Interior designers plan layouts, choose materials, lighting, colours and furniture, and often coordinate with architects and contractors. They work in architectural firms, interior studios, hospitality chains and as independent consultants. Many design schools offer B.Des / diploma programs with internships
Interior & Spatial Design
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
Spatially aware and practical
Good at material selection and client communication
Patient planner with an eye for detail
10+2 for many UG/diploma programs in interior design; architecture diploma/degree paths exist too
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
Any stream; art/commerce helps for aesthetics and business; architecture route may prefer science
10+2 → B.Des / Diploma in Interior Design → internship with studio → junior designer → independent practice or firm leadership
Average Starting Salary
₹18,000 – ₹60,000 / month depending on city, employer (studio vs. large firm) and portfolio strength