Design, Build,
Venture

ABOUT US

Our mission is to forge the next generation of entrepreneurial designers shaping India’s future. We’re a new kind of design school, open to all high school graduates, with a studio-first, industry-led program that turns bold ideas into real products, services, and ventures.

Duration

4 Yrs

A comprehensive 4-year full-time curriculum.

Duration

4 Yrs

A comprehensive 4-year full-time curriculum.

Location

Gurugram

At our Gurugram campus in DLF Cyberpark

Location

Gurugram

At our Gurugram campus in DLF Cyberpark

Format

Full Time

Immersive, dedicated full-time learning commitment.

Format

Full Time

Immersive, dedicated full-time learning commitment.

Commencement date

August 2026

Join our next cohort starting in August 2026.

Commencement date

August 2026

Join our next cohort starting in August 2026.

Duration

4 Yrs

A comprehensive 4-year full-time curriculum.

Location

Gurugram

At our Gurugram campus in DLF Cyberpark

Format

Full Time

Immersive, dedicated full-time learning commitment.

Commencement date

August 2026

Join our next cohort starting in August 2026.

Specializations

Programs that blend creative craft, strategic insight, and systems thinking, empowering designers to shape digital experiences, physical products, and narratives that are thoughtful, impactful, and future-ready.

Interaction Design

Focus on creating interactive experiences across screens, devices, and emerging digital platforms. Students master the intersection of user research, interaction design, and technical implementation to shape how humans engage with technology in meaningful ways.

Interaction Design

Industrial Design

Focus on creating physical products that enhance human experiences through form, function, materials, and manufacturing. Students combine industrial design principles with sustainable practices and emerging fabrication technologies to design products that are both functional & beautiful.

Industrial Design

Communication Design

Blend strategy and craft to create impactful stories. Learn brand strategy, creative direction, and advanced motion, CGI, and visual design.Focus on crafting visual narratives and strategic messaging across media to inform, persuade, and inspire audiences.

