Deepak John Mathew
Founder, HCD Institute
HCD Labs · DIC, IIT Hyderabad
Founder of HCD Institute; Professor & Head of Design at HCD Labs, formerly Head of Photography Design at NID.
Connect on LinkedIn →Human-Centred Design & Design Thinking for Every School, College and Government in India
HCD Institute embeds Human-Centred Design and design thinking across schools, colleges, and public institutions in India — with certification courses, immersion programmes, and executive education for students, graduates, and leaders, delivered with the DIC , alongside a Nordic university pathway and pro-bono government partnerships.
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Design Thinking & Design Education Programmes — for Schools, Colleges, Graduates & Executives
Global Immersion
For graduates and postgraduates: publish original research, earn a DIC credential , get structured support into Nordic universities.
Register Now
Diploma in Universal deisgn
A six-month, studio-led diploma for the people who shape how others live — architects, designers, doctors, administrators and advocates. Awarded by MG University, taught by HCD Institute, and co-delivered with DIC, IIT HuB
7-Day Full Immersion
Executive education at IIT Hyderabad — a residential seven-day design thinking immersion for senior leaders, with focused learning, peer interaction, and campus experience.
Next immersion begins October 2026
2-Day Full Immersion
Executive education at IIT Hyderabad — a residential design thinking immersion for senior leaders who want the full arc compressed into two focused days on campus.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Product Building
Product building with intent, from MVP to production, crafted for builders and founders in an AI-augmented landscape.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Strategy & Leadership
Design leadership and executive education — strategic thinking with clarity and foresight, crafted for leaders navigating complexity in an AI-first world.
Next immersion begins October 2026
Hybrid Micro-Diploma
A flexible IIT Hyderabad executive credential — the full Human-Centred Design Micro-Diploma for senior leaders, in hybrid format.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Public Policy
Embedding human-centred design into public systems — making governance more people-centred and future-ready.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Global Supplychain
Global supply chain demand policy leaders. The institute works with global leaders to solve this
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Schools & Colleges
Design thinking labs and AI-integrated programmes for schools and colleges across India — built pro-bono on existing infrastructure.
Next immersion begins October 2026
5-Day Design Immersion for Schools
A 5-day design thinking & entrepreneurship immersion for high-school students at IIT Hyderabad's Design Innovation Centre — with a T-Hub visit and a Grand Jury pitch.
Grades 9–12 · batches of 10–20
Our Board
Guided by practitioners across design, product & public systems
HCD Institute is led by a founder and an independent board spanning design, product, public health, AI, and enterprise — steering the Institute's curriculum and direction.
Sanmitra Chitte
Design & Innovation Strategist
BITS Design School, Mumbai
Leads international partnerships, bringing a global view to design education.
Connect on LinkedIn →
Kawahya Tizhe
Public Health Physician
World Health Organization
Johns Hopkins–trained physician bringing a global public-health lens to HCD.
Connect on LinkedIn →
Chandrima Deuri Sikka
Product Marketing Manager
Somfy North America · NID Alumnus
Connects hardware, software & human-centred design; 15+ years across HP, Samsung & Somfy.
Connect on LinkedIn →
Shibu Prabhakaran
Design Strategist
Kloudspot · Indian Institute of Science
Design strategist in Bengaluru with deep product and strategy experience.
Connect on LinkedIn →
Deepak Krishnan
UX Design Leader
Mashreq, Dubai
Builds human-centred digital products through AI-driven design innovation.
Connect on LinkedIn →
Jomon Jacob
Entrepreneur & Investor
Tricta Technologies
Entrepreneur and investor across IT, IoT, and AI services.
Connect on LinkedIn →
Gaurav Sahni
Corporate Strategy & Responsible AI
Bengaluru, India
Works in corporate strategy, growth, and responsible-AI ethics & policy.
Connect on LinkedIn →
Gavin Remedios
Experience Design Leader
IBM Consulting · NID Alumnus
Leads Experience Design for IBM Consulting across India & South Asia.
Connect on LinkedIn →The Fellowship Journey
A curated design education journey for students and graduates — moving from insight to execution to impact, guided by rigour, reflection, and AI-native practice.
1
Cultivate
This stage sharpens perception, judgment, and foundational thinking across design, communication, technology, and strategy. Learners build intellectual depth, human insight, and AI fluency, establishing clarity before creation.
2
Compose
Participants anchor themselves in a primary Archetype while curating complementary disciplines. Through studio work, live projects, and AI-assisted creation, ideas are transformed into tangible outcomes.
3
Ascend
The final phase focuses on portfolio, positioning, and transition. Learners articulate their work, define their professional identity, and move confidently into industry, entrepreneurship, or advanced practice.
The HCD Institute
Design Innovation Centre (DIC)
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana, India – 502284
Certification
HCDx in Public Policy
HCDx in Global Supplychain
HCD Worldwide
Learn HCD
Guides, tools & insights
What is Human-Centred Design?HCD meaning, the 4-phase process, and how it differs from design thinking.Read →Design Thinking under NEP 2020The complete implementation guide for Indian schools.Read →10 HCD Examples from IndiaAravind, Jaipur Foot, UPI — case studies worth studying.Read →The HCD Toolkit16 free, field-tested design thinking tools for schools, professionals and government.Read →
Human-Centred Design & Design Thinking for Every School, College and Government in India
HCD Institute embeds Human-Centred Design and design thinking across schools, colleges, and public institutions in India — with certification courses, immersion programmes, and executive education for students, graduates, and leaders, delivered with the DIC at HCD Labs, alongside a Nordic university pathway and pro-bono government partnerships.
