ISDI School of Design & Innovation

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

Masterclass with Simone Contractor

October 11, 2025

What’s Happening @ ISDI

Prestigious
Education Brand

Republic Media &
Marksmen Daily

Best Institution
Overall 2024

World Education
Congress Awards

Prestigious
Education Brand
2024-25

Government of UK

King’s Award for
Enterprise:
Innovation 2024

Government of UK

ATLAS Outcomes: Measurable Impact, Proven ROI

Build your Startup

1200+

Alumni Start-ups

25+

Start-up Workshops and Bootcamps

ISDI design school student featured on Nabinivas podcast

Pursure your master

1000+

Masters Acceptance

400+

University Progressions

Design student in front of Hinduustan Unilever

Kickstart Your Career

1200+

On Campus Interviews

100

Companies where students work

Design student smiling in front of Royal College of Art

Your Path to World-class Universities

ISDI to The World

65+ University Partnerships

aalto-university-school-of-arts-design-and-architecture

university-of-applied-sciences-windesheim

1:3 Each applicant

gets atleast 3 offers

Launching Successful Careers

ISDI to Industry

1200+

On Campus Interviews

50+

Recruiters on Campus

ISDI design school student with Peyush Bansal on Shark tank

Turning Ideas into Ventures

ISDI to Innovation

1200+

Alumni Start-ups

50+

Start-up Showcases & Masterclasses

The Action never stops!

This week at ATLAS ISDI

Students presenting at an MVP Showcase event

Students at Atlas Global Immersion 2025 in Boston USA

ISDI design school students posing at NASA signage during a global immersion trip

Students posing at Zomato Blinkit office during an industry visit

ATLAS Isdi students at Global Immersion trip to Singapore and Malaysia

Beliefs that build changemakers

Become an ISDI-ian

Design never stands still, neither should the curriculum

Design isn’t a
spectator sport

Education is a collaboration, not a lecture

Innovation never
stands still

Design is Global, so is our approach to education

Location shapes
learning

Freedom fuels
leadership

Design isn’t a
spectator sport

Design never stands still, neither should the curriculum

Education is a collaboration, not a lecture

Design is Global, so is our approach to education

Innovation never
stands still

Location shapes
learning

Freedom fuels
leadership

Choose Your Minor

Pair your specialization with a minor of your choice and
graduate with a well-rounded degree

Costume Design

Fashion & Lifestyle Design

Hair And Makeup Artistry

Product Styling And Accessory Design

Toy Design

Leadership and Organisational Behavior

Universal Design

Textile Design

Crafts and Design

Digital Strategies

Digital Journalism

Mobile Game Design

Spatial Graphic Design

Popular Media Culture

Data-Driven Design

Design for Emerging Media

Virtual Environments

Concept Art & World Building

Creative Computing

Choose your Electives

Pick from a wide range of electives and graduate with a wide range of skills

Program Electives

Shape your specialization with 20+
electives in your second year. Go
beyond the core to deepen your
expertise, explore emerging trends,
and build a distinctive edge in your
chosen field.

ATLAS Electives

Step outside your discipline with 30+
cross-domain electives across the
university in your first year. Discover
new passions, spark fresh ideas, and
cultivate a multidisciplinary mindset
that fuels creativity and innovation.

Our Halls attract the Remarkable

Amanda Bonaiuto

Animator/Director/Assistant Professor at Parsons School of Design

amanda bounaiuto clicking picture of student projects

Piyush Bansal

Founder & CEO, Lenskart

Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal with Atlas isdi school teachers

Neeta Lulla

Acclaimed Fashion Designer & Founder, House of Neeta Lulla

Karan Johar

Influential Filmmaker Transforming Modern Storytelling

Ronnie Screwvala

Entrepreneur & Philanthropist, Co-Founder of UpGrad

Founder of UpGrad Ronnie Screwala holding a mic and smiling at students

Richard Van Der Laken

Co-founder and director What Design Can Do, co-founder Designpolitie, co-founder Gorilla

Amber Krishan

Founder & CEO, Futurris/ Serial Entrepreneur & Executive/ Digital Transformation & Product Innovation

Teacher posing with design school students

Bob Borchers

Vice President, Worldwide Product Marketing, Apple

Student showing her interior design work to Bob Rochers

Biju Damodaran

Director - Data Engineering at First Citizens Bank

Boris Gomes

Leading experience design and communication at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

Carla Fernández

Fashion Design Entrepreneur

Fashion designer Carla Fernandes with Isdi teacher

Erwin Slegers

Facilitator of Change • Curator Media • International Relations • HKU University of the Arts Utrecht