Communication Design

Specializations

Interaction Design

Industrial Design

Communication Design

Student Journey

Year 1
Foundations &  Broad Exposure
Build versatile foundations across ALL design disciplines through intensive studio work and critical thinking. Master core skills in 2D, 3D, digital, and time-based media while developing your unique creative voice
Sample Courses:
Foundation Studios (Drawing, Form, Color, Space)
Design Fundamentals & Systems Thinking
Materials Lab & Fabrication Techniques
Design History, Theory & Critical Practice
Year 2
Applied Practice + Stream Selection
Focus on specialised skills and advanced expertise, in a mix of individual and interdisciplinary team-based projects. Choose your specialization at the end of year.
Sample Courses:
Typography & Information Architecture
Time-Based Media
Human Factors & User Research
Computing for Designers
Year 3
Advanced Specialization & Integration
Master advanced techniques in your chosen stream while building systems-level thinking. Lead complex projects that bridge research, strategy, and execution. Collaborate across streams on real industry challenges
Streams to choose from:
Interaction Design (UX/UI, Service Design, AI/ML)
Industrial Design  (Hard Goods, Soft Goods, Smart Products)
Communication Design (Brand Systems, Motion, Environmental)
Year 4
Capstone Project & Internship
Transform from student to professional through a market-ready thesis project and 6-month industry placement.
Capstone thesis: end-to-end project from insight to impact. Self-directed thesis with industry mentorship
Industry internship: Full-time internship at leading studios/companies
Execution & Practise:
Year 1
Foundations &  Broad Exposure
Build versatile foundations across ALL design disciplines through intensive studio work and critical thinking. Master core skills in 2D, 3D, digital, and time-based media while developing your unique creative voice
Sample Courses:
Foundation Studios (Drawing, Form, Color, Space)
Design Fundamentals & Systems Thinking
Materials Lab & Fabrication Techniques
Design History, Theory & Critical Practice
Year 2
Applied Practice + Stream Selection
Focus on specialised skills and advanced expertise, in a mix of individual and interdisciplinary team-based projects. Choose your specialization at the end of year.
Sample Courses:
Typography & Information Architecture
Time-Based Media
Human Factors & User Research
Computing for Designers
Year 3
Advanced Specialization & Integration
Master advanced techniques in your chosen stream while building systems-level thinking. Lead complex projects that bridge research, strategy, and execution. Collaborate across streams on real industry challenges
Streams to choose from:
Interaction Design (UX/UI, Service Design, AI/ML)
Industrial Design  (Hard Goods, Soft Goods, Smart Products)
Communication Design (Brand Systems, Motion, Environmental)
Year 4
Capstone Project & Internship
Transform from student to professional through a market-ready thesis project and 6-month industry placement.
Capstone thesis: end-to-end project from insight to impact. Self-directed thesis with industry mentorship
Industry internship: Full-time internship at leading studios/companies
Execution & Practise:
Year 1
Foundations &  Broad Exposure
Build versatile foundations across ALL design disciplines through intensive studio work and critical thinking. Master core skills in 2D, 3D, digital, and time-based media while developing your unique creative voice
Sample Courses:
Foundation Studios (Drawing, Form, Color, Space)
Design Fundamentals & Systems Thinking
Materials Lab & Fabrication Techniques
Design History, Theory & Critical Practice
Year 2
Applied Practice + Stream Selection
Focus on specialised skills and advanced expertise, in a mix of individual and interdisciplinary team-based projects. Choose your specialization at the end of year.
Sample Courses:
Typography & Information Architecture
Time-Based Media
Human Factors & User Research
Computing for Designers
Year 3
Advanced Specialization & Integration
Master advanced techniques in your chosen stream while building systems-level thinking. Lead complex projects that bridge research, strategy, and execution. Collaborate across streams on real industry challenges
Streams to choose from:
Interaction Design (UX/UI, Service Design, AI/ML)
Industrial Design  (Hard Goods, Soft Goods, Smart Products)
Communication Design (Brand Systems, Motion, Environmental)
Year 4
Capstone Project & Internship
Transform from student to professional through a market-ready thesis project and 6-month industry placement.
Capstone thesis: end-to-end project from insight to impact. Self-directed thesis with industry mentorship
Industry internship: Full-time internship at leading studios/companies
Execution & Practise:
Year 1
Foundations &  Broad Exposure
Build versatile foundations across ALL design disciplines through intensive studio work and critical thinking. Master core skills in 2D, 3D, digital, and time-based media while developing your unique creative voice
Sample Courses:
Foundation Studios (Drawing, Form, Color, Space)
Design Fundamentals & Systems Thinking
Materials Lab & Fabrication Techniques
Design History, Theory & Critical Practice
Year 2
Applied Practice + Stream Selection
Focus on specialised skills and advanced expertise, in a mix of individual and interdisciplinary team-based projects. Choose your specialization at the end of year.
Sample Courses:
Typography & Information Architecture
Time-Based Media
Human Factors & User Research
Computing for Designers
Year 3
Advanced Specialization & Integration
Master advanced techniques in your chosen stream while building systems-level thinking. Lead complex projects that bridge research, strategy, and execution. Collaborate across streams on real industry challenges
Streams to choose from:
Interaction Design (UX/UI, Service Design, AI/ML)
Industrial Design  (Hard Goods, Soft Goods, Smart Products)
Communication Design (Brand Systems, Motion, Environmental)
Year 4
Capstone Project & Internship
Transform from student to professional through a market-ready thesis project and 6-month industry placement.
Capstone thesis: end-to-end project from insight to impact. Self-directed thesis with industry mentorship
Industry internship: Full-time internship at leading studios/companies
Execution & Practise:

