Indore Institute of Design — AICTE Approved
For over 15 years, IID has been Central India's foremost creative institution — forging a generation of fearless designers who lead studios, fashion houses, and agencies across 30+ countries.
#1 Design College
Central India 2025
Founded
2009
Location
Indore, MP
Status
AICTE ✓
Indore Institute of Design (IID) was founded with a singular conviction — that India deserves world-class design education. Over 15 years, we have built a creative institution that blends Indian cultural heritage with global design perspectives.
Today, our alumni lead design studios, fashion houses, and creative agencies across 30+ countries. IID is not just a college — it is a movement that continues to redefine what creative education means in South Asia.
To be the most globally respected design institution in South Asia — nurturing creative thinkers who transform industries and cultures worldwide.
To deliver an internationally benchmarked, industry-integrated design education that empowers students to lead, innovate, and inspire in the global creative economy.
Design is not decoration — it is thinking made visual. We teach our students to question, observe, and craft solutions that are both beautiful and meaningful.
Our learning model is designed around real-world challenges, international benchmarks, and immersive creative experiences.
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International design workshops, global study tours, and collaborative programs with design institutes across Europe, Asia, and North America.
A culture of experimentation, research, and boundary-pushing creativity — from material science to digital fabrication and immersive experience design.
State-of-the-art design studios, digital labs, material workshops, CAD centers, and an internationally curated design library across our premium campus.
Dedicated career cell, mock interviews, portfolio reviews, and direct hiring partnerships with 150+ leading brands, studios, and firms.
Every corner of IID is crafted to inspire — from sunlit design studios to digital fabrication labs and curated creative spaces.
IID combines rigorous academics with real-world practice, international perspectives, and a design philosophy that prepares students for careers at the top of the global creative industry.
Award-winning designers, international academics, and industry practitioners bring real-world depth to every class.
Benchmarked against leading global design schools — our courses integrate global design theory, cultural studies, and contemporary practice.
Live briefs from top brands, factory visits, studio collaborations, and mentorship from 150+ corporate design professionals every year.
Over 80 workshops, masterclasses, design juries, and cultural events annually — featuring international designers, brand leaders, and creative directors.
Dedicated placement cell with campus recruitments, portfolio coaching, and strong hiring partnerships — 98% placement success for 5 consecutive years.
Equipped with industry-grade design tools, 3D printing stations, textile machinery, CAD workstations, and dedicated photography and media studios.
Students Trained
Placement Rate
Industry Partners
Annual Workshops
Expert Faculty
Countries — Alumni
Life at IID goes far beyond classrooms. It's a vibrant ecosystem of events, collaborations, cultural exchanges, and creative challenges that shape well-rounded design professionals.
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Events
Showcase
Knowledge
Campus Culture
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Announcement
Admissions Open 2026–27
Applications for the 2026–27 academic year are now open. Limited seats available across Fashion, Interior & Communication Design programs.
Achievement
IID Ranked #1 in MP — 2025
IID has been ranked the #1 Design Institute in Madhya Pradesh for the third consecutive year by the Education Excellence Awards 2025.
Event
IID Design Week 2026
The annual IID Design Week returns in July 2026 — featuring student showcases, international speakers, brand collaborations, and live design challenges.
"IID gave me more than a degree — it gave me the confidence, skill set, and global network to launch my own fashion label at 24. The faculty treated us like professionals from day one."
Priya Sharma
Fashion Designer — Mumbai, Batch 2020
"The interior design program at IID is hands down the best in Central India. I graduated and immediately started working with a top Mumbai architecture firm — something I never imagined possible."
Arjun Mehta
Interior Designer — Mumbai, Batch 2021
"The exposure at IID — workshops, brand projects, and design competitions — created a portfolio that opened doors at international studios. I now work in Dubai, and IID made it possible."
Neha Kulkarni
Brand Designer — Dubai, Batch 2022
Join a design institute that has shaped 12,000+ creative professionals. Limited seats available for 2026–27. Apply today.