Facilities
IDC has studios for metal, wood, plastic, plaster, ceramic with provisions for making and painting models as well as developing prototypes.
Computer facilities: The Computer facilities include PCs, Macintosh computers dedicated work stations suited to work in the areas of 2D and 3D representations, computer animation and interactive media and electronic publishing.
Animation Studio: The animation lab is equipped with high-end computers running software like Maya for 3D animation and Animo for 2D animation. The lab also houses a printer and a state of the art scanner. Apart from these, traditional animation equipment like light boxes, a studio punch and a line tester are available. A collection of international animation films is available for viewing.
Typography Studio: The aim of Typography Studio is to develop a platform for research and facilitate design activities in the area of Font Design, Publication Design and Design for Children.
Interaction Design Studio: The Interaction Design Studio has facilities for making interaction design prototypes and the Usability Laboratory has facilities for conducting studies and evaluation of user centered design.
Ergonomic laboratory: The Ergonomics Laboratory conducts research in man and machine relationship. Products and machines can be tested for ergonomic appropriateness.
Photo and Video Studio: The Photo Studio has facilities for colour and black-and-white photography. Video facilities include Digital equipment like Mini DV cameras, digital cameras, etc.
Clay Styling Studio: Form generation and exploring different styles is a very important component of the design education at IDC. The Clay Styling Studio is equipped with stocks of styling clay, clay tools and ovens to help generate alternatives for styling in automobiles and products. Clay Styling helps in bringing very fine details of form transition.
Product Development Cell: The Product Development Cell undertakes research and development projects, culminating into working prototypes.
Bamboo Studio: Bamboo is the fastest growing biomass is eco friendly and a future material for designers. Bamboo craft with its unique traditions opens up new possibilities in ‘design expression’ with woven forms. Bamboo Studio intends to nurture the bamboo craft to create new products made of craft with industrial discipline and appropriate technologies.
IDC Library: IDC library is well stocked with books and design publications. IDC subscribes to major international design journals and magazines. The range covers design, graphics, photography, cinema, type design, typography, graphic design, ergonomics, design management, product design, environment design, interaction design, etc. A collection of films, CD ROMs, video cassettes and DVD’s are also available.
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