UG Diploma in Interior Design & Entrepreneurship

Learn Interior Design. Build Your Portfolio. Start Your Studio Journey.

The UG Diploma in Interior Design & Entrepreneurship at ADI is a one-year undergraduate diploma created for students who want to begin their journey in interior design through practical learning, studio projects, technical drawing, material understanding, digital tools and entrepreneurship-focused training.

Students understand how spaces are studied, planned, designed, documented, presented and developed into real interior design ideas.

Designed for students who want hands-on projects, portfolio-ready work and a clear sense of how creative ideas can grow into studios, services and ventures.

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Interior Design is not only about making spaces look beautiful, it is about people, function, comfort, materials, lighting, furniture, sustainability, presentation and execution.

Students learn to study users, analyse spaces, create concepts, plan layouts, understand materials, prepare technical drawings, explore furniture, use digital tools and present interior ideas professionally.

Structured as a one-year diploma with two semesters, under the Choice Based Credit, Grading and Semester System, in line with the NEP framework.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

At a glance

PROGRAMME: UG Diploma in Interior Design & Entrepreneurship
LEVEL: Undergraduate Diploma
DURATION: One Year
SEMESTERS: Two Semesters
TOTAL CREDITS: 44 Credits
ELIGIBILITY: 10+2 / Grade 12 / HSC / A Level / O Level / IBDP / IBCP or equivalent
APPROACH: Studio-first, project-based, entrepreneurship-focused
FOCUS AREAS: Residential & Office Design, Materials, Technical Drawing, Furniture, AI/AR/VR, Portfolio, Branding, Entrepreneurship
AVAILABLE AT: ADI Ahmedabad · ADI Mumbai – Kandivali (Thakur School of Architecture and Planning)

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Built for future-ready creators

Want to start their journey in interior design after 10+2
Interested in designing homes, offices and lifestyle spaces
Want practical exposure instead of only theory-based learning
Wish to build an interior design portfolio
Want to understand space planning, materials, furniture and technical drawing
Interested in styling, presentation and project coordination
Want to understand interior design business and entrepreneurship basics
Plan to start a small interior studio or design service in future

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT

A studio-first ADI experience

Studio-first pedagogy delivered through demonstrations, guided practice, critiques and workshops.
Three clear blocks, Learn, Apply, Present, that move students from fundamentals to visible creative output.
Every studio results in portfolio-ready documentation: research, concept, drawings, material studies and final outputs.

CURRICULUM

What you will study

Residential Interior Design
Office Interior Design
Space Planning
Materials & Construction Basics
Furniture Design Basics
Technical Drawing
Elements & Principles of Design
Environmental Fundamentals & Sustainability
AI Applications in Interiors
AR & VR Applications
Craft, Culture & India-Inspired Design
Interior Working Drawing & Documentation
Creative Entrepreneurship
Portfolio Development
Sustainable Materials & Upcycling
Design Management & Project Coordination
Branding & Professional Practice

LEARNING JOURNEY

Year by year, semester by semester

Semester I, Foundation, Materials & Technical Drawing

Foundation of interior design: residential design, user study, site analysis, concept development, space planning and India-inspired design language.

Foundation Studio – Residential Design
Materials & Construction Basics
Foundation of Creative Entrepreneurship
Furniture Design Basics
Fundamentals of Technical Drawing
Elements & Principles of Design
Environmental Fundamentals & Sustainability
AI Applications in Interiors
Craft, Culture & India-Inspired Design Language

Semester II, Office Interiors, Portfolio & Practice

Move from foundation to applied practice: office design, working drawings, portfolio, branding, sustainability and AR/VR.

Interior Studio – Office
Interior Working Drawing & Documentation
Application of Creative Entrepreneurship
Portfolio Development & Preparation
Sustainable Materials & Upcycling
Design Management & Project Coordination Basics
Branding & Professional Practice
AI, AR, VR Applications in Interiors
Contemporary Interpretation of Craft & Cultural Design

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Skills you walk away with

Understand interior design fundamentals
Study users, sites and spatial requirements
Create residential and office design concepts
Plan spaces using zoning and ergonomic principles
Prepare layouts, elevations and presentation boards
Understand materials, finishes and construction basics
Explore furniture design and detailing
Prepare technical drawings and interior documentation
Use AI / AR / VR tools for ideation and presentation
Create material boards, mood boards and portfolios
Build branding and client communication awareness
Understand basics of starting and managing a design practice

CAREER PATHWAYS

Where this can take you

Interior Design Assistant
Interior Stylist Assistant
Residential Design Assistant
Office Design Assistant
Furniture Design Assistant
Material & Finish Assistant
CAD Drafting Assistant
3D Visualisation Assistant
Site Coordination Assistant
Interior Project Assistant
Portfolio Assistant
Interior Entrepreneur
Small Studio / Service Starter
Further studies in Interior Design

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES

Choose your campus

Available at ADI Ahmedabad and ADI Mumbai – Kandivali (Thakur School of Architecture and Planning).

AHMEDABAD

Ahmedabad Campus

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MUMBAI

Kandivali Campus

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ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY

10+2 / Grade 12 / HSC / A Level / O Level / IBDP / IBCP or equivalent qualification from any recognised board. Admission may include academic credentials, aptitude test and personal interview.

Start your interior design journey with ADI

Learn interiors. Build your portfolio.

Understand design business. Start your studio journey.

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