The Department of Design (DoD)

The Department of Design (DoD), one of the eleven departments at IIT Guwahati, was set up with a vision to enkindle some of the brightest technical minds of the country with a passion for innovation in technology, driven by a firm understanding, appreciation and celebration of design. IIT Guwahati was the first Indian Institute of Technology to start the bachelor and the PhD programmes in Design in 1999 and 2001 respectively. The Department currently offers B.Des, two masters degrees ( M.Des and M.Des in Electronic Product Design) and PhD in Design. The focus of these programmes is on the study, invention, and use of technologies for effective and enjoyable user experiences and on understanding the impact of technology on individuals, groups, and organizations. The Department promotes interdisciplinary research in engineering, design, behavioral and social sciences. It envisions to produce successful graduating students who will be capable of leading the changing scenarios of today and tomorrow through thought, innovation and values.