An Interview with Mahy Kamra (Product Design Student) at SID Pune

Symbiosis Institute of Design Pune is a private institute established in 2004 at SB Road, Pune, and later moved its operations to Viman Nagar in 2006. SID Pune Courses are offered at the undergraduate level. Candidates with a valid Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) score are eligible for SID Admissions.

SID Pune offers four major specialisations in the B.Design course, including Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Communication, and Communication Design. SID Pune Placements recorded the highest package of Rs 18 LPA and an average package between Rs 6-8 LPA. SID Pune offers a wide range of facilities to its students, including labs, studios, seminar halls, and more.

Careers360 presents you an interview with Mahy Kamra, a first-year Product Design student at SID Pune. Mahy Kamra shares her admission process, placements and internships, campus life, and facilities of SID Pune. To get more insights into SID Pune, continue with Mahy Kamra's interview below.

Careers360: Tell us something about yourself.

Mahy Kamra: Hi, I’m Mahy Kamra, student of Product Design at SID. I am an avid reader. I can talk about the books I’ve read for hours and hours. I would love to live in Harry Potter and go to Hogwarts!

Careers360: How did you come to choose your institution/university and what factors were instrumental in your choice?

Mahy Kamra: I took a lot of factors into consideration while choosing my college/university like the courses offered, the curriculum, location, infrastructure, well-equipped labs and the faculty. I chose SID because of the impressive infrastructure and experienced faculty. SID is also a very well reputed college for Product Design which was the course I opted for. The institute is located in the premium location of Viman Nagar in Pune, so being a localite I did not have to move out of my city or home.

Careers360: What were the salient features of your admission process at your institution/university that struck you as unique?

Mahy Kamra: We were given a PRPI task which was basically a studio test. This stage of the admission process helped me to show my creativity, skill, thinking process through solving the task given using utmost minute thought and thinking out of the box. This was the first step where I understood that the institute will provide me with the best design challenges and I will get to use my solutions for problem solving. This unique perspective of the admission process has struck with me till date.

Careers360: What is your take on the initial days at your institution/university campus considering that it is the time to build contacts, understand the processes? Could you give details on the support given by the institute?

Mahy Kamra: During the initial days at the institute, we had a lot of group activities during the orientation week, which helped us to connect with our batchmates and step out of our comfort zones. An Icebreakers event was organised to get to know our seniors, various portfolios and the dynamic campus life.

Careers360: Now that you are a part of your institution/university campus, what in your opinion are stand apart features of the institute that you think are really assets to building a student’s career and future?

Mahy Kamra: From the first day itself, students' individuality was embraced and I was allowed to be as creative and innovative as I want without restricting ourselves to the status quo. I was taught the importance of creative critical thinking and the different steps on how it can be used in design thinking, problem solving and ideations.

Careers360: Could you give details on the industry connection that is inbuilt with the course at SID, Pune and its advantages?

Mahy Kamra: SID has a strong industry connect with multiple prominent companies and industry experts that collaborate with the institute for internships and placements opportunities. The sessions organised by the placement assistance cell helps me to understand the industry better right from the first year which gives me an idea about what is trending in the field of design.

Careers360: How advantageous in your opinion is your institution/university alumni network connection and in which ways?

Mahy Kamra: The alumni network of our institution is remarkable and very vast. I got to hear some inspiring stories of the SID alumni during the orientation week which left a lasting impression on my mind. It also helped me to have a certain goal in my mind for my journey at SID and do the right things to navigate through the best opportunities that SID has to offer. The alumni interaction is organised often by the alumni cell and I am looking forward to attend all of them.

Careers360: Internships are an integral part of any student’s life. Please talk about the internship process at your institution/university and how they lead to students being placement ready.

Mahy Kamra: In the 3rd year, the institute offers 2 months summer internship program and graduation project in the 4th year with prominent names in the field of design and innovation. The placement cell is very strong and floats opportunities to the students for application. The industry projects are impressive and I am looking forward to viewing them during the Design Showcase event.

Careers360: In a nutshell, could you sum up your experiences at your institution/university?

Mahy Kamra: My experience at SID has been fun-filled and exciting in the last six months. I learnt design foundation subjects by expert faculty members who literally were hand holding me and solving all my questions to make my basics strong. Being a part of the different events, clubs and societies also helps me to pursue my hobbies and extra curricular. At SID everyone is always there to help you whether it be seniors or faculty. At SID you are part of a community, a family and it becomes home.

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