Our Mission
To provide a transformative education that equips students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to make meaningful contributions to the world through design.
About Pune Design School
We don’t just teach design
we train designers to work in the real-world scenarios.
Pune Design School is built on a simple belief-design is not just about ideas, it’s about execution.
At PDS, students learn by making, testing, failing, and improving. Through studio-based learning, industry collaborations, and hands-on projects, we prepare designers who can think critically and build confidently.
Nurturing Design Culture
A place to Learn, Practice, Reflect, Teach, Innovate, and Create Design Culture.
We foster students to critically assess their ideas for a complex world, encouraging a reconsideration of their design approach. Our goal is to cultivate responsible, ethical design professionals with a deep understanding of societal, environmental, cultural, historical, scientific, and gender-related concerns. Through research, interactions, workshops, and field studies, we aim to create a design culture as a valuable resource for impactful design.
Our Commitment
To foster an environment that encourages creativity, embraces diversity, and prepares individuals to excel in the dynamic and evolving field of design.
Our Vision
To be a global hub for design excellence, recognised for producing graduates who push the boundaries of creativity and contribute to solving complex challenges across industries.
Our Aspiration
To be a catalyst for innovation, a melting pot of diverse ideas, and a leader in design education that empowers individuals to shape a better world.
What Makes PDS Different?
Studio-Based Learning
Work on real problems, not just classroom assignments.
Hands-on Making Culture
From sketch to prototype - students build at every stage.
Industry Integration
Live projects, workshops, and mentorship from professionals.
Portfolio-Driven Education
Every semester contributes to a strong portfolio.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Product + UI + Space + Experience = real design thinking.
HODMessage
Dr. Shrishail Kakkeri
Head of School, Pune Design School
Design Programmes
Design products that work in the real world - from concept to manufacturing.
Duration: 3/4 Years Full TimeView Programme Details
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Key Design Disciplines
What Students Create
Where Ideas Become Real
Students work in dedicated studios and labs equipped for both digital and physical creation.
Where Design Takes You
At Pune Design School, students graduate with more than just a degree - they leave with a strong portfolio, real project experience, and the ability to work across industries.
Design today is not limited to one role. It expands into multiple domains, allowing students to explore diverse career paths based on their interests and strengths.
Product Design
Industries You Can Work In
- Consumer Electronics
- Furniture & Home Products
- Automotive & Mobility
- Industrial Equipment
- Lifestyle & Accessories
Career Roles
Product DesignerIndustrial DesignerDesign ResearcherCMF (Color, Material, Finish) DesignerPrototyping SpecialistAutomotive DesignerDigital Modeller
What You Will Do
Design products from concept to production - balancing aesthetics, usability, materials, and manufacturing.
Visual Communication Design
Industries You Can Work In
- Branding & Advertising Agencies
- Digital Media & Marketing
- Startups & Product Companies
- Publishing & Content Platforms
Career Roles
Graphic DesignerBrand Identity DesignerVisual DesignerUI DesignerArt Director (with experience)
What You Will Do
Create visual systems that communicate ideas - across branding, digital platforms, campaigns, and storytelling.
Interior & Space Design
Industries You Can Work In
- Residential & Commercial Design Studios
- Retail & Exhibition Design
- Hospitality (Hotels, Cafés)
- Event & Set Design
Career Roles
Interior DesignerSpatial DesignerExhibition DesignerSet DesignerFurniture Designer
What You Will Do
Design functional and experiential spaces - integrating materials, lighting, furniture, and user experience.
Animation & Game Design
Industries You Can Work In
- Gaming Studios
- Film & Animation Studios
- OTT & Media Platforms
- AR/VR & Interactive Media
Career Roles
Animator (2D/3D)Game DesignerEnvironment ArtistCharacter DesignerMotion Graphics Designer
What You Will Do
Create immersive digital experiences - bringing stories, characters, and worlds to life through animation and interactivity.
Product Design
Industries You Can Work In
- Consumer Electronics
- Furniture & Home Products
- Automotive & Mobility
- Industrial Equipment
- Lifestyle & Accessories
Career Roles
Product DesignerIndustrial DesignerDesign ResearcherCMF (Color, Material, Finish) DesignerPrototyping SpecialistAutomotive DesignerDigital Modeller
What You Will Do
Design products from concept to production - balancing aesthetics, usability, materials, and manufacturing.
Visual Communication Design
Industries You Can Work In
- Branding & Advertising Agencies
- Digital Media & Marketing
- Startups & Product Companies
- Publishing & Content Platforms
Career Roles
Graphic DesignerBrand Identity DesignerVisual DesignerUI DesignerArt Director (with experience)
What You Will Do
Create visual systems that communicate ideas - across branding, digital platforms, campaigns, and storytelling.
Interior & Space Design
Industries You Can Work In
- Residential & Commercial Design Studios
- Retail & Exhibition Design
- Hospitality (Hotels, Cafés)
- Event & Set Design
Career Roles
Interior DesignerSpatial DesignerExhibition DesignerSet DesignerFurniture Designer
What You Will Do
Design functional and experiential spaces - integrating materials, lighting, furniture, and user experience.
Animation & Game Design
Industries You Can Work In
- Gaming Studios
- Film & Animation Studios
- OTT & Media Platforms
- AR/VR & Interactive Media
Career Roles
Animator (2D/3D)Game DesignerEnvironment ArtistCharacter DesignerMotion Graphics Designer
What You Will Do
Create immersive digital experiences - bringing stories, characters, and worlds to life through animation and interactivity.
Beyond the Classroom
At Pune Design School, students are guided by a diverse team of educators and industry professionals who bring both academic depth and real-world experience into the classroom. Our faculty and creative mentors work closely with students through studio-based learning, critiques, and hands-on sessions - helping them refine their ideas, develop their process, and build meaningful design outcomes. Regular interactions with industry experts further expose students to current practices, expectations, emerging trends and develop a professional approach to design practice.
Events and Clubs
Mind Maping Workshop
Creative design experiments through playful games encourage intuition, observation, and spontaneity. Activities like ...
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Calligraphy Workshop
The calligraphy workshop introduced design students to artistic handwriting, typography, and letterform design. It en...
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Mask Making Workshop
The 3-day Mask-Making Workshop introduced design students to sculpting, moulding, and finishing with gypsum and plast...
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Cyanotype
The two-day Cyanotype Workshop introduced design students to alternative photographic printing using sunlight. Partic...
Read MoreMind Maping Workshop
Creative design experiments through playful games encourage intuition, observation, and spontaneity. Activities like ...
Read MoreCalligraphy Workshop
The calligraphy workshop introduced design students to artistic handwriting, typography, and letterform design. It en...
Read MoreMask Making Workshop
The 3-day Mask-Making Workshop introduced design students to sculpting, moulding, and finishing with gypsum and plast...
Read MoreCyanotype
The two-day Cyanotype Workshop introduced design students to alternative photographic printing using sunlight. Partic...
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