Human-Centred Design & Design Thinking for Every School, College and Institution
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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Flagship · School Immersion
Think like an innovator.
Build like a founder.
A 5-day design-thinking & entrepreneurship immersion that moves your students from empathy to a live Grand Jury pitch — a joint HCD Institute × DIC Hub, IIT Hyderabad credential.
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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.
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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
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
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Human-Centred Design & Design Thinking for Every School, College and Institution
HCD Institute embeds Human-Centred Design and design thinking across schools, colleges, and public institutions — 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 public-sector partnerships.
Register Now
Flagship · School Immersion
Think like an innovator.
Build like a founder.
A 5-day design-thinking & entrepreneurship immersion that moves your students from empathy to a live Grand Jury pitch — a joint HCD Institute × DIC Hub, IIT Hyderabad credential.
Enquire now →
Design Thinking & Design Education Programmes — for Schools, Colleges, Graduates & Executives
HCD Institute is a Human-Centred Design school — 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
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 — built pro-bono on existing infrastructure.
Next immersion begins October 2026
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.
Learn HCD
Guides, tools & insights
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