Course of Study

INIFD Siliguri understands that for creating beautiful, well organised and perfectly suited to the need interiors, the students require Interior Design training that is well rounded and in tune with the latest trend and technologies. Which is why the first year of Interior Design at INIFD Siliguri includes a thoughtfully drafted curriculum.

1. Fundamentals of Design
Interior Designers are charged with creating a space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. In order to do so interior designers must have a holistic view of the existing or not-yet existing space and imagine what could become of it. The fundamentals of Interior Design guidelines make the task of decorating the space a little easier and correct.

2. Graphic Communication and Visual Presentation
The practice of Interior Design is complex and continues to evolve. The subject aims to provide a comprehensive study on drafting, lettering, sketching, presentations and rendering. The main goal of a design presentation is… well… to present a design. A presentation contains a two-point, three-point perspective, orthographic projections. In a nutshell, this is a platform where designers and clients exchange ideas and ideals for a project in hand.

3. Design Sources and Materials
The choice of materials is critical to the success of an interior. This subject taught at INIFD Siliguri deals with the necessity of familiarizing with the materials, accessories and product that go into interior designing and how to source them. Materials consists of Interior finishes, products for the floor, walls, ceilings, internal journey and soft furnishings.

4. Residential Space Design
In this type of interior design, a designer plans and designs spaces in residential homes. Projects may involve planning a totally new construction, renovating an existing space, or working in historic renovation. Students at INIFD Siliguti learn about Client Profiling, 2D and 3D design elements to be able to create a layout as per the requirement of the client.

5. Interior Construction and Detailing
This subject deals with designing, planning, construction, and management of infrastructures. All interior designers must be well equipped with the basic brick and masonry work to bring their interior concepts into reality. The subject also deals with introduction to the construction of the basic structure, how to add to it and artistic detailing to interior spaces.

6. CAD- AutoCAD
Throughout the past decade, CAD has been expanding the means through which interior designers can contribute to comprehensive structural planning in a number of exciting ways. The first year of Interior Design at INIFD Siliguri deals in introducing the subject to the students for a better perspective towards design.

7. Art and Architecture History- 1
Throughout history, architects and designers have created spaces based on influences from their cultures, environments, and history. Interior designers at INIFD Siliguri are trained to be knowledgeable about the many different design styles, which they get to know after stepping in to the past and following the journey of the evolution of styles prevailing. Understanding these styles not only helps designers develop their own unique styles, it also helps them deliver the expertise their clients expect.

The second year students of INIFD Siliguri Interior Design are equipped with a sizeable amount of knowledge and experience from the first year and are now ready to take on higher level of training and tougher challenges in their projects. For this reason their curriculum at INIFD Siliguri constitutes of:

1. Studio for work space (office)
Smart companies understand that workspaces are a business tool. At INIFD Siliguri students are taught that an office environment reflects and reinforces a business’s core values, through the placement of different teams and functions and design elements that reflect culture, brand, and values. The subject comprises of different types of case studies, elements of a working Space – Furniture, Furnishings, Lighting, etc.

2. Studio for Retail and Store
This subject at INIFD Siliguri helps the Interior Design students understand how retail designers are expected to create an enjoyable and hassle-free shopping experience for the consumers and design an in store retail process that increases sales while keeping the customer engaged. Understanding of elements, needs and concepts that needs to be considered while designing a highly productive retail store is the learning objective of the subject.

3. Interior Service System
Service systems are a pipeline to the core aspect of Interior Design. It deals with the understanding of the process of water supply and Drainage, thermal Insulation, Air – Conditioning, Lifts, Elevators, fire safety, temperature control and Escalators and much more is taught in detail during the Interior Design course at INIFD Siliguri, which makes it the best Interior Design Institute in Siliguri.

4. Furniture Design
Furniture designers are professional artists who create furnishings to be used and enjoyed. Furniture designers trained at INIFD Siliguri are proficient in designing and creating furnishings, taking into consideration both functionality and fashion.

