The Bachelor of Design (B. Des) program at Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune, is a comprehensive four-year undergraduate course totaling 160 credits. Upon successful completion, students are awarded the degree by Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune, established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. SID's B. Des program is meticulously crafted to cultivate professionals capable of thriving in the dynamic and competitive world of design. The curriculum strikes a harmonious balance between traditional design principles, proficiency in new media tools, and essential soft skills, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for contemporary challenges.

The first year of this programme serves as a foundation, focusing on essential academic areas in design to support future specialization. Students engage in activities that enhance visual perception, effective use of sketching and drawing skills, an orientation towards the evolution of art and design, the role design plays in society along with an overview of the contemporary technological advancements. This phase also fosters the development of professional attitudes toward project execution and instills a critical, contextual, and historical awareness of design disciplines.

Post the foundation year, students can specialize in one of four major disciplines, each integrated with research, skill development, and visualization to align academic learning with professional requirements:

Communication Design: Focuses on preparing students to create compelling visual communications while offering specialisations in areas such as Graphic Design, User Experience Design, Animation Film Design and Video Film Design,

Industrial Design: Centers on designing innovative products and systems that enhance user experience and functionality. The specialisations offered are Product Design and Interior Space Design.

Fashion Design: Emphasizes the creation of apparel and accessories, blending aesthetics with functionality to meet contemporary fashion trends.

Fashion Communication: Combines elements of fashion branding, fashion styling, visual merchandising, journalism, and photography to effectively communicate fashion narratives.

Recognizing the evolving landscape of design education in India, SID's B.Des program boasts of close integration of technology in its curriculum which includes training in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR), reflecting the industry's shift towards digitalization. There is a strong industry connection with the design community where design experts are invited to interact with our students about specific and generic aspects of design education and practice. Several reputed designers serve on our Board of Studies, conduct classes as visiting faculty, conduct master classes, appear as jury persons for term end jury examinations, and also as recruiters for internships and full time positions. The institute is also closely connected with its over 2500+ alumni who return back to their alma mater for meetups and "Design Gupshup" sessions apart from being members of our Quality Improvement Cell, Programme Review Committee, BoS Sub Committees, visiting faculty and recruiters. There is also a strong emphasis on Internationalisation where connections with reputed international design schools are fostered to enable collaborative learning, research and projects.

By integrating these elements, SID's B.Des program not only equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge but also ensures they are attuned to current and future trends in the design industry.