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M.Des Fashion Futures

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M.Des Fashion Futures

M.Des Fashion Futures – Career Pathways In Design, Communication, Retail Management

The M.Des Fashion Futures program is a two-year postgraduate degree designed to respond to the rapidly evolving global fashion ecosystem. Offered with career pathways in Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, and Fashion Retail Management, the program combines academic rigor with strong industry relevance, preparing graduates for leadership roles across the fashion value chain.

The curriculum follows a studio-based, project-oriented, and research-driven pedagogy, fostering both conceptual depth and practical expertise. Students engage in core modules, advanced studio projects, and industry-linked workshops that encourage collaboration across all three specializations. Through cross-learning opportunities, learners gain a holistic understanding of how sustainability, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship intersect within contemporary fashion design, communication, and retail systems.

This program has been strategically introduced in response to the fashion industry’s growing demand for multi-skilled, technology-aware, and sustainability-conscious professionals. By integrating four key verticals—Sustainability, Innovation, Technology & AI, and Entrepreneurship. The M.Des Fashion Futures program empowers students to work across the full spectrum of fashion, from creative ideation and visual storytelling to retail strategy, systems thinking, and business leadership.
With a strong emphasis on global relevance and local responsibility, the program aims to nurture future-ready designers, communicators, and retail strategists who can drive meaningful change and innovation within the fashion industry.

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COURSE DETAILS

M.Des

Eligibility:

Bachelor’s Degree in any specialization.

Age Limit : 30 years

Collaborations:

Manchester Metropolitan University,

UK

Northumbria University, UK

Fee Structure:

24L for entire course Know more

Duration:

2 years

Course Structure

Sr. No. Course Title
1 Fundamentals of Fashion Business
2 Consumer Behavior and Research
3 Fashion Marketing
4 Economics and Finance
5 Fashion Supply Chain Management
Sr. No.Course Title
1Introduction to Retail Management
2Buying and Merchandising
3Business Model Canvas
4Personal Development Program 
Sr. No. Course Title
1 Innovation & Entrepreneurship
2 Internship
Sr. No.Course Title
1

