2. WHAT IS INTERIOR
DESIGN?
The art of planning and designing the interior
spaces of a building shell.
A profession that involves artistic, technical
and aesthetic skills.
A field appropriate for an individual with a
sound understanding of space and
perspective along with technical know-how
and a strong design sensibility.
3. WHO IS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?
An Interior Designer is:
A creative thinker with a wide knowledge base and skill set related to
the field
A professional exploring aesthetics through form, colour, and space
An organizer who can lead projects with an understanding of design,
construction, and marketing
A designer who shapes residential, commercial and institutional space
4. WHAT DOES AN INTERIOR
DESIGNER DO?
An interior designer can explore numerous
challenging avenues like the ones l is ted below,
in an individual capacity as well as in
collaboration with other design professionals:
Residential space design
Commercial s pace design Office space
design
Display and exhibit design
Hospitality design
Set design
5. WHYLEARN INTERIORDESIGN?
Interior design is becoming an increasingly viable career option for creative
individuals who have a flair for spatial design with a strong aesthetic and
artistic sensibility.
At the moment, the industry faces an ever increasing need for skilled interior
designers that can provide innovative and sustainable design solutions for
the users in need. This presents itself as a lucrative opportunity for aspiring
designers who wish to establish themselves in the field of interior design and
make a living out of it.
6. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INTERIOR
DESIGNING COURSES
A student who aspires to join this courser must have cleared their class 12.
Design institutes often have entrance exams, portfolio and interview rounds
that must be cleared to get admission to an interior design program. Check
with the specific university/ college/ institute of your interest for its
respective requirements.
For those who wish to pursue a Masters or a Post Graduate Diploma
programs, a graduation in interior designing or any related design course is
desirable.
8. TOP INTERIOR DESIGNING
COLLEGES IN INDIA
Given below are some of the top institutes of interior designing in India.
Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD)
Apeejay Institute of Technology, School of Architecture & Planning
Delhi Institute of Fashion Technology (DIFT)
International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD)
Global Institute of Fashion Technology (GIFT)
9. JOB SCOPE AFTER INTERIOR
DESIGNING COURSES
There are many lucrative career prospects available for students who have finished
their studies in this field.
You can choose from the following specialisations:
Corporate or commercial interiors, that includes retail outlets, commercial
spaces, offices and such
Residential interiors
Working with online furniture retailers
Working with design firms as a designer
Working with design firms as a project manager
Working with production companies on set design for theatre, TV and film
Working with event management firms for exhibition design