Duration
4 years
Eligibility
10+2
Location & Seats
Mumbai (30), Delhi-West (30)
Overview
The B.Des in Product Design is ‘project driven’ and follows a ‘hands-on’ approach that equips aspiring designers with a versatile skill set, encompassing design thinking, product innovation and design management driven by adopting cutting-edge technology. The program aims to create promising and passion-driven product designers who will be job creators in the emerging decentralized modes of mass customization of products, services and systems. Emphasizing sustainability and a global perspective, it readies graduates for the interconnected and ever-evolving IT-driven, product and service industry.
Through robust collaborations with the manufacturing and service sector, and global academia, the program ensures students are well-versed in meeting expectations of current industry trends. Furthermore, under School for Life, we foster crucial 21st-century skills such as emotional intelligence, critical thinking and financial literacy, positioning our students for success in an ever-evolving and volatile world.
Program Curriculum
Pearl’s Academy B. Des. in Product Design program equips students with skills and knowledge essential to succeeding in the dynamic and competitive fields of fashion, lifestyle, retail and more.
The Learning Mode
The B. Des. in Product Design program at Pearl is a full-time course. The curriculum is a mixture of in-person and online sessions. The in-person classes allow maximum engagement, especially given the hands-on nature of the program through our infrastructure, and collaboration with Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT) facility and Collab Therapy. The online learning often supplements their learning away from campus.
Comprehensive Learning :
- Design visualization, skills in Digital application of Design software for visualization
- Technical know-how in product construction, material and processes
- Human Factor Considerations in Design
- Aspects of Interaction Design, User Interaction and User Experience
- Special emphasis on Sustainability in Product design and their means of assessments
- Systems thinking in the Design of Products, Services and Systems.
In-depth proficiency in the application of Digital tools in Product Design
Holistic Competence in Design methods and Its Subdomains
International /National awards and participation by students:
- Taiwan International Student Design Competition
- IDA (International Design Awards),
- UX Design Award
- PDF Battle of Projects
- European Product Design Award,
- Awwchitecture PD Design Awards,
- Global Grad Show
- The curriculum is designed with an amalgamation of design and technology.
- Led by an Ex-HOD of Design from IIT Guwahati and an alumnus of IIT Bombay.
- The program features strong national and international industry connections.
- Faculty members are practicing industry professionals and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
- Students participate in international and national events such as the Taiwan International Student Design Competition, IDA (International Design Awards), UX Design Award, Pune Design Festival, European Product Design Award, and more.
- There are placement and internship opportunities with Accenture, Cogoport, Capgemini, Bluestone Jewellery & Lifestyle, Ravish Vohra Homes, and more.
| Semester 1 | Credits | Semester 2 | Credits | Semester 3 | Credits | Semester 4 | Credits | Semester 5 | Credits | Semester 6 | Credits | Semester 7 | Credits | Semester 8 | Credits |
| Visual Representation and Imaging-1 | 4 | Visual Representation and Imaging-2 | 4 | Design Representation & Prototyping-1 | 2 | Design Representation & Prototyping-2 | 2 | Product Form Studies-2 | 3 | Disruptive Innovation | 4 | Live Industry Project | 4 | Graduation Project | 12 |
| Design Fundamentals-1 | 4 | Design Fundamentals-2 | 4 | Materials & Processes | 2 | Material Transformation & Additive Techniques | 3 | Co-Design project | 2 | Introduction to Service Design | 3 | Design Services and Professional Practice | 2 | Branding and Communication | 2 |
| Materials for Design-1 | 3 | Materials for Design-2 | 3 | Human Factors in Design | 2 | Design Process & Application | 3 | Design for Sustainability | 3 | Collaborative Online International Learning | 2 | Summer Internship | 4 | Disciplinary Tech - Digital Transformation (On-line) | 2 |
| History of Design | 2 | Immersion (Product Design) | 2 | Product Form Studies-1 | 3 | Kinematics in Product Design | 3 | Systems Design | 3 | Product Design Studio | 4 | Portfolio | 2 | Start Your Start up-2 | 2 |
