National Institute of Design (NID) Bengaluru, established in 2015 as the Research & Development campus of the parent NID Ahmedabad (founded 1961), represents India's premier design education institution's commitment to innovation, research, and industry collaboration in the technology capital. As an autonomous institute under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, NID Bangalore carries forward the 60-year legacy of design excellence while focusing on cutting-edge design research, strategic design management, and industry-driven innovation.
The campus has been strategically positioned in Bangalore to leverage the city's thriving technology ecosystem, startup culture, and design-intensive industries including IT, automotive, consumer electronics, and e-commerce. NID Bangalore offers specialized postgraduate programs and executive education in New Media Design, Strategic Design Management, Digital Game Design, Design for Retail Experience, and Universal Design, all tailored to meet contemporary industry needs.
The institute's pedagogy combines NID's signature studio-based learning approach with research-oriented projects, industry internships, and collaborative design thinking workshops. With a faculty comprising award-winning designers, design researchers, and industry experts, NID Bangalore maintains the highest standards of design education while being at the forefront of design innovation in India. The campus serves as a hub for design research, hosting national and international design conferences, workshops, and exhibitions.
NID Bangalore has established strong partnerships with leading companies like Infosys, Wipro, Tata Elxsi, and various startups for sponsored research projects, design consultancy, and student placements, making it a vital bridge between design education and industry practice.