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Published on June 16, 2025
Commonly Asked Questions in NID M.Des. Interview
1. Personal & Academic Background
•Tell us about yourself.
•Why do you want to pursue M.Des. at NID?
•Why did you choose this specific discipline?
•Walk us through your academic and professional journey so far.
•How has your background (educational/work experience) prepared you for this course?
•Why are you shifting from [your previous field] to this design discipline? (If applicable)
2. Portfolio & Work Review
•Walk us through your portfolio.
•What is your favorite project in your portfolio and why?
•How did you approach this project? What was your design process?
•What was the biggest challenge you faced in any project, and how did you solve it?
•If you had to redo one of your projects, what would you change?
•Which software, tools, and techniques do you use in your work?
•How do you ensure that your design is user-centric?
3. Design Thinking & Problem-Solving
•Define design in your own words.
•What is your understanding of design thinking?
•Can you describe a real-world problem and propose a design-based solution?
•How would you redesign a common object like a chair, ATM machine, or traffic signal?
•How do you incorporate sustainability in your designs?
•If given a tight deadline, how do you prioritize tasks?
•What inspires you as a designer?
4. Design Awareness & Industry Knowledge
•Who are your favorite designers or design studios, and why?
•Name a recent design innovation that impressed you.
•What are the current trends in your chosen design discipline?
•How do you think design can impact society?
•Which brands or companies do you admire for their design, and why?
5. Course & Career Goals
•Why did you choose NID over other design schools?
•Where do you see yourself after completing your M.Des.?
•Do you want to work in the industry, freelance, or pursue academia?
•How does this course align with your career goals?
•Are you open to interdisciplinary collaborations?
6. Situational & Hypothetical Questions
•If you had unlimited resources, what design problem would you solve?
•Suppose your design is criticized by a client or professor; how would you handle it?
•If given a team project where team members disagree, how would you manage the situation?
•If you were given ₹10 lakh to start a design-based business, what would you do?
7. General Knowledge & Creativity Challenges
•How would you explain design to a 5-year-old?
•If you had to design a product for the blind, what factors would you consider?
•Think of a random word (e.g., “circle”) and create a design concept around it.
