Design Foundation

for 9th, 10th & 11th students

We offer this classroom training to students who, want to make self-assessment of their aptitude for a career in the creative industry. You will know the basic skills & knowledge to conquer NIFT, NID & NATA entrance exams. Our expert tutors will guide you in developing your sketching, observation, and storytelling abilities. You'll also delve into visualization, aptitude, analyze past papers, attempt mock tests & prepare with over 100 in-class activities.

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Test your aptitude with Foundation Course

Our comprehensive Design Weekend course equips you with the essential skills and strategies to excel in the entrance exams of your dream design schools.

Material Mastery: Conquer material handling techniques for paper, clay, wire, thermocol, and mixed media. Learn construction methods to bring your 3D models to life. Discover the secrets of aesthetically pleasing design, impressing the jury.
Creative Thinking & Problem Solving: Unleash your imagination with brainstorming sessions led by experienced mentors. Develop innovative solutions for product design challenges within a 1-hour timeframe. Learn to think outside the box and showcase your unique design perspective.
Compelling Communication: Craft impactful write-ups for each product you create in class. Master the art of storytelling, showcasing your design rationale and thought process. Refine your writing skills to leave a lasting impression on the NIFT evaluators.

Bonus: Receive personalized feedback from experienced design professionals. Learn industry-standard practices and presentation techniques. Gain the confidence to showcase your talent and impress potential employers.

Preparing for NIFT/NID Phase 2?

Design Foundation
Coaching Classes by afdindia

Design entrance mastery begins here

Date: May 4th

Days: 2nd Saturdays & all Sundays

Format: Hybrid

Fee: ₹38,900+GST

*We admit only 20 students in our classes. Admissions are offered on first come first serve basis.

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Toppers from afdindia Institute

Will you be our next success story? Make a leap be an afdian

Bhadra Balu - AIR 1

NID M.Des – 2023

Sreehari S - AIR 1

NID B.Des - 2017

Arun Job Pynadath - AIR 1

NID B.Des - 2018

D. Sakthiswari - AIR 1

NIFT B.Des - 2017

Ace in NIFT/NID/NATA Entrance Chalenges

Fundamentals in Drawing & Design

Develop skills in design principles,
isometric/compositions/object drawings figure drawing, & perspective sketching.

1 on 1 sessions with mentors

Explore visualization & design thinking in 3 dimension. Touch & feel different materials & mediums to create 3D models. Students brain storm design & functionality on paper, and replicate in 3D.

Ideation & Brain storming

Students undergo training in their chosen specializations covering design problem solving, visual sensations, , environmental awareness, mental ability, communication, observation & perceptions skills through a range of visual and textual exercises.

Portfolio development

Our training will include test series of sample/predicted question papers. Its is uniquely designed for students to improve their performance with each new test attempted. Assessment & feedbacks are provided, so students can improve on their attempt. This helps students reach 100% confidence by the time of their exam.

Personal statement & essay guidance

Practice with over 10+ years past paper. We create exam environment, to conduct 2 mock tests as part of this course. Download sample questions

Demo Interview Sessions

Our faculty team will conduct demo of personal interview with few volunteers from class.

NIFT & NID 2026 Entrance Exam Coaching

afdindia offers a range of coaching options for the NIFT & NID Entrance Exam 2025-2026. Our students outshined others in NIFT & NID exam results in the past 25 years. afdindia is the pioneer in this design test prep classes & continues to uphold its legacy.

afdindia boasts of esteemed faculty team, consisting of alumni from prestigious institutions like NID, NIFT, IIT & CEPT proficient in various design domains including apparel design, product design, animation & communication. This extensive expertise provides students with a holistic understanding, covering entrance exam preparation, industry requirements & portfolio.