Kerala State Institute of Design (KSID) was established by Department of Labour and Skills, Government of Kerala in 2008 for the purpose of creating a vibrant design community in Kerala through synergistic partnership between artisan community, professional designers and general public. Objectives: Education: To provide design education and develop professionals excelling in confluence of Design, Technology and Management Skills, who will cater to Public & Private sectors, NGOs as well as small and large scale enterprises functioning throughout the Nation. Training: To provide outreach programs and Design training in various crafts clusters, MSMEs and other industries as well as to promote local crafts and heritage of the state. Services: To provide design consultancy services to various Government and Private Institutions and add value to their efforts. Research: To conduct research in various domains of Design and Allied fields. Documentation & Publication: To periodically document and publish results, in order to generate a Knowledge Repository for Design. Collaboration: To collaborate with Government, Indigenous Industry and to promote Design exchange programmes at national and international level with other Educational Institutes. Awareness: To promote Design sensitivity in the community and impart values of Good Design in all sectors of the society, by organizing and participating in seminars, fairs & workshops and also, to reach out to students of various schools and colleges to create Design Awareness.