Ph.D. in Design

School of Design is one of the faculties of Manav Rachna International Institute of Research And Studies MRIIRS (formerly MRIU) located in “E” Block, Sector 43, Aravalli Hills, Delhi- Surajkund Road, Faridabad.

Interior Design is the profession that focuses on the layout, design, decoration and aesthetics of interior spaces, buildings and other structures. Interior designers work in a wide range of settings, including residential, commercial, hospitality and institutional environments.

No, the course curriculum is designed in a manner that a student is introduced and trained in basics in first semester to eventually introduced to advanced and specialized techniques.

As the interior designer’s work is based on conceptual design, drawing is one of the tools to depict the ideas developed for the client’s needs & 2D & 3D drawing techniques is also taught as a part of the curriculum.

Interior Designers can work as: Interior Decorator, Space Planner, Freelance Interior Designer, Office Space Designer, Set Designer, Corporate Showroom Designer, Art Director, Furniture Designer, Wall Covering Designer, Window Treatment Specialist, Interior Design Educator, Kitchen & Bath Designer, Design Journalist, Color Consultant, Visual display & décor specialist, etc.

Interior designers can work with Architectural Firms, Interior Houses, Furniture Showrooms, Institutional Spaces, Corporate Spaces, Health Care, Airport Terminals, Theme Parks, Hospitality, Shopping Malls, Design Consulting Offices, Corporate Design Departments, Govt. Design Agencies, builder firms, event décor specialists, etc.

Yes, it is a job sector in demand. In India, as the lifestyle is getting better day by day; so is the work for Interior designers. Renovations and redesigning of various spaces offers regular and well-paid jobs.

Various specialized industry soft wares are:

• AUTOCAD – 2D and 3D
• 3Ds Max
• Adobe Photoshop

The creative skills and the design capabilities are the prime investments for any Interior Designer. Depending on the nature of project and innovative skills of students, business could be started as soon as after graduating.

Architects and Interior Designers work very differently. Most Architects work with structure and building design and prefer not to work with details of interiors, such as Kitchen and Bath design, Custom Cabinetry, Built-ins, Color schemes, Wall and Window treatments. Designers & decorators can create a master plan for the interiors of your entire home or office, which can be implemented in stages, as & when your budget allows.

Yes, a fresher can start his/her own business as ours is a practical skill based course & we give exposure to the students in the area of entrepreneurship also.

Yes, lectures are scheduled by experts of various fields like Architects, Vaastu Experts, Interior Designing experts, Estate Manager, Professional Model makers etc.

Yes, workshops/seminars/ exhibitions are conducted, where the students get an interactive session with the industry experts. In short, all such activities are an integral part of this program.

High level and high end industrial manufacturers hire product designers with high pay and perquisites with immediate promotions as per trends. Moreover freelance designers are also working globally and in collaboration and yearning six figure incomes. There are enormous opportunities for Interior Design graduates to secure a job in private sector. Many private organizations such as Boutiques, Hotels, Fashion Media, marketing sector, Furniture Manufacturing Units, and Quality Control Offices, etc offer huge openings for the Interior Design Graduates. In these private firms, one can join as Cutting Assistant / Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Entrepreneurs / Design Manager / Colorists / Outside Sales Representative.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of Anthropometry & Ergonomics.
• Basic Computer Skills and Specialized Software: Proficiency in basic computer skills and specialized software such as CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and other relevant tools.
• Preparing Drawings, Models, Process Charts: Ability to create drawings, models, and process charts to visually communicate design concepts and plans.
• Preparing Financial Estimates, Budgets, Costing: Skills in financial planning, including preparing estimates, budgets, and cost analysis for projects.
• Materials and Methods of Construction: Knowledge of various materials used in construction and understanding different construction methods.
• Project Management: Ability to manage and oversee interior design projects, including planning, coordination, and execution.
• Human Skills: Interpersonal skills that contribute to effective communication and collaboration with others.
• Formal Presentation Skills: Ability to present ideas and information formally, engaging an audience effectively.
• Creativity: Innovative thinking and the ability to generate unique design ideas and solutions.
• Interpersonal Communications: Effective communication skills in interactions with clients, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Decision Making: The ability to make informed and timely decisions, considering various factors and potential outcomes.
• Negotiating: Skill in negotiating terms, contracts, and agreements with clients, suppliers, and other parties involved in the design process.
• Team Working: Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Motivating: Ability to inspire and motivate individuals or teams to achieve project goals.
• Leading and Supervising: Leadership skills for guiding and supervising teams during the design and construction process.
• Time Management: Efficient use of time to meet project deadlines and manage workload effectively.

The Course offers 3 streams-

• Animation and VFX
• Communication design
• Interior design

We have the best faculties, infra and most importantly we practice collaborative learning. We offer industry culture in the studio/ lab work and practical subjects. Students already have started working on the commissioned work, they have fetched through their online contacts. We are promoting such activities under trends and technology criteria.

Our students are going to work/collaborate with students of computer applications for their game development subject and their UX/UI.

The curriculum /subjects more or less similar to other colleges are taught differently, with the assignments based on TECHNOLOGY , up gradation, and the global issues / social issues incorporated with the students innovative and out of the box approach.

We started the course in 2020 so our students are yet to be placed. But we, the faculties have our professional network and our experiences, through which we are going to place the students for their internships and the jobs too.

Usually we tell how our students from earlier colleges placed and how we helped them with our network.

The students can explore during the course while experiencing various media, skills sets, subjects and the opportunities to work as

• Communication Designers: Visual designers/ux/ui designer in a game/ software companies, Art director/ visualizer/ graphic / visual designer / illustrator/ freelancer- advertising, media houses, studios, publishing houses.
• Animation and VFX: Graphic designer, ROTO artist, compositing (comp) artist, clean plate artist (CP artist), matt painting creator, 2d and 3d motion capture artist (mocap) artist, sound recording artist, video editor, motion graphics artist, VFX artist. Animator for game development companies, media houses, e learning companies, films, advertising agencies
• Interior Designers can work as: Space Planner, Freelance Interior Designer, Office Space Designer, Set Designer, Corporate Showroom Designer, Art Director, Furniture Designer, Wall Covering Designer, Window Treatment Specialist, Interior Design Educator, Kitchen & Bath Designer, Design Journalist, Color Consultant etc.

5 Instructions as given by the institute and authorities.

No, the course curriculum is designed in a manner that a student is introduced and trained in basics in first semester to eventually introduced to advanced and specialized techniques.