The ds Learning Initiative.
The ds Learn is an experiential learning initiative curated by Shyama Maheshwari, Founder, design stories. dsLI celebrates our 20+ years of industry expertise by creating a hands-on learning experience designed to work in a connected, online, and offline learning model, delivering highly leveraged and intensive value addition to interior and spatial designers aspiring to become designpreneurs and work on projects in India.
It intends to build a global community of talents that can leverage the shared knowledge and passion that our program offers to bridge the gaps between what is taught versus what works.
The workshops are based on the simple concept of ‘LEARN as you DO’ while working on live briefs with diverse group of fellow designers, workshop mentors, and subject matter experts.
As our first offering, we bring you FREE access to 31 days of the virtual Designpreneurship Workshop for the FIRST TEN selected designers from across the GLOBE.
Our Learning Philosophy
The nature of the dsLI learnings is different from traditional education. Our structure, the type of learning, the level of curiosity, the concept of doing in parallel to learning, the support, the way we measure growth--it’s a remarkably effective way to make change happen. We focus on teaching using the Gurukul principles. It’s a common ground where participants co-exist with mentors over the philosophy of knowledge and experience sharing.
No right answers, no tests, no grades. Learning is voluntary. What you put in is what you get.
Designpreneurship Workshop
The Designpreneurship Workshop runs with a one-point focus – LEARN as you DO. Meaning, theory and knowledge in parallel, you get live case studies and the chance to work on live design briefs.
This workshop is a commitment of time and effort. It requires participants to have a certain level of knowledge and sectoral know-how for you to be able to get the best out of the course.
It requires an application to be considered for enrollment and is limited to 10 students per batch. We use digital tools like Zoom, Google Suite to facilitate the learning process.
Structure
Our coursework is a two-part run-in-parallel workshop – Module LEARN & Module DO.
Learn = Teach Sessions.
Do = Studio / Project Sessions
LEARN is where you’re taught by the course instructors. DO is the portion where you implement – small teams of participants are formed, with projects assigned to each in parallel.
Weekly pre-read materials will be shared. Participants are encouraged to go through them prior to attending sessions.
To start off, the intensity of Teach sessions will be more, with Studio sessions blending in as we move further. There will be Open Office Hours every weekend with the Course Administrator for discussions on course administration, clarity of thought, feedback and surveys!
Participants will be provided access to syllabus, calendar, and course resources during orientation. The course is a mix of structured handholding and independent progress, combined to achieve self-sufficiency and independence.
At the end, the participants get an addition to their design portfolio. There will also be curated opportunities (internships/jobs) for suitable candidates.
Curriculum
The coursework has the following mandatory segments:
• Principles of Interior Design
• Indian Heritage, Vedic Principles & Science
• Project Management & Execution
• Market Linkage & Client Relationships
• Personal Wellbeing & Growth
Further additional subjects will be provided based on the survey responses we receive from the participants.
A detailed curriculum will be shared only with shortlisted participants during the orientation session.
Key Program Timelines for Cohort 1:
01: Registration : July 1st to July 15th, 2023
02: One-on-One Interviews: July 16th to July 25th, 2023
03: Participation Finalization, Orientation: July 26th to July 31st, 2023
04: Cohort Coursework: August 1st to August 31st, 2023
05: Submission & Deadlines: September 9th, 2023
06: Certification: September 10th, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Contact Us
You can also reach us via
email: learn@designstories.co.in
or
schedule a one-on-one call with our course administrator at +91-8653792921.
