DJAD commenced in 2004 to a felt need in the country. The potential of offering design services within India and abroad expanded as India matured as an economic power. But there was a shortage of trained designers within the country. Considering the importance and relevance of design education towards the task of nation building, the GKD Charity Trust, Coimbatore has established the DJ Academy of Design (DJAD) D J Academy is set amidst 21 acres of land in an eco-friendly location, 18 kilometers from the city center.