IMS Design & Innovation Academy

The World is Your Stage at IMS - DIA

Design & Innovation Academy was established in 2005 with a vision of nurturing and training design professionals with the right calibre, expertise, attitude and creative thinking skills.

Established to foster a design education revolution in India, IMS-DIA has been unique from the very start. It is the first academy to have its own production house and retail showroom. With a team of dedicated faculty from national.

Design & Innovation Academy (DIA) is a world-class Design School in India that provides exceptional education & training at par with global standards. From Exchange Programs with the world’s topmost universities to collaborations with the best international brands, DIA opens up a plethora of global opportunities & exposure for you, resulting in a one of its kind global experience. 

We enable you to Dream big, Dare to disrupt & Design innovation. We offer both Graduate and Post-graduate courses in Design taught by renowned faculty. These include industry experts, design entrepreneurs & international guest faculty from the world’s topmost universities.

DIA is the go-to school for innovators who believe that their creations can make a difference in the world. At DIA, you’ll get practical hands-on training, be it from traditional artisans in class or through experimentation in our Eco-labs where you’ll create sustainable products that you can showcase on global platforms. DIA equips you to bring your vision to reality & prepares you for a rewarding career. 

Located only half an hour away from the country’s thriving capital, we have an open & welcoming campus where you’ll find students from across the world. It is in line with our values for inclusivity & diversity across genders, ethnicities & nationalities. Our culturally rich campus & diverse student body brings to light new perspectives on the world, for holistic growth. 

We make this world a better place through innovation. For you we create -

• A global experience (through collaborations, exchange programs, and international faculty)
• Experiential learning through our innovative setup (70% practical training)
• The confidence to challenge the status quo & disrupt the industry 

So that, you can bring your vision to life & become the best in your field on the world stage.

Our Mission

• Design & Innovation Academy is a world-class Institution of Higher Education at IMS. Our mission is to provide global exposure & practical knowledge for students to transform into innovators & creative thinkers. We enable them to be able to showcase their creations on global platforms & leave their indelible mark.

Our Vision

• Our vision is to become an international leader in Design at the higher education level. We are also committed to paving the way for productional sustainability for a better world.