Overview

On September 25, 2026, ISDI Mumbai – described as India’s leading design school and part of ATLAS SkillTech University – announced an expanded undergraduate portfolio for the 2027 intake. The announcement was made in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and details a multidisciplinary suite of programmes across five design domains.

Programme Structure

The 2027 undergraduate portfolio comprises five domains:

  • Product & Technology – offers a B.Des in Product Design, a B.Tech in Design Engineering, and a B.Tech in AI Integrated Design & Intelligent Products, preparing graduates for roles such as Product Designer, UX Designer, Design Engineer and AI Product Designer.
  • Fashion & Commerce – includes B.Des programmes in Fashion Design & Technology, Fashion Communication & Styling, Fashion Brand Management, Luxury Brand Strategy and Accessory Design & Craft, targeting careers in fashion design, styling, branding and luxury.
  • Communication & Media – provides a B.Des in Communication Design & New Media and a B.Des in Animation, VFX & Gaming, leading to positions like Communication Designer, Art Director, Animator, VFX Artist and Game Designer.
  • Space & Environment – features a B.Des in Interior Design & Built Environment, equipping students for roles such as Interior Designer, Spatial Designer, Exhibition Designer and Environment Designer.
  • Business & Entrepreneurship – delivers B.Des programmes in Strategic Design & Innovation Management, Service & Experience Design and Health & Care Design, aimed at Design Strategist, Innovation Manager, Service Designer, Experience Designer and Healthcare Designer roles.

The university also highlights the introduction of Strategic Design Management as one of India’s first undergraduate programmes that combine design thinking with business strategy.

Market Context

The press release links the new curricula to several market forecasts:

  • India’s fashion and luxury market is projected to reach between $85 billion and $90 billion by 2030.
  • The Indian real‑estate market is expected to exceed $920 billion by 2031.
  • The creator economy is anticipated to influence roughly $1 trillion of consumer spending by 2030.

These figures are presented as justification for the expanded focus on fashion, luxury, interior and built‑environment design, as well as AI‑driven product development.

Leadership Quote

Siddharth Shahani, Co‑Founder of ISDI Mumbai and ATLAS SkillTech University, stated: “Our belief in what ISDI stands for has remained constant. We are building on the foundation we have created, while expanding into the disciplines and technologies that are reshaping design. With students choosing ISDI from across the country, our growing community reflects the ambition and diversity of a new generation of designers and the possibilities they see in where design can take them.”

Admissions

Admissions for the 2027 intake are now open. Prospective students can apply through the university’s online portal at https://www.atlasuniversity.edu.in/applicationform/.

Disclaimer

The release notes that it is distributed under an arrangement with PNN and that PTI assumes no editorial responsibility.