The First Design Education Seminar at IDC IIT Bombay was held in 1981, marking a pivotal moment in the development of design education in India. The seminar brought together educators, industry professionals, and researchers to discuss the future of design pedagogy and the integration of design thinking into various educational frameworks. This seminar likely focused on topics such as the challenges of teaching design in an Indian context, the role of creativity in education, and how design could address societal needs.