The Design Village

C-29 & 75, C Block, Sector 8, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201301

01Identity & Ranking

Overview

The Design Village (TDV) is a non-profit universal design school with campuses in India and Italy, established in 2014. Over a short journey of a decade, TDV has built its reputation as a unique d-school advancing global engagement, social impact and sustainability in creative education. The school has 65+ faculty from world's leading institutions and companies, who join hands to bring unmatched academic knowledge and cutting-edge exposure to its 400+ students.

TDV offers industry-centric B.Des and M.Des degree programmes in collaboration with O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) at its India campus. TDV and JGU's partnership strengthens design education by combining TDV's expertise in design thinking and industry-focussed learning, with JGU's global academic standards

Management

At a glance

LocationNoida, Uttar Pradesh

CountryIndia

Record statusVerified

Mission & Vision

INDIA’S ONLY DESIGN SCHOOL FOUNDED BY DESIGNERS

BY DESIGNERS, FOR DESIGNERS

Design School founded by prominent designers from India and Europe, with an intent to offer world’s best design education to Indian students: every decision at TDV, including curriculum, campus culture, partnerships etc. is shaped through a designer’s lens.

INDEED REPORT 2011

Decision-making based on 2011 Indo-Dutch Report on Indian Design Education, including curricular and pedagogical frameworks, faculty ratios and industry engagement.

FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH

18-month foundational research by visiting world’s best design schools at Aalto Uni (Finland), NUS (Singapore), Harvard & Stanford (USA), Polimi (Italy), RCA (UK), Tongji Uni (China) and TU Delft (Netherlands).

B.DES (HONS.) DEGREE AWARDED BY O.P. JINDAL GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

CREDIBILITY & RECOGNITION

OP Jindal Global University (JGU) is recognized as one of the twelve Institutions of Eminence (IoE) by Government of India along with select IITs, BITS etc., and has been ranked the #1 Private University in India by the global QS rankings for 3 years in a row.

ACADEMIC ECOSYSTEM

Students access opportunities across business, liberal arts, literature and policy schools, leverage partnerships with 400+ universities, and benefit from a world-class infrastructure.

JGU ALUMNI STATUS

Alumni benefit from JGU’s reputation when applying for jobs and higher studies, access a diverse alumni network across industries, and get access to numerous lifelong learning opportunities.

LOCATIONAL ADVANTAGE IN THE INDUSTRIAL HEART OF DELHI NCR

SURROUNDED BY CREATIVES

TDV is located in the urban core of NCR, in a neighbourhood buzzing with artisans and craftspeople, allowing students to step straight into the world of design, fashion and media, through self-paced freelancing, internship and networking opportunities.

ONE INDUSTRY PROJECT, EACH SEMESTER

Real-world learning through taskboxes introduced by creative corporations such as Godrej, Google and Muji, where students engage with clients and produce outcomes for real world.

75% VISITING FACULTY

Unique academic model that encourages industry-centric design education with one-of-the-highest visiting faculty ratios across the world, enabled by a well-connected, city centre location in the national capital.

Ranking & Awards

IIRF 2026

Best Design Institutes(Affiliated)

Rank 1

Best Humanity Centric Curriculum

Don Norman Design Award, San Fransisco · Humanity Centric Design · 2024

Best Institutional Interiors

Forbes, India · Institutional Design · 2015

Outstanding Digital Submission

Biodesign Challenge, New York · Digital Submissions · 2024

First Runner Up

London Design Biennale · Best Pavilion Design · 2023

Most Promising Design School Of The Year

Asia Today Research Media · Asia Education Summit & Awards Recognized Colleges Across India · 2023

02Campus & Facilities

Branch Campuses

Campus Name	City Location	Programme Offered	Year Of Establishment	Campus Head	Email Id	Description
The Design Village India	Noida	Undergraduate	2014	Mridu Sahai	[email protected]	The Design Village has a Forbes' award-winning campus, intertwining three blocks that together serve as a cohesive ecosystem to prepare designers of the future.Spread across three blocks: the factory, the studio, and the village, TDV campus is the perfect space for anyone willing to immerse in the fascinating world of design. Awarded with various accolades, TDV campus is a testament to the institution’s vision of offering futuristic design education.
The Design Village India	Noida	Postgraduate	2014	Mridu Sahai	[email protected]	Surrounded by the two core pillars of design practice: industry and society, TDV campus by-choice has been housed in the heart of Delhi NCR. It is a commitment to the industry-centric education offered by TDV, and ensuring that society is at the core of the school’s pedagogy. This strategic choice helps students immerse in the real-world practice from the first day of their education.
The Design Village EU	Italy	Postgraduate	2026	Mridu Sahai	[email protected]	The Design Village launched its Europe campus in Italy, here Indian design education meets European traditions, sustainability, and cultural exchange. Through immersive residencies and transformative programmes, this campus will allow learners to engage with diverse contexts and pressing challenges, shaping the global future of design.

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