Design a career in interior spaces

KOCHI: With fast spreading urbanisation and the emergence of metros there comes a plethora of new-age careers and interior designing is definitely one among them. Every building and structure require proper handling of space so that it is used in a meaningful manner. Contrary to common belief interior designing is not just making the place look good, but more a technical process that involves designing, going through blue prints, analysing environment and adjacent structures.“It is a career that requires one to be imaginative and pragmatic where planning is the key point. More than beautifying an interior designer should be able to solve the defects of the space,” said Chinta, a interior designer. The profession is all about creating an interior space with technical and creative expertise in tune with the requirements and the resources of the clients. Normally the basic eligibility to do an interior designing course is Plus-Two and the admission is based on minimum cut-off percentages, written examinations and interviews. There are degree and diploma courses like diploma in interior designing, advanced diploma in interior designing, BSc Interior Designing and  BFA Interior Designing. The institutes that offer courses in interior designing include The School of Interior Design, CEPT, Ahmedabad, Design and Innovation Academy (DIA), Noida, Dream Zone Cadd Centre, New Delhi, Aayojan School of Architecture, Jaipur, Exterior-Interiors Pvt Ltd, Kolkata, Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore, Indian Institute of Design, New Delhi, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai, and National Institute of Advertising, New Delhi.  “An interior designer should be aware of the latest trends in interior styles. They should also know about the technical aspects like the importance of lighting options and furniture,” she said. Interior designers can take up small-scale and big assignments depending on their experience and expertise. They will be on demand at commercial complexes, star hotels, airports and shopping malls. They can do interiors for homes, offices and even work as colour and light consultants. “You can also specialise in landscape, bath, kitchen, furniture, accessories or commercial space. Another area that provides a lot of openings is entertainment industry and media. You can work at serial and film sets creating and altering the interior as per demand,” she said.