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Design XPO 2026
Design XPO 2026
Design XPO 2026
From Indian hands to global hearts
From Indian hands to global hearts
From Indian hands to global hearts
About Us
MIT-WPU Design Xpo 22-24 Jan 2026
MIT-WPU Design Xpo 22-24 Jan 2026
MIT-WPU Design Xpo
22-24 Jan 2026
is a 3-day immersive showcase that celebrates the creativity, innovation, and design excellence of the MIT-WPU School of Design. The event features curated experiential pavilions across AR/VR/NFT, Furniture, Fashion, and Digital Art, offering visitors a chance to engage, interact, and explore design in its evolving forms.
A 3-day immersive showcase celebrating creativity and innovation at the MIT-WPU School of Design, featuring experiential pavilions across AR/VR, Furniture, Fashion, and Digital Art—inviting visitors to explore and engage with design in its evolving forms.
Design Sphere Awards
An open design challenge for aspirants, students, and professionals across Product, UX, Interior, Visual Communication, and Fashion Design. Participate solo or in teams of up to three.
Prize Pool of 2.5 lacs
Young Talent DSA
Jury Choice DSA
Legacy DSA Bachelor’s graduates
Academic Pavilions
The Academic Pavilion showcases research-driven design, process journeys, and thoughtful inquiry that shapes meaningful outcomes.
Product Design
Interior Space Design
Visual Communication
User Expierence Design
Fashion Apparel Design
Fashion Apparel
AVFXD
Applied Arts
Visual Communication
Visual Communication
AVFXD
Interactive Pavilions
This pavilion celebrates skills, hobbies, and personal projects that reflect individuality, curiosity, and self-expression.
Digital Sketching- caricatures
ARVR
Visual Arts
Indian Handicrafts
Automobile
Ceramics
Bamboo
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Ceramics
Ceramics
Fun elements
The Entertainment Pavilion brings energy and creativity to life with performances, live acts, and interactive experiences that keep the space buzzing throughout the event.
Dance
Music
Games
Open Mic
More to explore
The pavilions
The pavilions at Design XPO offer an immersive journey through diverse design fields, blending creativity, innovation, and hands-on exploration to showcase the future of design.
More like :
Digital Sketching- caricatures
Visual Arts
AVFXD
Workshops,Talks & Panels
Hands-on sessions led by experts and faculty where participants can learn new tools, experiment with techniques.
More like :
Hands-on learning experiences where participants explore tools, methods.
Inspiring sessions led by industry experts and creators sharing insights, trends, and real-world design perspectives.
Dedicated spaces to connect with peers, faculty, alumni, and professionals for collaboration and conversation.
Tech-Driven Experiences
AR, VR, AI, wearables, and experimental technology displays showcasing how emerging tools are reshaping the future of design practice.
More like :
Immersive Tech Installations
AI & Smart Tools
Wearables & Future Interfaces
Entertainment
Enjoy open mic sessions, live music, dance performances, and spontaneous creative acts that bring energy, expression, and celebration to the Design Xpo.
More like :
Open Mic Sessions
Live Music Performances
Dance & Movement Acts
The pavilions
The pavilions at Design XPO offer an immersive journey through diverse design fields, blending creativity, innovation, and hands-on exploration to showcase the future of design.
More like :
Digital Sketching- caricatures
Visual Arts
AVFXD
Workshops,Talks & Panels
Hands-on sessions led by experts and faculty where participants can learn new tools, experiment with techniques.
More like :
Hands-on learning experiences where participants explore tools, methods.
Inspiring sessions led by industry experts and creators sharing insights, trends, and real-world design perspectives.
Dedicated spaces to connect with peers, faculty, alumni, and professionals for collaboration and conversation.
Tech-Driven Experiences
AR, VR, AI, wearables, and experimental technology displays showcasing how emerging tools are reshaping the future of design practice.
More like :
Immersive Tech Installations
AI & Smart Tools
Wearables & Future Interfaces
Entertainment
Enjoy open mic sessions, live music, dance performances, and spontaneous creative acts that bring energy, expression, and celebration to the Design Xpo.
More like :
Open Mic Sessions
Live Music Performances
Dance & Movement Acts
The pavilions
The pavilions at Design XPO offer an immersive journey through diverse design fields, blending creativity, innovation, and hands-on exploration to showcase the future of design.
More like :
Digital Sketching- caricatures
Visual Arts
AVFXD
Workshops,Talks & Panels
Hands-on sessions led by experts and faculty where participants can learn new tools, experiment with techniques.
More like :
Hands-on learning experiences where participants explore tools, methods.
Inspiring sessions led by industry experts and creators sharing insights, trends, and real-world design perspectives.
Dedicated spaces to connect with peers, faculty, alumni, and professionals for collaboration and conversation.
Tech-Driven Experiences
AR, VR, AI, wearables, and experimental technology displays showcasing how emerging tools are reshaping the future of design practice.
More like :
Immersive Tech Installations
AI & Smart Tools
Wearables & Future Interfaces
Entertainment
Enjoy open mic sessions, live music, dance performances, and spontaneous creative acts that bring energy, expression, and celebration to the Design Xpo.
