India needs more than 1 lakh Interior Designers now. Do you have what it takes? Check out the skills needed, Interior Designing specializations you can opt for and the salary that you can get.

w ith the increasing expenditure on quality life by Indian urbanites and their rising exposure to exotic destinations in the global village, the need for interior designers is going all-time high at present times. On the other hand, due to rising population and a paradigm shift in family structures; joint to nuclear families, the per capita land consumption is decreasing day by day.

But, before making any final decision, below is some information about the industry that every aspiring candidate must know in advance.

Salary of an Interior Designer

For an entry-level for interior designer, average pay is around 4 lakh per annum, while a senior interior designer could earn up to a 30 lakh per annum.

Receiving a proper salary depends on a lot of factors, such as education, location, work experience and size of the company.

More importantly, one needs to win the favour of the potential employer by impressing him/her with the exposure and experience one cherishes.

What skills do you need to become an Interior Designer?

1. Knack for apt design: It is understood that to become an interior designer, one should have a knack for colour, spatial arrangements, architecture and textiles, there is a wide range of skills which is needed since a designer also works with builders, architects, government agencies and business owners.

2. Communication skills: In order to become a successful interior designer, one needs to be educated and well-rounded.

Apart from technical skills such as space design, furniture design, technical drawing, material knowledge, and familiarisation with interior design tools, one must develop a great harmony between interpersonal and communication skills, to maintain a good network with the clients, contractors and suppliers.

Of course, one must have the brains to send it to the market and the designing service and update them regularly.

3. Detailed information: Some of the details may be boring, but to work on a particular project, knowledge of these details is quintessential for interior designers

4. Keeping up with the trend: Interior design has become a competitive business. One needs to grab the attention of people towards the design in order to gain success.

The future trends involving population growth, designing for the elderly, modern architecture and green design can help in gaining the upper hand in the job market.

It is necessary to keep on the tab with the latest design trends by reading design publications and websites, communicating with fellow designers and following a mentor.

updated by : STHAPATI APP MEDIA DESK