INTERIOR DESIGN

INTERIOR DESIGNING
Interior Designing is planning and executing interior spaces/landscapes so as to use the interior spaces
more effectively, and also creating an anesthetically pleasing experience appropriate to the function of
the space. The list below provides an overview of the topics covered in this course.
Design Theory
Understanding the basic elements and principles of Design which forms the bedrock of understanding
and creating endearing interiors. Application of this understanding. This includes Elements of Design,
Principles of Design and Spatial Organisation.
Design Process and Space Planning
This is an extension and application of Design Theory where ones learns the steps involved in designing
and planning spaces by understanding the space, it’s function, utility etc.
Design Considerations
Apart from the site conditions and client requirements there are other design considerations
like…..Interior Design Styles (includes brief history), climatological and environmental influences,
ecological responsibility, etc.
Drafting and Drawing Tools
We use words to communicate thoughts and ideas. How to communicate ones ideas of design? We do it
by drafting our ideas into drawings using specific instruments. Learning to use these instruments to
effectively communicate through drawings. This is manual.
This includes drafting basic 2D and 3D drawings, Sketching, Drawing Perspectives, rendering, presenting
completed designs, labelling, dimensioning, scaling, understanding measurements, etc.
Anthropometrics and Ergonomics
This is about learning Human scale and comfort….as most of the interiors are designed for human use
and comfort.
Building Materials
Learning about materials used for construction, both in interiors and Architecture. Understanding their
application and sustainability. Studying the materials trends. Sourcing of materials and their pricing.
Building Construction
Understanding and learning the methods and technology of implementing and executing the design to
make it reality……Like construction of wall/partition walls using different materials and different
methods, false ceilings, staircases, doors, windows, etc. Here interiors finishes like paints, wall papers,
window dressings, flooring, carpets are also discussed.
Services
An intrinsic part of Interiors are the services like Electrical, Plumbing, water and termite proofing,
acoustics, sound proofing, Air conditioning, thermal insulation, etc.
Market Readiness
Preparing a student to face the competitive market when they step out to be professionals through
Guest Lectures, market survey, site visits etc.
 Site visit to Residential Interiors
 Site visit to commercial Interiors
 Visit to interior and Exterior Exhibition
 Visit to manufacturing unit
 Visit to Interior Design Studio
 Visit to Modular Kitchen Studio
 Guest Lecture by Industry Experts
Professional Practice
Tools required for an Interior Designer to practice his/her profession – Professional practice, estimation,
costing and …… project management
Vaastu
Vaastu is the ancient Indian Shastra of creating dwellings and other structures used by People which are
in sync with Nature and its energies.
Guest Lecture
Guest Lecture is a way of enriching our students with the latest updates of the Industries and
Technicalities. The Students are bestowed with knowledge about Industry needs, latest technical
updates, Avenues for Higher studies etc.. We Invite Eminent personalities form various Industries and
Institutions to lend valuable Information from their Experiences to our students. The following are the
topics covered:
1. Vaastu
2. Lighting
3. Plumbing
Practical Works
Hands on projects helps students to understand their topics better, to help them there are
Presentations, small design projects, lateral thinking and visualization workshops, some basic skill
training, participation in competitions, etc.

Projects
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
The students have to design a Residence for a Client (real or Imaginary) and present it to an internal Jury
in the form of an internal Viva.
Viva
Viva is finally conducted by an external jury, before the certificates are handed over to the students at a
Graduation Ceremony.
SOFTWARE INCLUDED
 Photoshop
 AutoCAD