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Department of Design and Manufacturing (formerly Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing), IISc Bengaluru and Ph.D.) and design in practice (M.Des.).

The Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing (CPDM) was established to pursue excellence in teaching, research and industry interaction in the area of Design. The two-year M.Des programme is the flagship program of the department. The centre is perhaps the only place in India pursuing an active research programme in design spanning the broad areas of Design Theory and Methodology, Human Factors in Design, PLM and, Vehicle Design, Human Computer Interaction, Medical technology, Simulation and Testing. One of the latest additions to the elite Indian Institute of Science, CPDM is dedicated towards the advancement of knowledge through continuous research in the area of design. The core competency of CPDM lies in the successful amalgamation of research in design (M.Sc.(Engg.) CPDM firmly believes that product designers and design researchers are complementary to each other. While designers create products to improve the society, design researchers develop effective design methods and techniques for better design.

18/12/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! 🚀
The registrations for the 2nd edition of 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 4.0 are open.
Calling professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs to develop digital and Industry 4.0 solutions that would empower Indian manufacturing MSMEs. This is your chance to build a startup that would transform the manufacturing ecosystem of India.

📅 Event dates: 10-11 Jan 2026
Register by Wednesday, 24 Dec 2025 → : https://lnkd.in/dFZhARJ3

Link to the hackathon webpage: https://lnkd.in/da5nVYEM

For any queries, please write to: [email protected]

Amaresh Chakrabarti FDS, FDRS, HonFIED | Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM), Indian Institute of Science | Indian Institute of Science (IISc) | Institution Innovation Council (IIC), IISc | Ministry Of Heavy Industries | Tata Steel | IIScSmartFactory | Centre of Excellence in Design, DM, IISc | Venu Allam Certified SAFe® 6 Agilist, PgMP, PMP, CSM

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18/12/2025

27/02/2025

Join us for "Ripples 2025 – the Annual Design & Degree Show," (on 28 February 2025) and IISc Open Day (on 01 March 2025) at the Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM), IISc Bangalore

The event will feature:
• Workshops by experts
• Industry talks from leading professionals
• IISc initiative displays showcasing cutting-edge research
• Student project displays highlighting innovative work

Day - 1 (28 February 2025)
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9:30 AM
-Inauguration of Design Show, Research & Design Projects

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
-Design Talks & Workshops

1. Robotics Workshop – Build, Innovate, Automate
(click here for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SebW2EfeMhyYqQoCcT3FjLrKt3JLRVK3/view?usp=sharing)

2. Kirigami Workshop – Where Art Meets Engineering in Paper
(click here for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z4-H8CKWzNn_G8F7wE6_VTshz8HCictk/view?usp=sharing)

3. Fireside Chat – Bridging Academia & Industry: From Research to Real World Impact
(click here for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dRlzoifPmJ5OXWS0KuXoenycpqchzxyb/view?usp=sharing)

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
-Lunch

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
-Design Talks & Workshops

1. Hands-on workshop on UX for AI – Designing AI, the Human Way!
(click here for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DwMV-zTlXF2BDcnmt2uIHO1CPh4vEWmB/view?usp=sharing)

2. Photogrammetry workshop – "Capture. Compute. Create Reality".
(click here for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1in2LTH60SRSp1Kag5TSR0HkudECbDGAz/view?usp=sharing)

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
-Alumni meet & Felicitations

Day - 2 (01 March 2025)
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09:00 AM to 05:30 PM

- Open Day Commences

- Research and Design Projects Showcase

- Hands on activity for school children

- Closing ceremony

27/02/2025

Robotics Workshop at IISc Bangalore – Build, Innovate, Automate!

Step into the future of technology with our Basics of Robotics Workshop at 2025! Whether you're a beginner or a tech enthusiast, this workshop will help you understand, design, and build robotic systems from scratch.

🔥 Get hands-on experience with robotics, mechatronics, and automation
🛠️ Learn the core principles of designing intelligent machines
🤝 Work with experts from Robotics Innovations Lab, DM IISc

📅 Date: February 28
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Classroom 2, Dept. of Design and Manufacturing, IISc Bangalore

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/AVnbqeQKsEtu4UZ5A

🚀 Let’s shape the future together!

