Advanced Product Design School (APDS), established in 2026, is a specialized institute delivering industry-aligned training in automotive and industrial product design and development.
Founded by S. Saravanan, Founder & Lead Design Mentor, APDS is built on over 25 years of global experience across Australia, Korea, Germany, and Singapore. With deep expertise in automotive, tooling, and product development—supported by advanced qualifications including M.Tech, PDTD, and M.IPM (Germany)—he brings a powerful blend of technical mastery and international perspective to design education.
APDS adopts a structured, industry-driven approach encompassing plastic and BIW product design, tooling, and engineering development processes. The programs integrate global methodologies, domain expertise, and hands-on project exposure aligned with real-world industry standards.
Based in Chennai, APDS empowers engineering students, graduates, and professionals to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations, preparing them for impactful careers in global product design and development.
To redefine product design education by delivering globally aligned, industry-driven training rooted in real-world automotive design and development expertise.
At Advanced Product Design School, our mission is to transform aspiring designers into highly skilled professionals by integrating global design methodologies, hands-on project experience, and deep industry insights. Leveraging extensive experience across Australia, Korea, Germany, and Singapore—and close collaboration with leading automotive OEMs—we empower students to confidently enter and excel in the global design ecosystem.
To establish Advanced Product Design School as a premier global hub for design excellence—shaping the next generation of innovative thinkers, creators, and industry leaders.
We envision a future where our students drive the evolution of product and automotive design worldwide, equipped with world-class skills, global perspectives, and the ability to create meaningful, high-impact solutions.
