DJ Academy of Design

DJ Academy of Design One of India's leading Design schools offering UG & PG programme in Communication Design, Industrial design and Other Design Programs

The D J Academy of Design belongs to the illustrious GKD charity trust set up in 1983 by the industrialist par excellence, (Late) Cavalier Dr. G k Devarajulu. His pioneering efforts saw the emergence of Coimbatore on the global industrial map and the LMV Group as a major force to reckon with. Founded in 2004, DJAD has grown into one of India's finest Design Institutes offering Communication, Industrial and Interaction Design Programs at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

Let’s Talk! Campus | The Memory PalaceA glimpse from our Let’s Talk! Campus session with Mr. Shivakumar Viswanathan, Des...
22/08/2026

Let’s Talk! Campus | The Memory Palace

A glimpse from our Let’s Talk! Campus session with Mr. Shivakumar Viswanathan, Design Leader, Co-founder & CMO at Catenate.io and Director at DesignUp.io.

Through “The Memory Palace: A Personal Visual World,” students explored the connection between memories, experiences, and visual thinking.

Thank you, Mr. Shivakumar Viswanathan, for sharing your insights with our students.

That’s a wrap on Let’s Talk! Campus with Kriti Monga!What a conversation - from her journey building Turmeric Design to ...
21/08/2026

That’s a wrap on Let’s Talk! Campus with Kriti Monga!

What a conversation - from her journey building Turmeric Design to why “design isn’t just a thing you do,” Kriti had the room hooked from start to finish.

Huge appreciation to Kriti for the honesty, stories, and inspiration, and to everyone who showed up with such great questions. This is what Let’s Talk! Campus is all about.

Let’s Talk! Campus | Prototyping for Design ResearchWe are pleased to welcome Mr. Venkat Rao, CDO & Co-Founder of Leelay...
20/08/2026

Let’s Talk! Campus | Prototyping for Design Research

We are pleased to welcome Mr. Venkat Rao, CDO & Co-Founder of Leelaya Design Pvt. Ltd., to DJ Academy of Design.

With over 15 years of experience in industrial and service design, he has led cross-functional teams and developed innovative hardware and circular products from concept to global production.

The session explores “Prototyping for Design Research…”, offering insights into how prototyping can shape ideas, processes, and design outcomes.

Let’s Talk! Campus | The Memory PalaceWe are delighted to welcome Shivakumar Viswanathan, Design Leader, Co-founder & CM...
20/08/2026

Let’s Talk! Campus | The Memory Palace
We are delighted to welcome Shivakumar Viswanathan, Design Leader, Co-founder & CMO at Catenate.io, Director at DesignUp.io, and an NID alumnus with 30+ years of experience in brand and UX design, to DJ Academy of Design.

The Memory Palace: A Personal Visual World explores the connection between memories, experiences, and visual thinking in creative practice.

19/08/2026

A glimpse of the 1st Graduation Day of DJ Academy of Design, in collaboration with Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

From proud moments to unforgettable memories, celebrate this special milestone with our graduating students.

Watch the full Graduation Day ceremony on YouTube.
👉 Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/ioZ9XKjWTAc

We welcomed Niels Schoenfelder, Co-founder & Managing Director of Mancini Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and a Member of the Gove...
19/08/2026

We welcomed Niels Schoenfelder, Co-founder & Managing Director of Mancini Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and a Member of the Governing Council at DJ Academy of Design.

During his visit, he engaged with our faculty team, interacted with students across different discipline, reviewed their projects, and shared valuable insights and feedback to help them strengthen their design thinking and practice.

Meaningful conversations, constructive feedback, and continuous learning are at the heart of design education at DJAD.

1st Graduation Day, in collaboration with Alagappa University, Karaikudi. A day filled with pride, joy, and unforgettabl...
18/08/2026

1st Graduation Day, in collaboration with Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

A day filled with pride, joy, and unforgettable moments as we celebrated the 1st Graduation Day of DJ Academy of Design.

From years of learning and creating to stepping forward as confident designers, our graduates marked a significant milestone in their journey.
Chief Guest
Hon. Col. Prof. G. Ravi, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Guest of Honour
Padma Bhushan Shri. Rajeev Sethi
Chairman & Founder, Asian Heritage Foundation, New Delhi
Presided by
Mr. Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu, Chairman, Governing Council, DJ Academy of Design
Dr. Lalitha Devi Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu, Managing Trustee, GKD Charity Trust

17/08/2026

DJ Academy of Design celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with pride and patriotic spirit. The celebrations brought together our faculty, staff, and students for a memorable day of unity, togetherness, and national pride.

Here’s to the spirit of freedom, unity, and a brighter India.

16/08/2026

DJ Academy of Design proudly presents 1st Graduation Day 2026 in Collaboration with Alagappa University — a celebration of our graduates, their achievements, and the journey that brought them here.

Graduation Day 2026DJ Academy of Design, in collaboration with Alagappa University, Karaikudi, is honoured to welcome ou...
14/08/2026

Graduation Day 2026

DJ Academy of Design, in collaboration with Alagappa University, Karaikudi, is honoured to welcome our distinguished guests.

Chief Guest
Hon. Col. Prof. G. Ravi, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Guest of Honour
Padma Bhushan Shri. Rajeev Sethi
Chairman & Founder, Asian Heritage Foundation, New Delhi

A proud moment as we celebrate the achievements of our graduating students.

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Othakkalmandapam
Coimbatore
641032

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:45pm
Thursday 9am - 4:45pm
Friday 9am - 4:45pm
Saturday 9am - 4:45pm

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+919345915900

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