Escape Figma.
Build for reality.
No concepts-only work. No endless approvals. You live inside the space you are shaping, work on real problems, and leave with a launched product or a live prototype with real users.
Who this residency is built for.
Progress as default.
Builders who want a space where progress is the default and shipping is non-negotiable.
Why it actually works.
How the sprint unfolds.
Daily rhythm: live inside what you are shaping. Prototype, test, iterate.
Absorb and define
Move in. Absorb the space. Define your first design brief with real, physical constraints.
The first proof
Design, prototype, test. Your immediate environment becomes your first proof-of-concept.
The inflection point
Most residents have something tangible that the community is already using and reacting to.
Refine and scale
Take what works and scale it across the campus or product. Documentation of your process compounds.
A portfolio of reality
Leave with a portfolio of things that actually exist in the world, not just in Figma files.
Two ways to design. Which are you in?
AI has erased the gap between designing a thing and building the thing. Tasks that used to require a frontend team can now be done by a single focused designer. Spectating will not get you across that gap. You have to build.
The Executioner
designing for the folder
- Wait for a detailed brief and clear requirements
- Design features based on hypothetical personas
- Navigate endless approval chains before shipping
- Build a portfolio full of polished, unshipped concepts
- Separate the 'design' from how it feels to use it
The Design Builder
designing for reality
- Define your own brief by observing real friction
- Design for the people sitting in the room with you
- Prototype, test, and adapt in real time
- Build a portfolio of things that actually exist
- Own the outcome, not just the aesthetic
Your Investment
This residency runs for 111 days. All rates are structured for the full program and are inclusive of community access, shared spaces, and the full Hub experience.
Access Only
No stay — just the community & workspace
₹499/day
₹14,970/mo · ₹55,389 full
+ GST
Community Bunk
4 per room — the builder dorm
₹749/day
₹22,470/mo · ₹83,139 full
+ GST
Shared Stay
2 per room — balanced focus & community
₹999/day
₹29,970/mo · ₹1,10,889 full
+ GST
Private Stay
1 per room — full privacy & deep work
₹1,649/day
₹49,470/mo · ₹1,83,039 full
+ GST
1 Week Explorative Residency
Not sure yet? Try a week to experience the environment before committing.
₹25,000
+ GST · 7 days
Non-locals arriving from outside Bengaluru also get airport pickup and drop services included. We take care of the logistics so you can focus on what you came here to build.
Scholarships & Grants
Cost should not be the reason someone misses this. We offer a limited number of scholarships for builders doing meaningful work.
This is not charity. It is an investment in people we believe in.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Spots are limited.
Expert Barter
If you build for us, that is your payment.
Deep expertise in product, design, engineering, or strategy? Let's explore what a barter looks like.
This is for serious builders only.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Spots are limited.
— A note from the Founder
Most designers spend their careers executing other people's visions. Shipping assets into folders no one sees. Waiting for approval. This residency is different. You come here to build.
Azaan Feroz Sait
Founder, The Hub Bengaluru
— Apply
The window is open right now.
Tell us what kind of designer you are, what you're tired of waiting to build, and why these 111 days matter to you right now.
Or email growth@thehubbengaluru.com
We are highly selective.
Sub 5% acceptance rate. We prioritise designers who are obsessed with execution, aren't afraid of prototyping in code or real materials, and will let the community inform their work.
Tell us about your craft, aesthetic, and proposed project
We review every application personally
We respond within 48 hours — always
If it's not a strong fit, we'll still respond quickly so you can keep building.