about us

Our Promise And Magic Sauce

Design quotient labs (DQ Labs) aim to encourage creative minds to pursue their dreams, with our passion for incorporating design into the betterment of the Indian lifestyle. Run by design professionals from IIT ‐ Delhi, NID ‐ Ahmedabad, University of Genoa, Brera Academy and NIFT, DQ Labs flaunts a dedicated set of Indian and international faculty committed to spreading awareness of the importance of impeccable design. At our entrance coaching centre, we provide online counselling, physical classes, seminars, workshops and study material for under‐graduate and post‐graduate entrance exams. We also organise study tours to help students of our architecture coaching classes gain exposure to the marvels of the world. This institution helps individuals who want to pursue Design and Architecture go through a metamorphosis and become creative and competitive on a national and global platform. With our entrance coaching centre, DQ Labs assures high quality mentoring and individual attention. We are also constantly adapting to the changing tech landscape, by updating our methods of facilitating learning through technology, to redefine the quality of guidance in our design and architecture coaching classes.

Our team

Umesh Kumar GL (B Arch. MDes IIT Delhi)

After stepping out of IIT Delhi, as an architect specialised in Industrial Design, Umesh equipped himself with 13 years of valuable experience in Architecture, Product Design, Digital Sculpting, Animation, Model making and Bussiness strategy. He gained practical experience in esteemed international design studios (USA, UK and India) as well as cross cultural design teams of global brands. He is the mastermind behind the Online Sketch Development course which is being accessed and appreciated by students all over the world. Umesh enjoys advising and mentoring students to help them identify, improve and utilise their skills in the most efficient manner. To watch the TEDx talk by Mr. Umesh Kumar GL

Shaun D’Sa (MDes IIT Delhi)

With a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Production Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology and a Master’s degree in Industrial Design from IIT Delhi, Shaun nurtured his zeal for travelling and design. After having worked as a Navigational Officer in the Merchant Navy for 5 years, he began his career in design in General Motors as a Creative Digital Sculptor, and within a short span became the Program Manager of the Design team. He has visited many countries and has extensively travelled to supplement his passion for design and architecture. His artistic and inquisitive nature supports this system to help pave the way to creative liberation.

Our Mission Statement

After stepping out of IIT Delhi, as an architect specialised in Industrial Design, Umesh equipped himself with 13 years of valuable experience in Architecture, Product Design, Digital Sculpting, Animation, Model making and Bussiness strategy. He gained practical experience in esteemed international design studios (USA, UK and India) as well as cross cultural design teams of global brands. He is the mastermind behind the Online Sketch Development course which is being accessed and appreciated by students all over the world. Umesh enjoys advising and mentoring students to help them identify, improve and utilise their skills in the most efficient manner. To watch the TEDx talk by Mr. Umesh Kumar GL

Our Vision

DQ Labs envisions a generation of students who set the global benchmark in the field of design and architecture, so that they reflect India’s underlying culture, geography and technology when they infuse into the industry. DQ Labs envisages the reflection of the mettle, the ethos and the beauty that runs in the history of India and the Indian lifestyle.

Who are We?

In 2007, two quick‐witted products of IIT Delhi, whilst working for General Motors, grew a desire to guide students aspiring a career in design. Umesh and Shaun knew that DQ Labs, with its coaching centre in Bangalore, could help provide a strong foundation to empower aspirants seeking a career in architecture and design. For their coaching centre in Bangalore, they brought together a group of trustworthy, adroit and accomplished people who, by providing premium design entrance exam coaching, are supporting the Indian bandwagon that is set out to conquer the field of design and architecture. For more information on NATA & JEE Paper 2 Online Coaching, speak to us on the chat interface at the bottom of the screen.