Interior Design & Management
- Overview
- Programs Offered
- Activities
- Highlights
- Faculty
Overview
The Department of Interior Design Management was established in 2007 as a specialized branch to impart the students a holistic understanding of the subject giving substantial weightage to the core contents, skill, value-based and ability enhancement.
Vision
To empower young women and enhance their standards of living by providing quality higher education based on societal needs.
Mission
- To apply the essential knowledge and skills in interior designing based on learning experiences.
- To competently use management aspects in interior design projects.
- To generate multi-skilled and industry ready students for interior design market.
- To enhance the human experience through resourceful and efficiently managed design practices for better infrastructure development of the society.
Head of the Department
Dr. Nagalakshmi C S M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Email : idm@mccblr.edu.in
Single Discipline Program
2023 – 24
Guest Lecture
- The Department conducted a Guest Lecture on 9th August,2023, titled “Adapting to different work cultures in Interior Design Industry” by resource Person, Ms. Karol Amrita P, Four Dimensions, Bengaluru.
Workshop
- The Department conducted a Workshop titled “Art in Interior Design”. The Resource Person was Ms. Meghna A, Trans-Disciplinary Artist. Topics covered: Hands on training on Sketching, different types of hatching, stippling, scribbling, blending and layering using pencils, water colour pencils, acrylics. Students created still life sketches of form- compositions using Light and Shade. Experimenting with mixed media.
Site Visits
- A visit to a residential construction site was conducted on 11th August, 2023. The aim was to make students understand various stages of building construction from start to end. This helps the student to understand the framed structure of a building, masonry works, and interior design development.
2022 – 23
Demonstration
- A Demonstration “Material Magic” on interior design materials was arranged for IDM students on 24th August,2022 by Mr. Sagar Patel, of Designia, The interior lounge. He gave a demonstration of all the present day interior materials used by interior designers, the current trends in design using these materials and variety of colour and cost options associated with those materials. Mr. Sager also demonstrated how architectural film is applied on to interior surfaces easily. A touch and feel access to all the materials presented was very exciting for students.
Educational Trip
- An educational visit to National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru on 24th January, 2023; was looked upon by students with enthusiasm and anticipation. Art display in the museum provided insights on different artists, medium, techniques, and composition for art works to students. The students could understood different types of display modes, the lighting, ambience needed for display areas. The use of huge volume spaces in public areas to give a good sense of space and the colour combinations of the designed space that help in better display. Heritage building, space planning and the difference between contemporary architectural spaces vs heritage Indian buildings were notified. Also, how old heritage buildings can be made relevant today.
- An educational visit to study and explore the Shillhandra resort located in Ramanagara was conducted on 20th Mar, 2023. Shilhaandara with Rock theme is designed considering the pride of Belur, Halebidu sculptures and also kingdoms of Chalukya, Maurya, Kadamba and Chola. The single monolithic rock of about 300 feet is the main attraction and is itself a back-drop for the entire Arts village. The students got to understand the different types of stay, the amenities provided under each tier of stay, the flow of function and ease of access to all the different amenities provided in the resort. The pre-requisites for all the necessary amenities while designing and the materials used in different areas were explored.
Career Guidance and Talks by Industry Experts
- A talk was delivered by Ms. Swathi Vijaykumar, Interior Designer from Urban Works, Bengaluru, on 13th Jan, 2022. The topic was “Insights into Interior Design Industry” gave the students an insight into the challenges that are faced by interior designers and how to overcome those challenges, how to start off as a freelance designer, what career opportunities are available for students after college and what kind of colleges are available for masters and the fees structure in the top colleges etc, giving the students a better idea of the road ahead.
- A Pre placement talk by Industry experts of Bonito design on 1st Feb, 2022, about what they look for in a candidate while selection, skills to develop to face the professional world, what are the opportunities provided to students studying in this field, what kind of work timings are expected and how deadlines are met at work were provided.
- A very informative session by Thought Play Lab on 19th January, 2023 helped students understand how to put to use the education provided in the course to actual work at site and real practice. How to relate theory and practical, importance of education in shaping the future and how design subjects are extremely relevant and important in being able to handle client requirements. Importance of software knowledge and how it affects the speed of work in offices.
