National Institute of Design in Moscow

The National Institute of Design (NID) in Moscow was founded in 1999 by two professional bodies, the Union of Designers of Russia and the Guild of Art Projection of the Moscow Union of Artists, presenting itself as an institute created by designers for future designers. It holds an indefinite state licence and accreditation in Design, and Galina Kuvshinova has been rector since 2019.

Teaching takes place at 111024 Moscow, Entuziastov Highway 21, beside the Aviamotornaya metro, in project workshops, computer rooms, print techniques and 3D printing laboratories, a photo laboratory and a costume construction laboratory. Full-time and evening formats are taught by practising designers.

Eight profiles sit under four orientations: graphic design, environment and interior design, product design and costume design, with further routes in virtual environment, multimedia and book design. Study spans vocational college programmes, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, postgraduate study, retraining and continuing education.

A Cumulus member since 2015, one of six Russian schools in the association, NID exchanges students and teachers with the École Supérieure de Design de Troyes, L’École de Design in Nantes, SPD in Milan and the JD Institute of Fashion Technology in Bangalore. Grant places are offered annually.