B.Des in Smart Product Design

Smart product design is a multidisciplinary field that integrates technology, user experience, and functionality to create innovative solutions for various societal needs. In today's rapidly evolving world, smart product design holds significant social importance as it addresses pressing issues, enhances efficiency, and improves the overall quality of life. From healthcare devices that monitor vital signs to eco-friendly appliances that conserve energy, smart products are revolutionizing how we live, work, and interact with the world around us.

1. Social Importance of Smart Product Design:

  • Accessibility and Inclusivity: Smart products are designed to be inclusive, ensuring that people of all abilities can use them. This promotes equality and enables individuals with disabilities to lead more independent lives.
  • Healthcare Advancements: Smart medical devices, such as wearable monitors and telemedicine tools, facilitate remote patient monitoring, leading to timely interventions and improved healthcare outcomes.
  • Environmental Sustainability: Many smart products are eco-friendly, promoting sustainability by conserving energy, reducing waste, and encouraging responsible consumption.
  • Safety and Security: Smart home security systems and wearable safety devices enhance personal and property security, providing peace of mind to individuals and communities.
  • Education and Skill Development: Smart educational tools enhance learning experiences, making education more interactive and accessible, thus narrowing the digital divide.

2. Career Opportunities in Smart Product Design:

  • Product Design and Development: Designers and engineers are needed to conceptualize and create smart products, combining aesthetics, functionality, and technology.
  • User Experience (UX) Design: UX designers focus on ensuring that smart products are user-friendly, intuitive, and provide a seamless experience, enhancing user satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Software Development: Software engineers and developers are essential for creating the applications and algorithms that power smart devices, enabling them to perform various tasks and functions.
  • Data Science and Analytics: Professionals in this field analyze user data to gain insights into user behavior, enabling companies to refine their products and provide personalized user experiences.
  • Cybersecurity: With the rise of connected devices, cybersecurity experts are crucial to ensuring that smart products are protected from cyber threats, safeguarding user data and privacy.
  • Entrepreneurship: The growing demand for innovative smart products creates opportunities for entrepreneurs to establish startups, develop unique solutions, and bring them to market.

Academic Program | Syllabus

Sr. No Course Name Credits
1 Effective Communication & Public Speaking 2
2 Introduction to Design - Design History, Theory & Applications 2
3 Design Drawing 1 4
4 Design Fundamentals 1 (Colour) 3
5 Design Fundamentals 2 (Geometry) 3
6 Fundamentals of Design 4 (Form Space and Structure 1) 4
7 Material Exploration - Bio Materials 4
8 Workshop 1 (Carpentry/Metal) 2
9 Digital Design 1 2
10 Sustainability Courses [Online, Self-Paced] 4
11 Community Service (Mandatory)#
Sr. No Course Name Credits
1 Stress & Anger Management 2
2 Applied Science in Design 2
3 Design Drawing 2 2
4 Design Fundamentals 4 (Composition) 3
5 Design Fundamentals 5 (Form Space & Structure 2) 4
6 Art & Craft of North East India 4
7 Model Making & Fabrication 2
8 Workshop 2 (Bamboo/Ceramics) 2
9 Digital Design 2 2
10 Sustainability Courses [Online, Self-Paced] 4
11 Community Service (Mandatory)#
Sr. No Course Name Credits
1 Time Management# (seminar & mandatory, pp/f grading)
2 Applied Psychology & Consumer Behaviour 4
3 Environmental Science & Ecology 4
4 Ancient Indian Art and Architecture 4
5 Introduction to Product Design 4
6 Product Sketching & Rendering 4
7 Introduction to UCD Approach in Product Design 4
8 Design Electives*/td> 2
9 Sustainability Courses [Online, Self-Paced] 2
10 Internship (4 to 6 weeks) Optionals
Sr. No Course Name Credits
1 Introduction to Ethics 2
2 Introduction to User Research 2
3 Simple Product Design- Project 4
4 Design for Smart Products 3
5 CMF in Product Design 2
6 Human Factors in Product Design 4
7 3d Product Modelling & Visualisation 4
8 Product Graphics 3
9 Design Electives* 2
10 Sustainability Courses [Online, Self-Paced] 2
11 Internship (4 to 6 weeks) Optionals 2
Sr. No Course Name Credits
1 Community Engagement & Social Responsibility (seminar)#
2 Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) 2
3 Design Strategy & Management 2
4 Indian Approach to Sustainable Practices 2
5 Materials & Advanced Manufacturing Processes 4
6 Product Detailing 4
7 Prototyping 4
8 Design for Special Needs- Project 6
9 Industry Lecture Series (seminar)#
10 Internship (6 to 8 weeks) Optionals
Sr. No Course Name Credits
1 Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management 2
2 Introduction to Connected Devices & IoT 3
3 Sensors & Communication Devices 4
4 Design for Sustainability - Project 2
5 Product Embodiment Design 2
6 Packaging Design 3
7 Technically Complex Product Design - Project 6
8 Design Electives* 2
9 Industry Lecture Series (seminar)#
10 Internship (6 to 8 weeks) Optionals
Sr. No Course Name Credits
1 Principles of Marketing & Business Models 4
2 Usability Engineering 5
3 Design for the Future- Project 8
4 Introduction to Design Research 3
5 Design Electives* 2
Sr. No Course Name Credits
1 Intellectual Property Rights 2
2 Product Life Cycle Management 4
2 Keystone Graduation Project 18

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