INTRODUCING UNSCRIPTED
One of its kind series, started in 2022 at Bangalore School of Design, UNSCRIPTED aspires to add another dimension to design education at BSD. The first module was conducted for the batch of 2021. It was a 10 day event where students worked on the entire process from start to finish with the guidance of their faculty. The main principle of Unscripted 1.0 was to highlight the local craftform of Karnataka – Chanapattna wood carving. Students curated an exhibition to highlight the craftform and raise awareness of the same.
Day one to four was spent planning, as students did their research, understood the craftforms history and relevance. They also worked on planning the exhibition and the events. Students were then taken to the town of Channapattna on day five where they were taken on a guided tour of a wood crafting toy factory. Here they also met the craftsmen and spoke to them, understanding the local traditions, the history of the form and the importance of the heritage of the art. Students were also given the opportunity to try their hand and made small toys. Two groups of students had designed their own products and they got them made in the factory with the help of the craftsman.
Once they were back, students put together the exhibition on day ten that paid homage to the beautiful craft form and the skill and hard work of the local craftspersons. The exhibition was open to all students, family, faculty and friends. The attendees were given a true village experience in terms of the set up, the games, the snack and the vibe of the space. They got to understand the entire history and the process of wood carving from Channapatna.
In-Situ – Graphic Design Series
The graphic design students visited Design Theme Innoventics. It is a graphic design studio where their main focus is product design. They also design brochures, invitations, and animated advertisements. They also design corporate presentations called decks and they design pitch decks as well
In our visit, the creative director of the company, Mr. Krishna gave us a lot of insights on how their designs are made. We got to interact with some employees there too. We learnt how important creativity is in this field. We also learnt that there are many different types of clients and based on their requirements the design is made accordingly. The process of creating design begins with the artist making a sketch of the desired design and later it will made into a design .We learnt about the different softwares used for graphic design. Overall, we learnt a lot about the graphic design industry and the work involved. The visit was very insightful.
HMG Factory Visit
A group of 31 students from Bangalore School of Design arrived at the HMG stone Factory located in Hosur Road at 11:05 AM on Friday March 4th, 2022 as part of our academic industry visit program. The tour of the facility began with a brief introduction of the team at HMG and each of us received a brochure after which we were separated into
smaller groups, each assigned with a staff member of HMG and began viewing the various slabs of Marble, Granite, Onyx, Travertine and Quartzite that they had on display. HMG focuses exclusively on natural stones acquired from around the world and draw inspiration from the Italian manufacturing standards. The staff gave us valuable insights on where the particular stone was found, what were its contents and what type of finish it had. One stone in particular which was found near a volcano was particularly amazing to look at, it had a mixture of Red, Brown with just a hint of white and in a way mimicked flowing lava. It was nice to know the story behind each stone rather than just looking at them. Another one of the stones which we learned about was 10,000 years away from turning into a block of diamond had it been left in the Earth! After going through the wide array of stone slabs we made our way into the processing unit where we learned about how a block is cut, dried, polished and given the desired finishes, of which there are numerous. A popular finish among us students was the Areka finish as we could feel the texture and the grains which ran through the stone. After the processing unit we took a break for lunch which was graciously provided by HMG followed by a visit to their second factory where they customise the size and finish of the stone based on customer requirements. The tour then proceeded to its most extravagant part where we got to visit HMG’s Experience Center in Sankey Road where we saw the stones live and in action. We met with the managing director who briefed us about their Center and we were taken around the meticulously designed building which cleverly showcased the stones as individual slabs and also incorporated into the interiors of the facility.
As newcomers into the field of design it was enticing to get the knowledge and experience firsthand into the wide world of stones, thanks to our faculty and team HMG who made it possible. The greatest takeaway from the visit was the subtle fact that the stones were all natural.
IN-SITU – Residential Site Visit
In interior architecture and design,’IN-SITU’ refers to construction which is carried out at the building site using raw materials comparing that with prefabricated construction,in which building components are factory made and then transported to the building site for assembly.’IN-SITU’ visual observation and understanding is useful in order to provide details on the geometry of the structure and in order to identify the points where more accurate observations have to be concentrated.The structural performance and spatial aesthetics depends on the process constructions techniques and fabrication materials.understanding of ‘IN-SITU’ construction process is an integral part in the field of design and construction . As a skill development learning including ‘IN-SITU’ as a series is an essential step by BSD,opening to all the students/participants who are interested in learning work on-site.The training program is designed to help the learners how they can use the valuable information in the construction process in their projects.
