Product Design
Learn the art of creating useful, beautiful, and responsible products.
Campuses across Paris, Lyon & Bengaluru.
- Semester long student exchange program with Strate Lyon and Paris
- 15 days Global immersion visit with Strate Lyon
- Progression opportunities with Strate Paris to pursue our 2 Years Masters Program in Year 4
- International Pedagogy from Strate, Paris
- Eligibility
The minimum qualification required to apply for Strate’s Product Design course is a pass in Class 12 from any recognized university or board with an aggregate of at least 50%.
There is no entrance exam for the product design course.The Strate Entrance Process will involve the following
a. Strate Qualifying Test (SQT)
b. Interview + Portfolio Review- Duration
Integrated Bachelors and Masters in Design-5 years I Full time M.Sc in Design (2 Years) I Full time, Bachelors in Design (3 Years) I Full Time
At the end of the product design course, you will receive a BSc/MSc in Design from Jain (Deemed-to-be) University and certificate from Strate School of Design, Paris.
- It is no longer possible today to design objects that are disconnected from usages and societal issues. Between the realities of industrial production and the ambition to create meaning for contemporaries, today’s product designer navigates through objects materiality and services immateriality. Thus, we need to prepare our students to consider all the human issues from a new perspective, generously and accurately to design and offer just and beautiful experiences.
- According to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) report, demand for product designers in India has increased over the years and is currently growing at an annual rate of 10%. This opens numerous opportunities in a sector that is only going to amplify its size and demand over time.
- A career in Product Design opens doors for employment in many different areas, including design research, art direction or even desktop publishing.
- Eligibility
The minimum qualification required to apply for Strate’s Product Design course is a pass in Class 12 from any recognized university or board with an aggregate of at least 50%.
There is no entrance exam for the product design course. However, there will be an interview with the school’s Dean, Thomas Dal, or a member of the faculty to assess your interest in the course. - Duration
5 years I Full time at Bengaluru campus
At the end of the interaction design course, you will receive a BSc/MSc in Design from Jain (Deemed-to-be) University and certificate from Strate School of Design, Paris.
It is no longer possible today to design objects that are disconnected from usages and societal issues. Between the realities of industrial production and the ambition to create meaning for contemporaries, today’s product designer navigates through objects materiality and services immateriality. Thus, we need to prepare our students to consider all the human issues from a new perspective, generously and accurately to design and offer just and beautiful experiences.
According to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) report, demand for product designers in India has increased over the years and is currently growing at an annual rate of 10%. This opens numerous opportunities in a sector that is only going to amplify its size and demand over time.
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Making the world
+ simple + just + beautiful
The Product Design program from Strate enables graduates to
- Design, create, and bring to life the next great product concept.
- Have a deep understanding of product design principles and techniques.
- Understand people’s needs, identify opportunities for innovation, visualize ideas, and realize solutions.
- Understand core visual, creative, technical, and analytical skills, along with knowledge of materials, technologies, manufacturing processes, trends, and sustainability.
You can opt for the Product Design course in your third year of study. Admission to our Product Design course involves,
- Filling the application form downloaded from the website or sent by the counsellors.
- Submission of the completed application form along with the application fee of INR 2000
- Qualifying in the Strate Admission Test/Interview and Portfolio review.
- Securing the seat by paying 10% of the first year fees.
- Finalizing the admission by paying the first semester fees (minus the 10% already paid)
- Submission of relevant documents and proofs.
Strate’s comprehensive internship process involves students taking up 18 months of internship throughout the duration of their course. 6 months of the internship will be spent abroad learning the nuances of the global design industry.
Opportunities in product design include,
- Design Engineers
- Deputy Managers – Product Design
- Product Managers
- Head Product Designs
- Industrial Designers and many more.
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Why Strate school of design
Why strate school of design
- In top 50 European schools of design, Domus magazine
- Top 60 best design schools in the world, Business Week & Bloomberg
- Blend of Indian and international faculty
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- Strate School of Design, Bangalore offers an Integrated Master in Design Program.
- 3 year (B.Sc) & 2 year (M.Sc) with specializations in Product Design, Transportation Design, Interaction Design, and Brand Identity & Visual Communication Design
The specialization inculcates a deep understanding of product design principles and techniques. It enables students to understand people’s needs, identify opportunities for innovation, visualize ideas, and realize solutions. Classroom sessions impart core visual, creative, technical, and analytical skills, along with knowledge of materials, technologies, manufacturing processes, trends, and sustainability.
The cost for the visit to Paris/international study tour is not a part of the tuition fee.
