id.FORWORK
by DESIGN OBJECTS
BATCH 06 . APPLICATIONS OPEN . 01/08/2026
Every designer
needs formwork
before they can
hold their shape
id.Formwork is the industrial design bootcamp built by Design Objects — three months of sketching reps, manufacturing discipline and portfolio pressure that college leaves out and studios expect on day one.
Go Online — live class every Saturday, discussion every Wednesday — or go all-in at our Bengaluru studio, full-time through the week with real prototypes and manufacturing on hand.
3 MONTHS | ONLINE / OFFLINE
Alumni profile
THE CRAFT
SKETCH
VISUALIZE
CAD
PROTO
THE PROBLEM
Beyond the classroom. Closer to practice.
Most industrial design programs provide a strong foundation in creativity and design methodology. Formwork complements that education with the practical knowledge rarely experienced in an academic setting: DFM, manufacturing, costing, production, communication and real client workflows. Learn how products move from concept to market, with people who do it for a living.
WHO THIS IS BUILT FOR
— Design students who want a portfolio that survives a manufacturing conversation, not just a critique.
— Working professionals upgrading from concept work to production-ready thinking.
— Career-switchers who can sketch an idea but have never had to cost, tool, or defend one.
Behind the Scenes
WHAT YOU'RE BUILT ON
Eight modules. One portfolio-ready product
Every module ends in applied work on your own product line, reviewed by working designers — not a slide deck you'll forget by the next cohort.
MOD 01
Industry Expectations
What studios and manufacturers actually look for before a designer earns creative freedom.
MOD 02
Design Sketching
Daily reps in perspective, form and fast ideation — sketching as communication, not decoration.
MOD 03
DFM/DFA & CMF
Design for manufacture 7assembly, taught against real tooling and production constraints.
MOD 04
Product Visualization
Rendering and presentation that sells an idea before it's tooled.
MOD 05
Costing
Reading a BOM, understanding tooling cost, and designing with a target price in mind.
MOD 06
Visual Design
Branding, packaging, product catalogues and creating other visual assets.
MOD 07
Portfolio Development
Turning three months of work into a case study that opens interview doors.
MOD 08
AI & Design
Working with AI, integrating it with existing workflows, and using the latest models.
TWO WAYS THROUGH
Two schedules.
Two levels of immersion.
Online keeps a fixed weekly rhythm — Saturday for live class, Wednesday for discussion and brainstorming — built to sit alongside a job or college. Studio trades that fixed rhythm for the whole week: full-time, hands-on with prototypes, materials and manufacturing at our Bengaluru space.
STUDIO TRACK - HANDS-ON FROM WEEK ONE
TRACK DETAIL | ONLINE | STUDIO (OFFLINE) |
|---|---|---|
Timeline | 3 months | 3 months |
Schedule | Saturdays (10am - 12pm)
Wednesdays (6pm - 7:30pm) | Through the week. Full time |
1:1 sessions | Yes, as needed | Yes |
Curriculum depth | Essentials | Advanced |
Portfolio product | 1 complete | 1 complete |
Hands-on prototyping | - | Yes, physical build |
Concept-to-market case studies | Yes | Yes |
Manufacturing floor exposure | - | Yes |
Portfolio review + feedback | Yes | Yes |
Fee | ₹ 30,000 | ₹ 60,000 |
WHAT YOU LEAVE WITH
The Outcomes
FIELD REPORT - BEHIND THE SCENES
01
One industry-grade portfolio product
Concept through manufacturing rationale, not just a render.
02
Real concept-to-market case studies
Worked examples of products that actually shipped.
03
Direct DFM & costing exposure
The exact vocabulary manufacturers use, practiced until it's fluent.
04
Portfolio review from working designers
Feedback from people who currently ship products, not just teach.
05
Access to the Design Objects community
A standing network of alumni, mentors and studio designers.
06
A standing critique habit
Online, Wednesdays are set aside for discussion and peer critique. Studio folds this into the working week.
07
Studio track: real manufacturing time
Full-week, hands-on access to prototyping tools and manufacturing partners — not just a rendered file.
08
AI + design intelligence
Use AI as a design partner - research, ideation, visualization and evaluation without losing intent.
09
Design Software fluency
From CAD to visualization - the tools industry actually expects you to use with confidence.
10
Client pitches & communication
Structure ideas, create impact and present like a designer who gets the business.
11
Visual design
Branding, product leaflets, graphic assets - communicate design thinking with clarity
11
Industry talks & career guidance
Sessions with alumni and industry experts on design process, career pathways and life inside the profession.
FIELD REPORTS
What earlier batches had to say.
It was really informative and interactive. The bootcamp challenged me and encouraged growth in many sectors of my profession which was really necessary. The meetings were really insightful and fun at the same time. The overall learning experience was really wholesome. Loved it all!
