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Undergraduate Program in Human-Centered Design
The HCD Hybrid Undergraduate Program is a four-year course designed to train future human-centered designers.
The HCD Hybrid Undergraduate Program is a four-year, work-integrated learning experience designed to develop the next generation of human-centered designers.
This program combines studio-based learning, real-world industry exposure, and continuous mentorship to create graduates who are not just academically qualified, but professionally experienced across multiple domains.
Students do not wait until graduation to enter the industry—they engage with it from the very beginning.
What Makes This Program Different
Traditional education separates learning and work.
This program integrates them.
Students move through a carefully designed journey where they:
Learn foundational thinking
Explore multiple creative disciplines
Apply skills in real-world environments
Integrate knowledge into strategic practice
By the end of four years, each student builds a body of work that reflects depth, range, and real impact.
Learning Journey (4-Year Path)
Progress through a four-year journey that builds skills from fundamentals to strategy and real-world impact.
Year 1
Foundation: Thinking & Seeing
Introduction to human-centered design
Visual literacy and storytelling fundamentals
Understanding human behavior, culture, and systems
Studio-based workshops and immersive learning experiences
Outcome:
Students develop foundational thinking skills and create their first portfolio of small projects.
Year 2
Exploration: Making & Expression
Communication design and UX fundamentals
Introduction to film, animation, and narrative systems
Project-based learning across creative domains
Internships:
Storytelling / Animation Studio
Film / Cinema Production Environment
Outcome:
Students gain exposure to creative industries and expand their expressive capabilities.
Year 3
Application: Product & Systems
UX/UI design and product thinking
UX writing and content design
Design research and systems thinking
Internships:
UX Design (product teams / studios)
UX Writing and communication
Startup / innovation ecosystem
Outcome:
Students begin specializing and contribute to real-world products and services.
Year 4
Integration: Strategy & Leadership
Design management and leadership
Business strategy and systems thinking
Ethics, policy, and impact
Internships:
Design management in enterprise environments
Strategic design / consulting
Final capstone project with industry partner
Outcome:
Students graduate with a strong portfolio and the ability to operate across strategy, design, and execution.
Internship Experience
A key differentiator of the program is its structured internship pathway.
Over four years, students complete eight internships across diverse domains:
Storytelling and animation
Film and media
UX and product design
Startup and innovation environments
Enterprise design management
Strategic design and consulting
This ensures broad exposure and deep practical learning.
Learning Experience
The program follows a hybrid model:
Workshops and studio immersions
Live projects and assignments
Industry internships
Students are supported through:
Continuous mentorship
Portfolio reviews
Industry interactions
Graduate Outcomes
By the end of the program, students will have:
A multi-domain design portfolio
Experience across industries and roles
Clarity in specialization and career direction
A strong professional network
They graduate not as entry-level candidates, but as practitioners with real-world experience.
Certification & Academic Pathway
Upon successful completion, students receive:
HCD Professional Certification
A comprehensive industry portfolio
Access to the HCD professional network
Additionally, students will have completed the requirements of an undergraduate degree through an affiliated university pathway.
Programme Fee
₹1,25,000
+ Applicable Taxes
Available Seats
8/20 seats available
Learning Commitment
4 Years
Delivery Mode
Offline
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Our Instructors
Casey Johnson
UX Consultant
Taylor Wilson
Interaction Designer
Riley Smith
Lead Product Designer
Jamie Brown
Visual Designer
Jordan Davis
Design System Architect
Morgan Jones
UX Researcher
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