Graduation Project

Course Structure


MDes Fashion Communication MDes Fashion Design M.Des Fashion Retail Management
Sr. No Subject code Course Title Course Title Course Title Credits
1 Fashion Fundamentals Introduction to Fashion and Design Fashion Fundamentals Introduction to Fashion and Design Fashion Fundamentals Introduction to Fashion and Design 6
Introduction to Materials and processes in Fashion Business Introduction to Materials and processes in Fashion Business Introduction to Materials and processes in Fashion Business
Digital methods for Fashion Digital methods for Fashion Digital methods for Fashion
2 Core discipline Fashion Styling & Photography Pattern making and Garment construction Buying and Merchandising 2
3 Visual Identity & Brand Communication Identity Design Integrated Textile & Apparel Practices Surface Design – Embroidery Fashion Market Strategy & Operations Supply chain Management 6
Trend Research and Forecasting (includes AI application) Fashion Forecasting & Trend Analysis (includes AI application) Trend Forecasting for Buying (includes AI based forecasts and predictions)
Content Writing for Fashion Fashion Illustration Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
4 Project Design Project 1: Brand Stories (Choice Based Domain Sustainability or Innovation) Design Project 1 – Capsule Collection (Choice Based Domain Sustainability or Innovation) Design Project 1 – Brand Collection launch (Choice Based Domain Sustainability or Innovation) 4
MDes Fashion Communication  MDes Fashion Design  M.Des Fashion Retail Management 
Sr. No Subject code Course Title   Course Title   Course Title Credits
1 Fashion Basics  Craft appreciation    Craft appreciation    Craft appreciation  2
2 Digital Fashion  Digital methods for Fashion (Blender / 3D) Digital Fashion  Digital methods for Fashion (Tukacad) Digital Fashion  Digital methods for Fashion          (CLO 3D) 4
Experience Design in Fashion  Experience Design in Fashion  Experience Design in Fashion 
3 Integrated Brand Communication  Visual Merchandising  Core discipline  Advance Draping and Garment construction  Core discipline  Visual Merchandising  2
4 Brand Communication & PR Core discipline  Textile Studies  Core discipline  Retail Management  2
5 Core discipline  Publication Design (Craft & Sustainability Driven) Core discipline  Print Design  Core discipline  Marketing Management  2
6 Core discipline  Product Photography and Art Direction  Core discipline  Garment Technology  Core discipline  Fashion Retail & E-commerce Strategies 2
7 Project Self-Initiated Design Project  Project Design Project 2 – Atelier / High Street (Craft & Innovation Driven) Project Design Project 2 – Business Launch (Using New Tech in Craft Brand) 4
8 Holistic Personal Development (Leadership and Teamwork)   Personal Development (Leadership and Teamwork)   Personal Development (Leadership and Teamwork) 0
Sr. No Subject code Course Title   Course Title   Course Title Credits
1 Fashion Basics  Digital Fashion Marketing & Management   Digital Fashion Marketing & Management   Digital Fashion Marketing & Management 6
2 Fashion Basics  Portfolio Design and Development   Portfolio Design and Development   Portfolio Design and Development
3 Fashion Basics  Sustainable Design Practices & Circular Fashion   Sustainable Design Practices & Circular Fashion   Sustainable Design Practices & Circular Fashion
4 Fashion Narrative & Media Techniques Fashion Interaction / Film Making Fashion Craftsmanship & Entrepreneurial Practice Innovation and Entrepreneurship Luxury Brand Innovation and Strategy Innovation and Entrepreneurship 6
Editing Tools and methods Mens Wear Pattern Making and Garment Construction  Luxury Brand Management 
Costume Styling Surface Design: Tie / Dye methods Business Model Canvas 
5 Core discipline  Fashion Retail & E-commerce Strategies   Advance Fashion Illustration    Accounting and Finance 2
6 Project Design Project 2 – Fashion Campaign    Self-Initiated Design Project (Indian Wear / Mens Wear / Special Needs / Wearable Tech)   Self-Initiated Design Project  6
7 Holistic Personal Development (Communication and Attitude)   Personal Development (Communication and Attitude)   Personal Development (Communication and Attitude) 0
Sr. No Subject code Course Title Credits
1 Core discipline  Self-Initiated Graduation Project or Industry Sponsored 20

Course Structure

Sr. No. Course Name Modules
1 Design Overview
2 Fundamentals of Fashion Business
Digital Methods
Subcultures and Theories
Trend Forecasting & Fashion Business
Fashion industry practices
Elements of Design
3 Consumer Behavior and Research
Consumer Behavior
Research Paper writing
Understanding Consumer Behavior
Research Design and Methods
Data Collection and Analysis
Literature Review Techniques
Professional Presentation and Communication
4 Fashion Marketing
Fundamentals of marketing
Market Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning (STP)
Marketing Environment (Micro & Macro)
Product Life Cycle (PLC)
Pricing Strategies
Distribution Channels
Promotional Strategies
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Strategic marketing
5 Economics and Finance
Fundamentals of Accounting
Costing
Financial Projections
Financial Analysis & Economic Trends
6 Fashion Supply Chain Management
Fundamentals  of a Fashion Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brand Study
Inventory and Warehouse Management
Case Studies: Global Fashion Brands
 Supply chain Planning and  Application
Sr. No. Course Name Modules
1 Introduction to Retail Management
Digital Marketing 
Branding 
Fashion Retail Management 
Introduction to UI and UX Workshop
2 Buying and Merchandising
Apparel Retail Buying 
Visual Merchandising 
3 Business Model Canvas BMC
Fundamentals  of a Fashion Business Model Canvas
BMC Brand Study
BMC Planning and  Application
4 Personal Development Program
Communication Skills
 Trust and Team Bonding Adaptability 
Problem-Solving Decision-making and resilience
Empathy and Social Awareness
Leadership Skills
Sr. No. Course Name Modules
1 Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
UI / UX WORKSHOP
SEEKERS  Symposium of entrepreneurs
2 Professional Preperation workshop
Resume & Portfolio Building
Business Ethics
Internship report writing
3 Internship Industrial Internship
Sr. No.Course Title
1

