Master of Interior Design (M.Des)
Designing Sustainable and Responsive Indoor Environments for a Better Future — research-led, studio-based and interdisciplinary learning to develop advanced design competencies for contemporary interior environments.
Re-Imagine · Sustain · Transform
The Master of Interior Design (M.Des) programme emphasizes research-led, studio-based, and interdisciplinary learning to develop advanced design competencies. The curriculum integrates design studios, seminars, workshops, live projects, field studies, and industry interactions to address contemporary challenges in interior environments. The programme encourages critical thinking, creativity, innovation, sustainability, and the application of emerging technologies through experiential learning. Students are mentored to explore human-centred, culturally responsive, and environmentally responsible design solutions through research, documentation, design interventions, sponsored projects, and publications in collaboration with academia and industry.
Course objective. To address contemporary social, environmental, and professional challenges by creating sustainable, inclusive, and culturally responsive interior environments through design excellence, technology integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Organizational structure. Teaching across all courses is periodically reviewed and updated through the Board of Studies to align with advancements in interior design practice, emerging technologies, sustainability goals, and industry requirements. Regular feedback from students, alumni, industry experts, employers, and academic peers is incorporated to continuously strengthen the curriculum, teaching methodology, and learning outcomes.
People Centric
Inclusive and equitable.
Environment Sustainable
Resilient and green.
Economic Progressive
Vibrant and competitive.
Regionally Integrated
Connected and balanced.
Eligibility criteria
Full eligibility criteria for the M.Des programme are published on the official Admission page and in the programme brochure.
Full admission informationAdmission to the M.Des programme follows KIIT’s postgraduate admission process; graduates from any stream may apply. Complete eligibility criteria, including the minimum qualifying marks, are confirmed on the official Admission page and in the official programme brochure.
Download brochureWhat the programme prepares you to do
Explore the programme’s educational objectives and programme outcomes.
To enhance advanced design knowledge, technical competence, and creative thinking to create functional, context responsive, and user-centred interior environments.
To develop research aptitude and innovative thinking for solving contemporary interior design challenges through creative, adaptive and evidence-based design solutions.
To promote environmentally responsible and resource-efficient interior design practices aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
To cultivate an appreciation of India’s rich cultural heritage, traditional crafts, vernacular knowledge, and regional identities by integrating them with contemporary interior design practices.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge and creative thinking to design functional, aesthetically enriching, user-centred, and context-responsive interior environments.
Apply research methods, analytical skills, and evidence-based design approaches to investigate and solve complex interior design challenges.
Integrate sustainable, resource-efficient, and environmentally responsible design principles aligned with the SDGs in interior design solutions.
Utilize advanced materials, construction techniques, digital tools, visualization technologies, and project management practices for effective design development and execution.
Design interior environments that respect India’s cultural heritage, traditional crafts, vernacular knowledge, universal accessibility, and the diverse social needs of communities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while demonstrating ethical practice, professional leadership, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
What the programme incorporates
Salient features and curriculum components of the Master of Interior Design programme.
The programme incorporates
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Design studios with increasing complexity
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Theory and seminar courses
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Research and dissertation
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Material and technology workshops
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Digital design and visualization
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Industry interactions and expert lectures
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Site visits and documentation
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Live projects and internships
Salient features of the programme
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Advanced Interior Design Studios
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Research-led Design Process
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Sustainable and Healthy Interior Environments
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Interior Materials and Construction Technologies
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Lighting, Furniture and Product Integration
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Smart Interiors and Digital Fabrication
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Universal Design and Accessibility
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Heritage Interior Conservation and Adaptive Reuse
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Industry-sponsored Live Projects
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Dissertation and Research Publications
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Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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Workshops by National and International Experts
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Internship/Industry Exposure
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Design Competitions and Exhibitions
Brochure
Download the official brochure for the M.Des programme.