Product designers research users, sketch concepts, make CAD models and prototypes, and work with engineering/manufacturing teams. Graduates work in industrial design firms, manufacturing companies, consumer electronics brands and startups. NID is a leading institute for product design in India
Product Design
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
Curious about how things are used
Good problem-solver and communicator
Comfortable with sketching, CAD and prototyping
10+2 for UG design programmes; B.Des (Product Design) commonly requires entrance tests and portfolio. Advanced roles need B.Des / M.Des
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
Any stream; science/math helpful for CAD and engineering collaboration.
10+2 → NID / design colleges via DAT/NID entrance or institute-specific tests → internships with product firms or makerspaces → industrial design roles or entrepreneurship.
Average Starting Salary
₹30,000 – ₹90,000 / month (Top institute graduates — NID — can command higher starting packages; industry-average ranges vary widely).