About
OfficialIDeA World Design College is a private design college in Bangalore offering fashion and interior design programmes.
- Established in 2001 in Bangalore
- Private institution founded by Thomas Abraham
- Affiliated to Dr Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University since June 2018
- Offers B.Des in Fashion Design and Interior Design
- Campuses at Cunningham Road and Koramangala
- Received Best Design Educator award from The Times of India Awards
About
IDeA World College is a private design college located in Bangalore, Karnataka. The college was founded by Thomas Abraham and has been training designers in Bangalore since 2001. Its philosophy is summed up as to design a better world. Thomas Abraham serves as the Director, and Dr V. Narayana Swamy is the Principal who leads the college academically.
History
The college started in 2001. In June 2018, it became affiliated with Dr Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University. The college also runs skill-oriented courses approved by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
Academics
The college focuses on two disciplines: Fashion Design and Interior Design. It offers a 4-year B.Des (Bachelor of Design) in both disciplines, along with a Graduate Diploma and a Postgraduate Diploma, each of 1 year. The college has an international partnership and twinning programme with Falmouth University, UK and NABA, Italy.
Campus & Facilities
The college has campuses at Cunningham Road and Koramangala in Bangalore. The Academic Tower on Cunningham Road is the college's academic head office and main hub for both Fashion and Interior Design programmes. Listed facilities include a Textile Lab, Pattern Making and Draping Lab, Fashion Studio, Library, Computer Lab, Conference Room, Classrooms, and licensed design software.
Admissions
The college offers admission to the B.Des (Degree) programme, to Graduate and PG Diploma programmes, and through lateral entry or mid-year admission.
Quick stats
Courses offered
15
Avg placements
₹5.1 lakh / yr
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
No
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources