Lifestyle & Accessory Design

UID’S Lifestyle Accessory Design, curriculum suffices in transforming individuals in sync with the dynamics of ever morphing trends and market ardor. With its already existing ace infrastructure and mentor/faculty pool (both within and consulting/visiting/contractual) from the best design institutes and paradigms of the country and abroad, School of Life Style Accessory Design contributes in the vast domains of Glass ware, Ceramics, Pottery, Leather and Jewellery precincts. We are committed to our responsibilities towards Country’s vast and continuous flourishing Handicraft Sector. We accommodate two major modules focusing on the needs of the current trend statement of the markets and how design can evolve with each new curriculum for the craft and the craftsmen across the country’s latitude and longitudes.

Our curriculum is an absolute archetype, stapled with various facets such as design anticipation, trends study, entrepreneurial skill development, space and form analysis, material exploration, industry exposure, field studies, research and analysis, design contemplation and market viability. Structured with real industry-driven projects through internships and final graduation projects, it endows an immaculate course structure which enables the study and analysis of the latest trend waves in the industry that guides us to keep a spotlight to upgrade our academic relevance.

Lifestyle Accessory Design (UG)

The Fashion DesigThe Lifestyle Accessory Design programme builds competency in you to take on challenges of a rapidly developing industry, markets of neo-luxury products and consumers who aspire for ever-changing lifestyle. The programme is structured to inculcate various aspects of design as a value addition tool and the way design operates at various levels such as aesthetics, markets, management, strategic as well as technology. The program deals with products such as Timewear, precious metal adornment, Leather goods & accessories, Footwear, Glassware, Eyewear, Metalware and Headgear accessories.n programme enables you to develop skills & knowledge starting from concept to production, learning drawing, draping, pattern-making, garment construction, and fabric manipulation with traditional as well as contemporary techniques.

Your design will be guided by social & environmental imperatives to create innovative, ethical, and responsible fashion. The programme offers an integrated approach through multi-disciplinary contextual, theoretical, conceptual, and forward-looking perspectives to established firms and frequently launch their own collections.

Drawing, rendering, form studies and product development are the core subjects in Lifestyle & Accessories Design studies.
History of body ornamentation is aimed to understand the relation between body and ornamentations and create deeper understanding for body adornment.
Material and technical studies, orthographic & autoCAD are aimed to get exposure to different materials and technical aspects in order to implement design into reality.
Craft development and research are integral part of design education to understand socio-economy trend of craft heritage and ornamentation.
Trend study, market opportunities and strategies, fashion forecast and range development are the core factors for students to make their special presence in the field of Lifestyle & Accessories Design.

Students graduating from this course are professionals who can become product designer, brand manager, design manager, product development manager, toy designer, stylists, visual merchandiser, design of costume jewellery, leather goods, giftware, tableware, watches, bags, footwear and handicrafts researchers for government projects/ boutiques/entrepreneurs or individual / freelance designers.

Jewellery

At UID, students of jewelry design are encouraged to think creatively and develop their own style using materials and alternative materials to create rings, neck pieces, earrings, bracelets and more. Students are encouraged to learn every step in the process of jewelry making—right from designing to the final production. The course involves lessons on the concepts, planning and the practical aspects of jewellery design.

Ceramics

The course on Ceramic Design will give you a solid introduction into the core ceramic techniques and materials. The course provides a design-led creative experience of ceramics with a broad subject context and brings a culture of responsible design to the study of ceramics. Students get the opportunity to learn about an ancient craft while applying their unique, contemporary designs to the process. They also discover ways to integrate their designs into the humble clay and mould it into products of their liking and expression.

Leather

As part of this course, students acquire knowledge of the working phases of leather as a product, with hand and the use of machines. Students are expected to learn the entire process of leather design and production, including cutting, drilling, assembling, sewing and finishing. The course is designed to teach students the elements of the leather crafts. UID’s learning approach teaches students the basic framework of knowledge that is very practical.

UID has designed a well structured curriculum for each course to foster unique creativity and vision. Our programme and courses are carefully designed to make a real difference to the student learning experience.

The structure of the programme aims to create a fine balance between theoretical and practical education. The programme focuses on the basics of the field of design while stressing on the possibilities to practice specific skills and knowledge related to specific courses. The programme takes you through a facet of creative skills required to excel in your chosen field. During the course, students will be guided and mentored by experts while being given the opportunity to interact with industry professionals. The learning outcomes are assessed at the end of each semester to ensure that students have a firm understanding of the latest concepts before moving on to emerging trends.

Each course creates a dynamic environment , which builds the self confidence of the students along with a foundation of creative and technical skills.

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.

Ajay Chaudhary

Head of Department

M.Des. (Textile Design), NID

Sudeep Rawat

Associate Professor

Masters in Leather Garment Design & Technology, NIFT, Delhi B.Com, University of Pune

Manu Joshi

Associate Professor

B.A., Lifestyle and Accessory, NIFT Delhi Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (P.G.C.H.E.), Nottingham Trent University (U.K.)

Shweta Rai

Assistant Professor

Sunil Kaliha

Assistant Professor

PG in Mass Communications Bachelor of Arts, Delhi University UG Diploma (Jewellery Engineering), Indian Institute of Gem and Jewellery

Kavita Chauhan

Assistant Professor

Graduate in Fashion & Lifestyle Accessory, NIFT, Gandhinagar

Md. Kasif

Assistant Professor

M.Sc. (Fashion Design), Pattern Making for Leather Garments B.Des., Leather Accessories and Software, NIFT

Aritra Roy

Assistant Professor

M.Des. – Ceramic and Glass, NID B.F.A. – Ceramic and Glass, Shanti Niketan, Viswa Bharati University

Kumud

Lecturer

Panthi

Assistant Professor

Krupa Mistry

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.

The workshops offer a hands-on experience of working in the industry and ensure that you can operate as professionals while you are studying. The workshops are committed to encouraging and supporting students in their creative journey.