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At the UPES School of Design, creativity and technology go hand-in-hand. We have state-of-the-art infrastructure to support technology-enabled learning: An AR/VR lab, film and media lab, MAC lab, 3D-printing, and laser-cutting facilities, to name a few. Our curriculum focuses on speculative skills or future casting, as well as knowledge and skill-building on the technologies of the future.

10+

Programs & Specialisations offered

14 

LPA Highest CTC in 2024

100+

Placement Offers in 2024*

46th

Rank in India in the University category, NIRF 2024

Confluence of creativity, culture and technology

UPES School of Design fosters a vibrant ecosystem where students and faculty explore the intersection of artistic expression, cultural heritage, and cutting-edge technology. It emphasises the role of design in documenting and safeguarding cultural heritage for future generations, using technology as a medium for preservation and storytelling. By fostering creativity rooted in cultural authenticity, the school empowers students to create meaningful solutions that not only innovate, but also honour and preserve cultural legacies, bridging the past, present, and future.

The school integrates emerging technologies like AR/VR and AI into design education, empowering students to redefine possibilities in fields ranging from architecture to product innovation. It nurtures designers who create impact-driven solutions that enrich communities, preserve cultural legacies, and contribute to the country’s socio-economic development. Through real-world projects and collaborations, students design for the greater good, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity.

The school also champions transdisciplinary initiatives for holistic problem-solving. Collaborating across disciplines, students and faculty create innovative solutions that blend insights from science, technology, business, and the arts.

As a hub of creative exploration and innovation, the School of Design equips future designers to shape a world where creativity, culture and technology meld to inspire progress and inclusivity.

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Programs

*' All programs listed here are subject to approval of the UPES Academic Council. UPES reserves the right to introduce/discontinue/modify new/existing programs at its sole discretion, without prior intimation to any party.’

Faculty

Stories of Excellence

Student Projects

Underwater Bot

Underwater Bot

Smart underwater bot designed for tactical surveillance and reconnaissance missions
Mothers in the Mountains

Mothers in the Mountains

Remote pregnancy monitoring solutions are designed for women in hard-to-reach mountainous regions
The Legend of Ashwatthama

The Legend of Ashwatthama

Digitising Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir of Dehradun through immersive, multisensory storytelling for a rich cultural experience
Design of Migration

Design of Migrations

Collaborative project with WII Dehradun to map and visualise bird migration patterns through data and design
Project Bravehearts

Project Bravehearts

Partnered with Adventure Worx to design and develop high-altitude combat gear for the Indian military
House of Himalayas

House of Himalayas

Branding and packaging Uttarakhand’s local produce to reflect its rich heritage, purity, and natural goodness
Pukaar

Pukaar

Harsh Humnekar​, Ratin Mohan​, Aamir Husain
Live-Action short film won Platinum Trophy, ranks 1st in IFP 50-hour Filmmaking Challenge in Mobile Vertical Category
Kinavu​

Kinavu​

Briggita Varghese
A graduation film won at the Mokkho International Film Festival (MIFF), mentored by Prof. Vivek Pandey
A Shoe Story​

A Shoe Story​

A graduation film won top awards at Mokkho, Poombukar, Sittannavasal and Rohip International Film Festival
Bhangarh

Bhangarh: A Rajasthani Folk Tale

Ratin Mohan​, Shrestha Rawal​, Aniket Shankar​, Aamir Husain​
A motion-infographic film won the Best Film (UP) at the 7th International Festival of Short Films on Culture & Tourism
Katora

Katora

Harsh Rawat​, Sanket Chothe​, Shreshtha rawal​, Abhinav Sathe
A stop-motion film got a special mention at Camera Zizanio, a prestigious European festival held annually in Greece
Himalayan Photography

Himalayan Photography: Challenges and Opportunities

Short film screened at the Himalaya Calling Summit, a collaborative project by Design & Business students, mentored by Prof. Pandey
The Follower

The Follower​

Tejas Murthy​, Rajen Shaw
A live-action short film by 2nd year Animation students won Best Short Film at DRISHय Filmmaking Competition by UPES-CSI
Save the Himalayas

Save the Himalayas

Animated short won Best Animated Short Film at Kodaikanal International Film Festival 2025, mentored by Prof. Vivek Pandey

Beyond Classroom

Video Play Icon Maurizio Corbi's Worshop

From vision to reality, Maurizio Corbi's workshop was a masterclass in storytelling, creativity, and execution. 🚀

Video Play Icon iconic Ferraris

Our questions for Maurizio Corbi kept getting tougher, but the 65-year-old automotive artist and former Senior Designer at @Automobilipininfarinaofficial didn’t miss a single one. 

Placements

The university boasts of a robust and efficient career services department. Its partnership with industries ensures that the students have adequate exposure and quickly get absorbed into professional roles on completion of their studies. UPES focuses on developing a world-class pool of young and talented professionals who are equipped to hit the ground running in their respective fields.

Placement Highlights 2024

100%

Placement*

14LPA

Highest CTC

12LPA

Top 10% Average CTC

Top Recruiters

Accenture
BIBA
BRS
Cvent
Cyware
Damiler
Dell
Desmania
Elysian Designs
Genpact
incedo
Infosys
LTI
Maruti
Playsimple
Rakuten
Startton
Studio carbon
Tata Edge
TCS
Accenture
BIBA
BRS
Cvent
Cyware
Damiler
Dell
Desmania
Elysian Designs
Genpact
incedo
Infosys
LTI
Maruti
Playsimple
Rakuten
Startton
Studio carbon
Tata Edge
TCS

Design Lab

Campus Buzz

 L’Arte Dell’Auto

L’Arte Dell’Auto

UPES proudly hosts Maurizio Corbi, the mind behind iconic Ferraris, at L’Arte Dell’Auto

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