| Digital Tools 1 | 2 | Digital Tools 2 | 2 | Disciplinary Tech-Design Software Software 2D: Autocad | 2 | Disciplinary Tech: Design Software 3D: Rhino/Blender | 2 | Disciplinary Tech: Digital Technology & Design | 2 | Disciplinary Tech- Interaction and Digital Interfaces | 2 | Disciplinary Elective 3: Lighting Product Design | 2 | AI and Responsible Design Leadership | 2 |
| AI Tools | 2 | AI Tools 2: Intro to Basic Generative AI | 2 | Disciplinary Elective 1: Simple Product Design 1 | 2 | Interdisciplinary Elective 2 | 2 | Disciplinary Elective 2: Design in India | 2 | Professional Ethics | 2 | Disciplinary Elective 3: Lifestyle Accessory Design | |||
| Environmental Awareness | 2 | Social & Cultural Awareness | 2 | Disciplinary Elective 1: Simple Product Design 2 | AI-Powered 2: Basics of AI to Improve Business | 2 | Disciplinary Elective 2: Furniture Design | 2 | Generative Design-2: Text to Video | 2 | Disciplinary Tech - Project Management Tools | 2 | |||
| Analytical Skills-1 | 1 | Financial Literacy-1 | 1 | Interdisciplinary Elective-1 | 2 | Social Enterprise | 2 | Research Methodology | 2 | Emotional Intelligence-2 | 1 | Start your start up-1 | 2 | ||
| AI-Powered 1: Advanced Generative AI and AI Model Generation | 2 | Personal Financial Literacy-1 | 1 | Generative Design-1: Text to 3D | 2 | AI and Ethics | 2 | ||||||||
| Design for Sustainable Development | 2 | Analytical Skills 2 | 1 | Personal Financial Literacy 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| Emotional Intelligence 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
The Foundation :
- Lays down a strong foundation for a career in creative fields, irrespective of educational background.
- Builds creative confidence of the students by imparting skills, tools and knowledge of the fundamentals in the creative field.
- Overcomes social & cultural stereotypes about a career in creative fields.
- Enables problem-solving attitude and multidisciplinary approach to design.
- Promotes Exploration, Innovation, and Inventiveness.
The Foundation curriculum consists of the following:
- Visual Representation: Covering manual and digital representation ( 2 semesters)
- Material Explorations ( 2 semesters)
- Fundamentals of Design ( 2 semester)
- Digital Tools: Software for visual representation
- History of Design ( 1 semester)
- Introduction to specialization ( 1 semester)
Industries where our students get placed:
- Industrial and Engineering Products Industry
- Medical Equipment Industry
- Sanitation Products Industry
- Transportation Industry
- Sports Goods Industry
- Design Consultation
- Toys and Gaming Industry
- Education & Research
Companies that our students have been placed in:
- T.I Cycles
- Capgemini
- Whirlpool
- Neelkamal
- Playshifu
- IUOVA Designs
- Amrapali
- Bluestone
- Fab India
- Vibram and others….
Faculty
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Student Outcome
FAQs
A. The Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Product Design is an undergraduate, project-driven, hands-on program that prepares aspiring designers with a versatile skill set rooted in design thinking, product innovation, and design management. It equips students with the skills to design functional, user-friendly, and sustainable products. Through strong collaborations with industry partners and global academic institutions, students gain practical exposure aligned with current market trends.
A. B.Des. in Product Design offers diverse career paths across industries like technology, retail, healthcare, and automotive. Graduates become product, industrial, or UI/UX designers, and can also explore roles in footwear, textile, interior, graphic, or web design.
Many work as researchers, strategists, or art directors, while others launch their own studios. Pearl Academy alumni have secured jobs at T.I Cycles, Capgemini, Whirlpool, and Neelkamal, showcasing strong industry connections and placement success.
A. B.Des. in Product Design program builds skills in design thinking, prototyping, material exploration, and human-centered innovation. Students gain core expertise in Industrial Design, Interaction Design (UX/UI), Furniture Design, and Lifestyle/Accessory Design.
They also explore related areas like Textile Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Animation & VFX, and Transportation Design, enhancing product visualization, usability, and aesthetics.
A. Anyone interested in a profession in Product Design after 12th grade education, are welcome to enrol in our B. Des. in Product Design program.
To be eligible, applicants must have completed their 10+2 education and appear for Pearl Academy’s Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and General Proficiency Test (GPT), followed by a personal interview.
As part of the admission process, students are also required to submit a portfolio that showcases their creative abilities in design, drawing, and related skills.