GSD is one of India’s foremost design colleges where the comprehensive four year B.Des Degree course is the very reason that sets it apart from other institutes. Through the Design 360 Program, the students will learn the nuances of fashion, textile, visual communication and lifestyle product design in one single course, which prepares them to start their own businesses when they graduate. The curriculum provides holistic design education and a valuable understanding of how the industry works from an entrepreneur's point of view.

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Why GSD?

The Gurukul School of Design is known as an institute that helps students adapt to the changing design needs of our evolving society by nurturing and honing creative individuals to become design professionals of the future, providing them with world class education in combination with traditional values of self-awareness. GSD will focus on the evolution of aesthetics from a global standpoint while encouraging students to look inwardly, while imbibing the Gurukul way of learning.

Who are we?

At the Gurukul School of Design, the concept of ancient Gurukul is adapted for the modern times, wherein the attempt for students is not only to see with their minds but with their hearts, the centre of true creativity and where perception happens through intuition and not just through the senses. Hence, GSD is a place where one can evolve beyond just traditional educational ideas, by being open and receptive to everything in the creative space. Eventually when this validation is felt, it will carry through into the workforce and set the stepping-stones for the future.
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What do we offer?

We offer bachelor of design (B.Des) in the following:
A. Fashion Design
B. Lifestyle Product Design
C. Visual Communication Design
D. Textile Design

Job Security after graduation?

A very strong focus will be provided to bring the best in the business to source talent from the school campus
Placements

Internships at GSD?

The GSD Mentorship Program connects industry experts (mentors) with our students who not only aim to be successful designers but entrepreneurs once they graduate. The special tie-ups with industry experts in various fields in an ongoing process at GSD where the students are involved in special projects as early as their Foundation year.

What is design 360?

GSD aims to initiate a new methodology of education called Design 360 - where the rich crafts from the East will be fused into a modern curriculum that will respect cutting edge technology and ancient traditions at the same time. What the students will learn over program duration, will be much more than just design. Knowledge of Design will be clubbed with the understanding of public relations, marketing and management of the business and how to build a brand.

Why is it important to be an entrepreneur?

The course will equip you to be self-reliant & risk taker. Depending on your interests, you can either become an entrepreneur or work with the best fashion brands in the industry.

Who are our teachers and Gurus?

At GSD, we have a plethora of varied global experts, industry mentors etc. who interact with the students from time to time depending on their area of expertise.
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Making the Right Choice

Determine your future

GSD offers a design program that is industry relevant and cutting edge.

Choose the best for yourself

At GSD the curriculum is deep rooted in the basic yet multidimensional offering a 360 degree view into design, which forms the backbone of the institute.

Why Gurukul School Of Design

A core design syllabus with a well-rounded foundation, thoughtfully designed by industry specialists and mentored by Raghavendra Rathore.

Parents must read this

When deciding with your child on a preferred design college, it is essential to gain a global understanding while also understanding techniques around design that are unique to the Asian landscape.

B.Des

BACHELOR OF DESIGN

Upon successful completion of four years, the degree will be awarded by JECRC University, which is affiliated to UGC degree program and is nationally and internationally accepted.

COURSES

Fashion
Design

Fashion Designers develop designs from an original concept through to high-fashion ensemble. The emphasis at GSD remains on creating brand entrepreneurs who are able to produce innovative silhouettes by applying new technology and experimental construction techniques that reflects the ever-changing demands of the Global Fashion Industry.

Textile
Design

Textile designers typically create designs and fabrics for Fashion, Interior and Lifestyle through specialized skills of surface development, manipulation and ornamentation. Designers have an advanced level of understanding of form, function and aesthetics, and, can successfully integrate their learning experiences of Global textiles and crafts heritage to produce Contemporary designs and surfaces.

Visual Communication Design

Visual Communication Designers are specialists in communicating ideas, concepts and products to audience, through skills of Graphics Design and image manipulation. They pose an in-depth understanding of imagery, presentation, editing and layout and are able to produce effective visual representation through photography, typography, digital tools, illustrations and technical drawings.

Lifestyle Product Design

Lifestyle Product Designers specialize in design and development of a wide array of products that range from Leather goods, Footwear, Bags, Head-wear, Jewelry to other lifestyle products such as Craft-inspired products, tableware, etc. Designers integrate an in-depth understanding and skill of design concepts, material and production process, luxury brand development and management, business practices and corporate ethics for Lifestyles Products and Fashion Accessories.

