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<span>SCHOOL OF </span>Design
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Design Thrives Where Disciplines Collide
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UCEED and CEED scores accepted
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School of Design
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At the UPES School of Design, creativity and technology go hand-in-hand. We have state-of-the-art infrastructure to support technology-enabled learning: An AR/VR lab, film and media lab, MAC lab, 3D-printing, and laser-cutting facilities, to name a few. Our curriculum focuses on speculative skills or future casting, as well as knowledge and skill-building on the technologies of the future.
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LPA Highest CTC in 2024
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Confluence of creativity, culture and technology
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UPES School of Design fosters a vibrant ecosystem where students and faculty explore the intersection of artistic expression, cultural heritage, and cutting-edge technology. It emphasises the role of design in documenting and safeguarding cultural heritage for future generations, using technology as a medium for preservation and storytelling. By fostering creativity rooted in cultural authenticity, the school empowers students to create meaningful solutions that not only innovate, but also honour and preserve cultural legacies, bridging the past, present, and future.
The school integrates emerging technologies like AR/VR and AI into design education, empowering students to redefine possibilities in fields ranging from architecture to product innovation. It nurtures designers who create impact-driven solutions that enrich communities, preserve cultural legacies, and contribute to the country’s socio-economic development. Through real-world projects and collaborations, students design for the greater good, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity.
The school also champions transdisciplinary initiatives for holistic problem-solving. Collaborating across disciplines, students and faculty create innovative solutions that blend insights from science, technology, business, and the arts.
As a hub of creative exploration and innovation, the School of Design equips future designers to shape a world where creativity, culture and technology meld to inspire progress and inclusivity.
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Unmatched </br> Global<br /> Opportunities
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Student exchange opportunities at BESIGN-The Sustainable Design School, France; L’Ecole de Design Atlantique, France; and HSE University, Russia
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Global Pathway Program and Master’s Progression to Nottingham Trent University, UK
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Semester Abroad Opportunity at UC Berkeley, USA
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Assistance for International Internships/Projects
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<p><sub><i>*' All programs listed here are subject to approval of the UPES Academic Council. UPES reserves the right to introduce/discontinue/modify new/existing programs at its sole discretion, without prior intimation to any party.’</p></sub></i>
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Stories of Excellence
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Underwater Bot
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Smart underwater bot designed for tactical surveillance and reconnaissance missions
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Mothers in the Mountains
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Remote pregnancy monitoring solutions are designed for women in hard-to-reach mountainous regions
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The Legend of Ashwatthama
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Digitising Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir of Dehradun through immersive, multisensory storytelling for a rich cultural experience
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Design of Migrations
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Collaborative project with WII Dehradun to map and visualise bird migration patterns through data and design
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Project Bravehearts
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Partnered with Adventure Worx to design and develop high-altitude combat gear for the Indian military
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House of Himalayas
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Branding and packaging Uttarakhand’s local produce to reflect its rich heritage, purity, and natural goodness
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Pukaar
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Harsh Humnekar, Ratin Mohan, Aamir Husain
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Live-Action short film won Platinum Trophy, ranks 1st in IFP 50-hour Filmmaking Challenge in Mobile Vertical Category
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Kinavu
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Briggita Varghese
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A graduation film won at the Mokkho International Film Festival (MIFF), mentored by Prof. Vivek Pandey
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A Shoe Story
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A graduation film won top awards at Mokkho, Poombukar, Sittannavasal and Rohip International Film Festival
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Bhangarh: A Rajasthani Folk Tale
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Ratin Mohan, Shrestha Rawal, Aniket Shankar, Aamir Husain
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A motion-infographic film won the Best Film (UP) at the 7th International Festival of Short Films on Culture & Tourism
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Katora
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Harsh Rawat, Sanket Chothe, Shreshtha rawal, Abhinav Sathe
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A stop-motion film got a special mention at Camera Zizanio, a prestigious European festival held annually in Greece
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Himalayan Photography: Challenges and Opportunities
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Short film screened at the Himalaya Calling Summit, a collaborative project by Design & Business students, mentored by Prof. Pandey
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The Follower
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Tejas Murthy, Rajen Shaw
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A live-action short film by 2nd year Animation students won Best Short Film at DRISHय Filmmaking Competition by UPES-CSI
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Save the Himalayas
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Animated short won Best Animated Short Film at Kodaikanal International Film Festival 2025, mentored by Prof. Vivek Pandey
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Beyond Classroom
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Ratin Mohan
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Ratin Mohan, an animation and VFX student from the UPES School of Design, is making waves in the world of digital storytelling.
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"You fall in love with a car the moment you see it.” With these words, Prof. Bhaskar Bhatt, Dean – School of Design, UPES, set the stage for L’ARTE DeLL’ Auto -
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From vision to reality, Maurizio Corbi's workshop was a masterclass in storytelling, creativity, and execution. 🚀
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Maurizio Corbi's workshop video.mp4
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Our questions for Maurizio Corbi kept getting tougher, but the 65-year-old automotive artist and former Senior Designer at @Automobilipininfarinaofficial didn’t miss a single one.
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Placements
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The university boasts of a robust and efficient career services department. Its partnership
with industries ensures that the students have adequate exposure and quickly get absorbed into professional roles on completion of their studies. UPES focuses on developing a world-class pool of young and talented professionals who are equipped to hit the ground running in their respective fields.
with industries ensures that the students have adequate exposure and quickly get absorbed into professional roles on completion of their studies. UPES focuses on developing a world-class pool of young and talented professionals who are equipped to hit the ground running in their respective fields.
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Placement Highlights 2024
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Highest CTC
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Top 10% Average CTC
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Design Lab
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L’Arte Dell’Auto
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UPES proudly hosts Maurizio Corbi, the mind behind iconic Ferraris, at L’Arte Dell’Auto
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L’Arte Dell’Auto
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UPES proudly hosts Maurizio Corbi, the mind behind iconic Ferraris, at L’Arte Dell’Auto
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https://www.upes.ac.in/school-of-design
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UPES School Of Design offers Undergraduate (UG) B.Des., Postgraduate (PG) M.Des., and Integrated B.Des. and M.Des. courses. Check fees and eligibility. Apply Now!
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School of Design: B.Des. M.Des. and Courses | UPES
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