Register Now
Design Thinking & Design Education Programmes — for Schools, Colleges, Graduates & Executives
HCD Institute is a Human-Centred Design school in India — founded in 2011 to democratise design education beyond design colleges into every school, polytechnic, and university. From foundation courses for students and graduates to executive education for leaders, and a Nordic university pathway for postgraduates, our certification programmes pair IDEO Design Thinking methodology with AI-integrated practice, delivered with the DIC at HCD Labs.
Global Immersion
For graduates and postgraduates: publish original research, earn a DIC credential d, and get structured support into Nordic universities.
Register Now
7-Day Full Immersion
Executive education at HCD Labs — a residential seven-day design thinking immersion for senior leaders, with focused learning, peer interaction, and campus experience.
Next immersion begins October 2026
2-Day Full Immersion
Executive education at HCD Labs — a residential design thinking immersion for senior leaders who want the full arc compressed into two focused days on campus.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Product Building
Product building with intent, from MVP to production, crafted for builders and founders in an AI-augmented landscape.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Strategy & Leadership
Design leadership and executive education — strategic thinking with clarity and foresight, crafted for leaders navigating complexity in an AI-first world.
Next immersion begins October 2026
Diploma in Universal deisgn
A six-month, studio-led diploma for the people who shape how others live — architects, designers, doctors, administrators and advocates. Awarded by MG University, taught by HCD Institute, and co-delivered with DIC, IIT HuB
Diploma in Universal deisgn
A six-month, studio-led diploma for the people who shape how others live — architects, designers, doctors, administrators and advocates. Awarded by MG University, taught by HCD Institute, and co-delivered with DIC, IIT HuB
HCDx in Public Policy
Embedding human-centred design into public systems — making governance more people-centred and future-ready.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Global Supplychain
Global supply chain demand policy leaders. The institute works with global leaders to solve this
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Schools & Colleges
Design thinking labs and AI-integrated programmes for schools and colleges across India — built pro-bono on existing infrastructure.
Next immersion begins October 2026
5-Day Design Immersion for Schools
A 5-day design thinking & entrepreneurship immersion for high-school students at HCD Labs' Design Innovation Centre — with a T-Hub visit and a Grand Jury pitch.
Grades 9–12 · batches of 10–20
The Fellowship Journey
A curated design education journey for students and graduates — moving from insight to execution to impact, guided by rigour, reflection, and AI-native practice.
1
Cultivate
This stage sharpens perception, judgment, and foundational thinking across design, communication, technology, and strategy. Learners build intellectual depth, human insight, and AI fluency, establishing clarity before creation.
2
Compose
Participants anchor themselves in a primary Archetype while curating complementary disciplines. Through studio work, live projects, and AI-assisted creation, ideas are transformed into tangible outcomes.
3
Ascend
The final phase focuses on portfolio, positioning, and transition. Learners articulate their work, define their professional identity, and move confidently into industry, entrepreneurship, or advanced practice.
Our Board
Guided by practitioners across design, product & public systems
HCD Institute is led by a founder and an independent board spanning design, product, public health, AI, and enterprise — steering the Institute's curriculum and direction.
Deepak John Mathew
Founder, HCD Institute
HCD Labs · DIC, IIT Hyderabad
Founder of HCD Institute; Professor & Head of Design at HCD Labs, formerly Head of Photography Design at NID.
Connect on LinkedIn →Sanmitra Chitte
Design & Innovation Strategist
BITS Design School, Mumbai
Leads international partnerships, bringing a global view to design education.
Connect on LinkedIn →Kawahya Tizhe
Public Health Physician
World Health Organization
Johns Hopkins–trained physician bringing a global public-health lens to HCD.
Connect on LinkedIn →Chandrima Deuri Sikka
Product Marketing Manager
Somfy North America · NID Alumnus
Connects hardware, software & human-centred design; 15+ years across HP, Samsung & Somfy.
Connect on LinkedIn →Shibu Prabhakaran
Design Strategist
Kloudspot · Indian Institute of Science
Design strategist in Bengaluru with deep product and strategy experience.
Connect on LinkedIn →Deepak Krishnan
UX Design Leader
Mashreq, Dubai
Builds human-centred digital products through AI-driven design innovation.
Connect on LinkedIn →Jomon Jacob
Entrepreneur & Investor
Tricta Technologies
Entrepreneur and investor across IT, IoT, and AI services.
Connect on LinkedIn →Gaurav Sahni
Corporate Strategy & Responsible AI
Bengaluru, India
Works in corporate strategy, growth, and responsible-AI ethics & policy.
Connect on LinkedIn →Gavin Remedios
Experience Design Leader
IBM Consulting · NID Alumnus
Leads Experience Design for IBM Consulting across India & South Asia.
Connect on LinkedIn →Learn HCD
Guides, tools & insights
What is Human-Centred Design?HCD meaning, the 4-phase process, and how it differs from design thinking.Read →Design Thinking under NEP 2020The complete implementation guide for Indian schools.Read →10 HCD Examples from IndiaAravind, Jaipur Foot, UPI — case studies worth studying.Read →The HCD Toolkit16 free, field-tested design thinking tools for schools, professionals and government.Read →
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