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ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGN COURSE

Learn Interior Design the Way Homes Are Built

Learn Interiors. Build Real Homes.

An online interior design course that goes beyond drawings — from design thinking and materials to the factory floor and the site. The program has four pillars: Design Thinking, Material Management, Factory Operations, and Project Management.

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4

Months Training

Learn design thinking, material management, factory operations and project management in four months of training.

2

Month Internship

The training is followed by a 2-month internship, so what you learn is put to work on real interior projects.

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Online

Course

Learn from wherever you are, with the full course delivered online — from SketchUp and AutoCAD to project planning.

₹65,000

+ GST Course Fee

One course fee for the complete programme across all four pillars: Design Thinking, Material Management, Factory Operations and Project Management.

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Four pillars, one complete programme.

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INTERIOR DESIGN COURSE

₹65,000 + GST

Online course · 4 months of training plus a 2-month internshipEnquire About the Course

Your course in four modules

Module 1: Design Thinking
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Module 1: Design Thinking

Foundations of Interior Design · SketchUp for 3D Interior Design · AutoCAD for 2D Interior Design · Tools for Installation

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Module 2: Material Management

Plywood Types and Their Usage · Laminates and Acrylic · Hardware and Accessories · Decor

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Module 3: Factory Operations

Cut List and Board Optimiser · Pasting and Pressing · Board Cutting and Labelling · Edge Banding · Boring and Drilling · Sorting and Packing

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Module 4: Project Management

Project Planning and Timelines · Material Procurement · Delivery and Sorting at Site · Updates to Client · Working with Carpenters · Working with Vendors

Module 01

Design Thinking

Foundations of Interior Design

  • Elements and principles of design: colours, aesthetics, dimensions, user interface and user experience in interiors
  • Interior design styles and design languages
  • Units of measurement: millimetre, centimetre, inch, foot, metre
  • Understanding client requirements and mapping the design to requirements and budget
  • Balancing a room's arrangement
  • Choosing colour combinations
  • Selecting lighting
  • Applying kitchen ergonomics

SketchUp for 3D Interior Design

  • Core SketchUp skills for faster, more efficient modelling
  • SketchUp plugins for advanced modelling
  • Enscape lighting, materials, settings and render elements for photorealistic renders
  • A real-life apartment project: modelling and rendering a TV unit, wardrobe, crockery unit, vanity, modular kitchen and more
  • Interior design standards and styles for functional, efficient spaces
  • Using plugins to create blankets, pillows, curtains and other decor

AutoCAD for 2D Interior Design

  • AutoCAD 2D for home interiors
  • Floor plans and elevation drawings
  • Sectional and detail views
  • Title block creation
  • Page setup
  • Drawing revisions and batch plotting

Tools for Installation

  • Drilling and handsaw machines
  • Hammer, chisel and sander
  • Square, routers and measuring tape
  • Block plane and jigsaw machine

Module 02

Material Management

Plywood Types and Their Usage

  • Moisture resistant (MR), boiling water resistant (BWR) and boiling water proof (BWP)
  • HDHMR, MDF and HDF
  • Particle board, PVC board, block board and marine plywood
  • Flexible plywood and birch plywood
  • Brands: Greenply, Green Panel, CenturyPly Sainik and others

Laminates and Acrylic

  • Mica laminates in gloss and matt finishes
  • High-gloss and wood-textured laminates
  • Solid colours, textured and customised finishes
  • Brands: Merino, Greenlam, Virgo, Pebble Acrylic, Advance Acrylic

Hardware and Accessories

  • Hinges, telescopic channels and Quadro channels
  • Hydraulic bed lift, drawer locks and L-clamps
  • Screws and nails
  • Wood dowels and minifix
  • PVC Probond, 743 adhesive and Heatex
  • Abro tape, white/black/transparent silicone, thinner and white waste
  • Wood and glass shelf pins, oval pipe and ventilator
  • SS hooks, wardrobe locks and tower bolts
  • Wooden and glass wardrobe sliding channels
  • Tandem box, magic corner, bottle and pan pull-outs
  • Hanger pull-down, rolling shutter, pantry unit and blind corner
  • Thali inlet, PVC cutlery tray and wicker basket
  • Gas pump, door closer, iron stand, PVC skirting and table brackets
  • Gola profiles: standard, L and C

Decor

  • Wallpapers, rafters, cornices and charcoal sheets
  • Duco paint, mural wallpapers and T-patti
  • Quartz and granite countertops
  • Tiles, including vitrified and mosaic
  • Fluted boards and alabaster sheets
  • Channel and gypsum board false ceilings
  • Glass types: fluted, toughened and tinted
  • Onyx and alabaster
  • Louvers, stone cladding, artificial grass and pergolas

Module 03

Factory Operations

Cut List and Board Optimiser

  • Parts of a unit: finished measurement versus cutting measurement
  • Grooves and surfaces
  • Core material, thickness, part codes and grain direction

Pasting and Pressing

  • Pressing laminate or acrylic onto plywood
  • Cold press and hot press methods
  • Glues used for pressing
  • Machines and tools for pressing
  • Pressing time

Board Cutting and Labelling

  • Cutting boards by the optimiser after pasting and pressing
  • Optimiser software and manual optimisation after the software output
  • Grooves and edges cut according to unit requirements
  • Labelling parts for easy sorting and installation

Edge Banding

  • What edge banding is and why it's used
  • Sizes and thicknesses
  • Finishes: matt, gloss, and dual-colour banding for acrylic
  • Types: PVC and acrylic

Boring and Drilling

  • Boring and minifix
  • Drill bits, methods and techniques for smooth installation

Sorting and Packing

  • Sorting processed panels by unit and label, then packing
  • Colour-coded stickers for each area of the house, for sorting at site

Module 04

Project Management

Project Planning and Timelines

  • Coordinating with designers, procurement, factory, accounts, carpenters and vendors
  • Planning the full execution sequence and who is involved at each stage
  • Following task cheat sheets to stay on schedule
  • Managing dependencies across vendors and team members

Material Procurement

  • Building the complete materials list, from hinges to screws
  • Reading 3D and 2D designs to identify materials and quantities
  • Working with procurement on pricing, availability and timely ordering

Delivery and Sorting at Site

  • Coordinating transport so factory material ships straight to site and everything else goes via the office godown, with all site material dispatched together
  • Site essentials: broom, floor mats, water can, floor mat tape and others

Updates to Client

  • Regular project status updates
  • Handling difficult situations with upset clients
  • Finding solutions that protect both the company and the client

Working with Carpenters

  • Building credibility as a project manager who understands interiors
  • Guiding carpenters to finish tasks within project timelines

Working with Vendors

  • Managing contract vendors who work with several companies and tend to delay
  • Contacting vendors a day or two before they're needed
  • Discussing task requirements and complexities before execution starts
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Frequently asked questions

Is the course online?

Yes. It is an online course.

How long is the course?

4 months of training plus a 2-month internship.

What are the course fees?

The fees are ₹65,000 + GST.

What does the course cover?

The program has four pillars: Design Thinking, Material Management, Factory Operations, and Project Management.

Which software will I learn?

SketchUp for 3D interior design with SketchUp plugins and Enscape for photorealistic renders, and AutoCAD for 2D interior drawings — floor plans, elevations, sectional and detail views.

How do I enrol?

Message us on WhatsApp or call +91 9900 100 842 and our team will take you through the next steps.