How To Become An Interior Designer Without A Degree & No Experience

Oct 21, 20212 min read

To become an interior designer without a degree, you would need to have the following skills:

Ample understanding of light, shapes and spaces
A creative bent of mind
In-depth knowledge and psychology of colours
How to combine colours
Knowledge of ventilation and air flow
Safety measures while designing a space
Proper knowledge of utility services like plumbing, construction of false ceiling and carpentry
Knowledge of how to sketch a blueprint

Apart from these skills, there are a few different practices that can help you become an interior designer without a degree:

It is advisable to go for an internship with an interior designing firm or a professional interior designer to pick up the tricks of the trade.
Pick up small spaces in your own house or a friend’s house and try design in different ways. Document your work in pictures and with proper concept notes.
Practice making blueprints of small spaces and how you would like to design it.
Follow YouTube videos to learn about layout planning and practise regularly.
Pick up a space and try to transform it with different ideas. Don’t restrict yourself to residential spaces. Try office spaces, too.
Keep yourself updated about the latest trends and happenings in the world of interior designers.
Keenly follow the work of professional designers.
Design aspects like electrical, HVAC, plumbing, RCC, metal fabrication, ergonomics and BOQs are integral part of interior design. Hence, it will help if you can learn about these aspects using online tools and tutorials.
Equip yourself with the knowledge of some important and easy-to-use drafting software like AutoCAD, SketchUp and SolidWorks.

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