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  • 6 Months Certificate Program
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"Design is not just what it looks like and
feels like. Design is how it works." - Steve Jobs

3 Reasons Why This Program is Unique

High Impact Format

  • Experiential Learning
  • Campus Immersion
  • Mentor Support
  • Project Showcase Event

IIT Hyderabad Edge

  • Top-ranked engineering institution
  • Master Faculty
  • Global Recognised Certification

Design Innovation Centre (DIC)

  • Access to center for innovation and creativity through design-focused education and projects

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Academia and Industry Leaders

IIT Hyderabad Department of Design consists faculty bearing academic accreditation from premier institutions around the world

  • Program Dean
    Prof. Shiva Ji Design for Sustainability, Sustainability Assessment, LCA (Life-cycle Analysis), New Age Products/Services, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Architectural Heritage Reconstruction More
  • Prof. Deepak John Mathew Digital Heritage preservation, AR/VR, XR, Photography and Imaging... More
  • Prof. Sonali Srivastav Film and Media production, storytelling, Visual Cultures More
  • Prof. Delwyn Jude Remedios Animation, Illustration,
    and Film Making More
  • Prof. Mohammad Shahid Design Research, Experimental Typography, Visual Culture... More
  • Prof. Saurav Khuttiya Deori Visual ethnography research, Heritage preservation, Branding-identity design, Print publications More
  • Prof. Seema Krishnakumar Visual storytelling, Data Visualisation, Information Design, Interaction Design, Interactive Narratives, Multimedia and Photography More
  • Prof. Prasad S Onkar Virtual Reality, Haptics, Interaction Design, Product Design, 3D Printing, Affect-Cognition interaction, and Design Innovation More
  • Prof. Anusmita Das Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience and Cultures, Research Methodologies, Visual Culture, Visual Identity, Urban Semantics... More
  • Prof. Md. Haseen Akhtar Healthcare Infrastructure and Services Design, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies in Design (XR and AI)... More
  • Prof. Pranav Satpute Industrial Design, Design Innovation, New Product Development,Design for Social Impact More

UI-UX Course curriculum

Practitioner’s curriculum designed by IIT Hyderabad Department of Design with
Use Cases, Projects, and Capstones for effective learning

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  • Design, process, elements, principles, Creativity, and Innovation
  • Elements - I
  • Elements - II
  • Principles - I
  • Principles - II
  • Design Thinking
  • Design Case Studies

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand core design processes, elements, principles, creativity, and innovation, and apply them to develop effective visual communication.
  • Analyze the fundamental Elements of Design and their impact on aesthetics, perception, and visual composition.
  • Apply advanced design elements such as color, typography, form, and spatial structure to enhance clarity and communication.
  • Understand key Principles of Design and how hierarchy, balance, rhythm, and contrast shape meaningful visual outcomes.
  • Apply advanced design principles across contexts to improve structure, emphasis, proportion, and overall visual harmony.
  • Understand the design thinking methodology and apply empathy, ideation, and prototyping to solve real-world design problems.
  • Analyze real-world design case studies to evaluate design decisions, user insights, and effective application of design fundamentals.

  • Temporarility of Cultural Patterns (warm-up)
  • Talks by Faculty (Design Culture)
  • Design with People, Products and Possibilities

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand how cultural geographies, social factors, and temporal patterns influence design decision-making and shape design utility.
  • Gain insights from expert faculty talks to broaden perspectives on contemporary design practices and disciplines.
  • Explore how human needs, product experiences, and evolving contexts inform user-centric product design and enable innovative design possibilities.

  • Introduction to Interaction Design
  • Introduction to UX-UI
  • UX Research, UI Foundations & Ideation Process
  • AI for Designers

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the fundamentals of Interaction Design by exploring digital and multi-sensory interactions, mental models, and evolving design possibilities.
  • Understand key UX/UI foundations, including usability, user needs, and interface design principles through hands-on exploration.
  • Apply UX research methods, ideation processes, and UI principles to develop user-centric and iterative design solutions.
  • Explore how AI can augment the design process by enabling idea exploration, user understanding, and intelligent, ethical design outcomes.

  • A practical look at User Research - 1
  • A practical look at User Research - 2
  • Getting up and close to the user & Translating all the knowledge to design - 1
  • Translating all the knowledge to design - 2
  • Design cognition and emotions

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the role of cognition, emotion, and affective qualities in shaping user experiences and influencing design outcomes.

  • Translating all the knowledge to design - 3
  • Advanced Interactive Interfaces / AR VR MR

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand advanced interactive interfaces including AR, VR, and MR, and explore XR technologies, case studies, and haptics to design immersive experiences.

  • Introduction to Graphic Design and its Applications
  • Typography
  • Publication
  • Visual Branding
  • Data Visualization

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the fundamentals of graphic design, including core processes, visual coherence, and the application of design principles in communication.
  • Apply key typography concepts such as type anatomy, hierarchy, pairing, and expressive typography to enhance visual clarity and communication.
  • Understand print and publication design fundamentals, including grids, color theory, image resolution, paper selection, and the complete print production workflow.
  • Analyze visual branding elements like logos, color schemes, typography, and brand identity to create consistent, compelling, and recognizable brand communication.
  • Understand the basics of data visualization and apply visual storytelling techniques to translate data into clear, impactful, and interactive visual narratives.

  • Photography
  • Filmmaking
  • Animation

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply fundamental photography techniques such as framing, lighting, perspective, and composition to create compelling visual narratives.
  • Understand the essentials of filmmaking and use cinematic techniques to craft clear and engaging visual stories.
  • Understand core animation principles and use visualization, framing, and storytelling techniques to create effective digital narratives.

