India’s flourishing infrastructure, housing and retail industry has emerged as one of the most dynamic and fast-paced industrial sectors, with several big players entering the market. Thus increasing the demand for Interior Designers and Interior space visualisers to plan and create attractive, practical and desirable spaces for living, display and commercial activity.
But why must you choose to pursue a degree in Interior Design? Let’s know!
WHAT IS INTERIOR DESIGN?
By definition, Interior design is “the art and science of enhancing the interiors of a space to achieve a healthier and aesthetically pleasing environment.” It is all about research, conceptual development, efficient planning and creating a relaxed environment for the stakeholders.
A career in interior design offers designers creative freedom, growth prospects, increased demand, flexible work schedules, job satisfaction, and financial rewards. Professional interior designers have a working knowledge of space planning, textiles, colour schemes, and more. As well as having a sense of design, they possess technical proficiency and sophisticated communication skills.
DEMAND FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS:
The interior design market is expected to see exponential growth by 2025 globally. As per MarketWatch, in 2018, the interior design market was valued at 130,100 million USD and can expect a potential (CAGR) growth rate of 8.5% between 2019-2024, leading the market to be valued at 212,300.
The booming property market in India has resulted in smaller and smaller homes, and house owners seem to have found a solution to the space crisis through interior design. In research conducted by CII, the number of designers in India was estimated at 36,387 out of which 10.17% were interior designers.
As per a report by Brandongaille, interior design jobs are expected to see an estimated increase of 13% in the next decade.
Going by the increasing number of people opting for interior design, the demand for interior designers is bound to significantly increase in the years to come.
FUTURE AFTER INTERIOR DESIGN DEGREE:
Many interior designers work as part of a larger design team or as freelancers, although some work in architectural firms or home furnishings stores. Their Clients range from individuals renovating their homes to corporations opening new businesses. They work alongside architects, Civil engineers, builders to plan the look and function of indoor spaces.
The clients issue their requests, demands and specifications for the design they desire. A designer then creates a design based on those specifications, using his or her creativity and talent, as well as their educational background and on-the-job experience and converts the idea into a reality.
Interior designers must be knowledgeable in textiles and materials, form and function, as well as safety and security. Interior Designers must also know building regulations, fire codes, handicap access, and sound and lighting design. There must be a balance between aesthetics and functionality, and it starts with a degree.
INTERIOR DESIGN COURSES OFFERED BY ARCH COLLEGE OF DESIGN & BUSINESS:
ARCH offers a B. Des Interior Design Degree from the University Of Rajasthan, B.A/M.A(Interior) as part of its Fast-Track Study Abroad programme with Pearson and a Masters In Design Entrepreneurship Specialisation in Interior Design from Rajasthan ILD Skills University. Short Term Professional Courses In Interior Design offered by ARCH College of Design & Business are Home Styling, Furniture Design, Landscape Design, Visual Merchandising, Vaastu Residential & Commercial Design, Retail & Exhibition Design, Architectural Heritage Restoration Interior Design, Computer-Aided Design For Interior & Exterior Course. APPLY FOR AIEED Today!
CONCLUSION:
Interior design takes a great deal of creativity, skill and knowledge. Getting into the interior design profession takes years of education and training – but once it happens, it will set you up for success.