Short Term, Weekend Course in Interior Design

• Use of Drafting Instruments & Scales (Imperial & Metric)
• Colour theory, colour schemes
• Textures, patterns, shading, stippling
• Orthographic Projections Geometric Shapes
• Elevations and Views (Isometric & Axono metric) Geometric Shapes
• Orthographic of Compositions (2D or 3D)
• Human Ergonomics & Anthropometrics
• Brief of Periodic Furniture & Ornamentation
• Basic Sizes and concepts of Furniture Drafting
• Orthographic & 3D Views ofDouble Bed, Wardrobe, Table, Chair, Sofa & Dining Set
• Measured Drawing of Room

• Introduction to Building Materials; Importance to Interior Designers
• Basic Materials (Brick, Cement, Concrete, Wood, Glass, Stone, Ceramic).
• Tiles
• Carpet & Rugs
• Window treatment
• Floor treatment
• Wall treatments

• Types of Buildings
• Components of a Building
• Architectural Symbols & Material Representation
• Basics of Foundation
• Brick & Stone Masonry
• Types of Walls Load & Non-load bearing
• Carpentry Joints
• Opening Doors, Windows, Ventilators, Arches
• Staircases

• Design process
• Organization of Space
• Concepts of:

– Bedroom Designing,

– Kitchens,

– Bathrooms

– Living Rooms

– Other areas of a Residence

• Major & Minor Circulation Spaces.
• Space planning of a Residence.

PROJECT 1: Residence Design

Plan & Design a Residence, with the given specifications (by the faculty), based on a theme/ style/ concept.

– Client Profile

– Concept Sheet/ Mood board

– Table of Brief Requirements

– Site Plan

– Architectural Layout

– Zoning Plan

– Furniture & Working Layout

– Wall/ Sectional Elevations

– Furniture Sketches/Isometric Views

PROJECT 2: Retail Design Basics Ergonomics, Types of layouts, Consumer buying behaviour, merchandise visual concepts, etc.

Plan & Design a Retail Showroom, with the given specifications (by the faculty), based on Brand/multi-brand/product outlet.

– Client Profile, Concept Sheet/ Mood board

– Table of Brief Requirements,

– Site Plan

– Relationship Diagram, Bubble Diagram

– Space Allocation Plan/Architectural Layout

– Furniture & Working Layout

– Wall/ Sectional Elevations

– Isometric Views/Perspective Views

• Coordinate & Cartesian System
• Interface, Menus, Drawing Aids
• Drafting Settings & Option Settings
• Formatting Units, Limits, Zoom, Limmax
• Draw Commands: Line, Circle, XL, Polyline, Polygon, Arc, Rectangle, Spline, Ellipse, Revision Cloud
• Edit Commands: Erase, Move, Copy, Explode
• Display Commands: Zoom, Window Selection, Pan, Real-Time
• Modify Commands: Array, Mirror, Trim, Extend, Offset, Scale, Rotate, Chamfer, Fillet
• Blocks, Text, Layers & Dimensions

• Types of Partitions
• Panelling & Cladding
• False Ceiling & sections
• Types of Floors & Flooring

Advance Building Materials:

– Fabric & Upholstery

– Metal & Non-Metal Alloys

– Plastic

– POP & Gypsum

– Misc. Materials: Adhesives & Sealants for Joints, etc.

– Roof Materials

• Plumbing & Drainage
• Electrical & Lighting
• Damp Proofing – brief
• Air-conditioning

PROJECT 3: Office Design Basics ergonomics, space planning, workplace environment

• Plan & Design a Corporate Office, with the given specifications (by the faculty), based on a Work Function from Industry.
• Client Profile, Concept Sheet/ Mood board
• Site Plan
• Relationship Diagram, Bubble Diagram, Single line diagram
• Space Allocation Plan, Zoning Plan
• Furniture & Working Layout
• Flooring plan, RCP, Data Networking Plan
• Electrical & Wiring layouts
• Wall/ Sectional Elevations
• Isometric Views/Perspective Views