Year 1
Foundations &  Broad Exposure
Build versatile foundations across ALL design disciplines through intensive studio work and critical thinking. Master core skills in 2D, 3D, digital, and time-based media while developing your unique creative voice
Sample Courses:
Foundation Studios (Drawing, Form, Color, Space)
Design Fundamentals & Systems Thinking
Materials Lab & Fabrication Techniques
Design History, Theory & Critical Practice
Year 2
Applied Practice + Stream Selection
Focus on specialised skills and advanced expertise, in a mix of individual and interdisciplinary team-based projects. Choose your specialization at the end of year.
Sample Courses:
Typography & Information Architecture
Time-Based Media
Human Factors & User Research
Computing for Designers
Year 3
Advanced Specialization & Integration
Master advanced techniques in your chosen stream while building systems-level thinking. Lead complex projects that bridge research, strategy, and execution. Collaborate across streams on real industry challenges
Streams to choose from:
Interaction Design (UX/UI, Service Design, AI/ML)
Industrial Design  (Hard Goods, Soft Goods, Smart Products)
Communication Design (Brand Systems, Motion, Environmental)
Year 4
Capstone Project & Internship
Transform from student to professional through a market-ready thesis project and 6-month industry placement.
Capstone thesis: end-to-end project from insight to impact. Self-directed thesis with industry mentorship
Industry internship: Full-time internship at leading studios/companies
Execution & Practise:
Year 1
Foundations &  Broad Exposure
Build versatile foundations across ALL design disciplines through intensive studio work and critical thinking. Master core skills in 2D, 3D, digital, and time-based media while developing your unique creative voice
Sample Courses:
Foundation Studios (Drawing, Form, Color, Space)
Design Fundamentals & Systems Thinking
Materials Lab & Fabrication Techniques
Design History, Theory & Critical Practice
Year 2
Applied Practice + Stream Selection
Focus on specialised skills and advanced expertise, in a mix of individual and interdisciplinary team-based projects. Choose your specialization at the end of year.
Sample Courses:
Typography & Information Architecture
Time-Based Media
Human Factors & User Research
Computing for Designers
Year 3
Advanced Specialization & Integration
Master advanced techniques in your chosen stream while building systems-level thinking. Lead complex projects that bridge research, strategy, and execution. Collaborate across streams on real industry challenges
Streams to choose from:
Interaction Design (UX/UI, Service Design, AI/ML)
Industrial Design  (Hard Goods, Soft Goods, Smart Products)
Communication Design (Brand Systems, Motion, Environmental)
Year 4
Capstone Project & Internship
Transform from student to professional through a market-ready thesis project and 6-month industry placement.
Capstone thesis: end-to-end project from insight to impact. Self-directed thesis with industry mentorship
Industry internship: Full-time internship at leading studios/companies
Execution & Practise:
Year 1
Foundations &  Broad Exposure
Build versatile foundations across ALL design disciplines through intensive studio work and critical thinking. Master core skills in 2D, 3D, digital, and time-based media while developing your unique creative voice
Sample Courses:
Foundation Studios (Drawing, Form, Color, Space)
Design Fundamentals & Systems Thinking
Materials Lab & Fabrication Techniques
Design History, Theory & Critical Practice
Year 2
Applied Practice + Stream Selection
Focus on specialised skills and advanced expertise, in a mix of individual and interdisciplinary team-based projects. Choose your specialization at the end of year.
Sample Courses:
Typography & Information Architecture
Time-Based Media
Human Factors & User Research
Computing for Designers
Year 3
Advanced Specialization & Integration
Master advanced techniques in your chosen stream while building systems-level thinking. Lead complex projects that bridge research, strategy, and execution. Collaborate across streams on real industry challenges
Streams to choose from:
Interaction Design (UX/UI, Service Design, AI/ML)
Industrial Design  (Hard Goods, Soft Goods, Smart Products)
Communication Design (Brand Systems, Motion, Environmental)
Year 4
Capstone Project & Internship
Transform from student to professional through a market-ready thesis project and 6-month industry placement.
Capstone thesis: end-to-end project from insight to impact. Self-directed thesis with industry mentorship
Industry internship: Full-time internship at leading studios/companies
Execution & Practise:
Year 1
Foundations &  Broad Exposure
Build versatile foundations across ALL design disciplines through intensive studio work and critical thinking. Master core skills in 2D, 3D, digital, and time-based media while developing your unique creative voice
Sample Courses:
Foundation Studios (Drawing, Form, Color, Space)
Design Fundamentals & Systems Thinking
Materials Lab & Fabrication Techniques
Design History, Theory & Critical Practice
Year 2
Applied Practice + Stream Selection
Focus on specialised skills and advanced expertise, in a mix of individual and interdisciplinary team-based projects. Choose your specialization at the end of year.
Sample Courses:
Typography & Information Architecture
Time-Based Media
Human Factors & User Research
Computing for Designers
Year 3
Advanced Specialization & Integration
Master advanced techniques in your chosen stream while building systems-level thinking. Lead complex projects that bridge research, strategy, and execution. Collaborate across streams on real industry challenges
Streams to choose from:
Interaction Design (UX/UI, Service Design, AI/ML)
Industrial Design  (Hard Goods, Soft Goods, Smart Products)
Communication Design (Brand Systems, Motion, Environmental)
Year 4
Capstone Project & Internship
Transform from student to professional through a market-ready thesis project and 6-month industry placement.
Capstone thesis: end-to-end project from insight to impact. Self-directed thesis with industry mentorship
Industry internship: Full-time internship at leading studios/companies
Execution & Practise:

