Design Thinking for Every School, College and Government in India
HCD Institute embeds human-centred design across India's schools, colleges, and public institutions — through AI-integrated programmes, DIC-IIT Hyderabad certifications, and pro-bono government partnerships.
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Design Thinking Programmes for Schools, Colleges & Governments
HCD Institute is India's design thinking school — founded in 2011 to bring human-centred design education beyond design colleges into every school, polytechnic, and university in the country. Our programmes combine IDEO's Design Thinking methodology with AI-integrated practice, delivered in partnership with DIC, IIT Hyderabad
DIC @ IIT
HYD
IIT Hyderabad's Design Innovation Centre co-creates design thinking programmes and HCD certifications across India.
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HCDx in Public Policy
Embedding human-centred design into public systems — making governance more people-centred and future-ready.
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HCDx in Schools & Colleges
Design thinking labs and AI-integrated programmes for schools and colleges across India — built pro-bono on existing infrastructure.
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HCDx in Product Building
Product building with intent, from MVP to production, crafted for builders and founders in an AI-augmented landscape.
Next cycle begins on 11st June 2026
HCDx in Strategy & Leadership
Strategic thinking with clarity and foresight, crafted for leaders navigating complexity in an AI-first world.
Next cycle begins on 10th Apr 2026
HCDx in Global Supplychain
Global supply chain demand policy leaders. The institute works with global leaders to solve this
Online podcast.
Our Academic & Government Partners in India
Our partners are co-shapers of standards, defining contemporary excellence in design and strategy.
The Fellowship Journey
A curated journey that moves from insight to execution to impact, guided by rigor, 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.
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Design Thinking for Every School, College and Government in India
HCD Institute embeds human-centred design across India's schools, colleges, and public institutions — through AI-integrated programmes, DIC-IIT Hyderabad certifications, and pro-bono government partnerships.
Register Now
Design Thinking Programmes for Schools, Colleges & Governments
HCD Institute is India's design thinking school — founded in 2011 to bring human-centred design education beyond design colleges into every school, polytechnic, and university in the country. Our programmes combine IDEO's Design Thinking methodology with AI-integrated practice, delivered in partnership with DIC, IIT Hyderabad
DIC @ IIT
HYD
IIT Hyderabad's Design Innovation Centre co-creates design thinking programmes and HCD certifications across India.
Get HCD certified
HCDx in Public Policy
Embedding human-centred design into public systems — making governance more people-centred and future-ready.
Next cycle begins on 11th June 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 cycle begins on June 2026
HCDx in Global Supplychain
Global supply chain demand policy leaders. The institute works with global leaders to solve this
Online podcast.
HCDx in Strategy & Leadership
Strategic thinking with clarity and foresight, crafted for leaders navigating complexity in an AI-first world.
Next cycle begins on 10th Apr 2026
HCDx in Product Building
Product building with intent, from MVP to production, crafted for builders and founders in an AI-augmented landscape.
Next cycle begins on 17th Apr 2026
HCDx in Strategy & Leadership
Strategic thinking with clarity and foresight, crafted for leaders navigating complexity in an AI-first world.
Next cycle begins on 10th Apr 2026
DIC @ IIT
Hyderabad
IIT-led design innovation uniting design, engineering, AI, and mentorship to build real-world solutions.
Next cycle begins on 14th Apr 2026
The Fellowship Journey
A curated journey that moves from insight to execution to impact, guided by rigor, 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 Academic & Government Partners in India
Our partners are co-shapers of standards, defining contemporary excellence in design and strategy.
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