As it completes a remarkable decade of redefining creative education in India, the Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) marks a transformative new chapter by becoming the University of Design, Innovation and Technology (UDIT). This milestone celebrates 10 years of academic excellence, industry relevance, and a pioneering approach to learning—while setting the stage for an even more integrated future that brings design, management, and technology together under one unified ecosystem.

From its inception, IIAD has been driven by a simple yet powerful philosophy: thinking through making. With strong industry connections and project-based pedagogy at its core, the institution has nurtured a generation of creators, innovators, and leaders. The transition to UDIT builds on this foundation, expanding the scope of education to reflect the rapidly converging worlds of design, business, and technology.

At the undergraduate level, UDIT offers four-year B.Des. programmes in Communication Design, Animation Film Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, and Fashion Communication, along with a BBA in Fashion & Luxury Business Management. These programmes blend creativity with real-world application, preparing students for dynamic global careers.

At the postgraduate level, learners can pursue a two-year M.Des. in Interior Design & Styling or Communication Design, as well as an MBA in Luxury & Fashion Business Management and a BBA in AI and Digital Transformation—reflecting UDIT’s forward-looking vision that aligns design thinking with emerging technologies and business strategy.

With 500+ industry partnerships, a 95% placement rate, and institutional associations with FDCI, ADI, IIID, CII, IFFTI, and Cumulus, students gain access to global brands including Louis Vuitton, Lamborghini, Dyson, H&M, Chanel, Versace, FabIndia, EY, and NDTV. These collaborations ensure that learning remains closely aligned with industry needs and global standards.

Ten years on, IIAD’s evolution into UDIT is more than a name change—it is a bold reimagining of education for the future. By uniting design, innovation, and technology within a single ecosystem, UDIT stands poised to shape the next generation of creative leaders, problem-solvers, and changemakers in India and beyond.