School Of Design Admissions | RV University

School Of Design & Innovation

Redefining Design
Education

Admissions Open For 2023
Welcome to RV University’s School of Design & Innovation

Established in 2021, the School of Design and Innovation (SDI) is driven by a vision to become the go-to Design School for aspiring arts & design students in India. Our design school complements RV Educational Institution’s flagship institute, RV College of Engineering (RVCE), and prepares students to participate in the creative economy. We strive to produce designers who empathise with users while taking a life-centred approach to address the needs of the future.

Welcome to RV University’s School of Design & Innovation

Established in 2021, the School of Design and Innovation (SDI) is driven by a vision to become the go-to Design School for aspiring arts & design students in India. Our design school complements RV Educational Institution’s flagship institute, RV College of Engineering (RVCE), and prepares students to participate in the creative economy. We strive to produce designers who empathise with users while taking a life-centred approach to address the needs of the future.

Why Design & Innovation at RVU?

SDI has a strong founding team as faculty members, both from industry and academia bringing together a synergy of knowledge and application. This reflects in the designing and delivery of the courses. SDI incorporates the best methodologies from various pedagogical models and is creating an environment where knowledge creation, knowledge dissemination and knowledge application will co-exist and inspire each other.

Hands-on, experiential pedagogy
Integrates courses from Liberal Arts
Electives from other schools including

School of Business
School of Computer Science and Engineering

Real-world project-based learning
Diverse faculty from academics and practice
What we Offer?
Bachelor of Design
(B.Des.)

Duration: 4 Year Programme

  • Specialisations
  • Communication Design
  • Product Design
  •  Spatial and Interior Design
  • User Experience Design
Master of Design
(M.Des.)

Duration: 2 Year Programme

  • Specialisations
  • User Experience Design
Explore Multiple
Career Tracks

Design is rapidly going through a phase of change and innovation due to the increasing consumer demand of preferred utility and comfort. This career not only provides one with the satisfaction of seeing ideas manifested into shape and form, but rewards one with recognition.

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UI/ UX Designer and Developer
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Visual and Graphic
Designer
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Product Designer and Digital Modeler
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Spatial Designer
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Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
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Design and
User Research
About the Dean

Prof. Vinay Mundada

The Dean of RV University’s School of Design, Prof. Vinay Mundada brings with him 30+ years of personal design practice, with experience in design education, and administrative capabilities. An alumnus of IIT Bombay and VJTI, he has previously taught at Symbiosis and DSK World University. Prof. Mundana is someone who enjoys all aspects of design such as Electronic Product Design, Prototype development, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Design Management, and User Interface Design. He looks forward to implementing a design curriculum having design methodology, aesthetic sensibilities coupled with technological advancements that enable “quality of living” across the socio-economic spectrum.

How to Apply?
1. Register for RVSAT* — 2023

(RV Scholastic Admission Test (RVSAT) is the national-level entrance exam for UG Programmes of RV University) Apply Online to RVSAT here: https://admissions.rvu.edu.in/

2. Portfolio Submission

Guidelines available on website

3. RV University Selection Process

Applicants will undergo RVU selection Process depending on the course they have applied for and their score in RVSAT

4. Selection Letter

Subject to fulfilment of eligibility and admission criteria, applicants shall be issued a selection letter.

5. Programme Registration

Successful applicants in the above selection procedure shall be registered to the programme after receipt of registration fees as specified in the selection letter.

6. Provisional Admission Letter

Upon completion of the selection procedure, applicants shall be notified about the admission and a Provisional Admission Letter shall be issued.