DESIGN STUDIES:
REDESIGNED
DESIGN
STUDIES:
REDESIGNED
BITS PILANI, MUMBAI CAMPUS
BITS Design School aims to prepare the new wave of designers for a rapidly changing world, where everything from climate innovations to consumer tech, from healthcare to transportation, and even the way we do business requires constant innovation.
STUDENTS COLLABORATING AT OUR CAMPUS
AN
INTERSECTION
OF DISCIPLINES
BITS Design School leverages its unique heritage for a transdisciplinary approach to design - drawing on synergies with BITS Pilani and BITS School of Management. The intersection of creativity, technology, and management, from where our students will start, is the fountainhead of innovation that the world needs.
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STUDENTS AT OUR CAMPUS
Bachelor of
Design (Honours)
A fully residential, 4-year-long, transdisciplinary programme
at BITS Design School.
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Intensely student-centric
The long-term interest of students is front and centre in every decision that we take.
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Technology and digital-first
Leveraging the BITS Pilani heritage to train designers who are tech natives.
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Deeply integrated with the industry
Leveraging BITS Pilani's vast network across industry verticals for better student outcomes.
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Global in approach
Partnerships with top global design schools for exciting student exchange and immersion opportunities.
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Transdisciplinary in nature
Synergies with BITS Pilani for tech, BITSoM for management, and within the diverse disciplines of design.
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Events
There are no upcoming events. Please watch recordings of past events.
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Info Session: Get to Know BITS Design School
An inside look at the BITSDES journey — discover how we are redefining design education.
January 25, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Venue - Online
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Info Session on Pathways and Admissions
Getting to know BITSDES — a deep dive into the five career pathways and the admissions process
January 4, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Venue - Online
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How to – Interview
A primer to help you prepare for your portfolio interview at BITSDES, with our faculty and admissions team.
April 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue - Online
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How to – Portfolio
A webinar to help you best prepare your design portfolio, with our faculty and admissions team.
March 23, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue - Online
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CVP: CARE, VALUE, PLACE CONFERENCE
A two-day event exploring design-led, real-world responses to climate, biodiversity, and community resilience.
September 18 – September 19, 2024 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue - BITS Design School, Mumbai
PARTNERSHIPS
Exposure to a global context can open minds, foster creativity and cultural sensitivity, and prepare students for international collaboration and global careers.
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RMIT University
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Arizona State University
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Cumulus Association
LEADERSHIP
The core leadership of BITSDES is made up of stalwarts from the world of business and the world of design. They are committed to, and energise our vision, and are deeply involved with guiding the strategic direction of the school.
Kumar Mangalam Birla
Chancellor, BITS Pilani Chairman, Aditya Birla Group
V Ramgopal Rao
Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani
Dilip Gaur
Member, Board of Governors, BITS Pilani
Director, Aditya Birla Management Corporation
Private Ltd (ABMCPL)
Nandita Abraham
Dean, BITS Design School
Biju Dominic
Chief Evangelist, Fractal CEO, Final Mile Advisor, BITSDES
Don Norman
Founding Director, Design Lab, University of California, San Diego (retired)
John Thackara
Sr. Fellow, Royal College of Arts Advisor, BITSDES
Sandy Speicher
Professor, Stanford d. School Ex-CEO, IDEO Advisor, BITSDES
Kumar Mangalam Birla
Chancellor, BITS Pilani
Chairman, Aditya Birla Group
V Ramgopal Rao
Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani
Dilip Gaur
Member, Board of Governors, BITS Pilani
Director, Aditya Birla Management Corporation
Private Ltd (ABMCPL)
Nandita Abraham
Dean, BITS Design School
Biju Dominic
Chief Evangelist, Fractal
CEO, Final Mile
Advisor, BITSDES
Don Norman
Founding Director, Design Lab, University of California, San Diego (retired)
John Thackara
Sr. Fellow, Royal College of Arts
Advisor, BITSDES
Sandy Speicher
Professor, Stanford d. School
Ex-CEO, IDEO
Advisor, BITSDES
