M. Des. Fashion Design

Overview

The Master of Design (M.Des) in Fashion Design at the Institute of Design, SAGE University Indore is a two-year, full-time postgraduate program focused on advanced fashion creativity, technology, and strategic thinking for the contemporary fashion industry. The program is designed for graduates who wish to move beyond basic apparel design into collection development, brand building, sustainable fashion, and fashion innovation at a leadership level.

The program blends design studios, research, technology, and industry exposure to prepare learners as future-ready fashion professionals, entrepreneurs, and academics.

Program Highlights

• Advanced fashion design studios focusing on concept development, collection planning, trend analysis, and market positioning for diverse fashion segments such as couture, prêt, streetwear, and sustainable fashion.

• Strong integration of textile innovation, material exploration, garment construction, pattern making, draping, and fashion CAD for professional-quality design outcomes.

• Emphasis on fashion forecasting, consumer behaviour, branding, and retail strategy to align creative design with business realities and global fashion ecosystems.

• Research-led practice with focused modules on design research methods, sustainability in fashion, ethical production, and circular fashion approaches.

• Studio-based pedagogy supported by fashion shows, exhibitions, industry projects, live briefs, and collaborations with brands and design houses.

• Access to specialized fashion studios, sewing and draping laboratories, textile workshops, CAD labs, and photography and visual communication facilities at the Institute of Design.

• Mentorship by experienced fashion educators, practicing designers, and industry experts, supported by the Institute’s hands-on, industry-linked learning environment.

Admission Rules:

Admission in Institute of Design, SAGE University Indore is done through SEE (Sage Entrance Examination) followed by an Interview. Admissions of all eligible candidates to all courses offered by Institute of Design, SAGE University Indore are carried out on the basis of interview performance and merit in the qualifying examination. The admission procedure must be completed before the commencement of the academic session or the last date of admission as decided by the Academic Council.