Free Webinar: Key Portfolio Insights Every Design Student Needs

Webinar Date: 20th January 2026

Parul University is hosting a free webinar for B.Design aspirants to help students understand what makes a strong design portfolio, even if they have no prior design background. The session is especially valuable for students appearing for PU-DAT, as portfolio submissions are due on the same day as the entrance exam.

Why This Webinar Matters in Today’s Design Education Landscape

Design now influences how products are built, how services are experienced, how brands connect with users, and how sustainable and socially responsible solutions are created. 

Because of this shift, design portfolios are no longer evaluated only on how good they look, but on how a student thinks, observes, questions, and solves problems.

This webinar is designed to help students understand whether B.Design aligns with their natural strengths, interests, and mindset before applying.

Here are the Core takeaways of this Webinar

  • What makes a strong beginner-friendly design portfolio
  • How portfolios are evaluated for B.Design admissions
  • Common myths about aesthetics vs thinking in design
  • How to prepare your portfolio before PU-DAT
  • Mistakes first-time applicants should avoid

This session is ideal for below aspirants

  • Class 12 students (any stream)
  • Beginners exploring design for the first time
  • Students transitioning from science, commerce, or humanities
  • Aspirants applying to the Parul Institute of Design 

Understanding the B.Design Admission Process at Parul University

Admission to the Bachelor of Design programme at Parul University begins with PU-DAT (Parul University Design Aptitude Test).

Step-by-step process:

  1. Register for PU-DAT
  2. Appear for the online design aptitude test
  3. Upload your portfolio on the same portal, on the same day
  4. Admissions are offered based on:
    • PU-DAT performance
    • Portfolio evaluation
    • Seat availability

No personal interview is conducted.

This ensures a fair, transparent, and aptitude-focused admission process.

Portfolio Submission: What Beginners Need to Know

A common concern among applicants is:
I haven’t studied design before what should I include?”

What evaluators actually look for:

  • Curiosity and observation
  • Original ideas and exploration
  • Problem-solving approach
  • Storytelling and thinking process

Beginner-friendly portfolio content may include:

  • Observational sketches or doodles
  • Photography or visual studies
  • DIY experiments or craft work
  • Research-based ideas or concepts
  • Personal creative projects
  • Product, fashion, or space-related ideas

Important Update:
The portfolio does not need to be perfectly polished or aesthetic. The focus is on thinking, intent, and creativity, not technical perfection.

This exact clarity is one of the key highlights of the webinar.

Does Design Education Only Focus on Art?

Modern design education focuses on:

  • Solving real-world problems
  • Enhancing user experiences
  • Driving innovation and business value
  • Creating sustainable and inclusive solutions

Creativity is the medium; impact, usability, and innovation are the outcomes.

This is why design graduates today work across industries such as technology, healthcare, fashion, product development, digital media, and entrepreneurship.

B.Design Specializations at Parul Institute of Design

Students admitted through PU-DAT can explore multiple design pathways, including:

This flexibility allows students to align their education with their strengths, interests, and career goals.

Scholarships for Design Aspirants

Parul University offers merit-based scholarships for B.Design students based on PU-DAT performance.

Scholarship Structure (First 2 Years)

PU-DAT Score Scholarship
60–64.99 20%
65–74.99 30%
75–84.99 40%
85 and above 50%

Additionally, students with NID, NIFT, or UCEED scores may be considered for higher scholarship brackets, though PU-DAT remains mandatory for admission.

Why Attend This Webinar Now?

With the ad campaign running from 13th to 25th January, this webinar aligns perfectly with:

  • Portfolio preparation timelines
  • PU-DAT readiness
  • Scholarship planning
  • Last-minute clarity before exam day

It offers expert guidance at the right decision-making stage—before students submit their portfolio and take the aptitude test.

Final Takeaway

B.Design Webinar at Parul University is more than an information session—it is a strategic guidance platform for aspiring designers. Whether you are a complete beginner or already creatively inclined, this webinar will help you understand how to present your thinking, creativity, and potential effectively.

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