Faculty of Design

The Faculty of Design at CEPT proposes a contemporary design education to address various streams of knowledge and production in an evolving and ever-expanding discipline of design. 

The Faculty of Design aspires to excellence through its unique teaching methods, theoretical grounding and real-world learning by focusing on a human-centered approach, collaborative working, engagement with industry, fostering  innovation, harnessing latest technologies, and advancing sustainable practices. Through meaningful design, it aims to enhance the quality of life.

 

The new Bachelor of Design program is framed to provide a comprehensive and universal design education- the selected major equipping students with the skills and abilities necessary to address professional roles within that domain. The postgraduate programs are directed towards specialized areas, and focus on enhanced competencies. 

Students engage in various studio projects within the broad lens of habitat and built environments but not limited to the same. Independent thinking is encouraged while bringing out the creative potential of each student. An interdisciplinary approach helps students navigate the complexity of the design process and its multiple demands. Work in the studio supports various approaches, nurtures student interests and learning styles, and is mentored by peers, faculty, and experts. Design thinking, design process and design concepts form an integral part of the curriculum which is advanced by emerging and digital technologies. Students are prepared for future jobs by addressing real-world problems, working with industry experts, engaging with design practitioners, internships, and placements.

Design education at CEPT is experienced through its historic and modernized campus, with access to some of the finest academic resources in the country, enhanced by exceptional infrastructure such as one of best libraries in India (to encourage research and theoretical ideas) and a state-of-the-art workshop that has wide ranging facilities for working in various materials and processes (wood, metal, ceramic, textiles, etc.), new technologies in digital fabrication (3D printing- plastics and clay, laser cutting, etc.) and printing facilities (screen printing, lithography, metal etching, wood cut, etc.).

Established in 1991 as the School of Interior Design at CEPT, a pioneer in formalizing the education of Interior Design in the country, the Faculty of Design’s recent pedagogical evolution seeks to focus attention on the fundamental and growing role of design amongst the creative industries, and importantly, in the larger creative economy. With its legacy, values, reputation and commitment to excellence, CEPT is well positioned to play a significant role as an academic/ learning center for contemporary design.