Craft Futures Lab

A capstone course that transforms your design concepts into real-world, craft-driven businesses. Through mentorship, branding, and digital strategy, you'll develop a sustainable venture with a working MVP, brand identity, and launch-ready platform.

Objective

Transform product concepts from previous courses into viable, sustainable businesses rooted in craft, slow design, and community innovation.

MODULES

• Business Design: MVP development, pricing, user research

• Branding & UX: Visual identity, packaging, storytelling

• Supply Chain and ecosystem for Slow Manufacturing

• Digital presence: Website, e-commerce, social media

• Ethical business models and social entrepreneurship

• Crowdfunding, marketing campaigns, growth tools

• Mentorship from founders, artisans, entrepreneurs

• Incubation pitch + exhibition + launch

Outcome

A fully built business model with MVP (jewelry, typeface, furniture, etc.), branding, pitch deck, digital platform, and tested market strategy

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our selective application process begins with your Statement of Purpose and portfolio showcasing your most distinctive work, followed by a creative aptitude task. Shortlisted candidates are invited to a personal online conversation to ensure alignment with the program’s vision and standards.

FEE STRUCTURE & SCHOLARSHIP

This program is designed as an intensive, high-impact learning journey. The fee is 12,000 INR per month, tailored to the duration you choose.

We believe that exceptional talent and strong commitment deserve to be nurtured. Learners demonstrating outstanding potential reflected in their Statement of Purpose, Portfolio, and Aptitude Interview performance may secure scholarships covering up to 50% of the total fee.