M. Des in Apparel Design is offered in NID (Gandhinagar campus). The program's goal is to train people to be creative and responsible designers capable of handling numerous areas of today's highly competitive and diversified garment industry.
Students are provided area-specific inputs that steadily increase in complexity after a foundation semester. Subjects such as 'History of Costume and Fashion Design,' 'Science and Liberal Arts,' and 'Design Management' help students develop a comprehensive knowledge foundation. Project-based learning fosters the development of skills and conceptual abilities by encouraging students to pursue their creative capacities. Students improve their capacity to operate in a team and as individuals through 'learning by doing,' multidisciplinary engagement, and research-based learning.
Masters in Lifestyle Accessory Design is also offered in NID (Gandhinagar campus). Students in the Lifestyle Accessory Design field learn how to design lifestyle accessories and systems utilizing a variety of materials, methods, and techniques. It takes a strong multi-disciplinary approach, focusing on human and spatial contexts, and gives students the chance to work in a wide range of sectors such as personal accessories, luggage, footwear, lighting, furniture, and interior products. Colors, materials, and trimmings for white goods and automotive interiors are also investigated.
The field relies on indigenous environments and their socio-cultural values, traditions, and knowledge for modern applications. It dives into perception and trend research from various user-groups that impact the lives of customers from different social classes. Through Memorandums of Understanding for student exchange, the field has close relationships with several international universities. Students are urged to take part.
