Center for Design Studies presents India's Young Creators Program 2026-27

Seven programs.
One registration.

Every registered student gets access to all seven — there is no separate sign-up for mentorship, the Learning Hub or the Festival.

01

Learn from Leading Experts

Students interact with distinguished professionals from Design, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Technology and the Creative Industries through inspiring talks, masterclasses, panel discussions and interactive sessions. These interactions expose students to new ideas, emerging careers and real-world experiences beyond the classroom.

Expert talks
Learn from Leading Experts
02

Personal Mentorship & Expert Guidance

Registered participants can engage in regular online mentoring sessions with industry experts, designers, entrepreneurs and educators. These one-to-one and small-group conversations provide valuable guidance on creative projects, portfolio development, career pathways and personal growth.

Personal Mentorship & Expert Guidance
03

School-Based Creative Experiences

Partner schools host specially designed Inspire Sessions, interactive workshops, creative conversations and hands-on design challenges that encourage students to observe, imagine, experiment, collaborate and solve real-world problems through creativity. These experiences bring design thinking directly into the classroom and create a culture of innovation within the school.

In your school
School-Based Creative Experiences
04

Access to the Young Creators Learning Hub

Every participant receives access to the Young Creators Learning Hub, a curated digital platform offering learning resources from globally recognised organisations such as Canva Design School, IBM SkillsBuild, HP LIFE, Autodesk Tinkercad, Adobe Express, Figma Learn and other leading educational platforms. Students can continue learning independently while building creative, technical and entrepreneurial skills.

Learning Hub
Access to the Young Creators Learning Hub
05

Monthly Creative Challenges & National Recognition

Throughout the year, students can participate in monthly creative challenges based on exciting themes that encourage innovation, critical thinking and creative expression. Outstanding work is recognised through certificates, digital showcases, social media features and Pan-India recognition, with prize money on offer for standout entries.

Monthly challenges
Monthly Creative Challenges & National Recognition
06

India's Young Creators National Challenge

The flagship National Challenge gives students an opportunity to showcase their most innovative ideas on a national platform. Winners receive cash prizes, national certificates, trophies, industry recognition and opportunities to present their work before eminent designers, innovators, educators and industry leaders.

National Challenge
India's Young Creators National Challenge
07

Young Creators Design Festival & Grand Exhibition

The program culminates in the Young Creators Design Festival, a grand celebration of creativity where selected student projects from across the country are exhibited at the Sri Aurobindo International Art Gallery. The exhibition lets students present their ideas in a professional gallery environment, appreciated by parents, educators, school leaders, industry professionals, designers, media representatives and the wider community.

Design Festival
Young Creators Design Festival & Grand Exhibition

Ready to use all seven?

Registration is free and opens every student to all seven programs at once.