Jeongki Lim

Dean, School of Design Strategies at Parsons School of Design, The New School

ISDI design school students posing with Parsons School of Design faculty

Narendra Ghate

Head of Design/ Distinguished Alumni Award: IDC, IITBombay

Nikhil Chauhan

Head of Branding and Merchandising - Tommy Hilfiger

Nikita Nayak

Head of UX & Design at People Interactive, leading design for Shaadi.com

Rajesh Jejurikar

Executive Director & CEO (Auto & Farm Sector) at Mahindra Group

Somdutt Sarkar

P&G- India Design Leader

Suresh Eriyat

Founder and Creative Director/ Driving Creative Innovation

Sabhya Sachi

Internationally Acclaimed Fashion Designer

Two people sharing a warm hug at India's leading design school

Shiva Vishwanathan

Founder, CMO + Design Head, Catenate.io | Director, DesignUp | Founder, CMO + Design Head, Catenate.io | Director, DesignUp

Faculty member presenting a design lecture in class

Tanu Sinha

Head of Design, PepsiCo India & South Asia | TEDx Speaker

Thomas Rau

Founder RAU, Turntoo, Madaster/ Architect/ Speaker

Tim Cook

Chief Executive Officer, Apple Inc.

ISDI in Motion

Classroom breakthroughs to campus buzz

Studio Day

Portfolio Reviews

Design Hackathon

Students showing project at a masterclass

Masterclasses

Alumni Talks

Fashion Show

Portfolio Reviews

Atlas design school students presenting woodcraft work to faculty and visitors

Craft Collaborations - ABCD

Masterclasses

Alumni Talks

Fashion Show

Student hand-painting a traditional art motif in an ISDI design studio

Artisan Engagements - Hands of heritage

ISDI design school students on a heritage study tour at an ancient temple

Local Immersion

Global Immersion

ISDI faculty delivering a lecture to students

Skill-up workshops

Craft Collaborations - ABCD

Atlas isdi student in front of digital impact

Industry Projects

Why the industry can’t get
enough of our students

Tim Cook

CEO, Apple

The Indian School of Design & Innovation is helping the next generation of creatives unlock their full potential. Thanks for sharing how you create those amazing designs using iPad!

Sarang Kulkarni

Founder, Ek Type

You need to know the language of Design. Scripts in every language differ and so does the typography

Sandeep Ozarde

Director, Leaf Design

Thank you so much for creating such a world-class design school, making us really proud indeed. ISDI has a clear leadership position in Mumbai,.

Pankaj Jhunja

IIT Professor, Ex-TATA EV

I was very impressed at the environment that has been created at the school, and the quality of work displayed

ISDI is helping the next generation of creatives. Thanks for sharing how you create those amazing designs using iPad!

Tim Cook

CEO, Apple

picture of Isdi school teacher sarang kulkarni

You need to know the language of Design. Scripts in every language differ and so does the typography

Sarang Kulkarni

Founder, Ek Type

Thank you so much for creating such a world-class design school, making us really proud indeed. ISDI has a clear leadership position in Mumbai.

Sandeep Ozarde

Director, Leaf Design

I was very impressed at the environment that has been created at the school, and the quality of work displayed

Pankaj Jhunja

IIT Professor, Ex-TATA EV

1,200

On Campus Interviews

100

Companies where students work

100+

CXO Masterclasses

50+

Recruiters on Campus

20+

Industry
Domains

Steering Excellence, Guiding ISDI -
Our Advisory Board

Amitesh Rao

CEO

Picture of CEO of Leo Burnett South Asia Amitesh Rao

Lulu Raghavan

President APAC

Ayan pal

Head of Experience & Design

Picture of head of experience and design Ayan Pal from Deloittte

Avnish Sabharwal

Managing Director

Tanu Sinha

Head of Design

Sonia Manchanda

Founding Partner

Satyam Kantamneni

Managing Partner

Alok (b.) Nandi

Founder & Creative Director

Picture of founder,creator Alok Nandi from nandi.mobi

Tanay Kumar

Founder & CEO

CEO of Fractal Ink Design Studio Tanay Kumar

Andrew Pendleton

Sr Director, Design Systems

Amitesh Rao

CEO

Lulu Raghavan

President APAC

Ayan pal

Head of Experience & Design

Avnish Sabharwal

Managing Director

Tanu Sinha

Head of Design

Sonia Manchanda

Founding Partner

Satyam Kantamneni

Managing Partner

Alok (b.) Nandi

Founder & Creative Director

Tanay Kumar

Founder & CEO

Andrew Pendleton

Sr Director, Design Systems

Your Future, In Action

From Campus to Corporate in 4 Years

View More Student Outcomes

Picture of student who works at Apple Inc.

