B.Des. in Interior Design
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About Course
The Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Interior Design aims to equip students with the foundational skills, technical knowledge, and creative insights needed for a successful career in interior design. This program focuses on developing a balance between aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability in design. It fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities, enabling students to meet the demands of modern interior environments and respond to diverse client needs with innovative solutions.
Course Overview
The B.Des in Interior Design is an 8-semester program designed to provide a comprehensive education in the art and science of interior spaces. The curriculum integrates key areas, including fundamentals of design, visualization, space planning, materials, construction, and building services, progressing to specialized skills like interior styling, sustainable design, and project management. Students gain hands-on experience through workshops and real-world internships, learning to address contemporary challenges in residential, retail, hospitality, and commercial interiors. The program culminates in a final project, providing students with an opportunity to showcase their skills in a professional context.
- Emphasises on learning various interior designs and spatial design methodologies, both new and established; questioning their capability in meeting the current concerns.
- Develops the ability to comprehend contemporary aspects of interior design through the integration of both theory and practice, and provide effective and adaptable solutions.
- Focuses on the integral elements of interior design such as, colour and lighting, furniture in interiors, floriculture and landscaping, consumer and merchandising, etc.
- Develops the idea of deliberating on the evolving trends, contemporary norms, cultural dynamics and innovations of interior design both in, Indian and international market.
- Provides opportunities to students to showcase their design work through presentations, portfolio, and exhibitions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate foundational skills in design principles, spatial visualization, and material selection for interior applications.
- Apply advanced techniques in computer-aided design, technical drawing, and construction detailing to develop professional interior design solutions.
- Analyze historical, cultural, and modern influences in interior design to create unique and contextually relevant designs.
- Integrate building services, sustainable practices, and automation into interior projects, promoting efficient and eco-friendly spaces.
- Execute space planning, budgeting, and project management strategies, addressing real-world challenges with practical, client-focused solutions.
- Develop a professional portfolio showcasing a variety of interior design projects, including residential, retail, and hospitality interiors.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the B.Des Interior Design program can pursue a wide range of career paths, such as:
- Interior Designer: Creating aesthetically pleasing and functional spaces for various settings, including homes, offices, and commercial spaces.
- Furniture Designer: Designing furniture pieces tailored to fit specific interior themes and spaces.
- Interior Stylist: Styling spaces for photoshoots, events, or exhibitions, ensuring cohesive visual appeal.
- CAD Specialist: Working with design software to produce detailed 2D and 3D visualizations for design projects.
- Sustainable Design Consultant: Advising on environmentally responsible design practices and sustainable material choices.
- Project Manager: Overseeing interior design projects from conception through completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client requirements.
- Interior Photographer: Capturing high-quality images of interior spaces for marketing, publications, or design portfolios.
- Entrepreneur: Establishing an independent interior design business or consultancy.
Reasons To Apply
- Develop a deep understanding of the various parameters that inform the practice of interior design, to identify issues faced by the current interior design industry and to provide solutions that are innovative and ergonomic.
- Develop an understanding of how history, cultural and community inform the practice of interior design.
- Understand various materials and their processes, along with new innovative technological and digital mediums that help in interior design practice.
- Undertake collaborative projects, field visits and gain experience through industry exposure supported by the institute.
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