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Top 10 Promising Institutes for Interior Designing - 2024

Over the years, interior design has become an essential part of management in India, due to an increasing demand for aesthetic, functional, and sustainable living and workspaces. It is one of the most sought-after professions as people in urban areas are growing more conscious with regard to their middle class, and a greater emphasis is laid on visual appeal of spaces. Institutes of interior designing in the country are also helping to cater to this demand by providing special education and training programs that equip students with all the skills required to thrive in this dynamic industry. In 2024, interior design education in India, with its diverse mix of traditional principles and contemporary trends, speaks the language of the rich diversities of the population within. Institutes offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as diplomas to prepare students with the deep understanding of design theory, color psychology, space planning, furniture design, materials, and lighting. These programs aim at developing both creative and technical skills to prepare students for the challenges of modern-day interior design.

The curriculum often combines the theoretical understanding with practical application, especially in design projects and internships as well as collaborations with real-world clients. Students are encouraged to develop keen senses of detail and spatial understanding along with mastering materials which they will be dealing with throughout their careers from one-bedroom homes to multi-story office spaces and all hospitality. Apart from technical competence, institutes focus on creativity, innovation, and critical thinking to come up with unique and personalized interior environments. Many programs also offer modules on sustainable design, smart homes, and the application of emerging technologies, like 3D modeling and virtual reality, to make sure that students are prepared to work in a technology-driven industry. As such institutes are revolving around India, the promising interior designers have better opportunities for education quality, industry exposure, and state-of-the-art infrastructure. In India, interior design education is undergoing a revolution and design institutes educate students to transform environments that align with culture, functionality, and sustainability. Graduates of such institutes are basically employed by big design houses, or initiate their practices, or act as consulting freelancers to help create the growth and change for the interior design industry of India.

This issue of Higher Education Review talks about some of the professionally managed colleges in the country, which has been nurtured with best technical and professional infrastructure and assistance from efficient and skilled faculties ensuring delivery of quality higher education and research. This issue spotlights a list of Top 10 Promising Institutes for Interior Designing - 2024 the list has been crafted by a team of Industry veterans, CEOs, VCs and the Higher Education Review editorial team.

Top 10 Promising Institutes for Interior Designing - 2024

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Arch College of Design and Business

Jaipur

Archana Surana, Founder & Director The various UG, PG, and Certificate level design programs offered by the institute are Fashion, Interior, Product, Jewellery, Graphic, Photography, Digital Design, and Design Communication
Bangalore School of Design and Technology

Bangalore

Ar. Sharan Desai, Principal The institute offers a diverse range of programs, including Interior Design, Architecture, Graphic Design, Landscape Design, Computer Application, and Computer Science with AI & ML, and more, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the design industry
CEPT University

Ahmedabad

Dr. Bimal Patel, President The institute focuses on understanding, designing, planning, constructing and managing human habitats, its teaching programs aim to build professionals and its research programs deepen understanding of human settlements through its education, research and advisory activities
IILM University

Gurugram

Ar. Rahul Mehta, Associate Professor & Program Head The institute’s program is structured to produce graduates who are driven, culturally, socially, and historically aware, and who have the knowledge and skills to create safe and pleasing interior environments
Indian Institute of Art and Design

New Delhi

Dr. Jitin Chadha, Founder & CEO The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various design courses like Fashion Design, Communication Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Fashion Communication and Fashion Business Management
JD Institute of Fashion Technology

Bangalore

Chandraakant Dalal, President and Founder The institute offers a plethora of courses in the field of Fashion Design, Interior Design, Jewellery Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion and Lifestyle Entrepreneurship, Fashion Business Management, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Photography, and Hair and Make-up Artistry
Manav Rachna

Faridabad

Dr. Shruti Jain, Director - School of Design & Associate Professor The university’s Interior Design program is renowned for its comprehensive and hands-on approach, the curriculum focuses on real-world applications, offering students exposure to live projects, site visits, and design challenges that simulate professional scenarios
National Institute of Design

Ahmedabad

Ashok Mondal, Director The institute offers applied research, service and advanced training in five faculty streams, Industrial Design, Communication Design, Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Design, IT Integrated (Experiential) Design and Interdisciplinary Design Studies
Pearl Academy

Mumbai

Sharad Mehra, President - Creative Arts Education Society The institute reigns as the Design Institute, propelling students to soaring heights across creative domains like Fashion, Communication Design, Product Design, Business, Interiors, Film and Gaming
Symbiosis Institute of Design

Pune

Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro Chancellor The institute offers following programmes such as Communication Design Graphic Design, Video Film Design, Animation Film Design, User Experience Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Interior Space Design, Fashion Design and Fashion Communication