The Minor in Indic Design at Indus Design School is a supplementary program pursued alongside a major undergraduate degree. It introduces students to India’s cultural heritage, crafts, design philosophies, and sustainable practices, while blending them with contemporary design thinking.
The program allows students to explore Indic aesthetics, symbolism, and indigenous material traditions, preparing them to create contextual, socially relevant, and sustainable design outcomes that complement their primary field of study.
Subjects of the Curriculum
- Introduction to Indic Knowledge Systems
- Indian Aesthetics & Design Philosophy
- Crafts of India – Materials & Techniques
- Visual Culture & Communication in Indic Contexts
- Design Studio I – Culture & Craft Projects
- Craft Documentation & Field Studies
- Symbolism, Mythology & Storytelling in Design
- Sustainable Practices & Indigenous Innovation
- Community-Centered Design Approaches
- Design Studio II – Craft-Based Product/Space Design
- Indic Textiles, Motifs & Material Culture
- Heritage Branding & Cultural Entrepreneurship
- Contemporary Applications of Traditional Crafts
- Social Innovation & Craft Ecosystem Development
- Final Minor Project – Indic Design Showcase
Integrated Learning
- Craft Documentation – in-depth study of artisan traditions & material applications
- Relative Study Program (RSP) – cultural immersion, site visits & heritage studies
- Electives – textile crafts, cultural branding, storytelling, or design for sustainability
- Design Studios each semester – projects from concept to cultural application
Learning Outcomes
- Understand Indic philosophies, design traditions & cultural aesthetics
- Apply sustainability and indigenous practices to modern challenges
- Conduct research, documentation, and field studies with artisan communities
- Create projects that bridge heritage with contemporary design needs
- Build a portfolio of culturally rooted, socially relevant design work
Why Choose Indus Design School?
Career Pathways
A graduate with a Minor in Indic Design can pursue roles such as:
Admission Process
Step 1
Registration
Step 2
Indus Design Hunt
Step 3
Personal Interview + Portfolio Review
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is a supplementary program studied alongside a major undergraduate degree.
Any undergraduate student enrolled in a major program (Design, Engineering, Arts, Commerce, or Science) can apply.
Yes. Students engage in field visits, craft documentation, cultural immersion & artisan workshops.
It enhances your design sensitivity, cultural awareness & sustainability perspective, making your primary career more contextual and future-ready.
Projects include craft-based products, cultural branding, textile innovation, heritage storytelling, and sustainable design.
You can work as a Heritage Designer, Craft Innovator, Cultural Strategist, Entrepreneur, or Researcher, applying Indic knowledge in multiple industries.