The Design Village (TDV) is a design institute based out of Noida, in the National Capital Region of New Delhi, in collaboration with Shri. Venkateshwara University which offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Design.

The Design Village believes in impact through design. For TDV, design does not only solve problems of today, but also proposes new ways for the future. To fulfil this ambition, TDV aims to nurture and educate individuals by giving them a choice to not limit themselves to any particular field of design. Students may choose to not specialize in a particular discipline, but can be independent non- silo designers who can impact and change the world through design in any and every medium imaginable.

Design today, is about altering conditions, changing behaviours, creating experiences, finding new meanings, building identities and evolution. And therefore, design education today is about critical thinking, communication, collaboration, cultural awareness, civic engagement, collective responsibility and creative leadership.
It is about connecting design with impact to nurture individuals with the capacity to envision goals and the skills to realize them. Design Villagers dare to rethink processes, undertake systemic challenges and have the courage to address any societal issue. Today they successfully command a variety of roles across sectors with sustainability, entrepreneurship and technology as their core DNA.

Admission Process

It is a specifically designed test that assesses an individual’s various dimensions. TDV has imbibed a multicultural approach and is spread across the nation in cities like- Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Bhopal, Kochi, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Noida, and Kolkata. The institute’s entrance test is branched out to multiple channels reflecting upon the intrinsic personality traits that a capable design curator must inherit.

Correlative quiz

It tests the awareness level of aspirantsin the form of a kind of treasure hunt that offers clues, and one has to navigate to reach somewhere; designed to make them understand correlations between people/ places/ objects/ events etc.to test the presence of mind in reading the question correctly because there are trick questions.

Comprehensive Question

This is for ideation and visual representation.The potential for all the attributes is evaluated in this question-the ability. To imagine a scenario in a holistic manner and in parts (courage to think outside the box/compassion). To visualize the representation and draw clearly/proportionately (aptitude/skill). To observe from memory/add details to the imagined environment and make it enriched and vivid (awareness/perseverance)

Question for taking positions

In his book,‘ViP-Vision in Product Design’, Dr. Paul Hekkert says that design is about taking positions; building arguments on why it is what it is and being able to justify with logic and rationale. This section tests

• The ability to develop an opinion or a perspective of an issue; one that is not random and whimsical but justified convincingly
• To evaluate values and priorities among this age group
• To represent innovatively, the ideation although the focus is on the design thinking

Creating thumbnails

This gives the student an opportunity to express the core concept or the basic concept of what he/she is trying to express and are very useful in visual communication. The exercise is designed to address multiple meanings:
To evaluate lateral thinking based on the interpretation-from the most obvious to least obvious. The response could also indicate an awareness of what is happening in the world.

Situational test

The situational test at TDV tests the candidates with realistic yet hypothetical scenarios and asks the test takers to build models around the same, which has been identified as a brilliant method to check the creative and innovative skills with respect to spontaneity. The test focuses to surface the inventive/experimental/imaginative and artistic capabilities of the candidates by putting them into a time-bound situation and indulging their minds to construct something meaningful. The situational test helps to delineate the constructive thought-process of the candidate as well as his behavioral tendency and personality.

Personal Interview & Portfolio discussion

A precise and clear communication of the candidate individually, to the designated mentor. A brief discussion with mentor about personal goals, aspirations, opinions and ideologies.

Courses for TDV

UG Course: B.Des

• Bachelor of Design
• Graphic Design
• Product Design
• Space and Interior Design
• Interaction Design
• Fashion and Textile Design
• Transportation and Mobility Design

Eligibility

Minimum 50% score in Higher Secondary Examination or Class XII equivalent. The students have toget through the TDV Design Entrance Test.

Selection

Candidates are chosen based on an entrance examination, a situation test, and a personal interview conducted by TDV. Students are encouraged to share their design portfolio at the time of the interview.

Transfer Admission

In special cases, TDV accepts student transfers from other institutes on the basis of an interview, portfolio review, recommendation letters and previous marksheets. University rules are applicable for degree purposes.

Scholarships

TDV is committed to ensuring that no deserving student is denied access to education because of their personal financial constraints. We provide scholarships on merit-cum-means basis to deserving students.The students need to qualify the TDV Entrance Test to be eligible for scholarships.