorate in Textile Chemistry and is currently pursuing a Postdoctoral Fellowship at RJ College, affiliated with the University of Mumbai. His academic research explores the intersection of design and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on smart textiles, wearable systems, digital interfaces, and human–computer interaction

In addition to his scholarly achievements, Dr. Sunil T. brings substantial professional experience from the design industry, having served as Head of Design and Deputy General Manager (Design) for leading brands such as Loveable, Hanes, Jockey, and Bombay Dyeing. His industry background, combined with his role as a Professor of Design, enables him to foster a holistic, practice-based, and industry-aligned design education ecosystem.

His academic and professional initiatives emphasize design thinking, sustainable innovation, smart materials, and future-ready design pedagogy aimed at preparing learners for rapidly evolving technological landscapes. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Sunil T. continues to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of design education and research at both national and global levels.

Head of Department

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Faculty Profile

Ketan M Deore

Assistant Professor

M.Sc Animation (Pursing PhD from Poornima University| Jaipur)

Specialization

Animation & Filmmaking

Sri Gayathri Vedula

Assistant Professor

M.Des Communication Design

Specialization

?User Experience Design ?User Research and Strategy ?Interaction Design ?Systems Thinking ?Visual Communication ?Ethnographic Research ?Infographics & Data visualization ?Information Architecture ?Elements & Principles of Design ?Wireframing & Prototyping ?Storytelling & Storyboarding Branding

Shruti Roy Bir

Assistant Professor

Master in 3D Computer Animation from Kingston University London (MA)

Specialization

Digital Product & Services Design| UX/UI| 3D Computer Animation Gamification of App| web & any services

Mr. Krishna Kumar

Assistant Professor

M.Des

Specialization

User Experience Design

Aziz Poonawala

Professor of Practice

MDBA Marketing

Specialization

Graphic Design

Jeevraj Sharad Bhalerao

Assistant Professor

M.Des (-)

Specialization

Design Innovation and Communication

Monika

Assistant Professor

M.Des (Master of Design Research ) (M.Des (Master of Design Research ))

Specialization

UX design, design research, design thinking, storytelling

Research and Development

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Projects

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Achievements

Introduction of AI in design and content development
Various events conducted like Lego, film launch etc
Launch of Zenith
Tie ups with overseas universities - Paris. In the pipeline
One IPR in the process
Research paper from Ketan Sir
India's first graphics animation biopic film released by Ketan Sir

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