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Interior Design
Overview
People are becoming interested in customizing their homes as per their needs and choice in the urban as well as rural areas. This is where the interior designer steps in. The task of the Interior designer is to help clients in designing and decorating their homes & offices. They ensure that available space is utilized to the optimum level. Aesthetic and technical skills are applied to achieve the result. High levels of creativity and good spatial intelligence are required to have an enriching career as an interior designer.
Professional Opportunities
Architectural firms
⦿ They work in architectural firms to design the interiors of the project the firm is working on. They work on the color scheme, decoration material, styling of the room and furniture design.
Construction Firms
⦿ They work in construction firms in order to evaluate, design, and recommend the best interior design aspects for the project. This includes choosing the right color scheme, decorations items, room styling material and furniture design.
Town and city planning bureaus
⦿ They work in both town and city planning departments. This way they help to make the city/town more organized and in a same patterned.
Hotels and health resorts
⦿ The hotel and resort industry consume a large number Interior designers. They help to bring in luxury interiors, theme interiors, wellness interiors, emotion stimulating interiors to the hotels and wellness resorts.
Design Studios
⦿ They work in design studios to work the projects taken up by the studio. They are also required to work in teams to design elements and they also work on complex projects.
Real estate companies
⦿ Real estate companies are another domain where the Interior designers are required. Their job is to evaluate, design, recommend and implement interior design. This includes color scheme, decorations, room styling and furniture design.
Teaching in an institute that offers courses in interior designing
⦿ If you are inclined towards teaching, then as an experienced interior designer you may join as a faculty members in colleges. You will get an opportunity to share your expertise and knowledge with the budding interior designers.
Career Path
Stream
⦿ Pass Class XII in Any Stream
⦿ Pass Class XII in Any Stream
Graduation
⦿ Pursue B. Des. Interior Design for 3- 4 years
⦿ Pursue Diploma in Interior Designing for 1 year
After Graduation
⦿ Pursue M.A. Des. in Interior Design for 2 years
⦿ Pursue Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Designing
Important Facts
⦿ Practical, industrial experience is a must.
⦿ This can be achieved via internships or upon getting a job.
Work Description
⦿ Draw out preliminary designing plans, including electrical layouts
⦿ Present design and ideas to clients as per their needs and budgets
⦿ Design final plans and layouts using designing software
⦿ Define timelines for the interior design project and estimate associated project costs
⦿ Work closely with architects, structural & mechanical engineers to determine how interior spaces will look and be furnished
⦿ Coordinate and oversee the progress of the entire project
⦿ Source relevant materials and oversee the installation of the design elements
⦿ Stay abreast of recent progress in the design industry
Pros & Cons
Pros
⦿ Being an interior designer is a creative process.
⦿ You will get immense pleasure when your customers will appreciate your designs.
⦿ The field will give you opportunities to meet different people.
⦿ You get paid well if your skills are on point.
Cons
⦿ If an interior designer is new in the market, they have to set their cost at a lower level.
⦿ You may be required to work for longer hours to meet the deadlines.
⦿ You are required to read every individual’s taste and customize accordingly
Entrance Exams (UnderGraduate)
College
⦿ CEPT- Entrance
⦿ ISDI Entrance
⦿ MIT Institute of Design entrance
⦿ JIMS Entrance Test
⦿ World University of Design (WUDAT – World University of Design’s Aptitude Test )
Tentative Date
⦿ April- July
⦿ December
⦿ April-May
⦿ April-May
⦿ December – January
Important Elements
⦿ Perception, Logical Reasoning, Drawing and perception
⦿ Creative Aptitude Test, Studio Test culminating into Personal Interview Portfolio Review
⦿ Design Aptitude Test, Studio Test, Personal Interview
⦿ Aptitude Test
⦿ DAT: Design Aptitude Test + PI
Leading Institutes in India
College
⦿ Jagan Nath Institute of Management Studies
⦿ Indian school of Design and Innovation
⦿ CEPT University
⦿ Sir JJ School of Art
⦿ J D institute of fashion technology
⦿ Vogue Fashion Institute
⦿ National Institute of Fashion Designing
⦿ MIT – Institute of Design
⦿ World University of Design
Location
⦿ New Delhi
⦿ Mumbai
⦿ Gandhi Nagar
⦿ Mumbai
⦿ Multiple locations
⦿ Bangalore
⦿ New Delhi
⦿ Pune
⦿ Haryana
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