The D J Academy of Design belongs to the illustrious GKD charity trust set up in 1983 by the industrialist par excellence, (Late) Cavalier Dr. G K Devarajulu. His pioneering efforts saw the emergence of Coimbatore on the global industrial map and the LMW Group as a major force to reckon with. Founded in 2004, DJAD has grown into one of India's finest Design Institutes offering Communication, Industrial, Animation and Interaction Design Programs at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. UG & PG program at DJAD starts with a Design Foundation Programme that concentrates on learning basic concepts of design which help students in building a strong foundation for design thinking and practice. Undergraduate (B. Des) The academy offers a 4-year Bachelor of Design (B. DES.) in Communication Design & Industrial Design. Postgraduate (M. Des) The academy offers a 2-year Master of Design (M. DES.) in Communication Design & Industrial Design. Campus D J Academy is set amidst 22 acres of land in an eco-friendly location on Pollachi Road. The academy offers a breathtaking view of the Western Ghats. The academy is housed in an architecturally beautiful building, well-equipped with all the facilities required to sharpen the brilliant minds. Students are inspired to innovate, explore and come up with unique ideas and concepts. Many a time, some promising concepts are taken for copyright registration and patenting.