At JKLU, innovation and technology come together to help create new models of a more sustainable future.
The Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) in Interdisciplinary Design at JK Lakshmipat University is a distinctive programme tailored for students seeking versatility in their creative pursuits.
Offering significant flexibility in course selection, the curriculum allows students to shape their academic journey by choosing from a wide array of design disciplines and interdisciplinary courses available across the university. Students develop a robust skill set by combining emerging technologies with traditional design principles, preparing them effectively for diverse professional roles.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Digital Drawing | 2 |
| Visual Documentation | 4 |
| Design Process/ Problem Solving | 4 |
| Personal Growth | 2 |
| Habitat Studies | 2 |
| Craft Study | 2 |
| Coding 101 | 2 |
| History of Design | 2 |
| Critical Thinking and Storytelling | 2 |
| Elective-II | 2 |
| Total | 24 |
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Element of Form 1 | 4 |
| Ergonomics | 3 |
| Workshop Skill Project 1 | 3 |
| Representation Techniques | 3 |
| Materials and Processes Metals | 2 |
| Design Project 1: Simple Product Design | 6 |
| Presentation Skills | 2 |
| Perspectives on Contemporary Issues | 2 |
| Elective-III | 2 |
| Total | 27 |
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Typography Advanced | 3 |
| Workshop Skill Project 2 | 2 |
| CAD – Modelling, Rendering and Printing | 3 |
| Basic Graphic Design: Logo Design | 3 |
| Design Project 2: Publication Design | 3 |
| Design Project 2: Exhibition Design | 3 |
| Proposal Writing | 2 |
| Workshop Creative Computation | 2 |
| Communication and Identity | 2 |
| Elective-IV | 2 |
| Total | 25 |
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| User Research | 2 |
| Packaging Design | 3 |
| Workshop: Data Visualisation | 3 |
| Electronics Platform | 3 |
| Design Project 3: Design for IoT | 8 |
| Usability Fundamentals and Evaluation | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| Understanding and Managing Conflict | 2 |
| Elective-V | 2 |
| Total | 28 |
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Portfolio Preparation | 2 |
| Videography Editing/ Documentation Video | 4 |
| Design Project 4 | 6 |
| Design for AR, VR and Creating Immersive Experiences | 2 |
| Micro-Interaction & Motion Graphics | 3 |
| Critical Thinking for Decisions at Workplace | 2 |
| Elective-VI | 2 |
| Total | 21 |
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Strategic Design Management | 2 |
| Colloquium Paper | 2 |
| Project Management | 3 |
| Design Project 5: Systems Design/ Social Design | 12 |
| Leadership | 2 |
| Elective-VII | 2 |
| Total | 23 |
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Graduation Project | 18 |
| Total | 18 |
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Freehand Drawing | 4 |
| Material Explorations | 3 |
| Geometry & Construction 2D | 3 |
| Elements of Composition | 3 |
| Culture Studies | 2 |
| Colour | 3 |
| Geometry & Construction 3D | 2 |
| Fundamentals of Communication | 2 |
| Elective-I | 2 |
| Total | 24 |
Graduates of the B.Des Interdisciplinary Design programme can look forward to dynamic career opportunities in design studios, creative agencies, startups, and large corporations that value versatile design skills.

They are uniquely positioned for roles involving product, packaging, space, and systems design, where adaptability and cross-disciplinary expertise are highly valued. Many graduates pursue entrepreneurial paths, establishing their own design ventures. Others further specialise in areas they discovered during their undergraduate studies or choose careers in research and academia.
Our admissions team is ready to assist you at every step of the application process and answer any questions you may have.
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