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Shaping our Graduates

We nurture design graduates who merge craft, strategy, and systems thinking, creating outcomes that are not just visually compelling but deeply meaningful, impactful, and industry-ready.

Shaping our Graduates

We nurture design graduates who merge craft, strategy, and systems thinking, creating outcomes that are not just visually compelling but deeply meaningful, impactful, and industry-ready.

Core

System Thinking + Foundational Knowledge

Connecting creativity with context through systems thinking and strong design fundamentals

Core

System Thinking + Foundational Knowledge

Connecting creativity with context through systems thinking and strong design fundamentals

Eg: UI Designer, 3D Artist, Animator, Motion Designer

Deep Craft Mastery

Skilled in a particular medium of design expression

Pillar 1

Eg: Finance, Biotech & Healthcare, FMCG & Consumer Brands

Deep Industry Knowledge

Master your knowledge by learning the depths of the Industry

Pillar 2

Eg: UI Designer, 3D Artist, Animator, Motion Designer

Deep Craft Mastery

Skilled in a particular medium of design expression

Pillar 1

Eg: Finance, Biotech & Healthcare, FMCG & Consumer Brands

Deep Industry Knowledge

Master your knowledge by learning the depths of the Industry

Pillar 2

Core

System Thinking + Foundational Knowledge

Connecting creativity with context through systems thinking and strong design fundamentals

Eg: UI Designer, 3D Artist, Animator, Motion Designer

Deep Craft Mastery

Skilled in a particular medium of design expression

Pillar 1

Eg: Finance, Biotech & Healthcare, FMCG & Consumer Brands

Deep Industry Knowledge

Master your knowledge by learning the depths of the Industry

Pillar 2

How we do it at MU Design School

01.

Design Meets Business

Mentors & Investors driving your growth and ideas forward.

02.

Build
Real Products

Create physical prototypes using our specialized in-house Proto-lab.

03.

Learn From Leaders

Gain expert insights through Industry live projects at our in-house agency.

04.

Sketch To Market

Turn early ideas into market-ready products with right business foundations.

01.

Design Meets Business

Mentors & Investors driving your growth and ideas forward.

02.

Build Real Products

Create physical prototypes using our specialized in-house Proto-lab.

03.

Learn From Leaders

Gain expert insights through Industry live projects at our in-house agency.

04.

Sketch To Market

Turn early ideas into market-ready products with right business foundations.