Ishika Pareek
@Apple

ISDI to Industry

Picture of student who works for fashion designer Jenaya desai

ISDI to Industry

Jenaya Desai
@Gaurav Gupta

A design student who works at Gucci posing while working on a laptop

ISDI to Industry

Priyuta Sodiwala
@Gucci

Isdi student who works at Goldman Sach smiling at the camera

ISDI to Industry

Roshel Chawla
@Goldman Sach

Picture of a design student who got into Google

ISDI to Industry

Anantika Sethi
@Google

Isdi student who works at panasonic well

ISDI to Industry

Rushabh Kulkarni
@Panasonic Well

ISDI to Ivy

Mehek Khanna
@Imperial College

Students taking a group selfie with an influencer

ISDI to Innovation

Anik Jain,
Founder @DZINR!

Think International.
Opportunities Across Continents

Your ATLAS experience is built for a borderless world. With 60+ international partnerships, students gain exposure to top universities, international faculty, and summer schools.

Explore More

Global Immersions

Students attending a session at King's College London.

International
Summer Schools

International
Faculty Week

Atlas SkillTech University student in graduation gown sitting by a lion statue.

Master’s Progression

Speaker from different university interacting with students

Visiting Universities

The People Who Know Us Best

Hear directly from our students and parents as they share authentic stories of growth, learning, and transformation that define the ATLAS experience.

I loved seeing the work of students, it was very professional and well curated. Heavily impressed with the work they have done

Bijal Vasaria
Goa

The fact that he’s already working on real industry projects while still in college makes me feel like he’s headed in the right direction.

Varsha Sharma

Student

I am very impressed to see the creativity and work that has been put up. The complete experience here has been amazing

Amit and Ankita Jeriwala

Parent

It was very insightful to watch and I am very happy with the out of the box approach

Nevil Karvalo

Parent

Research & Reflections

Scholarly work, essays, and thought pieces from our community offering fresh viewpoints on the evolving world of design and education.

Atlas University student essay — Discover Education book cover on integrating gamification in design research

Integrating Gamification in Design Research
: A Pedagogical Approach for Design Education in India

July 11th, 2025

Read now

Atlas University faculty research table — published journal papers on apparel, accounting, and law by Atlas professors

Impact of Apparel
on Job Performance

July 06th, 2025

Read now

Atlas University student essay — illuminated concert stage, live audience, and production setup exploring design opportunities in the concert economy

Concert Economy: A New Dawn of Opportunities for Designers?

July 11th, 2025

Read now

Atlas University student essay — job seekers queuing outside IKEA store exploring its impact on interior design careers in India

Can IKEA Kill
‘Interior Design’ In India?

December 30, 2024

Read now

Diagram showing five factors contributing to enhanced teaching effectiveness

Navigating Pedagogical Disparity: Faculty Approaches and Tools for Enhancing Teaching Skills

December 30, 2024

Read now

Students building architectural models in a design studio

An Exploratory Study to Discover the Academia
-Practice Gap in the Field of Architectural Design in India

December 30, 2024

Read now

Two professionals collaborating on a smart interactive display

Design Studio as
a Lab for Innovation

December 30, 2024

Read now

Futuristic smart home with IoT connected devices illustration

Developing Analytical and Representational Skills : Engaging AI visualization tools in Interior Design Education

December 30, 2024

Read now

Guides for Parents & Outstation Applicants

For Non-Mumbai Applicants

For Parents

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Educational Institutes

Industry

Questions? We can read your mind

ISDI is one of the most prestigious institutions, renowned for its globally standard design education in India, offering programs in collaboration with the Parsons School of Design, New York. The institute provides a multidisciplinary curriculum focused on hands-on learning and innovation. By integrating live learning experiences and global immersion programs, ISDI transforms students into creative thinkers and leaders. ATLAS ISDI stands out from other design schools with:

Pivoting around the principles of innovation, it prepares students to transform the world of design through an entrepreneurial and tech-savvy approach.
With an exceptional curriculum, meticulously designed in collaboration with Parsons School of Design, it ensures students have a wholly transforming experience while studying.
Strategically located in Mumbai’s BKC, it exposes students to the vibrant and cultural spirit of the city.

ATLAS ISDI School of Design & Innovation offers:

Undergraduate programs
Postgraduate programs
Additional courses and learning opportunities for students

ATLAS ISDI provides B. Des to its students in various subjects. The undergraduate B. Des program is a four-year course that enables students to enhance their focus on strategic thinking, design and innovation.

The undergraduate B. Des program offers 7 programs in various design subjects, such as:

Communication Design
Fashion Design
Fashion Communication & Styling
Interior Design
Product Design
Strategic Design Management
Animation & VFX

The postgraduate programs focus on advancing skills in design, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.

