Specialization: Industrial Design
Session Starts – August 2026
Duration – 4 Years
Residential Degree Program
Round Deadline - 20th April 2026
Woxsen University’s Arts & Design School features among the best Industrial design colleges in Hyderabad. Spanning four years the school’s contemporary B.Des (Hons.) Industrial design program also features regularly among the best industrial design courses in Hyderabad.
The program emphasizes on creativity, exploration, design thinking, solution finding, aesthetics, craftsmanship and entrepreneurship in the creation of lifestyle products, transport and mobility design, usage of new-age technologies like Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and more in designing new products and packaging for the global consumer market.
Students graduating in Industrial Design learn a wide range of artisan - based hand skills and processes, digital design skills in 2-D graphics and 3-D modelling for rapid prototyping. The experience of workshops, internship and industry projects at the end of each semester will make learning complete. At the end of four years students will be awarded Bachelor of Design (Hons.) in Industrial Design, from Woxsen University.
Semester 1
+| Course Title |
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| Design Drawing |
| Fundamentals Of Design |
| History Of Design |
| Material Exploration |
| Colour Fundamentals |
| Introduction To Photography |
| Environmental Studies |
| Socail Immersion |
| Communication Skills |
Semester 2
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| History of industrial design |
| Product sketching |
| PED: product engineering drawing |
| CAID: computer aided industrial design |
| Material, culture and cognition |
| Design process |
| Mindfulness and the art of self reflection |
| Foundation of identity and communication |
Semester 3
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| Social Internship |
| Design Project -I: Simple Product Design |
| Design Research |
| World of Prototyping |
| Form Study 1: Fundamentals |
| Ergonomics and Anthropometry |
| Elective-I |
| Elective-II |
| Advanced Communication Skills |
Semester 3 Electives
+| Elective I |
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| Graphic Layout Design |
| Representation Techniques |
| Elective II |
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| Material Exploration: Wood and Bamboo |
| Material Exploration: Fabric and Leather |
Semester 4
+| Course Title |
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| Design Project-II: Human Centered Design |
| Form Study - II: Nature Inspired Form |
| Material and Manufacturing Processes |
| Fundamentals of Economics in Design |
| Elective-III |
| Elective-IV |
| Existential Dialogues In The Age Of Leadership By Algorithm |
| Personality Development Skills |
Semester 4 Electives
+| Elective III |
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| Industrial Clay |
| Parametric Modelling |
| Elective IV |
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| Immersive Media: AR, VR, MR |
| Basic of Electronics for Industrial Design. |
Semester 5
+| Course Title |
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| User Experience Design |
| AI Powered Product Design |
| Design Project-3: Advanced Design |
| Business and Economics of Design |
| Elective-V |
| Elective-VI |
| Social Skills & Career Readiness Skills |
Semester 5 Electives
+| Elective V |
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| Alternative sustainable materials |
| Design for Senses |
| Elective VI |
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| Human Machine Interaction (HMI) |
| Trend Analysis |
Semester 6
+| Course Title |
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| Design Project-4: System Design |
| Design Entrepreneurship |
| Elective-VII |
| Elective-VIII |
| Product Positioning and brand strategy |
| Intellectual Property Rights |
| Responsible Leadership in an Uncertain World |
| Career Readiness for Modern Workspace |
Semester 6 Electives
+| Elective VII |
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| Information Design |
| Colour, Material, Finish, and Graphics (CMFG) |
| Elective VIII |
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| Vision 2080 |
| Biomimicry |
Semester 7
+| Course Title |
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| Industry Internship |
| Craft innovation |
| Design Project-5: Open Brief |
| Elective-IX |
| Elective-X |
| Leadership & Logical skills |
Semester 7 Electives
+| Elective IX |
|---|
| Packaging Design |
| Research Methodology |
| Elective X |
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| Professional Practices |
| Service Design: An Introduction |
Semester 8
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| Graduation Project |
| Capstone Project |
| Research Project |
| Dissertation |
Application of fundamental concepts of design, trends, and practices to solve complex design problems
Improve analytical and creative thinking skills for design decision-making and problem-solving
Use supportive technologies to effectively communicate design plans and issues, and be able to process and communicate the plan both verbally and in writing
Equip and demonstrate the use of appropriate techniques for dealing with complex design challenges
Discover various approaches to recognising and resolving design-related issues in an ethical manner and as per the legal requirements
Prepare for the fast-paced world of design by being able to create innovative designs while employing high-quality technology and employing sustainable practices
Learn to create and design by delving into a variety of niches ranging from digital to system to user experience and sustainable design
Understand and learn the role of new-age technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and its applications in the industrial design industry
Learn to establish a firm/brand o your own and how the step-by-step process of setting it up including factors like positive work environment, resource management, and survival of the organization
Understanding humans’ physical interaction with the products, their habits, and how these can be incorporated while designing a product
Learn the significance of sustainability in the industrial design world, the use of recycled products, and making real contribution to the environment and the society
Inculcate knowledge about the fundamentals of product design and learn in depth about the early stages of prototyping
Product Designing is all about creating new three dimensional products through an efficient process of idea generation, development and evaluation. Product Designers understand the relationship between art, science and technology and have the ability to exploit each of these things in different ways to create new products.
