Sustainable & Digital Fashion Futures

Sustainable & Digital Fashion Futures

“Where creativity meets sustainability and digital innovation in fashion.”

Fashion today is being transformed by two powerful forces: sustainability and digital innovation. In India, where craft traditions meet a fast-growing fashion industry, there is a growing demand for designers who can combine creativity with responsibility and technology. The MDes in Sustainable & Digital Fashion Futures at WUD prepares students to lead this transformation — from couture to mass market — with a focus on sustainable practices, digital tools, and future-ready thinking.

The program blends draping, patternmaking, and sewing techniques with advanced digital applications like CAD and CLO3D, alongside training in sustainable textiles, circular design, and fashion research methods. Students take designs from concept to 3D prototype and runway presentation, while engaging in projects that address real industry challenges. Industry internships, international exchange opportunities, and mentoring by leading designers provide professional exposure and valuable networks.

Careers: Graduates build secure and rewarding careers with leading fashion houses, sustainable fashion brands, digital fashion startups, and global retail companies. They are equally well-prepared to launch their own labels or entrepreneurial ventures, combining Indian craft, sustainability, and digital fashion innovation to compete on a global stage.

M.Des Sustainable & Digital Fashion Futures Curriculum


1 SEM 2 SEM 3 SEM 4 SEM
Core Specialization
Fashion Studio 1 Fashion Studio 2 Fashion Studio 3 Fashion Studio 4
       
Fashion Lab 1
(PM, GC, Draping, Digital- Photoshop)
Fashion Lab 2
(PM, GC, Draping, Digital- In Design)
Fashion Lab 3 (PM, GC, Draping, Digital- Illustrator, Fundamentals of Production)  
Non Core
Surface Development 1
(Yarn Craft & Weaving)
Surface Development 2
(Embroideries)
    Craft Documentation/Industry Internship  
Essential
Materials & Processess 1
(Introduction + Field Study)
Materials & Processess 2
(Fabric Development + Dyeing & Printing)
Business of Luxury  
Introduction to Fashion Industry 1
(Introduction to Culture and Fashion Worldwide)
Introduction to Fashion Industry 2
(History of Indian Fashion & Design)
Introduction to Fashion Industry 3
(History of Western Fashion & Design)
Traditional Indian Textiles Fashion Merchandising 1
(Marketing & Management)  
Fashion Merchandising 2
(Marketing & Management)
Fashion Merchandising 3
(IPR, Entrepreneurship & Small Business Group)
  Traditional Indian Textiles   Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management       
Minor Specialization
Common Elective Common Elective Common Elective Common Elective
  Common Elective Common Elective Common Elective

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