5. Visual Merchandising and Display
“Interior designer’s goal is to create luxury for the inhabitants, the goal of visual merchandising is to encourage visitors to splurge on this luxury.” And that is why it is so very co-related. Their goal is to fit the client’s shop into their brand promise … and products will sell. This subject at INIFD Siliguri conveys elements of good display – Fixtures, Colors, Lighting, props etc…

6. CAD-II
CAD makes use of the latest technology to more fully prepare students for the professional design world in the Interior industry. It saves so much time over having to hand-draw a floor plan or to move furniture around. Using CAD for interior rendering enhances client satisfaction considerably, CAD trained Interior Design professionals from INIFD Siliguri are preferred over other candidates.

7. Art and Architecture History – 2
Indian interior design style remains distinct and clear stated. It is easy to decorate an Indian home provided one remembers the characteristics that define the Indian style of interior design and that is why a subject like this is of primary importance to be modern in thought, but still be rooted to our traditions. INIFD Siliguri realizes the close connection between our culture and lifestyle and trains our Interior designers to work on the same ethic, which is why we are the most preferred Interior Design institute in Siliguri.

INIFD Siliguri believes that the wider range of interiors the designers are trained in, the scope of opportunities is larger for them. This is the reason the curriculum for the Interior Design Course at INIFD Siliguri has been created keeping in mind well rounded and highly capable interior design professionals.

1. Professional Practice
Here is where every fashion student’s dream comes true at INIFD Siliguri, to develop their own brand. Final project shows the fashion lines, fashion magazines, home ware lines, branding and marketing campaigns, and advertising and season portfolios for major high street stores.

2. Estimating and Budgeting
Interior designers trained at INIFD Siliguri can expertly establish prices and budgets that make their clients happy and their businesses profitable. The subject gives practical guidelines on how to value the cost of designing commercial or residential interiors, from the designer’s creative input to the pricing of decorating products and procedures. Process of how to set budget and how to best stick to this estimate plan is also included.

3. Studio for Restaurants and Café
A restaurant owner has always thought about the menu, the chef, the food and the website. But, the most important part is Interiors for the restaurant. Together they make a visual impact. The subject at INIFD Siliguri extensively covers hospitality space design, Elements of cafes and restaurant’s space – Furniture, Fixtures, Lighting, Kitchen and Ancillary spaces, Sound and Climate control.

4. Landscape Design
Landscaping, entails the usage of shrubbery, horticultural plants and all the other natural elements are taught in this subject to our Interior Design students. Interior landscape is a very interesting subject and the concept of creating a green space has gained immense popularity and is no more restricted to residential areas. Today, many offices, restaurants, hotels, airports etc. exhibit greenery and nature indoors. The subject includes a complete study of connecting the interior design with the exterior, usage of art installations and different species of plants.

5. Transformable Systems and Spaces
Today the world’s population becomes increasingly urban, family sizes are shrinking, more people are choosing to live alone, and the price of real estate in crowded cities becomes more and more unaffordable. The aim here is to ensure that Inifdian’s learn how to create spaces that cater to multiple needs as well as adding multi-purpose furniture and accessories to the same.

6. Luxury Bath and Kitchen
In today’s world of Condos and Villas, 5 and 7 star hotels, luxury bath and kitchens are the thought of the day. Designing luxury baths and kitchens means not having to accept limitations. The aim of this subject at INIFD Siliguri is to help students learn process for creation of futuristic bath and kitchen spaces along with understanding of fixtures and aesthetics.

7. CAD-III
The advance CAD software has great tool for quickly visualizing an interior design project. Files can be imported from the basic CAD software to develop a floor plan quickly, and a number of tools to build the walls, insert doors and windows, create and use materials, and apply special effects such as styles and shadows. Plus, students at INIFD Siliguri are taught to set up scenes for use in client presentations in 2D and 3D views.

8. Portfolio Development and Presentation
Today’s students of interior design, and landscape design at INIFD Siliguri need to master the art of marketing themselves via multiple print and digital formats. Design Portfolios reflect contemporary portfolio practices and enables students to create portfolios that serve as both evolving collections of creative solutions to design problems and evidence of their abilities to visually relay messages. Helps Inifdian’s strengths as an interior designer.

9. Application of Vaastu Shastra and Feng Shui
Vastu shastra and feng shui are both ancient and sacred bodies of knowledge revealing the connection between humans and the dwellings they inhabit. The objective of learning is to ensure proper balance of universal energy in a space to create a happy interior that gives positive outcomes. The subject gives guidance to the INIFDian on how a home or commercial premises should be built, directions of the windows and doors, location of every room, types of furniture you should buy, etc.