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Course Details

UG, PG & OTHER COURSES INTERACTION DESIGN

Degree Course Type 

Bachelors, Masters, Diploma

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

4 Year

Course Fields 

Other

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

NID DAT UG, NID DAT PG, UCEED, CEED, NATA

Average Course Fee 

10000 - 3800000

Average Salary Offered 

250000 - 4500000

Course Highlights 

Here are Major Highlights of the Cousre: 

Industry

Design

Top Interaction Design Colleges

IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, MIT WPU Pune, Amity University etc.

Examination Type

Semester System

Eligibility

10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks

Admission Criteria

Merit-based

Average Course Fee

INR 10,000 to INR 38,00,000

Top Job Profiles

Interaction Designer, UX Designer, Multimedia Designer etc.

Top Recruiters

UX reactor, Parallel, F1 Studioz etc.

Average Salary in India

INR 2,50,000 to INR 45,00,000 per annum

About Course 

Interaction Design is the design of human interaction with digital products or examines the interaction between a user and a product. The role of an Interaction Designer is to create the best possible experience for a user. If you are good at visual communication and have a good artistic sense, then Interaction Design is certainly one area you can explore. 

Interaction Design is offered at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels in India. The field of design is popular for being one of the lucrative career options in the country. In today’s digital world, websites and apps are the faces of any big or small brand. With an ever-expanding market, the need for such products will only increase.​​​​​​​

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

Interaction Design courses are beneficial in a lot of ways. Some of the advantages of choosing this stream are mentioned below:

1. The work environment is a rapidly evolving environment where students get to learn and apply a vast range of technological and psychological skills.

2. New and exciting job opportunities await in every step of this profession. With new people, customers, designers, and skilled workers, connections are broadened and this gives way to several new opportunities.

3. Interaction Designers are always the leaders of the team. They are at the forefront of any innovative product designing team and make decisions about the future of the products.

4. The stream of Interaction Designing is a very significant stage of product designing. Communication service to the customers is absolutely necessary for any market to run and interaction designers ensure that.

 5. As an Interaction Designer, one can make technology accessible to a lot of people and even save their lives. People’s enjoyment of their products and devices are ensured by them completely.

6. Finally, interaction designers can build value for their own business. With a vast network of skilled people and experience, they can start off with their own work efficiently.

Eligibility  

The eligibility criteria are different for every college offering the course. However, the following criteria will give you an idea of the basic eligibility:

1. To be eligible for an undergraduate course in Interaction Design, the candidate must have passed 10+2 from any stream, (State Boards AISSCE/IBISC) from a recognised Board of education. 

2. To be eligible for a postgraduate programme in Interaction Design, an applicant must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science or any Design Discipline from a recognised university.

3. Many colleges may ask the candidate to have obtained around 40%-50% in the qualifying examination.

Entrance Exams Details 

Exams such as NATA, CEED, NID Entrance Exam, WLCI Aptitude Test, UCEED, SEED are conducted for an interaction design course.

Degree Course Syllabus 

The key syllabus information 

Studies in Form I/Visual Language – Syntactics

Interactions, media, senses

Design Issues

User Studies 

Art, Design and Society I

Image Making and Representation I

Media Investigation and Communication Methods

Photo Communication

Elements of Design

Design Workshop I

Life Drawing

Modern Information Systems

Information Visualization

Designing for Web, Mobile & Emerging Technologies 1- Web Technologies

Simple Interaction Design

Tangible Interaction Design

Trends in Interactive Technologies

Cognitive Ergonomics : Tools & Techniques 

User Experience Design Methods

Task Analysis & System Visualization

Design Semantics

Design for Special Needs

Introduction to Design Research

Usability Engineering

Fundamentals of Design 1 (Colour)

Fundamentals of Design 2 (Geometry)

Inter Design Studies 1 (Environ Exposure)

Fundamentals of Design 4 (Form Space and Structure)

Top Colleges 

Top Colleges:

1. IIT Bombay

2. IIT Guwahati

3. MIT WPU Pune

4. Amity University etc.

Course Fees 

The average Interaction Design Courses fee ranges between INR 10,000 and INR 38,00,000.

Top Recruiters And Salary 

 Here are some Top Recruiters:

Top Recruiters

Lollipop Design Studio

Divami Design Labs

YUJ Designs

F1 Studioz

Thence

Netbramha Studios

Procreator

Lollypop Design Studio

Netbramha Studios

Zeux Innovation

Goprotoz

OneThing Design

Userfacet

Wow Makers

Parallel

UX Reactor

Koru UX Design

Aufait UX



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Job Profile

Job Description

Average Annual Salary

Interaction Designer

They work to design their products aimed at a positive user experience and improve a company’s services and products in the market

INR 10,00,000 to INR 45,00,000

UX Designer

They work on web-based applications to make services of a company user-friendly and enjoyable at the users’ end

INR 6,00,000 to INR 35,00,000

Multimedia Designer

They are graphic design specialists who create multimedia content for websites, ads, televisions, etc to promote the products and services of a company

INR 3,90,000 to INR 35,60,000

Course Scope And Career Options 

Being the axis of any brand revolves today, the demand for exemplary and experienced Interaction designers by giant companies have skyrocketed. It is, in fact, considered one of the highest-paying jobs not only in India but all across the world.

Besides the market demand for designers in this field, it also comes with excellent financial rewards. An entry-level Interaction Designer may easily expect a salary of Rs 3 LPA. Some of the job profiles that may explore are:

1. Interaction Designer

2. UI/UX Designer

3. Graphic Designer

4. Product Designer

5. Visual Interaction Designer

6. Leading agencies that recruit Interaction Designers include:

7. Lollipop Design Studio

8. Netbramha Studios

9. Divami Design Labs

10. Yuj Designs

11. F1Studioz

12. Thence

13. Procreator

Admission Process 

Here's a summary of the admission process for UG, PG & other courses in Interaction Design:

1. Undergraduate (UG) Courses:

Common Courses: B.Des, BFA, B.Sc in Interaction Design.

Entrance Exams:

UCEED (IITs, IIITDM)

NID DAT (National Institute of Design)

MITID DAT, NIFT Entrance Exam

Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream; minimum 50-60% marks.

Process: Entrance exam → Studio Test/Interview → Final Selection.


2. Postgraduate (PG) Courses:

Common Courses: M.Des, MFA in Interaction Design.

Entrance Exams:

CEED (IITs, IISc)

NID DAT (M.Des), MITID DAT

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in design/related fields; minimum 50-60%.

Process: Entrance exam → Portfolio Evaluation → Studio Test/Interview.


3. Diploma/Certificate Courses:

Offered by: Design institutes and online platforms.

Eligibility: 10+2 or bachelor’s degree.

Process: Direct admission; portfolio may be required.

Portfolio preparation is essential for both UG and PG programs.

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