WOOD WORKSHOP
Carpentry is a skilled trade that has been in existence for ages and the craft has been passed down to generations. Wood construction and detailing is an integral part of interior design. The knowledge of carpentry detailing can improve a designers range and creativity by tenfold. This salient skill is taught to the spatial design students in their 3rd year at BSD. Students learnt about different wood joinery details in their class and made drawings and sketches to understand the application of these joinery details. But hands- on experiences are always the best way to learn something new.
Keeping this in mind, students of the 5th semester were given a masterclass by the 3rd generation wood craftsman in his workshop space. Mr. Kannan is an expert in his field with over 30 years of hands-on experience. He gave the students a tour of his workshop, the different machines and tools used, different types of wood they work with and a live session on how to make the joinery details. He created the joints with the students allowing them to try their hand at wood construction. This gave them an in depth understanding of what they learnt in their classroom and watched their sheets come to life as real scaled models of the different types of wood joints.
Design URU
‘Designuru’ organised by the IIID (Institute of Indian Interior Designers, Bengaluru), is a combined initiative of citizens of the city in making the public a part of an art and design based initiative. The festival aims to create a dialogue among the residents of the city through the lens of community and public interest based works on design, art and architecture. It sensitises the public on the significance and importance of design and on how design can empower senses and spaces around us.
Students of BSD participated in Exhibitions, Workshops, Programs, Activities, Interactive stalls, Installations and Talk Shows in Architecture, Heritage, Urban Design, Interior Design, Product Design and Arts & Performing Arts.
STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2021-22
A student council, or association is a student-run group that dedicates its time and resources to give the whole student community of the university, fairness, opportunities and a voice. Have a look at this year’s elections.
FAREWELL
In an emotionally surreal atmosphere inside the Bangalore School of Design Campus, the students, staff and management of BSD bid adieu to the Students ofBatch 2017 and 2018 at a grand farewell function.Peak in and view images of the amazing event.
freshers
“THIS IS THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL, YOUR COLLEGE LIFE”
Indeed, with this the freshers were welcomed by Bangalore School of Design by organising Freshers Party for the Freshers on 30th October, 2021. The freshers were welcomed with great enthusiasm and love. The freshers party had several events such as one-minute games, self-introduction of the freshers, dance, etc. BSD wishes the Freshers all the very best for the start to their career in Design.
VISIT TO BANGALORE PALACE
Students of BSD, visited ‘Bangalore Palace’ in April, 2021, a great architectural beauty standing tall since 1878 which was built by 23rd Maharaja of Mysore, Jayachamaraja Wadiyar. The tour gave a perfect insight into the royal opulence with its magnificent sculptures, wooden carvings, paintings, and artifacts.
Professional skill development session
Even the most talented Interior Designer needs to know how to market themselves to potential clients and employers. That’s why Bangalore School of Design makes teaching professional skills development a top priority. Here at BSD, we provide students with career management guidance that will inspire, empower, and encourage them to make fulfilling connections between their academic experiences and professional career path. Here are a few glimpses from the session.
Visit to NGMA
The visit to the National Gallery of Modern Art at Vasant Nagar today was aimed at giving the students of Bangalore School of Design an understanding of Art from a Design perspective. Laying stress on Color harmony, thought process behind creations and consistent practice in rendering ideas into sketches was the mantra of the day!! The students were amazed at the finesse displayed in the art works of renowned artists and were inspired to bring their imaginations into manifestation!!
BSD cares at Charlie’s animal rescue center
Charlie’s Animal Rescue Centre – CARE is an animal shelter established in January 2013, with the aim of providing timely medical aid to injured and ill animals of the street in Bangalore city. It is also a famous animal shelter and trauma care centre in Bengaluru.. Team “BSD cares” extends its gratitude to Team CARE, Bengaluru for making this visit possible and letting our students get more profound insights into the day to day happenings at this beautiful home for animals. Below are the pictures which were taken during our team’s visit to the centre on 19th September, 2021 and showcases the different areas within the centre along with the amazing furr friends we could meet there.
