2 YEARS M.DES IN CRAFTS & DESIGN (POSTGRADUATE DEGREE)
The Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD) offers a 2 year Master of Design (M.Des) degree program across specialized disciplines that build advanced skills in craft-centred design practices. The courses emphasize research, innovation, and sustainable development within the crafts sector. IICD’s M.Des programs prepare students for leadership roles in design, entrepreneurship, and craft revitalization.
S. No. | Eligibility | Durations | No of seats |
1 | • Graduates from Design and
Architecture background* B.Des. | B.Arch. | B.A.in Design B.Sc. in Design| B.Voc. in Design (Any other Graduation Degree in Design) (Any other Graduation Degree in Architecture) or • One Year PG Diploma in Design Foundation |
2 years/04Semesters | 60 |
Specialisations offered in Master of Design

Soft Material Design
- Textile/Furnishing (SMD)
students at IICD employ traditional and innovative skills, while exploring cons…
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Hard Material Design
- Lifestyle/Product (HMD)
This specialisation deals with materials like wood, metal and stone. The design study exp…
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Fired Material Design
- Lifestyle/Product (FMD)
Clay, being one of the oldest materials used by humans, terracotta craft is one of major..
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Fashion Clothing Design
The Fashion Clothing Design course offered at IICD aims to unravel and infuse deeper understanding and appreciation ..
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Crafts Communication
Expertise in visual communication - to strategise, articulate, distil and synthesise, compare and contrast content....
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Jewellery Design
IICD in collaboration with IIGJ (Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery) is offering….....
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Interior Design
Multifaceted realm of creating functional and aesthetically pleasing interior & exterior spaces….....
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