The Toy and Game Design discipline at NID aims to work with the idea of ‘play’ and develop a ‘play-centric’ approach to address the growing needs, issues and opportunities for innovation in the field of education, entertainment and human development. Its trans-disciplinary nature, integrating a body of knowledge within and outside of design, creates a space to develop design interventions with a playful twist.
With changing notions about ‘play’, toys, games and ‘gamification’ are finding a place in various sectors like education, design-thinking, technology, corporates, healthcare and crafts. The discipline promotes a project-based pedagogy that encourages students to work on projects of their choice. These projects range from digital and board games, toys, play-spaces, educational play material and interactive experiences to sports equipment and design for current and future scenarios and integrate creative ideas with practical know-how in order to ensure innovative and meaningful outcomes.
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Austin Davis
austin_d[at]nid[dot]edu
Shekhar Bhattacharjee
shekhar_b[at]nid[dot]edu
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Gandhinagar Campus
DESIGN FACULTY
Industrial Design
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The M. Des programme in “Toy and Game Design” at the National Institute of Design aims to develop a professional and creative approach to the growing needs and aspirations in the field of education and entertainment.
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Ahmedbad Campus | 12 Oct 19 - 12 Jan 19
The identity of this book edited by the late I.S. Mathur is established by its leitmotif—training the teachers of design or educating the design educators. This book is divided into three major sections—‘Retrospection’, ‘Introspection’, and ‘Perception’. A mélange of thoughts, experiences, and anecdotes expressed by alumni, faculty both former and present, and artists—this book touches upon poignant issues which can influence the spread of design education across design schools/institutions in India.
The identity of this book edited by the late I.S. Mathur is established by its leitmotif—training the teachers of design or educating the design educators. This book is divided into three major sections—‘Retrospection’, ‘Introspection’, and ‘Perception’. A mélange of thoughts, experiences, and anecdotes expressed by alumni, faculty both former and present, and artists—this book touches upon poignant issues which can influence the spread of design education across design schools/institutions in India.