Shaillendra Goraiya, National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
HSLU D&K, Christian Felber
Shaillendra Goraiya, National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
HSLU Aussenansicht, Christian Schnellmann

PhD Programme Eco-Social Innovation by Design

The global goals for sustainable transformation require new design strategies, new forms of cooperation and unexpected alliances. The Lucerne School of Art and Design (HSLU), Switzerland, and the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, India, are collaborating in an international doctoral studies programme to explore the diverse landscape of eco-social innovation by design. 

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Programme

This PhD programme focuses on practice-based research and is for people wishing to expand the limits of the design disciplines and to contribute to sustainable development through sustainable interventions.

Programme Timetable

Facts

The PhD candidates are enrolled with the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad and work at the Lucerne School of Art and Design. They are being supervised by one guide each from either university and attend course-related events in Switzerland, in India and online.

Collecting moss, © CCIA

Admission Process

We offer a maximum of three doctoral positions per year. A panel of members from both universities selects the most suitable candidates. The funding of the PhD and the modalities of the candidate's future involvement with the university are discussed in an interview.

Aquatic structures

Events

PhD students compile their study programme from more than 100 optional courses and, through a range of event formats, build a network within the international research community.

Selfie by people in the ESI programme

Team

The PhD programme is jointly managed by two teams from Lucerne School of Art and Design and the National Institute of Design. Staff and faculty from both universities are available to answer questions. Names (left to right): Claudia Ramseier, Jacqueline Holzer, Samir More, Shilpa Das, Chris Doering

Tina Tomovic and Ottonie von Roeder

PhD Students

The PhD students work independently on their dissertation and complete an individually composed study programme tailored to their needs.