M.Des. Interior & Architecture Design
Duration2 Years
Eligibility10+2 *
The Master of Design in Interior Architecture & Design practices at UID prepare future professionals to create the right environment and context where space speaks. Professionals at this level are referred to as visionaries and design contributors.
The program combines forward-thinking spatial design with the latest approaches to sustainable, technological and cultural factors – allowing students to develop powerful, human-centered spaces. Conceptual development and innovative applications are informed by research, experimentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as strategic thinking to transform the future environments of built forms at multiple scales and contexts.
Program Description
Experience design takes center stage, focusing on enhancing user experiences and crafting culturally resonant solutions for retail spaces, exhibitions, and museums. Industry immersion, including internships and project engagements, equips students for seamless integration into professional environments. Hands-on workshops, augmented by expert presentations, enrich theoretical understanding, while immersive tours augment real-world insights.
Our curriculum encourages diverse thinking, broadening students’ perspectives on spatial design. We focus on developing their skills and understanding of global interior and furniture design standards. Students are prepared to adapt to changing creative markets and contribute effectively. Faculty promote interdisciplinary mindsets and experiences that go beyond spatial contexts to influence individual behavior. We offer diverse global opportunities in a supportive environment, fostering user-centric design approaches. Our institute provides state-of-the-art workshops for real prototyping and offers mentorship from experienced academics and industry professionals. We oversee student internships and placements, prioritizing valuable experience with renowned designers and organizations in interior and furniture design.
Curriculum Details
The program fosters critical inquiry, conceptual clarity and technical mastery that are linked by an interest in the growing cultural importance of the design of buildings. Architectural ambition is achieved through a hybridized formalism that defies antiquated architectural categories, merging innovation with expression and ethics.
Key areas of learning include:
- Advanced Spatial & Interior Design
- Architectural Systems & Environmental Design
- Research Methods & Design Thinking
- Sustainable & Adaptive Reuse Design
- Material Innovation & Technology Integration
- Lighting, Acoustics & Interior Detailing
- Intercity Environments and Design of Public Spaces
- Professional Practice & Project Management
- Computational Design & Digital Fabrication
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee in INR Per Semester
| General | NRI Spons. |
|---|---|
| ₹2,75,000/- | ₹2,75,000/- |
Admission Requirement
10+2 pass/appearing (Any Stream) or 3 Years Diploma (Equivalent to 10+2+3/4 Years degree or 5 years Diploma pass/appearing (Any Stream) from any recognized institution or university.
General Category: Clearance of UID’s Two-Tier Evaluation process and a minimum 50% aggregate score in the last qualifying examination.
NRI/ NRI Spons. / Mgmt./ Foreign: Selection based on Digital Portfolio Evaluated and a minimum 50% aggregate score in the last qualifying examination.
Evaluation Process
- General Category Window - UID’s Two-Tier Evaluation Process
- Tier 1
- UID DAT (100 Marks) Schedules in Online Mode in January
- Sample Papers available on our website.
- Tier 2
- Offline Mode ST-PE (Ahmedabad +NCR) Situation Test (ST) and Portfolio Evaluation (PE) in Offline mode at UID Ahmedabad /NCR Campus based on preference given in the UID Application.
- Online Mode PE-PI-(Only NCR) Portfolio Evaluation (PE) and Personal Interview (PI) in Online mode.
Career Prospects
Graduates will be future-oriented professionals able to head design practices, direct large spatial projects, or engage in research and academia. Career opportunities include:
- Interior & Spatial Design Lead
- Architectural Design Consultant
- Sustainable Design Specialist
- Space Planning Strategist
- Exhibition & Retail Experience Designer
- Design Researcher / Academician
- Interior & Built Environment Design Entrepreneur
Areas of Specialization
- Spatial Spaces as residential, commercial, hospitality, retail design
- Climatology
- Acoustics
- Heritage & Conservation
- Interior Styling
- Traditional Hindu System of Architecture(vastu)