Capstone Projects

  • Social Innovation
  • IoT and Product Design
  • Livable Cities
  • Design for Web
  • AR/VR and Education
  • Option to Bring Your Own Project

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Who is this program for?

  • Early-career professionals aiming to become future-ready UX/UI experts
  • Emerging and experienced professionals looking to advance their design careers in the digital era
  • Consultants and entrepreneurs focusing on enhancing digital experiences through cutting-edge design strategies

Eligibility

  • Graduate with a minimum 1 year of work experience

What should I expect from this program?

  • Master Visual design and User experience to craft strategic, user-centric interaction.
  • Learn to Design seamless digital experiences to enhance communication and engagement.
  • Learn to blend concepts with digital tools and techniques for graphic and UX design.
  • Build a portfolio showcasing real-world design problem-solving.
  • Develop skills to lead projects and collaborate in cross-functional teams.

What is My Investment?

Application Fee*
₹2,000

Total Program Fees* ₹3,00,000

Program fee With Scholarship* ₹2,25,000 (GST at 18% extra as applicable*)

*Fees paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Special Program Fee for Corporate Nominations** **Applicable only for enterprises nominating their employees as a group

Modes of payment available

  • Internet Banking
  • Credit/Debit Card
  • UPI Payments

Easy Financing Options

EMI as low as ₹9,532/Month

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Build User-Centric Digital Experiences

Visual Design and UX has gone mainstream with companies investing heavily to build design centers, hire design teams and run programs that inculcate design appreciation amongst employees. Organizations are rapidly hiring designers to build next-gen digital interfaces.

The PG Level Advanced Certificate Program in Visual Design and User Experience, designed by the Department of Design at IIT Hyderabad, equips professionals to create user-centric digital experiences. The Department nurtures a vibrant environment for exploring several facets of design. It houses the Design Innovation Centre (DIC), funded by MHRD, the Government of India, that acts as a bridge between academia and industry to solve real-world problems using design.

The 6-month program is best suited for designers, researchers, animators, and UI and UX professionals keen to build expertise in visual design and UX. Delivered in association with TalentSprint, the program offers experiential learning through interactive online sessions by IITH faculty, Case Studies, Capstone Projects, Hands-on Online Labs, Mentor Support and Campus Visit with Project Showcase Event.

About IIT Hyderabad

IIT Hyderabad has been consistently ranked among the top ten engineering institutions of India. It has created a holistic educational ecosystem that offers cutting-edge research, industry collaboration, and entrepreneurship.

The Department of Design, in particular, has facilitated innovation in Collaborative Design, Sustainability, Product Systems and Services, Design and Education, and Crowdsourced Design and more.

IIT Hyderabad also hosts the i-TIC Foundation, a Technology Business Incubator that provides a supportive environment for entrepreneurs. For more information, visit https://www.iith.ac.in/

IIT Hyderabad‘s Design Innovation Centre

IIT Hyderabad’s state-of-art Design Innovation Centre works towards building an ecosystem where Designers and Engineers in academia interact with real world problems and stakeholders to give shape to creative entrepreneurial cooperation and collaboration.

Participants can draw inspiration and guidance from DIC in the area of education and design for sustainability.

About TalentSprint

Frequently Asked Questions

The number of digital devices and interfaces in the world is growing manifold. As the time spent on these digital interfaces is increasing, so is the need for digital design, an umbrella term that encompasses different disciplines - UI, UX, animation, and graphic design, among others.

Nielsen Norman Group predicts that the UX profession is expected to grow to about 100 million people in 2050.

Studies indicate that there is a competitive advantage for companies with better UX than their competitors. A Forrester research shows that, on average, every dollar invested in UX brings 100 in return.

Today, organizations are looking for designers who can build the next generation of websites, mobile apps, and IoT interfaces and enhance the experience of the product.

The PG Certificate Program in Visual Design and User Experience, designed by the Department of Design at IIT Hyderabad, equips professionals to create user-centric digital experiences.

According to LinkedIn, some of the top career opportunities professionals can explore are as follows.

  • UX Researcher - 416+ openings
  • Sr. Interaction Designer - 1000+ openings
  • Lead Graphic Designer - 1000+ openings
  • Lead Animator - 712+ openings
  • 2D Animator - Motion Graphics - 1000+ openings
  • 3D Visualizer - 389+ openings
  • 3D Animator - 601+ openings
  • Director of Design - 1,000+ openings
  • Head Of Product Design - 3,000+ openings
  • Senior Visual Designer - 2,000+ openings
  • Director Of UX - 161+ openings
  • Sr.UX Designer - 976+ openings
  • UX Researcher - 381 + opening
  • Sr. UI Designer - 1000+ openings

The IITH Advantage

  • Learn from Master Faculty, Experts and Mentors at the prestigious Department of Design at IITH, one of India’s top-ranked Institutions.

Hands-On Learning Experience

  • Effective learning with a practitioner’s curriculum including Use Cases, Capstone Projects and Hands-on Online Labs.

The TalentSprint Advantage

  • Learn on TalentSprint’s patent-pending Digital Platform. Network with 3000+ TalentSprint Deep Tech Alumni. Access Career Accelerator.

Design as an expertise appeals and applies to a wide range of professionals across roles and sectors. This program is ideal for

  • Aspiring and practicing designers, researchers, entrepreneurs, animators, and UI and UX professionals.
  • Professionals working in the following sectors will find this program useful: Technology, Communication, Entertainment, Education, E-Commerce, Banking and Finance, Retail, FMCG, HealthCare, Hospitality and Tourism.
  • Select fresh Graduates aspiring to start their career in design.

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