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CONCEPT & SKETCH
THE SKETCHBOOK
Every great idea starts somewhere. Explore concepts, illustrations, and unexpected perspectives.
STUDENT DESIGN & INNOVATION FEST · EDITION 01
Step into
the world
of what’s next.
A gathering of curious minds, bold experiments, and ideas that turn into something real.
A LITTLE CURIOSITY. A LOT OF POSSIBILITIES.
Ideas take shape.
From the first rough sketch to a fully imagined creation, discover what happens when creativity meets experimentation.
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PLAY & EXPERIMENT
THE PLAYGROUND
Experiment with colours, layouts, typography, and digital creations.
03
CURATED WORKS
THE SHOWCASE
Discover creative projects, prototypes, and ideas brought to life by curious student minds.
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Curiosity is where
everything begins.
DesignVerse brings together people who question the obvious, experiment with new possibilities, and build ideas beyond the expected.
PRINCIPLE 01
THINK DIFFERENTLY
Look past standard conventions. Reframe problems through fresh angles, speculative questions, and thoughtful curiosity.
PERSPECTIVE SHIFT
/
INQUIRY
PRINCIPLE 02
EXPERIMENT FEARLESSLY
Treat ambiguity as material. Test ideas rapidly, embrace unexpected failures, and let trial and error guide discovery.
ITERATION
/
EXPLORATION
PRINCIPLE 03
BUILD SOMETHING REAL
Move from pure abstraction into tangible form. Translate speculative dreams into interactive prototypes that touch human lives.
PROTOTYPING
/
CRAFT
WHAT YOU CAN EXPLORE
Four ways to enter the unknown.
01
DESIGN SPRINT
Turn a bold idea into a concept through rapid creative exploration.
02
CREATIVE LAB
Experiment with visual design, digital tools, and emerging technology.
03
IDEAS ON STAGE
Discover fresh perspectives on design, creativity, and innovation.
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THE SHOWCASE
Explore prototypes, experiments, and imaginative student creations.
THE DAY, IN MOTION
One day. Countless possibilities.
A carefully paced sequence of immersion, dialogue, and spontaneous creation.
14 November 2026
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
10:00 AM
Doors Open
Check-in, badge collection, morning coffee, and open walk-through of the installation gallery.
11:00 AM
Creative Sessions
Immersive breakout workshops focusing on generative tools, typography systems, and interaction design.
1:00 PM
Design Sprint
Fast-paced, team-based concept challenge turning speculative prompts into tangible prototypes.
3:00 PM
Ideas on Stage
Curated student lightning talks, provocations on emerging tech, and panel discussions on near-future design.
5:00 PM
The Showcase
Exhibition of completed sprint creations, community critique, recognition awards, and closing celebrations.
ADMISSION OPEN · LIMITED CAPACITY
Your next idea
starts here.
Come curious. Leave inspired. Join hundreds of students reimagining the future of design.
- Full festival day pass with access to all 4 track experiences
- Design sprint materials, prototyping kits & commemorative badge
- Dedicated student exhibition space to showcase your experimental work
Student Registration Pass
Reserve your complimentary entry for Edition 01
Spot Confirmed!
Your pass for DesignVerse Edition 01 has been generated. An entry pass overview is shown below:
PASS ID
DV26-7841
ATTENDEE
Maya Chen
INSTITUTION
National Institute of Design
VENUE
Studio Hall, New Delhi
COMMON QUESTIONS
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Everything you need to know about the fest, participation, and what to bring.
DesignVerse is a student-led festival celebrating design, creativity, experimentation, and emerging technology. It brings together curious minds across disciplines to explore new ideas, collaborate on rapid prototypes, and showcase experimental projects.
Participation is open to enrolled university, college, and polytechnic students from all academic disciplines—including design, engineering, computer science, architecture, fine arts, and the humanities.
No prior design background is required. The sessions and design sprint are structured for multidisciplinary collaboration, where curiosity, diverse perspectives, and a willingness to explore matter most.
Attendees can participate in hands-on Creative Labs, the fast-paced collaborative Design Sprint, provocation talks and lightning debates in Ideas on Stage, and the student prototype Showcase.
You can register directly using any of the “Register Now” buttons on this page or by filling out the registration card in the Registration section. Admission is complimentary for all verified students.
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