More like :
Open Mic Sessions
Live Music Performances
Dance & Movement Acts
The pavilions
The pavilions at Design XPO offer an immersive journey through diverse design fields, blending creativity, innovation, and hands-on exploration to showcase the future of design.
More like :
Digital Sketching- caricatures
Visual Arts
AVFXD
Workshops,Talks & Panels
Hands-on sessions led by experts and faculty where participants can learn new tools, experiment with techniques.
More like :
Hands-on learning experiences where participants explore tools, methods.
Inspiring sessions led by industry experts and creators sharing insights, trends, and real-world design perspectives.
Dedicated spaces to connect with peers, faculty, alumni, and professionals for collaboration and conversation.
Tech-Driven Experiences
AR, VR, AI, wearables, and experimental technology displays showcasing how emerging tools are reshaping the future of design practice.
More like :
Immersive Tech Installations
AI & Smart Tools
Wearables & Future Interfaces
Entertainment
Enjoy open mic sessions, live music, dance performances, and spontaneous creative acts that bring energy, expression, and celebration to the Design Xpo.
More like :
Open Mic Sessions
Live Music Performances
Dance & Movement Acts
DRAG TO EXPLORE
DRAG TO EXPLORE
The pavilions
The pavilions at Design Xpo offer an immersive journey through diverse areas of design. Each space brings together innovation, creativity, and hands-on exploration, allowing visitors to interact with ideas, prototypes, and emerging technologies. Together, they showcase the evolving possibilities and future directions of design.
More like :
Digital Sketching- caricatures
Visual Arts
AVFXD
Academic Pavilions
The Academic Pavilion showcases research-driven design, process journeys, and thoughtful inquiry that shapes meaningful outcomes.
More like :
PD , ISD , UI UX
FAD , Applied Arts
VC , AVFXD
Workshops,Talks & Panels
Hands-on sessions led by experts and faculty where participants can learn new tools, experiment with techniques, and gain practical skills across various design disciplines.
More like :
Hands-on learning experiences where participants explore tools, methods, and design processes through guided activities.
Inspiring sessions led by industry experts and creators sharing insights, trends, and real-world design perspectives.
Dedicated spaces to connect with peers, faculty, alumni, and professionals for collaboration and conversation.
Interactive Pavilions
This pavilion celebrates skills, hobbies, and personal projects that reflect individuality, curiosity, and self-expression.
More like :
Digital Sketching- caricatures , ARVR
Indian Handicrafts ,Bamboo , Ceramics
Visual Arts ,Automobile
Tech-Driven Experiences
AR, VR, AI, wearables, and experimental technology displays showcasing how emerging tools are reshaping the future of design practice.
More like :
Immersive Tech Installations
AI & Smart Tools
Wearables & Future Interfaces
Entertainment
Enjoy open mic sessions, live music, dance performances, and spontaneous creative acts that bring energy, expression, and celebration to the Design Xpo.
More like :
Open Mic Sessions
Live Music Performances
Dance & Movement Acts
Fun elements
The Entertainment Pavilion brings energy and creativity to life with performances, live acts, and interactive experiences that keep the space buzzing throughout the event.
More like :
Open Mic Sessions
Live Music Performances
Dance & Movement Acts
Day by Day schedule
Opening Day
Inauguration, Opening Ceremony
Traditional Dance, Welcome Speech
Guest Lecture
Treasure Hunt
Dance Competition
Pannel Discussion
Works & Talks
Guest Lecture
Design Dialogues
Flash Mob
Fashion Show
Battle of Bands
Closing Day
Award Ceremony
Guest Lecture,
Entertainment
Design Dialogues
Closing Ceremony
Networking Evening
Opening Day
Inauguration, Opening Ceremony
Traditional Dance, Welcome Speech
Guest Lecture
Treasure Hunt
Dance Competition
Pannel Discussion
Works & Talks
Guest Lecture
Design Dialogues
Flash Mob
Fashion Show
Battle of Bands
Closing Day
Award Ceremony
Guest Lecture,
Entertainment
Design Dialogues
Closing Ceremony
Networking Evening
Reviews
Reviews of people who visited the previous XPO
“The Design XPO 2022 was incredibly inspiring! I loved how every pavilion showcased fresh ideas and bold thinking. The student projects were super innovative and gave me a clear picture of how design can shape the future.”
Aarav K.
Student Visitor
“The Design XPO 2022 was incredibly inspiring! I loved how every pavilion showcased fresh ideas and bold thinking. The student projects were super innovative and gave me a clear picture of how design can shape the future.”
Aarav K.
Student Visitor
“I came to support my daughter, but I ended up exploring every pavilion! The exhibition was engaging, informative, and extremely well designed. MIT-WPU Design XPO has truly raised the bar.”
Ramesh Deshmukh
Parent & Visitor
“I came to support my daughter, but I ended up exploring every pavilion! The exhibition was engaging, informative, and extremely well designed. MIT-WPU Design XPO has truly raised the bar.”
Ramesh Deshmukh
Parent & Visitor
“The Digital art pavilion and Product Design sections were my favourite. The installations felt immersive and modern. I left the expo feeling creatively charged.”
Simran V.
Design Enthusiast
“Didn’t expect the event to be this interactive! From installations to hands-on activities, everything felt welcoming and well planned. Can't wait for the next edition.”
Kabir Shah
First-Time Attendee