School of Design at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh – Creating Future-Ready Designers for a Sustainable, Intelligent World

Design today is far more than aesthetics—it is a powerful force shaping industries, improving human lives, and redefining the future. At Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh (CU-UP), the School of Design is built on this very belief. The school’s vision is to nurture creative thinkers who can solve real-world challenges through responsible, sustainable, and technology-driven design.

From fashion and architecture to user experience and lifestyle products, design has always inspired change. Whether it's ancient water management systems, renewable energy innovations, eco-friendly fabric technologies, or modern material breakthroughs like mycelium—design has consistently transformed societies. At CU-UP, students learn to combine these timeless inspirations with cutting-edge tools, AI-led processes, and sustainable thinking.

The School of Design prepares young minds to become innovators who can respond intelligently to global changes in AI, sustainability, and human-centric design. CU-UP currently offers two flagship programs:

• BA (Hons.) Fashion Design

• Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)

Both programs are built to strengthen creativity, industry readiness, and global competence.

BA (Hons.) Fashion Design

The BA (Hons.) Fashion Design program at CU-UP is an industry-led and multidisciplinary journey. With a strong foundation in design, digital tools, sustainability, and ethics, the program helps students turn creativity into purposeful innovation.

Students learn through a futuristic curriculum enriched with AI-integrated tools, research, human-centric approaches, and global perspectives. They are trained to balance traditional craftsmanship with modern technologies—preparing them to design responsibly and consciously for a sustainable future.

Program Highlights – Empowering Students to Become Fashion Innovators

• A strong foundation combining theory with extensive practical learning

• AI-driven digital tools, including 3D garment visualisation and advanced design technologies

• A curriculum focused on sustainability, ethical sourcing, upcycling, and eco-friendly design

• Exclusive industry exposure with internships starting from the second semester, live projects, and interactions with global fashion experts

Career & Development Pathways

Students are prepared for 360° growth and can pursue careers such as:

• Costume Designer for film & television

• Fashion Consultant

• Art Director

• Fashion Researcher

• Entrepreneur in fashion, home textiles, or design labels

• Roles in fashion media, trend analysis, and creative direction

Global exposure is offered through international MOUs, semester exchanges, exhibitions, and cultural collaborations, helping students build strong industry portfolios.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure

CU-UP offers industry-standard tools and facilities such as:

• Tukatech

• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW

• CLO 3D with AI-enabled library

• Advanced garment labs, textile labs, CAD labs, dyeing labs

• Industrial sewing machines and professional testing equipment

This infrastructure ensures students receive holistic skill development—matching global fashion standards.

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Bachelor of Design – Interior Design

The Bachelor of Design in Interior Design is a comprehensive four-year professional program focused on understanding how interior spaces influence human experience. Students are trained to think beyond visual appeal and design environments that are functional, sustainable, inclusive, and technologically advanced.

The program blends architecture, liberal arts, materials science, and digital technologies like CAD and BIM, ensuring a well-rounded design education.

Program Highlights

• Studio-based learning with hands-on design projects

• An interdisciplinary curriculum covering sociology, liberal arts, construction, building materials, architectural principles, and environmental design

• Industry collaboration through internships, live client briefs, costing exercises, and documentation

• Global learning through international exchanges, expert lectures, and multicultural exposure

Career & Development Pathways

Graduates begin as Junior Designers and progress to Senior Designer, Associate, or Design Director roles. The program also supports entrepreneurial ambitions through CU-UP’s in-house initiatives like CUBE and Campus Tank Uttar Pradesh.

Students can also pursue advanced study options such as:

• M.Des. (Urban Design, Industrial Design, Design Management)

• M.Arch.

• Advanced specialisations like Environmental Psychology, Historic Preservation, or Real Estate Development

World-Class Infrastructure

Students gain access to:

• Modern design studios

• CAD labs

• 2D & 3D equipped labs

• Software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator

• A world-class library, MOOC platforms, and AI-enabled smart classrooms

These facilities support creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.

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Academic Highlights & Learning Outcomes

Both programs emphasise foundational and advanced skills through courses such as:

• Fundamentals & Evolution of Design

• Fashion Illustration, Textile Science, Garment Construction

• Environmental Construction Techniques & Building Materials

• CAD, 2D/3D Technical Drawing, Draping, Material Application

• Research-based design and capstone projects

• Ethics, sustainability, communication, and design problem-solving

With internships, workshops, and global immersion programs, students graduate with strong aesthetic sensibilities, technical expertise, and adaptability for the fast-evolving design industry.

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School of Design at CU-UP: Where Creativity Meets Technology and Purpose

At Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, the School of Design is shaping the next generation of creators, innovators, and leaders. Students engage with AI-driven learning, sustainability-focused education, industry partnerships, international exposure, and world-class facilities. They also stand a chance to earn scholarships up to 100%, worth INR 50 crore through CUCET.

At CU-UP, design education goes beyond classrooms—students live design, experience design, and graduate ready to drive the global design revolution with confidence.

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