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About B. Design

ABOUT THE FOUR DESIGN STREAMS

PRODUCT DESIGN

Products are inseparable manifestations of art, science and engineering, ideally without an argument of primacy among them. Product Design is an iterative creative process of specifying products that meet human needs responsibly. Aligned to the vision (hyperlink to PES University Vision) and mission (hyperlink to PES University Mission) of PES University, the objective of the Product Design stream is to facilitate the development of skills in students that will enable them to solve/resolve problems facing humanity through product interventions. As the definition of product can be broad, the program also is broad-based and allows students to choose an area/sector/segment to work on which they prefer to pursue in the later years of their degree and pursuing a career.

INTERACTION DESIGN

The Interaction Design stream will focus on designing Interactions and not just interfaces. Interactions looks beyond the immediacy and seen within a larger societal context. Few courses in these specializations include User Experience, Usability Evaluation, Interaction Technologies and Media. Apart from the main courses, students will have electives (credit and non-credit courses), which will strengthen their abilities as an Interaction Designer.

COMMUNICATION DESIGN

Communication Design is a mixed discipline between design and information-development. Here we look at how media such as printed, crafted, electronic media or presentations communicate with people. The focus is also to create new media channels to ensure the message reaches the target audience. Few courses within Communication Design are Typography, Design, Storytelling and Narratives, Visual perception and Semiotics. Just like the other two streams, elective courses will be available for students specializing in Communication Design to strengthen their skills.

FASHION DESIGN

Fashion Design blends creativity, culture, and craftsmanship to shape the future of apparel and textiles. This stream empowers students to explore the full fashion cycle—from ideation and sketching to fabric selection, garment construction, and runway presentation. With a strong foundation in textile science, sustainable practices, and digital tools like CAD and 3D fashion software, students learn to design clothing and accessories that are stylish, functional, and socially responsible. Through studio-led projects, fashion labs, and industry collaborations, graduates will be prepared to take on roles as apparel designers, textile innovators, fashion stylists, and entrepreneurs.

WHILE WORKING INDIVIDUALLY IS ENCOURAGED, THE STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY IN TEAMS WITH STUDENTS FROM OTHER DESIGN STREAMS AND ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES AT PES UNIVERSITY, THEREBY LEVERAGING THE STRENGTHS OF A DIVERSE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL PES UNIVERSITY CULTURE. IT IS EXPECTED THAT STUDENTS IN DESIGN ALSO LEAD SUCH COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES CULMINATING IN STARTING UP THEIR OWN PRACTICE AND BECOMING ENTREPRENEURS. HOWEVER, STUDENTS COULD ALSO CHOOSE TO BE EMPLOYED IN THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PES UNIVERSITY CONSISTENTLY ATTRACTS FROM PLACEMENTS.

OPPORTUNITIES ON GRADUATING WITH B.DESIGN DEGREE

Graduates from the B.Des program can pursue impactful and diverse career paths across sectors. Depending on their specialization, here are some potential roles:

Product Design

  • Product Designer

  • Industrial Designer

  • UX Engineer

  • Design Researcher

  • Innovation Consultant

Interaction Design

  • UI/UX Designer

  • Interaction Designer

  • Service Designer

  • User Researcher

  • Experience Strategist

COMMUNICATION DESIGN

  • Graphic Designer

  • Visual Designer

  • Art Director

  • Brand Designer

  • Motion Graphics/Animator

FASHION DESIGN

  • Apparel Designer

  • Textile & Surface Pattern Designer

  • Technical Designer / Pattern Maker

  • Fashion Stylist / Visual Merchandiser

  • Sustainable Fashion Consultant

  • Fashion Entrepreneur / Boutique Owner

Graduates may also find opportunities in interdisciplinary roles such as Design Consultants, Design Educators, Innovation Managers, and Creative Leads—leveraging a strong foundation in design thinking and cross-domain collaboration.