12 seats only
As you can see this is a 1-on-1 program. At any time, no more than 12 students can be part of this cohort so that every student gets adequate attention.
Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help through this process Kaphal has genuinely been such a helpful guiding hand.
And thanks a lot for sharing her number, speaking with her really made a difference for me.
Parthi Shah
Royal College of Arts, London
Service Design
Thank you for the continuous support and guidance in this journey.
Kaphal and the incredible mentors like Arunav, Arpit, Suyash, Manish have been a guiding light, always answering even the stupidest questions I had for them.
Ibrahim Ahmed
Estonian Academy of Arts,
Interaction Design
Kaphal showed trust even when things were not in my favour.
Thank you for support and feedback throughout the journey. This has been a roller coaster ride but fun.
Meghali Das Gupta
Royal College of Arts,
Product Design
Monthly Themes
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Royal College of Art
Innovation Design Engineering (MA/MSc)
Tuition
£42,900 / yr (Year 1)
Scholarship
RCA scholarships, progression discounts
Intake
September
Royal College of Art
Service Design (MA)
Tuition
£35,950 / yr
Scholarship
RCA scholarships
Intake
September
Politecnico di Milano / POLI.design
Strategic Design, Service Design
Tuition
€15,500 total
Scholarship
Partial (15% exemption)
Intake
October
Elisava, Barcelona
Advanced Design Management, Strategy & Entrepreneurship
Tuition
€12,400 total
Scholarship
Limited, check with school
Intake
September / February
Copenhagen Business School + Royal Danish Academy
Strategic Design and Entrepreneurship
Tuition
€0 (EU/EEA) / €32,000 total (non-EU)
Scholarship
NA
Intake
September
Aalto University
International Design Business Management (IDBM)
Tuition
€0 (EU/EEA) / €17,000 / yr (non-EU)
Scholarship
Tuition-fee waiver for top applicants
Intake
September
TU Delft
Strategic Product Design
Tuition
~€2,600/yr (EU) / ~€20,500/yr (non-EU)
Scholarship
Limited TU Delft scholarships
Intake
September
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Innovative Business Design (MDes)
Tuition
HK$266,400–369,000 total
Scholarship
Merit-based
Intake
September
Keio University (KMD)
Global Innovation Design
Tuition
¥1,982,600 / yr
Scholarship
MEXT, Keio award
Intake
April / September
SUTD
Master of Innovation by Design (MIbD)
Tuition
$32,000–38,000 / yr (approx.)
Scholarship
MOE Tuition Grant
Intake
September
NUS
Integrated Design (MDes)
Tuition
S$54,500 total
Scholarship
40% rebate for alumni/citizens/
Intake
August
Applications for the 2027 intake open in September or October 2026, if I join now, will I have enough time?
Yes, that's exactly why this program is 3 months, not longer. Applications typically stay open for a few months after opening (often closing around December), so a September start gets your portfolio, SOP, and interview prep done in time. Start later than that and it gets tight, I would recommend you to check your specific target colleges' deadlines to be sure.
Will you cover visa guidance?
This program is focused on your portfolio that's where the real work happens. I'll share light pointers on visas along the way, but it's not an in-depth visa consulting service.
Will you help with college selection?
Yes this is part of what we do together. I'll help you shortlist and select colleges based on your background, goals, and where your work is genuinely the strongest fit.
When are the workshops and 1:1 calls?s here
Group Meetings or Workshop happen 2 times a month around that month's theme (time 8 PM onwards). Your 1:1 review will be based on what works for your schedule.
I've already built my portfolio, will this still help me?
Yes, absolutely. That's why the program is modular. You can join only as many months you need. Your 1:1 track is built around where you already are. I'll go through your existing work, give you honest feedback, tighten what needs tightening, and get you ready for interviews. You can also sit in group workshop to sharpen how you think about your work, whatever theme is live that month.
Do I need a design background to join?
No formal background required. What matters is that you're serious about building real work, not just collecting templates.
Is this live, or are there recordings?
Everything is live, the workshop and your 1:1s. You'll also get short video content (case study breakdowns, admissions insight, common mistakes) to go through at your own pace between sessions.
Can I pause or leave mid-way?
Since it's month-to-month, you're never locked into more than you've already paid for. If you've committed to the 3-month upfront rate, that covers those 3 months as planned.
What if I miss a group session/workshop?
You will get the recording of the session.
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