B.Design (Hons.) Lifestyle Accessory Design
School of Fashion Design
Any non clothing merchandise classified within the domain of lesser dimension on scale with a seasonal dash as compared to products like furniture etc. is considered to be an accessory. It could be adorned on
human form or utilized as a decorative or functional entity. With fashion & lifestyle, it becomes a composite with different variables such as trends, forecast, behavioral, spatial, demographic, psychographics .Students majorly learn to design various accessories made from stone, leather, metal, wood, glass, ceramics, acrylics etc.
Why study Lifestyle Accessory Design at UID?
- We the Lifestyle Accessory Design Department at UID have been committed since our conception in the year 2012, to constantly upgrade and formulate for academic pinnacles.
- In the pursuit of the same along with the design as sole ganglion, we constantly modulate within our curriculum sensing the market, dynamic modules with faculties from within and the industry experts invest their energies tutoring individuals the aspects of design and retail dynamism in latest market trends.
- The ones inclusive of all the aspects that have been continuously evolving globally to influence market share of our brand merchandise. With globalization this aspect of impact marketing, our design academia re-evaluates and re-invents itself regularly and develops its course to keep making itself relevant for the current millennial context.
Course Structure
- Design & Cultural Studies - 1
- Communication Skills - 1
- Drawing
- Basic Design - 1
- Material Exploration
- People & Environment
- Design & Cultural Studies - 2
- Communication Skills - 2
- Representation Techniques - 1
- Photoshop
- Basic Design - 2
- Material Manipulation
- Solid Geometry
- Digital Inputs CorelDRAW
- Design Methodology
- History of Accessories
- Communication Skills - 3
- Representation Techniques - 2
- Rhinoceros
- Material Studies - 1
- Marketing Management
- Form Studies - 1
- Typography
- Ergonomics
- Accessory Design
- Elective - 1
- Communication Skills - 4
- Representation Techniques - 3
- Keyshot
- Material Studies - 2
- Form Studies - 2
- Brand Studies
- Range Design - 1
- Communication Skills - 5
- Representation Techniques - 4
- CAD CAM - 1
- Material Studies - 3
- Nature and Form
- Packaging Design
- Range Design - 2
- Elective - 2
- Representation Techniques - 5
- CAD CAM - 2
- Material Studies - 4
- Product Detailing and Hardware Design
- Kinematics
- Range Design - 3
- Industry-Internship
- Design Management
- Design Collection
- Graduation Project
Areas of Mastery
– Home Décor
– Ceramics
– Jewellery design
– Leather
Career Prospects
With the growing viabilities in the global market economic tangents we are looking upon newer opportunities .We are eyeing domestic & global steep in opportunities in metal ware, jewellery & kitchen wares in silver ware, ceramic, wood steel and aluminum ware industries, Leather industry bags and footwear. we are expecting emergence of many more buying house with new vacancies in design, merchandising, branding, managerial and other vendor based entrepreneurship establishments.
Learning Model of B.Design Lifestyle Accessory
The learning model at UID is incubated to create and adapt to an appropriate environment of learning that facilitates our students with new experiences. We make sure our learning model engages the learner into new dimensions of work. This model provides an environment for interactive student engagement and enhances the system thinking ability.
At UID, we believe that the experiential knowledge gained while developing and implementing this unique learning model is transferable to other disciplines as well.
SCHOOL OF FASHION DESIGN
Fashion Design
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Taruna Vasu
Associate DirectorPhD (pursuing) in Dept of Fashion and Textiles at IIS University; M.A. Drawing and Painting - Rajasthan University; Undergraduate Diploma in Fashion Design, NIFT Gandhinagar; PGCHE from NTU, UK
Paresh Jayhari Chatterjee
Associate Director - Adjunct FacultyPG - Textile Design (NID, Ahmedabad); B.F.A. - Painting & Sculpture (Shantiniketan, West Bengal)
Kakoli Biswas
Associate Professor
Kunal Dutta
Associate Professor - Adjunct FacultyMA (Fashion & Textiles), Nottingham Trent University + Pearl Academy Graduate Diploma (Fashion Design), NIFT, Gandhinagar
Akhil Tamta
Assistant Professor - Adjunct Faculty
Anahita Suri
Assistant ProfessorB.Des. - Fashion Design (Otago, New Zealand)(Collaborative Learning & Laureate Faculty in the 21st Century, Laureate International University)
Kiran Jha
Assistant professorM.Phil. - Diaspora Studies (Central University of Gujarat); M.F.M. (NIFT, Bhubneshwar); M.A. (Rabindra Bharti University, Kolkata); B.A. (University Of Burdwan)
Meenakshi Omprakash Verma
Assistant ProfessorM.Des (NIFT Mumbai); B.Tech. Fashion & Apparel (MDU Rohtak); Diploma in Fashion Design (GPW Faridabad)
Prateek Dev Vimal
Assistant Professor
Susmita Dutta
Assistant professorM.Des. (Textile Design), NID Ahmedabad; B.V.A. (Textile Design), Govt. College of Art & Craft, Kolkata
