Interior Design

Anushika, Design is a field that is age old and has been evolving every year like science. Sometimes student Artists are too much enamoured by Fine Arts preventing them to look objectively at Design. They must read this http://bit.ly/SXc9GD. Again like science it pays to be at the cutting edge. For e.g. science students do better if they go for CS or IT since that are areas where development is taking place rapidly. Similarly in Design the cutting edge areas are UID/ UXD, 3D Printing, Immersive Technology, Augmented Reality, 3D Projection etc, besides of course Game Design and Animation. At this stage, you may want to understand the creative world and the careers it offers. There are many careers for the creative/ artistic people. Interiors, textile as well as Web Design rely on the same skills - your layout skills and color sense. Journalism also is at this level and relies on your language skills and knowledge of history and current affairs. A little higher perches Graphic Design, Fashion Design, jewellery design, Acting, and Fine Arts which rely on one of your artistic skills - sketching and imagination. At a similar level perches VFX as well as Motion Graphics which rely on one of your artistic skills - Cinematographic skills and imagination. Then come careers like Animation, Film Making, Game Design which rely on multiple talents like your authority over sketching, acting, direction, voice, sound, writing, storytelling and problem solving skills etc. Any extra skill can be used in this. So it turns out to be one of the most challenging as well as satisfying careers. Sure not recommended for the weak hearted. Do remember that digital design careers (e.g. web design, graphics, UI design, animation, vfx, multimedia) give better profits since they can be delivered anywhere in the world and hence may earn in dollars - resulting in better rewards for designers. You may also like to read this about the kind of preparation the best students put into design http://bit.ly/1ddUSi8. Wish you the best for your career. Remember, your Career is a resultant of your knowledge combined with your passion and expression ability. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

Hi Anu,
Switching careers is not advisable, specially when you have been associated in this industry since past 3 years.
If the student is interested in taking his career forward, eligibility for postgraduate programmes will be on the basis of a bachelor's degree in (B.E/B.Tech) or any other equivalent branches of engineering. The duration for this course is two years.
However, you can pursue some technical courses in Design like CADD
Other courses:
Diploma in Architecture Engineering
Diploma in Architecture Assistantship
Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Architecture Engineering
Master of Technology in Architecture Engineering
Master of Technology in Town & Country Planning
Master of Philosophy in Architecture Engineering
Found this useful? Click on thumbs up or mark it as best.

Hi Heenal,
The first option you have is B.Arch
For this you have to take entrance examination. Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Hyderabad offers the course.
Lateral entry into engineering courses. After diploma you can take entrance examination and get into second year of BE/ B.Tech programmes. You can opt for civil engineering or any other branch you are interested in.
The second option is to take Section 'A' and Section 'B' examinations given by the Associate Member of Institution of Engineers (AMIE). The degree is treated on par with BE/ B.Tech programmes. The eligibility criterion is threeyear polytechnic diploma or +2 in MPC with at least 45 per cent marks. This course is suitable for both students and working professionals.
Found this useful? Click on thumbs up or mark it as best.

Hi Anagha,
No, Architecture is not required to pursue Interior Design course.
You can pursue any of these undergraduate courses:
-Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Interior Architecture Design
-Bachelor of Design in Interior Design
-Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
-Bachelor of Architecture in Interior Design
There are a wide number of options that an interior designer can choose to work in depending on the person's talent, capability, creativity and liking. Here are a few options that a student can choose from, after a degree in interior designing.
•Hospital designing
•Hotel health resorts designing
•Construction Companies
•Environmental designing
•Town and city planning bureaus
•Work with renowned builders
•Work with top notch architects and architectural firms
•Event management companies
•Public and Private sector establishments
•Freelance
Employment Opportunities:
•Commercial Interior Designer
•Design Consultant
•Exhibition Designer
•Institutional Interior Designer
•Lighting Designer
•Residential Interior Designer
•Interior decorators
•Window display designers
•Design Educator
•Facility Manager
•Theatre and set designers
Skills Required:
-Drawing aptitude
-Ability to work as part of a team
-Visual sensitivity
-Knowledge of textures, materials and trends
-Ability to deal with technical details
-Analytical mind
Found this useful? Click on thumbs up or mark it as best.