Design Areas Offered at Undergraduate Level

The B.Des. programme at BITS Design School provides students with opportunities to explore multiple areas of design, including:

• Physical Product Design
• Digital Product Design (UX/UI)
• Design Research & Insights
• Experience Design
• Visual Design

Degree Awarded

Students completing the undergraduate programme receive a Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) degree from BITS Pilani.

Key Highlights of BITS Design School Infrastructure

The school provides an environment designed around collaborative, hands-on and technology-enabled design learning. Key facilities and learning spaces include:

• Collaborative Learning Spaces
• Maker Space
• 3D Printing Facilities
• Wood & Metal Workshop
• Ceramic Facilities
• Design Studios
• Library / Learning Resources
• Digital & Technology-enabled Workspaces

BITS Design School also emphasises interdisciplinary learning, industry engagement and global academic exposure through its collaborations and academic network

Pedagogy & Teaching Methodology

BITS Design School follows a modern and industry-oriented approach to design education, focusing on:

• Student-Centred Learning – Learning is designed around students’ creativity, interests and individual development.
• Technology-Driven Education – Technology and digital tools are integrated into the design learning process.
• Industry-Integrated Learning – Students get opportunities to connect classroom learning with real-world design practices.
• Global Perspective – The curriculum encourages students to understand international design practices and emerging global trends.
• Transdisciplinary Approach – Design learning combines knowledge from multiple disciplines to encourage innovative and practical solutions.

Industry Interaction & Exposure

BITS Design School places emphasis on meaningful interaction with designers, professionals, industry experts and academic institutions.

• Design Discovery Club – A mentorship initiative that connects first-year B.Des. students with experienced design professionals through small-group interactions, helping them understand professional practices and build industry connections.
• Industry & Expert-Led Learning – Students get opportunities to interact with established designers and design experts through workshops, talks, mentorship sessions and experiential activities.
• International Academic & Design Collaborations – The school engages with international institutions and design communities through collaborative events, workshops and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Design Conferences & Workshops – Students can gain exposure to contemporary design thinking through conferences, discussions and interdisciplinary design programmes involving industry and academic experts.