Sanya Jain
Assistant Professor - Adjunct Faculty
Sharmishtha Sunil Salunke
Assistant ProfessorMA Illustration; BA English; Fashion Design (INIFD); Fashion Styling (LST, London); UG Product Design
Vibha Harshal Deota
Assistant Professor
Ritesh Navnitbhai Thakkar
Academic CoordinatorLifestyle Accessory Design
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Vivek Karmokar
Assistant ProfessorMFA - Sculpture (Delhi University); BFA - Sculpture (Delhi University)
Manu Joshi
Associate ProfessorPost Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (P.G.C.H.E.), Nottingham Trent University (U.K.); B.A., Lifestyle and Accessory, NIFT Delhi
Sudeep Rawat
Associate ProfessorMasters in Leather Garment Design & Technology (NIFT, Delhi); B.Com, University of Pune
Aritra Roy
Assistant ProfessorM.Des. – Industrial Design (Ceramic and Glass) (NID, Ahmedabad); B.F.A. – Ceramic and Glass, Shanti Niketan, Viswa Bharati University
Kavita Aditya Chauhan
Assistant Professor - Adjunct FacultyGraduate in Fashion & Lifestyle Accessory, NIFT, Gandhinagar
Sarban Chowdhury
Assistant ProfessorM.F.A, Ceramic and Glass Design, Kolkata; B.F.A ,Ceramic Art and Design (Govt. College of Art & Craft, Kolkata)
Krupa Mistry
Assistant ProfessorM.V.A, Creative Sculpture (MSU, Vadodara); B.V.A, Sculpture (MSU, Vadodara)
Bhuvanchandra Khulavai
Sr Academic Coordinator
Sweta Dalal
Assistant Professor - Adjunct FacultyIn Lifestyle Accessory Design Department at UID we have invited and conducted many master classes last semester with various industry experts. Here are the few names who conducted master class :
1.. Prof. Rajesh Gogna, De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom
2.. Prof. Prashant Desai, Cinematographer since 22 years
3.. Shraddha Kaul ,This works products, London
4.. Sonal Gupta, CEO of Jewellery brand ITRAANA
5.. Deepa Jiwatram ,Hong Kong Jewellery designer
6.. Raminderjit Singh, Head merchandiser from Blue Stone
7.. Mira Erda, Racing Driver, Indian Formula 4 Racer, Red Bull athlete
8.. Zerxes Wadia, Supervising Producer and VJ at MTV India, Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd.
9.. Mr. Kumar Pala, CEO of Lamex Watches
UID organises a number of workshops on a regular basis to help students connect with and expand their creativity. The workshops introduce students to the concepts of design and provide a strong grounding and encourage personal and artistic growth through innovative self-expression. All the classrooms are equipped with unique modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment that provide an extensive experience in art and design. The workshops offer insights into topical themes in the field of design along with practical exercises that come with a high level of professionalism.
Testimonials
- Srinidhi
Sem.IV, VC - UID
UID is a well-known and growing institute where academics are taken seriously. It has a beautiful and aesthetic campus I have fallen in love with. The atmosphere is made conducive to learning and the exposure we receive here through the conversations at KU and master classes is amazing. And most of all the campus is absolutely safe and ragging free. 🙂 so far it has been a great place to learn and grow as a designer! — Srinidhi Sem 04, Visual Communication
- Aafreen Chaudhary
Sem.IV, VC - UID
UID is more than an educational institute for me, it is home and has given me a sense of belonging and safety. It has been a great platform for me to recognize my true potential and my talent. There is a constant support from our faculty that is highly experienced, the well – equipped workshops and labs help us bring our ideas to life. The exposure we get from guest lectures to industrial visits and cultural events and fests is what makes us balanced individuals. — Aafreen Chaudhary Sem 04, Visual Communication
FAQs
The lifestyle and accessory design course is aimed at helping students create and visualize lifestyle accessories like jewellery, scarves, watches, belts, footwear, eyewear, bags, and head accessories. It also includes home decor products varying from lighting to crockery.
At UID, the core subjects of B.Des Lifestyle Accessory Design include design & cultural studies, drawing, photoshop, solid geometry, material exploration, communication skills, history of accessories, typography, ergonomics, brand studies, packaging design, and design collection.
An accessory designer has great career opportunities as the field is emerging. The salary package is quite good and the demand for accessory designers is increasing day by day. The salary mostly depends on the location, company, and hands-on experience of the aspirant.
At UID, we offer B.Des Lifestyle Accessory Design course and not diploma in accessory design. It is ideal for those who have a knack for creating lifestyle accessories, home decor products, cutlery, and crockery.
The duration of B.Des Lifestyle Accessory Design course at UID is four years. It is a full-time degree programme that comprises eight semesters. The areas of mastery are home decor, ceramics, jewellery design, and leather.
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