01.

Design Meets Business

Mentors & Investors driving your growth and ideas forward.

02.

Build Real Products

Create physical prototypes using our specialized in-house Proto-lab.

03.

Learn From Leaders

Gain expert insights through Industry live projects at our in-house agency.

04.

Sketch To Market

Turn early ideas into market-ready products with right business foundations.

You can aspire to be…

Extrovert and Empathetic
Digital Product Design
Senior Strategist
Passion for Sports
Physical Product Design
Creative Director
Tech Savvy
Communication Design
Creative Lead

Admission Process

Email Address

ugadmissions@mastersunion.org

Mobile Number

+91 7669186660

Admission Process

Email Address

ugadmissions@mastersunion.org

Mobile Number

+91 7669186660

Step O1

Submit Application

Step O2

Submit Video Essay & Portfolio Link

Step O3

Interview

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Step O1

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Step O2

Submit Video Essay & Portfolio Link

Step O3

Interview

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Gain knowledge directly from the source. Your instructors are practicing professionals shaping the products and brands you admire. They provide a cutting-edge education grounded in the immediate challenges and opportunities of the industry.

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Design DNA Meets Future Education

Masters' Union Design School is where Master’s Union’s academic innovation meets Non Zero’s design mastery, shaping market-ready design leaders who think beyond disciplines and turn ideas into ventures.

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OUR FOUNDERS

Founders Voice

OUR FOUNDERS

Founders Voice

Pratham Mittal

Founder, Masters' Union

Aman Vig

Founder, Non Zero

Elena Marsh

Creative Director

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Pratham Mittal

Founder, Masters' Union

True skill transfer happens at the crossroads of business and craft. MUDS is designed for entrepreneurs, demanding readiness from day one.

Aman Vig

Founder, Non Zero

We created MUDS to reward courage, not compliance. Here, we teach you to challenge the market, launch solutions, and own the outcome.

Elena Marsh

Founder, Non Zero

We created MUDS to reward courage, not compliance. Here, we teach you to challenge the market, launch solutions, and own the outcome.

Aman Vig

Founder, Non Zero

We created MUDS to reward courage, not compliance. Here, we teach you to challenge the market, launch solutions, and own the outcome.

Elena Marsh

Founder, Masters' Union

True skill transfer happens at the crossroads of business and craft. MUDS is designed for entrepreneurs, demanding readiness from day one.

Pratham Mittal

Founder, Masters' Union

True skill transfer happens at the crossroads of business and craft. MUDS is designed for entrepreneurs, demanding readiness from day one.

FAQ

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Is the degree recognized for higher education globally?

Do I need a strong background in art or science to apply?

What is the typical time commitment for the UG program?

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How does the Venture Studio apply to undergraduate students?

What kind of portfolio will I graduate with?

Is the degree recognized for higher education globally?

Do I need a strong background in art or science to apply?

What is the typical time commitment for the UG program?

What does Anti-Disciplinary mean for a UG student?

How does the Venture Studio apply to undergraduate students?

What kind of portfolio will I graduate with?

Is the degree recognized for higher education globally?

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Design, Build,Venture

4 Yrs

4 Yrs

Gurugram

Gurugram

Full Time

Full Time

August 2026

August 2026

4 Yrs

Gurugram

Full Time

August 2026

Specializations

Interaction Design

Interaction Design

Industrial Design

Industrial Design

Communication Design

Communication Design

Specializations

Interaction Design

Industrial Design

Communication Design

Join the Cohort

Student Journey

Shaping our Graduates

Shaping our Graduates

How we do it at MU Design School

How we do it at MU Design School

You can aspire to be…

Senior Strategist

Creative Director

Creative Lead

Admission Process

Admission Process

Learn from the Best

Learn from the Best

Design showcase

Design showcase

Design DNA Meets Future Education

Design DNA Meets Future Education

Founders Voice

Founders Voice

Things you might wonder

Things you might wonder

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