The Design Village (TDV), an internationally reputed design institution with campuses in India and Italy, has been honoured with the IIRF Education Impact Award 2026 for Transforming Indian Design Education. The accolade, presented by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF), recognizes TDV’s pioneering efforts in reshaping design learning through innovation, global exposure, and a strong focus on impact-driven education.
IIRF Applauds TDV’s Role in Redefining Design Learning
The recognition celebrates TDV’s decade-long contribution to building a future-oriented design ecosystem in India. By blending international collaboration with a contextually Indian approach, The Design Village has emerged as a hub for nurturing creative thinkers and changemakers. Over the years, the institute has evolved into a leading name in contemporary design education, fostering professionals who use design as a tool for sustainable transformation and societal progress.
Leadership Reaction: “A Testament to Our Educational Vision”
Expressing gratitude on receiving the honour, Sagar Gupta, Director (Growth) at The Design Village, said, “We are deeply honoured to receive the IIRF Education Impact Award 2026. This recognition reaffirms our belief that TDV’s educational philosophy has the power to transform the Indian design education landscape. With this encouragement, we remain committed to empowering students to become professionals who use design as a force for positive change.” His statement reflects TDV’s guiding principle — Design for Impact — which emphasizes design not merely as an academic pursuit but as a catalyst for real-world problem-solving and social innovation.
About the Award and TDV’s Educational Model
The IIRF Education Impact Award celebrates institutions that demonstrate exceptional contributions to educational innovation and academic excellence. The Design Village’s recognition underscores its success in bridging the gap between academia and industry, while promoting a multidisciplinary, forward-thinking learning model. TDV’s curriculum integrates international exposure, cross-cultural learning, and industry collaboration, enabling students to engage with real-world design challenges from both local and global perspectives. This holistic approach has set new benchmarks in India’s creative education sector.
A Decade of Design Excellence
In its ten years of existence, The Design Village has redefined the role of design education in shaping future-ready professionals. From introducing cutting-edge programs to fostering partnerships with international design schools, TDV continues to lead India’s creative education movement. As India strengthens its creative economy, TDV’s efforts highlight how design thinking can drive innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship — aligning education with impact and responsibility. Follow KollegeApply for the latest updates on College Admissions, Courses, Exam Dates, Results, Scholarships, Career Guidance, Education News, and Policy Changes — everything needed to stay ahead in the education journey
