Master UI and UX in the AI era
Join PG Certificate Program in Visual Design and
User Experience
Classes "Design is not just what it looks like and
feels like. Design is how it works." - Steve Jobs
IIT Hyderabad Department of Design consists faculty bearing academic accreditation from premier institutions around the world
Practitioner’s curriculum designed by IIT Hyderabad Department of Design with
Use Cases, Projects, and Capstones for effective learning
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module you will master design methodologies from need identification to prototyping and testing. You will also learn core elements and principles like form, color, texture, and balance. Apply design thinking through hands-on projects and real-world case studies. Build creative confidence and solve problems with impactful design solutions.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module, you will understand the fundamentals of Interaction Design, UX, and UI, their history, usability principles, and emerging trends. You will gain hands-on experience in approaching design problems, explore the role of research and ideation within the Design Thinking framework, and get introduced to tools like FigJam and concepts such as Atomic Design and multi-sensory experiences.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module, you will understand the cognitive and emotional aspects of user experience in design. You will explore the role of affect, including the Core Affect model, and how emotional responses influence user perception, behavior, and engagement with design outcomes.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module, you will gain an understanding of advanced interfaces, including touch tablets, VR, AR, MR, and haptic technologies, through real-world XR case studies.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module, you will gain foundational skills in photography, filmmaking, and animation to craft compelling visual stories. You will learn key techniques in framing, lighting, composition, and visual grammar, enhancing your ability to translate ideas into impactful still and moving images.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of core design principles, the 4 D’s of design, and the importance of visual coherence in graphic communication. You will explore typography, print and publication design, color theory, and the complete print production process. The module also covers visual branding and how design elements like logos, color, and typography shape brand identity and consumer perception. Additionally, you will learn to apply data visualization techniques to present information effectively through infographics and interactive storytelling.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module, you will understand how cultural and societal contexts influence design decisions. Develop critical and design thinking skills by analyzing the impact of these influences on self and society. Learn to make thoughtful, context-aware design choices rooted in real-world observations. You will also engage in reflective presentations to deepen understanding and enhance decision-making as a designer.
Application Fee
₹2,000
Total Program Fees ₹3,00,000
Program fee With Scholarship ₹2,25,000 (GST at 18% extra as applicable)
Special pricing for corporates*
*Applicable only for enterprises nominating their employees as a group
Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Join 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.
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 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.
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.
The IITH Advantage
Hands-On Learning Experience
The TalentSprint Advantage
Design as an expertise appeals and applies to a wide range of professionals across roles and sectors. This program is ideal for
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