2021 – 22
Webinar
- Webinar on Realistic 3D Visualisation for Interior Designers was conducted by Ambarisha. B. on 13th October 2021.
Lecture Series
- “Design Challenge in Interiors” was conducted by Ar. Vani Krishna Murthy on 30th October and 18th December 2021.
- The first part of lecture students were enlightened on what how to choose a design project, how to do a case study for best design, understanding the anthropometry, ergonomics, space planning based on function aesthetics and psychology were given.
- The expert talk progressed with topics on choosing the right interior materials, services, specification and estimation was given to students. This gave a clarity to students on how design projects are executed in Interior design industry.
Community Development Programme
- As a part of the, the students of the IDM Department conducted a hands-on workshop on making paper bags by reusing newspapers and jute thread. These bags are eco-friendly alternative to plastic carry bags which cause a permanent harm to the nature. This was organized at the Niswan School for Girls, Cockburn Road, Shivajinagar on the 17th of March, 2021.
2020 – 21
Guest Lecture
- Presentation on “Workspace Interior Design” by Ar. Nitin on 27th July 2019. Topics like Changing work patterns, Environmental awareness, and economic considerations relation to the office of the future were discussed and case studies were presented.
- Guest Lecture on “Air Conditioning” was delivered by Ar. Sneha. S. on 13th October 2020. The lecture focussed on different types of ACs for different interior spaces, efficient use of the equipment based on appropriate placement, ducting, tonnage, etc. their maintenance were explained to students.
Workshop
- Workshop on “Photography in Interiors” by Mr. Avishek Roy, organized on 27th February 2020. The event focussed on use of light and shade, shutter speeds, Aperture variations, filters to create aesthetically pleasing images of interiors.
Webinar
- Webinar Series on was conducted on 29th & 30th June 2020. “Research Approaches in Interior design” Expert talk on topic “Principles in Qualitative Research” were given by Architect Dr. Mona Shah. The resource person talked in-depth on Qualitative research in interior design discipline.
- Architect Priya Shyam spoke extensively on the topic “Case study approaches for Interior spaces”. Various design projects executed by her were showcased to students.
- Er. Ashish Pandya delivered the lecture on “WELL building standards – Workplace wellbeing”. This was an important talk as it focussed on importance of standards for interior design and building for resource efficiency.
2019 – 20
Career Guidance Program
- Presentation on “Higher Education Opportunities and Career Guidance” by Ar. K. Anusha Srinivas on 11th January 2019. Students were enlightened on enrolling for higher education after course completion versus taking up work and vice versa in the field of interior design. Strategies to make a successful career were delivered.
Educational Trip
- The department conducted a one day educational trip for IDM students to Chanakeshava temple, Somnathpur and Amba Vilas Palace, Mysore to understand the characteristic features and elements of Hoysala and Indo Sarcenic Architecture on 13th February, 2019. The trip was filled with excitement and joy for students.
Guest Lecture
- Lecture on “Listing of heritage building” was conducted on 10th January, 2020 by INTACH, Bengaluru chapter. Awareness and cultural awareness on various heritage sites in Bengaluru was given to students. Importance of renovation, preservation and listing of heritage and historical buildings were addressed. Students were given the Performa needed to document and list the heritage buildings in Bengaluru.
2018 – 19
Guest Lecture
- Presentation of “Architecture and Landscape Design” projects executed by Ar. Aditi Pai Heranjal, Ar. Akshay Heranjal and Ar. Nisha Bhatia was arranged on 11th January 2018. This was followed by a Q&A session where the guests answered questions about the design industry and job opportunities.
Workshops
- Workshop on “Portfolio Preparation” and Interaction with Students was arranged with Mr. Trivic Milan, Domus Academy, Milan, Italy on 14th February 2018.
- Workshop on Green construction technology by LSM, 6th March 2018. The students were showcased with various sustainable and eco-friendly materials, their workability and projects based on these materials.
- Workshop on Adhesives by Pidilite Industries, 6th March 2018.
- Experiential learning.
- In depth knowledge of design development for various types of projects.
- Practical oriented training.
- MOU with CMS for software skill enhancement.
- Regular site / field visits for onsite knowledge.
- Internship programmes as part curriculum to prepare students for the real world challenges in interior design.

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