The young generation of the country has a wide range of career options, unlike the olden days wherein the best-paying jobs were only in the government sector or for engineers and CA’s. The new generation has a keen liking towards interior design studies which gives them career opportunities in the field of home, commercial or office spaces. There is a new fad especially after the Bollywood wives have started their décor labels.
Nowadays, people are spending a hefty amount of money on residential projects and buildings. The craze for big homes and their interiors and landscaping is a sight to the eyes. COVID has been great teacher in making everyone realize the importance of a well-designed home along with the need for a garden space where the residents of the house can unwind and relax. A nicely-ventilated space is a must to breathe and enjoy nature. The sun rays and sunlight should be able to enter the house space effortlessly.
The interior design course is a course offered by institutes and colleges for the students to apply for and study the course curriculum and acquire a degree or a diploma in the same. An interior designer works very closely with the architect and ensures the outcome of any project is totally class apart and offers what is desired of the outcome. There is a great scope in the field of Interior design as one can be self-independent, work as an employee in one of the great firms, and work as a teacher, consultant, and researcher.
Every single job whether big or small requires some set of skills to perform them efficiently therefore same is the case with Interior Designing.
The key skills that are inculcated in the students during interior design are:
- English Communication- Communication is key to any business or non-business transactions. Interior designers have to communicate with a variety of people on daily basis like clients, vendors, and labourers. Effective communication only takes place when both parties can understand the message.
- Research capabilities- The needs and wants of the people are changing so drastically that it is highly important to be at par with it. The research helps the designers gather information regarding all the latest and historic trends across the globe. Designers with good research capabilities can offer unique and differentiated designs to their clients which in return get paid handsomely.
- Application of design principles- Design principles like color, structure, pattern, white area, space, and form should be applied in the style of designing the interiors.
- Basic Mathematics- Interior designers should know basic mathematics. Mathematics is one of the most important subjects in various fields.
- AutoCAD- It is the software to create 2D and 3D models of objects which helps in understanding the 360-degree view of the creation. This one of the software is the necessity of the hour in the designing industry.
- Presentation skills- Presentation is the art of displaying the work in a presentable manner wherein all the details are highlighted perfectly and are understandable to the client.
- History of Interiors- Interior forms a great part of any culture and civilization hence knowledge of the previous designs and methodology needs to be studied to learn and modify the same with changing times and suit the needs of the clients. The earlier civilizations like the Indus valley civilization teach a lot about engineering marvels and how beautifully they were planned with no machines.
- Furniture Design- The furniture takes up most of the space in a room or a setting therefore proper size, material, height, and features have to be taken into consideration before making them. The furniture holds a special place in the heart of the users so one should be very considerate while designing and customizing.
The concepts covered in the curriculum make for a major part of the study of various areas and spaces:
- Residential Space- The spaces of the home are the most intricate ones and need a lot of detailing. The residential spaces are personal and the designer can always add his/her element to the same.
- Living space- The living areas or spaces are huge and comprises different sections like the dining area, sitting area, bar section, or temple area. All these things need to fit in that space conveniently without congesting each other.
- Landscaping- It is the art of growing flora and fauna in a certain way that looks beautiful. The beauty of the landscaping is eye-catching and even the government is taking measures around the city for beautiful landscaping. The indoor plants in beautiful vases make for a great interior decoration.
- Corporate designing- The Corporate offices have minimal decorations and require more open space in the conference rooms and pantry. The work desks have to be aligned in a manner wherein the maximum space is utilized to fit more employees comfortably.
- Restaurant designing- The restaurants and their interiors are a lot more different from the earlier days as it has more detailing and follows a theme. The eating outlets, lounges, and restaurants all need a particular design that sets them apart from each other. The designers have to be creative and distinct in their approach while designing spaces that will have the maximum footfalls.
HIITMS is the place to pursue your desire of being an interior designer. HIITMS holds a terrific record in the different kinds of courses it offers and has the highest placement record. The ease of admission process and eligibility makes it accessible to all students. The convenience of attending the classes over the weekend or on weekdays makes it highly appreciable by the students. HIITMS has given an alternative career option to students who are willing to make a switch or enhance their knowledge and skills in different fields by making lectures available at the weekend for the ones who are already employed. HIITMS has proved time and again that their sincerity in covering the course curriculum through the best faculty is exponential.