The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for the 5-year Master of Design program is a pass qualification in the 10+2 examination in any field from a recognized state or central or equivalent board. Furthermore, graduates can directly apply for the 2-year M.Sc program.
The Integrated Masters in Design program at Strate School of Design, Bangalore, is a 5-year full-time integrated graduate program. At the end of the program, you will receive a degree from Strate School of Design, Paris, and a degree from Jain (Deemed-to-be) University, Bangalore.
Our “Meet the Dean” session is your chance to have a one-on-one with our Dean, Thomas Dal, and get any of your queries (about the school, admissions, fees, etc.) answered in detail.
- The college will assist with the necessary documents required for obtaining an education loan.
- We offer flexible payment plans with loan facility and 0% EMI.
- An annual or one-time fee payment option is also available.
Career avenues in Product Design include,
- Design Engineers
- Deputy Managers – Product Design
- Product Managers
- Head Product Designs
- Industrial Designers
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Thomas Dal, Dean,
Strate School of Design
Thomas graduated from ISD France in 1999, then joined TREVES, a French automotive manufacturer Head of Innovation and Design (Europe) for Treves.
In 2008 he took the challenge to Start DSK –ISD Rubika school of design in Pune. After 3 years of running this school successfully, he shifted back to France to be the head of Innovation and design for Decathlon – Newfeel
All along with his career in both transportation and product design, Thomas ran his own design consultancy and gained experience in space, graphic, and experience design working for multi-nationals.
According to him, a holistic approach and curiosity of both technology and social fields ensure the success of solving most of the challenges of tomorrow.
Mandar Kale,
Head of Academics
Mandar is an Electrical Engineer, Industrial Designer, and Design Educator, though currently, he calls himself a design generalist. A keen observer by nature, design for him is a juggling act of creation, communication, and implementation, with user emotion at the core of all activities.
His current role is building a design school from the ground up and conceptualizing the future generation of designers at Strate School of Design –Bangalore, where he heads the Academic as well as the product design department.
Prior to Strate, Mandar was in a leadership role at ISD – Rubika India, heading an international team of designers to conceive and build conducive and inspiring learning environments. He has been appreciated for his impact on students and his approach to inclusive learning.
As a design coach and teacher for over a decade, he has taught design process, creativity, speculative design, design visualization, and sketch thinking at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
An alumnus of IDC School of Design (IIT BOMBAY), he has worked across various domains including automotive, medical products, lifestyle products, retail environments, FMCG, and point of sale, creating products, services, and experiences. Mandar resides in Bangalore with his family.
He can be reached at m.kale@strate.design
Edmund Spitz,
Head of Transportation Design
Edmund graduated with a Masters’ Degree in Transportation Design Management. He is an Automotive Designer with over a decade in global automotive OEMs and has worked on multiple autonomous vehicle programs for Mercedes-Benz, USA, Germany, and SAIC Innovation Center USA, most notably the 2015 Freightliner Inspiration Autonomous Truck.
He is experienced in managing creative teams with award-winning products and established the Bharat Benz Design Studio in India in 2012, growing it to be a key creative team in the Daimler Global Design Network and creating successful products suited for the Domestic market.
He brings to academics a fresh and efficient design methodology honed from his time in the corporate design world. Focusing on equipping the next generation of designers with the ever-evolving design tools and practices.
Vivek Radhakrishna
Design Mentor
Indo-French designer Vivek Radhakrishnan graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven, the Netherlands. His craftsman like ideology, combined with his keen interest in materials and industrial processes, have defined his work and approach to design till date.
Post his graduation, Vivek moved to New York City where he worked in the field of furniture design, visual merchandising and retail environments for a large array of clients.
In early 2004, he returned home to Bangalore in southern India, to set up his design studio and manufacturing unit, where he worked primarily on furniture for the home environment. During this time he also consulted with various European designers, helping them develop their concepts into finished products, as well as setting up their productions in India. Along with his wife Namu Kini, Vivek co-founded KYNKYNY, a gallery for contemporary Indian art. Many of his design projects have been collaborations with artist friends from the gallery.
Since then he has participated at international design symposiums, and been a guest professor at different design schools around the world.
Along side his career in design, Vivek has been an elite level endurance athlete, competing in races around the world. After his career in furniture design, he pursued his passion for sports, working with Specialized Bicycles from California, USA. His experience there covered business strategy, product development and marketing.
Today, Vivek is largely focused on education, and his gallery KYNKYNY.com. He teaches design at the STRATE School of Design, Bangalore, and is also involved in creating a center for the Arts and Sciences in Bangalore, in association with the Raman Research Institute Trust, where he is a trustee