ATLAS ISDI School of Design & Innovation is recognised for its industry-oriented approach to design education and global exposure. Key differentiators include:

Location: Situated in Bandra Kurla Complex, providing access to leading creative and business organisations
Industry-focused learning: Exposure to industry professionals, practical insights and real-world applications
Networking opportunities: Interaction with professionals across industries
Global curriculum: Developed with support from Parsons School of Design to prepare students for national and international opportunities
Experiential learning: Emphasis on hands-on projects and use of technology to nurture creativity

Yes, ATLAS ISDI School of Design & Innovation offers guest lectures, workshops and masterclasses as part of its curriculum.

Through its collaboration with Parsons School of Design, students are exposed to international teaching perspectives and industry practices. Visiting faculty and experts contribute to classroom learning through sessions, workshops and portfolio reviews.

Events and specific engagements may vary across academic years.

Yes. ISDI offers global opportunities, too. Students get the opportunity to study overseas, during an immersive excursion, such as Paris, where students visit colleges such as

Students can study in Paris and participate in industry visits and workshops.
Partnership with Parsons School of Design ensures that thinking strategies, global tools and methodologies are a part of the curriculum.

ISDI stands out from other design schools through its partnership with Parsons School of Design. Its urban-rich culture setting ensures students learn thoroughly. ISDI stands out from other design schools due to its unique features:

Curriculum developed with support from Parsons School of Design
Real-world exposure through internships, workshops and masterclasses
Opportunities for networking and interdisciplinary collaboration
Strong focus on strategic thinking guided by industry experts

Yes, ATLAS ISDI School of Design & Innovation has received curriculum development support from Parsons School of Design since its establishment in 2013.

This collaboration ensures:

Exposure to a global, contemporary design curriculum
Access to established teaching and learning methodologies
Preparation for evolving challenges in the design industry

India’s leading design school meets America’s #1

ATLAS Outcomes: Measurable Impact, Proven ROI

Build your Startup

Pursure your master

Kickstart Your Career

The Action never stops!

Beliefs that build changemakers

Our Programs

Designed by Parsons, Delivered by ISDI

Fashion Communication & Styling:Fashion Media & Creative Direction

Product Design: Creative Engineering

Strategic Design & Management: Design Strategy & Innovation Leadership

Animation & VFX:Digital Animation & Visual Effects

Fashion Design: Fashion Innovation & Design Futures

Communication Design: Digital Media & Creative Technology

Interior Design: Spatial Design & Built Environments

Can’t decide which program is best for you?

Check out ISDI’s PathFinder

What are 3 things that light you up?

What are 3 things that light you up?

Share 3 big dreams you are chasing

Here’s where we think you will shine!

M.DesDesign Futures

MBADesign Management & Strategic Thinking

Choose Your Minor

Choose your Electives

Class of 2025: Ready to Redefine What’s Next

Our Halls attract the Remarkable

Everything you wanted to know about ISDI, but were afraid to ask.

ISDI in Motion

Why the industry can’t get enough of our students

Tim Cook

Sarang Kulkarni

Sandeep Ozarde

Pankaj Jhunja

Steering Excellence, Guiding ISDI -Our Advisory Board

Your Future, In Action

Think International.Opportunities Across Continents

Ready to Build What’s Next?Let’s Get Started.

The People Who Know Us Best

Research & Reflections

Questions? We can read your mind

What is ISDI known for?

What levels of programs does ISDI offer?

What kinds of courses and specialisations does ISDI offer?

Why choose ISDI and what sets it apart?

Does ISDI offer guest lectures or masterclasses featuring Parsons faculty or visiting experts from Parsons?

Does ISDI offer global opportunities?

How does ISDI stand out from other design institutes?

Is the curriculum at ISDI developed in collaboration with Parsons School of Design?

Designed by Parsons,
Delivered by ISDI

Fashion Communication & Styling:
Fashion Media & Creative Direction

Product Design:
Creative Engineering

Strategic Design & Management:
Design Strategy &
Innovation Leadership

Animation & VFX:
Digital Animation & Visual Effects

Fashion Design:
Fashion Innovation & Design Futures

Communication Design:
Digital Media & Creative Technology

Interior Design:
Spatial Design & Built Environments

M.Des
Design Futures

MBA
Design Management
& Strategic Thinking

Class of 2025: Ready to
Redefine What’s Next

Why the industry can’t get
enough of our students

Steering Excellence, Guiding ISDI -
Our Advisory Board

Think International.
Opportunities Across Continents

Ready to Build What’s Next?
Let’s Get Started.