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Application Process

GUIDELINES

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Application Form

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Application Fee

Online submission of application fee to start the registration process.

Creative Exam

We need to understand your creative strengths.

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Interview process

Shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for a personal interview.

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" GURUKUL IS THE RIGHT WAY "

" The Gurukul School of Design is looking for talented young students, who are serious about their Future, as they will be the First Batch & brand ambassadors of the program when they graduate. "

Raghavendra Rathore
Designer

EDUCATION IS OUR PASSPORT TO THE FUTURE, FOR TOMMOROW BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE WHO PREPARE FOR IT TODAY

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Design is considered as one of the most stimulating and challenging career options in India, most popular being Fashion Designing. A comprehensive career in designing cannot be achieved only with academics, whether it is fashion, textiles, product, communication or any other area of interest, it requires a deep understanding of materials, trends, management and business acumen.

Many institutes for designing in India offer the dual advantage of rich industrial exposure along with creative designing tutorials which are of global standards whether you are specializing in fashion designing or textiles or product or graphic designing. Among all these top designing institutes, GSD is the Best Fashion Designing College in India and in Jaipur, where a unique approach to a 4 Year Bachelor’s of Design Course (B.Des.) is provided.

GSD follows GURUKUL concept to impart creative & holistic design education. It encourages students to look inwardly while adopting a gurukul way of learning. GSD can be ranked amongst the best Gurukuls in India due to its meticulous, distinctive and adaptable pedagogy, learning opportunities, academic and industry connections and commitment to research and innovation. Not only does it offer a comprehensive B.Des degree course , the curriculum also emphasizes on well-being, management and marketing aspects, that sets it apart from the other colleges that offer the course of Fashion Design, Textile or Product Design.

GSD serves as a multifaceted myriad for learners and believes in the power of creativity and change. Not only does GSD place itself in the category of the top-notch school of design but also its exclusive Design 360° Program makes it one of the most appealing centers of education. Through this program the students learn the nuances of various aspects of design like fashion trends, fashion technology, textile design, visual communication design and lifestyle product design in one single course.

A wide range of teaching and learning strategies are used to effectively impart knowledge and skills related to the study of fashion and design. GSD encourages students and scholars to cross traditional boundaries of both geography and disciplines. It has developed itself into a platform which focuses on creativity: catering to the needs of retail, fashion and design business. Its graduation course in fashion design provides a valuable understanding of how the industry works from an entrepreneur's point of view. Its multidisciplinary design course incorporates value based education system along with creative brilliance with various technical as well as cultural enterprises to become future pacesetters. To be an entrepreneur and learn the nuances of starting your own brand are the key values that GSD tries to imbibe amongst the students.

GSD'S OBJECTIVE

To provide professional education covering the wide spectrum of activities in fashion, textile, product designing and visual communication.
To develop visionaries with creative/ critical thinking ability.
To conduct research to disseminate knowledge of academia, commerce, industry, society and the world at large.
To enhance learning and cross the boundaries of creativity and designing.

GSD'S MISSION

To be the foremost institute of academic excellence in the country with special focus on art, design, fashion, textile, visual communication and product design.
To prepare designers with innovative ideas.
To bridge the gap between academics and industry by providing them with the range of interactive sessions with globally acknowledged personalities.
To make the aspirants understand their responsibilities, roles and potentials.

GSD'S VISION<

To develop multifaceted, self -assured and meticulous designers who strive hard to achieve their full potential.
Gurukul School of Design strives hard to take its mission to the next level by delivering multidisciplinary and intrusive pedagogy. As Paul Rand said "Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple that's why it is so complicated."

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Testimonials

The experience you get in this college is very different and unique from other design colleges. You don't only learn about design but also about entrepreneurship and brand management. Another special mention goes to the Gurukul wellbeing which teaches you how to become a better person and handle the toughest of the toughest situations in the world.

The Gurukul School of Design offers a very exclusive way of learning design - capturing and absorbing knowledge not just through books or research, but by experience - having off campus classes and field trips. Alongside Design, we have well-being and yoga sessions as well for overall development of our personalities. This wholesome learning experience is one of the best opportunities for students who are also looking forward to learning the business and marketing aspect of Design, which is a part of our curriculum as well. The best part of college is that I look forward to coming here every day and learning something new!

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Due to the unforeseen circumstances of COVID-19 we are conducting online counselling sessions. Send in your details and a GSD counsellor will revert to you and set up a time to speak and answer all your queries. Please note that GSD also accepts lateral entries. We look forward to hearing from you.

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