What is Interior Design?

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The practice of creating an interior environment catering to the particular needs and wants of humans in a comprehensive manner is called interior design. It is an interdisciplinary field that combines art, science and business in harmony while addressing aspects that may range from creative and technical ends to sustainability and functionality.

An interior designer is typically responsible for formulating plans, conducting research, and managing projects. Interior designers also make sure that their designs correspond well to the core architecture of a space while ensuring safety and health in addition to maintaining style and aesthetics.

Some of the key aspects of interior design include the following:

Space Planning: Setting a plan about how to use and arrange the available space
Aesthetics: Selecting and coordinating various design elements such as colours and materials, to be used to create a visually appealing and inviting space
Furniture Selection: Choosing the right furniture and accessories that fit the design concept and meet a client's needs and requirements
Material Selection: Selecting the most appropriate materials for flooring, ceilings, walls and other surfaces so as to achieve the desired look and feel for the space
Lighting Design: Creating the right ambience
Safety: Ensure safety compliance with the proposed designs
Sustainability: Choosing eco-friendly materials over others to reduce environmental impact
Project Management: Managing projects from conceiving an idea to its completion.
Client Coordination: Working closely with clients to understand their needs while also taking into account their budget constraints

Popular Interior Design Courses

There are a large number of interior design courses on offer from various colleges and universities in India and abroad, ranging from undergraduate and postgraduate courses to diploma and online certificate programs.

Bachelor’s Courses in Event Management

1. Bachelors in Interior Design

2. Diploma in Interior Design

3. Certificate Courses in Interior Design

Master’s Courses in Event Management

1. Masters in Interior and Architecture and Design

2. Masters in Interior and Furniture Design

3. Masters in Interior Design for Commercial Spaces and Retail

4. Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture

Best Universities for Interior Design

There are many different universities throughout the world that offer courses in interior design and derivative streams.

Some of the best universities for pursuing interior design worldwide are:


Sr. No	University/College Name	Courses Offered	Ranking
1.	The New School, Parsons School of Design	Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interior Design	4
2.	Chelsea School of Arts	BA (Hons) Interior Design	No information available
3.	Purdue University	BFA in Interior Design B.S in Interior Design M.F.A in Interior Design	99
4.	Rhode Island School of Design	Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Studies	7
5.	New York School of Interior Design	Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interior Design	No information available
6.	Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas	Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interior Design	No information available
7.	Taylor University	BA (Hons) Interior Design	No information available
8.	Pratt Institute	Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interior Design	10
9.	Auburn University	B.S in Interior Design	801-850
10.	Savannah College of Art and Design	Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interior Design	16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scope of interior design?

As an interdisciplinary field that marries art, science, and business, the scope of interior design ranges from the practical to the conceptual. It is a wholesome combination of planning, design, and execution while addressing the needs of the architecture involved.

Interior designers typically, through their designs, aim to improve the aesthetics and functionality of a space in addition to taking care of safety, whether it be for a home, office, retail space, or corporate building.

Is interior design easy to study?

While it is not the most difficult of streams to follow in terms of intellectuality and scientific temper, interior design is fairly challenging and can be an extremely demanding field. This is because it takes into account a number of skills, which include crisp communication, being updated with new trends and software technologies, and a gruelling amount of time spent on research.

Which is the best country to pursue interior design courses?

Some of the best countries to pursue an interior design course are the US, UK, Canada, and Spain, among many other countries.

Which subject is best for interior design?

Although to seek admission for interior design courses, no specific subjects are mandatorily required, it is a good idea to have a high school background in subjects such as commerce, economics, or the arts.