Life through design

Vision

TDV, seamlessly combines its local roots with a commitment to global design education. Through the exchange Semester program, summer-winter schools, guest lectures, international industry relations, and multiple international MOUs, TDV empowers students with a comprehensive and transformative educational experience. These initiatives provide learners with opportunities to immerse themselves in diverse cultural and educational environments, engage in interdisciplinary learning, collaborate with renowned professionals, gain real-world industry experience, and build global networks. The Design Village cultivates a global perspective, fostering the development of adaptable, creative, and globally-minded design professionals prepared to excel in the international design industry.

Our partners

Noida International University is a UGC recognised, world-class university offering a variety of programmes in Engineering, Management, Law, Medical and Social Sciences. The Design Village is the official technical collaborator and skill enhancement centre for the school of design at NIU.

TDV’s collaboration with Domaine de Boisbuchet, France, provides a comprehensive design education by hosting our annual Summer-Winter School at this idyllic location allowing our students to immerse themselves in a creative haven. Domaine de Boisbuchet’s picturesque setting and world-class facilities provide an inspiring backdrop for design exploration.

We are the esteemed Asia partner of L’Ecole De Design Nantes, offering our students a remarkable opportunity to spend a transformative semester at their campus in France. This partnership fosters cultural exchange and exposes our students to diverse design perspectives. It exemplifies TDV’s dedication to globalizing design education and ensuring that our students gain an enriched international experience that sets them apart in the ever-evolving design industry.

TU Delft is amongst the largest university of design in the world. TDV’s partnership with TU Delft brings global excellence to our design programs. TU Delft’s influence on our curriculum enhances students’ exposure to cutting-edge design and engineering. This collaboration underscores TDV’s commitment to providing world-class design education with international perspectives.

Politecnico Milano’s dedication to quality and innovation aligns seamlessly with TDV’s ethos. Through this partnership, our students gain invaluable insights from experts in engineering, architecture, and industrial design. This collaboration facilitates the exchange of knowledge and fosters a dynamic environment where academia meets industry. TDV students benefit from a rich academic experience that prepares them to position themselves in the global design-landscape.

The partnership between TDV and INK, Amsterdam, is based on the foundation of an enduring relationship. With a strong focus on social design, this collaboration promises ongoing technological exchanges, impactful projects, and sustainable change. Together, we aspire to shape a world that’s more inclusive and sustainable or generations to come.Our graduates intervene meaningfully in multiple domains and sectors with sustainability, entrepreneurship and technology as their main focus.

TDV’s collaboration with What Design Can Do (WDCD) is an exciting endeavor that aligns with our shared belief in the transformative power of design. As we prepare to host WDCD, we anticipate a vibrant exchange of fresh ideas, visionary speakers, and dynamic interactions. This partnership promises to inspire creativity and innovation, bringing together designers, businesses, NGOs, and governments to address complex global challenges.

People of tdv

TDV has an inspiring International Board of professors and
professionals that are instrumental in its evolution. The core
team anchors the overall ambition of the project through
academics, outreach, international and industry relations