27/02/2025

Hands-on workshop on UX for AI at IISc Bangalore

Designing AI, the Human Way! 🎨

Join us for an exclusive UX for AI Workshop with Ami Sampat, Sr. Product Designer at ServiceNow, at Ripples 2025! Learn how to create AI-driven experiences that are intuitive, user-friendly, and impactful. This hands-on session will explore the intersection of UX design and artificial intelligence, focusing on human-centric approaches to AI-powered products.

📅 Date: February 28
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: MMCR, Dept. of Design and Manufacturing, IISc Bangalore

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/e1wdVsxosPKHYHNu9

Don't miss this chance to gain insights from an industry expert and level up your AI design skills!

27/02/2025

Bridging Academia & Industry – Fireside Chat with Atul Khola @ Ripples 2025

How can designers and engineers translate academic research into real-world impact? Join us for an insightful fireside chat with Atul Khola, Lead Product Designer at CRED, as he shares his journey and strategies to navigate the gap between academia and industry.

📅 Date: February 28
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Venue: MMCR, Dept. of Design and Manufacturing, Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Atul’s experiences in product design, fintech, and innovation! Open to all students, researchers, and professionals passionate about design and technology.

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/iEsTvyBJEFyn8SLbA

IISc Bangalore

27/02/2025

Kirigami Workshop at IISc Bangalore – Where Art Meets Engineering!

Ever wondered how a simple sheet of paper can be transformed into complex engineering structures? Dive into the fascinating world of Kirigami at 2025, where creativity meets mechanics, and discover how this ancient art form is shaping modern product design, robotics, and architecture!

📅 Date: February 28
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: MMCR, Dept. of Design and Manufacturing, IISc

🛠️ Led by C Subramanian from Design for Excellence in Design, DM, IISc, this hands-on session will open new perspectives on adaptive design and structural innovation.

🔗 Limited spots available! Register now: https://forms.gle/KAQnVPBL2NC6sKeU6

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27/02/2025

Join us for the IISc Open Day and "Ripples 2025 – the Annual Design & Degree Show," proudly presented by the Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM), IISc Bangalore

📸 Photogrammetry workshop at Indian Institute of Science (IISc)!

Capture. Compute. Create Reality. 🌍

Join us at Ripples 2025 for an exciting Photogrammetry Workshop with TSVV Murali from the Centre of Excellence in Design, IISc. Dive into the world of 3D reconstruction, learn cutting-edge techniques, and explore how photogrammetry is shaping the future of design, heritage conservation, and digital modeling.

📅 Date: February 28
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: MMCR, Dept. of Design and Manufacturing, Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/sF5PMNjAW7SMGPMAA

Don't miss this session that brings digital creativity to life!

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12/02/2025

Join us for the IISc Open Day and "Ripples 2025 – the Annual Design & Degree Show," proudly presented by the Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM), Indian Institute of Science at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. With a rich history as a modest student showcase, Ripples has evolved into a dynamic event that mirrors the very essence of impact—much like a dynamic typographic expression that encapsulates the instantaneous propagation of transformative ideas, embodying a holistic, smart, and creative paradigm.

Experience groundbreaking projects, immersive installations, and insightful presentations by our Masters’ and Research students as they redefine design excellence across diverse disciplines. Mark your calendars for February 28-March 1, 2025, and witness where tradition meets visionary innovation.

IISc Bangalore

12/02/2025

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
4th International Conference on Industry 4.0 and Advanced Manufacturing
08 - 09 January 2026, IISc Bangalore, Bengaluru, India

This is the "Call for Abstracts" for I-4AM 2026. Prospective authors are invited to send an abstract of their paper comprising 300 words including paper title and author details, by uploading the abstract on the conference management tool at https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=i4am2026, latest by 21st February 2025.

I-4AM 2026 is the 4th in a series of conferences to be held in India by the Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM), Indian Institute of Science. I-4AM 2026 is sponsored by the IIScSmartFactory, a Common Engineering Facility Centre (CEFC) under the Samarth Udyog Bharat 4.0 Programme, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Govt of India.

All papers accepted for the conference and also cleared by the Springer Nature editorial team for adequacy of English and no plagiarism will be published in a proceedings book by Springer Nature and indexed in Scopus and other databases.

For more information about the conference, please visit I-4AM 2026 website: https://dm.iisc.ac.in/i4am26/

For any queries, please contact: [email protected]

24/02/2024

As part of its Annual Design & Degree Show - RIPPLES, the Department of Design and Manufacturing - DM (Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing, Indian Institute of Science) is organising a series of workshops on February 25th at IISc.

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