Graduation Project

B.Des

Eligibility:

10 + 2 (in any discipline)

Fee Structure:

24L for entire course Know more

Course Structure

Duration:

2 + 2 years

Collaborations:

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Northumbria University, UK

M.Des

Eligibility:

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

Age Limit : 30 years

Fee Structure:

24L for entire course Know more

Course Structure

Duration:

2 years

Collaborations:

Manchester Metropolitan University,

UK

Northumbria University, UK

Sr. No. Course Title
1 Fashion Orientation 
2 Fashion Studies
3 Merchandising – Introduction to Product and Retail Merchandising
4 Fashion Forecasting 
5 Digital Marketing and Prototyping : Web Application
6 Report Submission
7 Business Fundamentals
8 Research Methodology – Market Research and Marketing Research 
9 Economics and Financial Accounting 
10 Orgnanisational Behaviour and Human Resources
11 Fashion Marketing and Promotion 
12 Report Submission and Written Assignment
13 Supply Chain Management
14 Fashion Supply Chain Management 
15 Report Submission and Written Assignment
Sr. No. Course Title
1 Retail Management 
2 Introduction to Retail 
3 Fashion Buying and Merchandising
4 Visual Merchandising 
5 Introduction to E- Commerce and M-Commerce business
6 Mall Management 
7 Customer Relationship Management
8 Data Analytics
9 Data synthesis and intepretation for Fashion busineses 
10 Practical assignment 
11 Business Models 
12 Market Study
13 Business Model Canvas
14 Developing Market and consumer
15 Project Submission 
Sr. No. Course Title
1 Entreprenuership 
2 Financial Management 
3 Legal management in business operations
4 Preparing for Leadership 
5 Project Management 
Sr. No. Course Title
1 Final Major Project (Industry Expereince)

STUDENT WORK

Fashion Design:
Focuses on Apparel Design and Product Development, Material Innovation, Sustainability lead design solutions, Design process, Production Management, Craft Research, Textiles and more.
Fashion Communication:
Focuses on Visual communication, storytelling through print and digital platforms, Fashion Styling, Photography, Experiential Marketing, Fashion Journalism and Immersive Media to list
Fashion Retail Management
Focuses on Retail merchandising and marketing, Sustainable Retail Operations, Entrepreneurial Models, Buying & Merchandising, E-Commerce, Operations and Supply chain, Retail Strategies and more.

 

Project: Clay Design

by Raj Mehta

 

Project: Clay Design

by Raj Mehta

 

Project: Clay Design

by Raj Mehta

CAREERS

Become a designer for an ad agency. Become a brand manager. Become an art director. Advertising professionals combine skills in design, writing, strategic planning, and branding for use in a wide range of media. Across emerging digital platforms and classic media, they come up with effective messaging to communicate ideas and products to influence and reach specific target audiences.

Launch your career as a professional:

Get recruited and hired by the best of the best

FACULTY

Associate Prof. Arshiya Kapoor

H.O.D. Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Foundation, M. Des Fashion Futures

Asst. Prof. Joanna Dcunha

Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Foundation & M. Des Fashion Futures

Asst. Prof. Nitin Gupta

Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Foundation & M. Des Fashion Futures

Asst. Prof. Pallavi Nath

Fashion Design & Fashion Foundation

Asst. Prof. Deepak Pavithran

Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Foundation & M. Des Fashion Futures

Asst. Prof. Anthima Ram

Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Foundation & M. Des Fashion Futures

Asst. Prof. Swarnima Dwivedi

Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Foundation & M. Des Fashion Futures

Asst. Prof. Gauri Karanjkar

Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Foundation & M. Des Fashion Futures

Visiting Faculty

Ravindra Shahane
Ravindra Shahane

Visiting Faculty, MIT Institute of
Design

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Saimah Shaikh

Visiting Faculty, MIT Institute of
Design

Aniya Vergese
Aniya Vergese

Visiting Faculty, MIT Institute of
Design

Pritharshav Pushkar
Pritharshav Pushkar

Visiting Faculty, MIT Institute of Design

Dr. Bibhudutta Baral

Dr. Bibhudutta Baral

Professor, National Institute of
Design (NID)