SCHOOL OF Design

Design Thrives Where Disciplines Collide

UCEED and CEED scores accepted

Last Date to Apply: July 30, 2025

School of Design

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

LPA Highest CTC in 2024

100⁺

Placement Offers in 2024*

46^th

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.

Unmatched
Global
Opportunities

Student exchange opportunities at BESIGN-The Sustainable Design School, France; L’Ecole de Design Atlantique, France; and HSE University, Russia
Global Pathway Program and Master’s Progression to Nottingham Trent University, UK
Semester Abroad Opportunity at UC Berkeley, USA
Assistance for International Internships/Projects

Programs

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Faculty

Stories of Excellence

Student Projects

Underwater Bot

Smart underwater bot designed for tactical surveillance and reconnaissance missions

Mothers in the Mountains

Remote pregnancy monitoring solutions are designed for women in hard-to-reach mountainous regions

The Legend of Ashwatthama

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

Design of Migrations

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

Project Bravehearts

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

House of Himalayas

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

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

Briggita Varghese

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

A Shoe Story

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

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

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: Challenges and Opportunities

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

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

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

Beyond Classroom

Ratin Mohan

Ratin Mohan, an animation and VFX student from the UPES School of Design, is making waves in the world of digital storytelling.

"You fall in love with a car the moment you see it.” With these words, Prof. Bhaskar Bhatt, Dean – School of Design, UPES, set the stage for L’ARTE DeLL’ Auto -

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

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.