DESIGN STORIES LEARN INITIATIVE
Refreshingly Different
Deeply Practical
An immersive learning experience to help you think, create,
and perform like a professional interior designer.
REAL BRIEF · REAL PROCESS · REAL FEEDBACK
WHAT IS DSLI
Not a course.
Not an internship.
A real industry-readiness experience built around the simple idea of Learn As You Do .
Work on live briefs, collaborate with fellow designers, learn from mentors and industry experts, and gain hands-on experience through real-world design challenges.
Launching DSLI - a practice-led learning initiative for aspiring designers.
SELECT YOUR MILESTONE
It covers everything
that matters.
Each milestone is carefully structured to guide you through every stage of the process—from the initial brief to successful project delivery.
REGISTRATIONS OPEN
Design Conceptualisation
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE
The first milestone in the design journey. Transforming insights into a clear design direction
1
UNDERSTANDING THE BRIEF
2
SPACE
PLANNING
3
MOOD + CONCEPT BOARD
4
PRESENTATION TO CLIENT
Join us for a 7-day immersive experience in setting the design direction
REGISTRATIONS OPEN
It's really, really simple.
Applying for the Residential Design Experience takes just a few steps.
01
Select your milestone
Select the milestone you are driven to.
02
Register Interest
Complete the application form.
03
Submit Portfolio
Submit your portfolio, academic work, or relevant projects.
SELECTION
Who can apply?
A small cohort, chosen for fit - not just credentials.
Students pursuing Interior Design
Graduates in Interior Design
Professionals with a recognised Design Diploma
Applicants with a Design Portfolio
Selection criteria : Applications are reviewed on portfolio quality and overall fit for the cohort.
Small cohort. Limited seats.
MEET YOUR MENTOR
Curated by Shyama Maheshwari, Founder Design Stories
Launching Design Stories Learn Initiative (DSLI)
With over two decades of experience across residential, commercial, hospitality, and workplace design, Shyama has spent her career balancing professional practice with mentorship. Having studied in both India and the United Kingdom, she brings together design thinking, real-world experience, and a deep commitment to helping emerging designers navigate the realities of the profession.
“Design is best learnt by doing.”
~ Shyama Maheshwari
LAUNCH EDITION | MILESTONE 01
One cohort. Seven days.
The First DSLI Experience : Design Conceptualisation
7
Days
15-20
Participants
₹5,500
Per Seat
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Small Cohort
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Focused Feedback
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Real Project Experience
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Mentor Guidance
Move beyond theory.
Experience the process.
Join the first edition of the DSLI Residential Design Experience.
More learning journeys to follow.
QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU APPLY
Ask us anything
Every designer's journey is different.
Questions, Curiosity, Conversations!
If you’d like to know more about DSLI and its milestones , email us at dsli@designstories.co.in
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