B.Design (Hons.)
Furniture & Interior Design

Duration

4 Years

Eligibility

10 + 2

Department

Interior & Spatial Design

Campus

UID Ahmedabad
UID NCR

Duration

4 Years

Eligibility

10 + 2

Department

Interior &
Spatial Design

Campus

KU Ahmedabad
GDG NCR

Overview

The Bachelor of Furniture and Interior Design program is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to create functional, distinctive, and sustainable furniture pieces. The program fosters a deep understanding of anthropometry and ergonomics, materials, and craftsmanship through a combination of creative expression and technical expertise. It emphasizes practical skills, including material exploration through prototyping full-scale models and construction techniques. The course enhances spatial planning and interface of furniture for enhancing interior spaces, fostering a holistic approach to design. Students will also learn the importance of professional communication and entrepreneurship, enabling them to effectively collaborate with clients, and stakeholders, and navigate the business side of the design industry. By combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design methodologies and exploring emerging technologies and their incorporation in furniture systems, graduates will be well-prepared to contribute to the evolving landscape of furniture design, creating pieces that are both timeless and innovative.

Program Curriculum

The curriculum covers essential aspects of furniture and interior design, including material exploration, spatial planning, anthropometry, ergonomics, and construction techniques. Students engage in practical projects, prototyping full-scale models using actual materials to refine their craftsmanship. Courses also emphasize professional communication and entrepreneurship, preparing students to navigate client collaboration and the business aspects of design. The integration of emerging technologies in furniture systems allows students to explore new possibilities, equipping them to meet evolving industry demands.

Areas of Specialization

Furniture Design
Interior Design
Mass Production in furniture
Lighting Design
Retail Systems Design
Interior Design
Interior Styling

Career Prospects

Graduates of the B. Des. (Hons) Furniture and Interior Design program can pursue dynamic careers as furniture designers, interior designers, lighting consultants, retail space planners, or product designers. They can work with design studios, manufacturing industries, retail brands, or start their own ventures. With expertise in sustainability, craftsmanship, and emerging technologies, they are well-equipped to create innovative, user-centric designs, meeting the demands of residential, commercial, and mass production sectors in the global design industry.