Academic Collaborations

We collaborate with leading design and technology institutes to enhance learning and research outcomes. Examples: IIT Bombay – IDC School of Design: Joint workshops and research in product and industrial design. NID Ahmedabad: Faculty exchange, mentoring, and design curriculum development. IIITDM Kancheepuram: Technology-integrated design projects and prototyping support. Kerala Technological University (KTU): Collaborative design research and project supervision.

Government & Public Sector Collaborations

KSID works closely with government departments and public sector bodies to bring design thinking into policy, innovation, and public services. Examples: Department of Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Kerala: Design-led MSME transformation programs. Kerala Start-up Mission (KSUM): Mentorship and incubation support for design startups. Kudumbashree Mission: Product design and branding for women-led micro-enterprises. Suchitwa Mission: Design for sustainable waste management and awareness campaigns.

Industry Collaborations