As urbanization and industrialization progress, living spaces are becoming increasingly scarce. Real estate, as it is, is already a great asset for people because of its high value, and this increased value is resulting from reduced resources like land. You know that most people living in cities live in apartment buildings rather than build a new house. It is thus necessary for people to understand how to utilize limited space in the best way possible that would suit their daily needs. It is for this reason why the demand for interior designers is at an all-time high. We at JD Institute understand this, and we believe that the scope of interior designing will keep increasing as days pass due to decreasing land resources. We have thus taken it upon ourselves to nurture and mold the future generation of interior designers in a way that will suit the world’s needs.

What is interior design?

An interior designer works on living or professional spaces to make them more valuable and suitable for the needs of their residents. It is about the experience that people can get indoors with the right aesthetics. If one could define it properly, “Interior designing is the science and art of enhancing the interiors of spaces to achieve a healthier and aesthetically pleasing environment.” As part of architecture, interior designing is the art of making places comfortable and appealing. 

What does an Interior designer do?

If you have been dreaming for a long time about a house that feels like home, pleasing, comfortable, and is suitable for your daily needs, you only have to get your own apartment and hire an interior designer. Interior designers research the spaces assigned to them profoundly and conceptually develop them with efficient planning to create a comfortable environment suited to their client’s needs. A professional interior designer always possesses practical knowledge of textiles, colors, fabrics, furniture, and space planning. They work alongside builders, architects, and engineers to plan the look, feel, and function of the places they are designing.

It is common to see people getting confused between “interior designer” and “interior decorator.” Some people might think the terms are interchangeable. However, there is a slight difference between the two. An interior decorator might have practical interior design knowledge but does not specialize in this field. At the same time, an interior designer has practical knowledge of this field and has specialized in it.

Scope of interior designing

As mentioned before, the world is undergoing urbanization at a rapid scale, and so is India. In this situation, it is natural that there is a rise in the demand for interior designers as they maximize the utility of living spaces, especially in apartment buildings. Indeed, interior designing is now one of the most sought-after professions today in India. It can be deemed as one of the best career options of 2021 as well. Statistics of market growth also verifies the increasing demand for interior designers. Since the market prices for real estate and properties are at an all-time high, people seek smaller homes, that is, apartments, and rely exceedingly on interior designers to make their living spaces functional and aesthetically pleasing. The consensus on what people like are theme-based interiors and styles that make their homes unique. Hence, interior designing jobs are here to stay for quite a while, and the interior designing industry will see exponential growth globally by the year 2025.

Qualifications and skills required to be an interior designer

Suppose you are a creative person with basic knowledge about fabrics, color schemes, furniture, textiles, and other interior designing properties. In that case, you can use your passion for the subject to become an interior decorator. However, an interior design career is difficult to build, but only if you follow our guidelines. Given below are the qualifications you will need to become a professional interior designer in India.

• Complete your 10+2 level with any stream: This is the first requirement if you wish to be an interior designer. You should pass your 10+2 exams in any stream with at least 50% marks to pursue a B.SC course in Interior Design.
• Take the AIEED exam: All Indian Entrance Examination for Design: Some colleges select students based on their scores and ranks in the AIEED exam. So, it would be sincere on your part to take this exam.
• Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc) in Interior Designing: Pursuing a B.Sc in Interior Design from a recognized University is crucial to be a successful Interior designer.

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• Opt for a Diploma in Interior Designing: SOme students opt for a Diploma in Interior Design after completing their 10+2 level.
• Do a Master’s or an MBA in Interior Design: If you have completed your graduation course in interior design, you could opt for a Master’s (M.Sc) degree in Interior design or do an MBA, which is a 2-year course in this field. However, you will be required to complete your B.Sc with at least 45% marks.

Besides the above qualifications, here are the core skills that an interior designer must have-

1. Spatial awareness: Understanding and proper planning to utilize spaces to their full potential to make them functional and pleasant.
2. Technical knowledge: Well-versed in software like Autodesk Revit, 3D Max, Sketch-Up, 3D Homeplanner, etc.
3. Budgeting: Ability to forecast expenditure and make budgets accordingly, identify hidden costs and be good at bookkeeping
4. Dynamic creativity: Must have a thorough knowledge of color schemes, fabrics, upcoming trends, etc.
5. Time management: Ability to manage calendars, delegate tasks, and complete projects before deadlines.

Payscale of interior designers

Salaries of interior designers depend on many factors. The area of specialty of the interior designer depends on their location, experience, skillset, qualifications, and stream within the field. A beginning-level designer could expect an average annual experience of INR 469K, going profoundly up to INR 3000K with more experience.

Conclusion

At JD Institute of Fashion and Technology, we know an increasing demand for interior designers and understand the importance of nurturing good interior designers to make our living spaces ever more comfortable and functional. In this institute, we don’t believe in the “One size fits all” approach and instead mold our students in a way that fits well with their unique skill set. This approach has opened up newer opportunities for every student graduating from this institute and made up one of the pioneer institutes in India for interior design.