The Opportunity
With rising aspirations and changing lifestyles, Indians increasingly expect to live and work in spaces designed with intent and professional expertise, rather than planning them informally on their own.
This opportunity is exciting and rapidly expanding. It belongs to interior designers who can create functional spatial layouts, understand materials and construction, collaborate with clients & vendors, and design interior spaces that are purposeful and aesthetic — not just decorate rooms.
At UDIT, you learn to be that designer.
What Makes This Different?
A Part-time program focused on practice to launch your career in design
An intensive year of focused practice To launch your career in design
Design Principles, Not just Software
Go beyond making 3D renders on a software. Understand human scale and circulation patterns; Manipulate layouts, light, material, texture, and colour to design spaces that respond to client needs.
Concept to Execution
Learn to decode client requirements, generate ideas, iterate methodically, and translate them into plans, elevations, and renders.
Technical & Site Readiness
Understand construction techniques, services, site constraints, vendor coordination, estimation & costing to become field-ready.
Real-World Exposure
Interact with real clients. Analyse real sites. Visit markets. Tackle residential as well as commercial contexts. Get familiar with practical challenges.
Studio-Led, Design Brief-Driven Learning
Design is not theory. It is practice. Learn by Doing. Work on realistic briefs in a studio-like environment to build capability through application.
Practitioners as Mentors
Sessions led by industry professionals and experienced academicians who bring practical insights and current practices along with subject-matter depth.
Get ready
to step into the Field!
3 Terms – Each producing tangible, portfolio-worthy work. By the end of the programme, you graduate with a balance of creative and technical competency in spatial design.
Part-time Flexible Learning Structure
- 6-7 hours of on-campus classes on Weekend
- 3-4 hours of live-interactive virtual sessions on weekday evenings.
Approximately 10 Hours of Self-Study every week
Term-1 Design Foundation
Build a strong foundation in interior design fundamentals. Explore zoning & circulation, spatial layouts, colour & light, materials & textures, and basic construction techniques. Apply these to create well-planned, visually coherent spaces. Begin your portfolio with a residential interior design project.
Build a strong foundation in interior design fundamentals. Explore zoning & circulation, spatial layouting, colour & light, materials & textures, and basic construction techniques. Apply these to create well-planned, visually coherent spaces. Begin your portfolio with a residential interior design project.
Projects
Software Learning
Students may exit the course at end of Term-1 with a Certificate in Interior Design (Non-credited)
Term-2 Applied Design Practice
Deepen your practice through studio projects involving spatial planning, styling, services, and site understanding across varied contexts. Get ready for the industry through portfolio development, client presentations, and career preparation including résumé building and interview skills.
Deepen your practice through studio projects involving spatial planning, styling, services, and site understanding across varied contexts. Prepare for professional pathways of either setting up an independent practice or employment. Consolidate your industry readiness through a mentored capstone project or dissertation.
Projects
Software Learning
Students may exit the course at end of Term-2 with an Advance Certificate in Interior Design (Non-credited)
Term-3 Professional Practice
Consolidate your industry readiness through a mentored capstone project or dissertation. Learn how to set-up an independent interior design practice through guidance on professional practice and entrepreneurship.
Deepen your practice through studio projects involving spatial planning, styling, services, and site understanding across varied contexts. Prepare for professional pathways of either setting up an independent practice or employment. Consolidate your industry readiness through a mentored capstone project or dissertation.
STUDENT WORK SHOWCASE
From Classroom to Professional Output. A Proof of Practice.
Residential Interior Design Project
Cozy Habitat Residential Project by Jaladhi Shah
A multifunctional bedroom designed for a working couple with infant twins, balancing comfort, childcare, work, play, storage, and family bonding.
Hospitality & Retail Interior Design Project
Tata Tea Cafe Project by Ishani Pati
A brand-led café concept reflecting Tata Tea’s warmth and heritage, fostering connection, conversation, and memorable tea experiences through inviting interiors.
Experiential Hospitality Interior Design Project
Netflix Cafe Project by Devangi Mulani
An immersive café concept inspired by Netflix, blending entertainment and social interaction to create engaging, memorable, and brand-driven customer experiences.
Residential Interior Design Project
Residence of Adarsh Shetty Project by Aakriti Sharma
A comfortable bachelor residence designed to support relaxation, solitude, entertainment, and social gatherings, creating a balance between retreat and hosting.
Harshdeep Kaur Walia
Creative & Communication Director
PG DIPLOMA
INTERIOR DESIGN
My experience with completing the online interior design course with AND Academy has been truly rewarding. It’s been a transformative journey, both personally and professionally. The faculty has been incredibly supportive throughout, and I want to especially thank Tavleen and Tanya Ma'am for their patience, insightful feedback, and constant encouragement. Their guidance played a key role in helping me grow creatively and refine my skills as a designer. I'm so grateful for everything I’ve learned and for the confidence I've gained in my design abilities!
Ity Jha
3D Visualiser
PG DIPLOMA
INTERIOR DESIGN
The course caters well to working professionals and students alike, with options for self-paced learning and scheduled classes. This flexibility is a significant advantage for anyone juggling other responsibilities.
Arush Thukral
Founder
PG DIPLOMA
INTERIOR DESIGN
I never expected that my journey in and academy will be so much wonderful teachers , coordinators and the whole team is awesome.
Pawanjot Singh
Interior Decorator
Tushar Gulati
SLG Leader
Sushant Gupta
Junior Interior Desiger
Aastha Tajne
Student of Architecture
Jayant Solanki
Intern
Jaladhi Shah
Sr. Industrial Designer
Aakriti Sharma
Director ShadowBox studios
Priyanka Mishra
Freelance Interior Designer
Career paths
An exciting career awaits You!
Be an Entrepreneur!
Run an end-to-end practice. Manage projects from concept through execution by building a team or collaborating with vendors
contractors
consultants to deliver turnkey solutions
Design Assistant · Junior Interior Designer · Space Planner
Support senior designers and local clients by preparing layouts
basic drawings, material sourcing
and small-scale planning for residential commercial
retail project execution
Interior Stylist · Home‑Staging Consultant
Work as part of design teams to style spaces. Plan colour schemeslightingsurface finishes; select furniture and accessories Coordinate photoshoots create showroom or seasonal displays to enhance visual impact and sales.
Freelance Designer
Independently take on design-only projects delivering spatial plans concept boards drawings client consultations.
Execution Coordinator
Manage on-site implementation of designs: coordinate carpenters electricians plumbers vendors Supervise quality timelines handover
Content Creator
Produce digital content such as photography reels how-to videos design tips that showcases projects builds an online portfolio attracts clients or brand partnerships
You belong here.
A department built specifically for you, if
Every well-designed home you enter, office you work in, retail space you shop at, and hospitality space you visit has been shaped by an interior designer. Step into that role with skill, confidence and intent. Let your designs speak for themselves!
Get ready to be that professional .
Limited Seats.
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This is a university program offered by the University of Design, Innovation & Technology - UDIT, and delivered by AND Academy.
About AND Academy
AND Academy is an online upskilling design school launched by the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD)
Important Disclosure:
This programme is delivered under UDIT's academic curriculum and oversight.
This is not an online-only or distance education program.
This degree is awarded solely by UDIT, not by AND Academy.