A career in Product Design offers students an opportunity to make a real impact. The process includes nurturing a design from the early concept stages to make it a commercially viable solution suitable for mass manufacture. Students graduate with a wide range of skills and expertise from the program, including; diverse range of artisan - based hand skills and processes, digital design skills in 2-D graphics and 3-D modelling for rapid prototyping, design thinking, solution finding, aesthetics, craftsmanship and entrepreneurship.
Graduates of the B.Des (Hons.) – Product Design program can look forward to diverse career opportunities, including:
What are the specializations under B.Des (Hons.)?
+The Bachelor of Design (Hons.) The program at Woxsen is intended to develop students with Creative Knowledge, Industry Relevant Skills, and Design Aptitude. The overall structure of the program is a blend of knowledge and skill development, with four major specispecializations
What does Woxsen's applied/practical learning cover?
+Woxsen's pedagogy believes in 40% of practical learning through Professional Design Labs, Workshops conducted by Industry Practitioners, International Design Conferences, Graduation Projects, and Internships.
What does Global Exposure in Woxsen's B.Des (Hons.) Program include?
+Woxsen’s exclusive International Exchange Program for B.Des (Hons.) with 20+ World’s Leading Universities is structured to promote international mobility of students for gaining Global Learning Experience. The duration of these programs are 3-6 months depending on the university you choose to study in.
Does Woxsen provide placement assistance?
+Woxsen's dedicated placement cell not only assists students with internship and final placement but also prepares them with Interview Skills, Resume Writing, Communication Skills, and more. The highest CTC for Arts & Design placements in 2023 was 13 LPA.
Does Woxsen provide scholarship?
+Woxsen encourages meritorious students and awards merit scholarship of up to 50% for UG students. To calculate your scholarship, click here
What's the fees structure for B.Des (Hons.) Program?
+The Design Program offered at Woxsen University is a Residential Program. Therefore, the fee stucture includes Academic Fees + Accommodation & Food Charges. Download the B.Des (Hons.) Fee Structure click here
How is the campus life at Woxsen?
+Woxsen University offers a vibrant campus life focused on holistic development, with an active student community engaged in clubs, events, and competitions.
The campus features world-class sports infrastructure across The League, SportX (indoor sports & fitness hub), and RACE. Students have access to a wide range of facilities, including courts, fields, and an athletics track, as well as a fully equipped gym offering guided training sessions, Zumba, yoga, and fitness programs.
Complementing this are cafés and social spaces that make campus life dynamic and well-rounded.
Here’s a sneak peek of what its to be at Woxsen, click here
What are the Accepted Entrance Tests at Woxsen for B.Des (Hons.)?
+To apply for B.Des (Hons.) program, one must appear for Woxsen Design Test (WDT) or submit NIFT, NID, UCEED score followed by Psychometric Test + Personal Interview that also includes portfolio review.
WDT is a 90 minute online test comprising of 2 sections:
Section A: MCQ - 40 Marks
Section B: Skill Test (Creative Aptitude, Sketching/Drawing, Storytelling Skills) - 60 Marks
In WDT, no negative marking is incorporated.
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*25% seats for admissions are reserved for the students of the State of Telangana under the domicile-based reservation clause mentioned in The Telangana State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2018.
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