Ketki
/ NID Assam
Thanks everyone for such a wonderful experience. This 3 month was a very valuable time for me personally, as i have been in a dilemma and lost great hope about industrial design before i started this bootcamp. But this bootcamp has challenged and made me realise my fears and strengths. I wish i had known about this bootcamp few years earlier, nevertheless this experience would definitely be a great foundation in my journey. Thanks again to Vishnu, Shovan. Raj, Rudhran for this bootcamp. Hoping for our paths to cross in the future.
Venkatesh
/ IIT Roorkee
Great exposure for the duration of 3 months. The Bootcamp was a great experience that combined industry-focused insights with practical learning. From portfolio guidance and peer reviews to live case studies and sessions on DFM and costing, several topics were very useful. Overall, it gave me both clarity and confidence in my design journey. Thank you very much to you all.
Soham
/ IIT Guwahati
It was a great experience to learn under shovan sir who gave immense freedom to go in depths of research. i really appreciated the push i got while ideation, the entire team was quite supportive in that. i do always tell my juniors, for anyone looking to work in industrial design should explore design objects as a space to grow and learn about the practice in a much enriching manner and the team is extremely warm. i had a great time there, learnt a lot.
Shreya
/ NID Assam
I had a lovely experience here. The Bootcamp gave me real industry-focused insights and helped me improve my portfolio with guidance and peer reviews. I especially found the sessions on project constraints, DFM, and costing basics very useful. The experience was great overall.
Abhishek
/ IIT Hyderabad
Design Objects is a studio with a great depth of knowledge and talent, driven by curiosity and a genuine passion for innovation. the team’s expertise across various design fields- industrial design, user-centric approaches, r&d, and manufacturing- reflects their dedication and creativity. working closely with Mr. Shovan, Mr. Harmeet and Mr. Vishnu was an honor; they offered valuable insights into thinking beyond the mainstream, designing with intent and were extremely supportive throughout my project duration. the team's commitment to pushing boundaries truly makes them pioneers in the field.
Vaishnavee
/ NIFT Chennai
It was a great experience, got to learn about those things which college could not cover
Swastik
/ MIT Pune
Working on varied projects with different approaches was highly insightful. The team was supportive, and I got to see different perspectives. This internship has prepared me well for the future.
Dharshini
/ DJ Academy
It was a very rewarding experience for me. It allowed me to work on a live problem, explore my interest in biophilic design and navigate the entire journey of product development, from research and ideation to 3d modeling. Working at DesignObjects and learning from diverse inputs gave me a clearer sense of how to balance vision with feasibility. Overall, I'm immensely grateful for the opportunity to apply and refine my conceptual strengths in a supportive, fun and creatively charged environment.
Tavishi
/ IDSI Mumbai
HOW TO APPLY
Batch 06 - August 2026 onwards
01. Apply
A short online form
02. Review call
A conversation, not an exam
03. Confirm your track
Lock your seat
04. Orientation week
01.08.2026 onwards
THE PEOPLE BEHIND FORMWORK
Taught by people who ship products.
SHOVAN
Industrial Design, DFMA, Costing
IIT Hyderabad
VISHNU
Design sketching, Product visualization, AI workflows
IIT Hyderabad
RUDHRAN
CAD, Manufacturing, Mechanical design
Shiv Nadar University
RAJ
Design Research, Branding
Nift Hyderabad
FAQ
Questions worth asking before you apply.
Who is Formwork actually for?
Design students who want an industry-ready portfolio, working professionals upgrading their practical skills, and career-switchers with an eye for form who've never had to cost, tool, or take a design into manufacturing.
What's the real difference between Online and Studio?
Online runs on a fixed weekly rhythm — Saturday for live class, Wednesday for discussion — built to fit around a job or college. Studio trades that fixed rhythm for the whole week: full-time, hands-on with prototypes and manufacturing at our Bengaluru space, and a deeper curriculum overall.
What does a typical week look like?
On Online, Saturday is instruction — new material, demonstrations, direct teaching — and Wednesday is the rest of the work: critique, brainstorming and peer feedback. Studio trades that fixed rhythm for full-week immersion: daily studio time, hands-on prototyping and manufacturing exposure alongside your cohort.
Do I need prior CAD or sketching experience?
No. Sketching is taught from the ground up as a daily practice. What matters is a genuine interest in how products get made, not a finished skillset.
Is there a placement guarantee?
No bootcamp can honestly promise a job. What Formwork gives you is a portfolio, a network, and a level of industry fluency that makes the search shorter — the alumni community exists precisely because that continues past week twelve.
Can I do this alongside college or a full-time job?
On Online, yes — live class is Saturday morning, 10am–12pm, and Wednesday's discussion session is the only other fixed commitment, with 1:1 time available as needed. Studio runs through the week and is better suited to a dedicated three-month stretch rather than a side commitment.
Batch 06
applicaitons are
open.
Cohorts begin August 2026 onwards. Join online from anywhere, or in-person at our Bengaluru studio — cohort size is capped to keep feedback personal.
01/08/2026 onwards
id.FORWORK
The Industrial Design Bootcamp - a program by Design Objects
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