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1. INTERIOR
ARCHITECTURE
Group members : Tan Kah Jun
Lum Si Chu
Alan Koo Ka Lok
Liew Jin

2. Definition of
INTERIOR DESIGN
Referred to as the spatial art of environmental design, form and practice, interior architecture is the process through which
the interiors of buildings are designed, concerned with all aspects of the human uses of structural spaces.
“Interior Architecture is the design of an interior in architectural
terms.”

3. THE WORK AS AN INTERIOR
DESIGNER !
• Meeting clients to discuss their requirements and ideas
• Developing designs to suit clients needs, their budget and the type of
building
• Preparing initial sketches for the clients to approve
• Advising on color schemes, fabrics, fitting and furniture
• Working out costs and preparing estimates
• Creating detailed drawing from the initial sketches,
usually on a computer.
• Finding fittings, furniture, fabrics, and wall and floor
coverings.

4. Types of interior design and specialization
• Residential design
• Commercial design
• Hospitality design
• Healthcare design
• Universal design
• Exhibition design

5. Residential design
Commercial design
Hospitality design
Healthcare design

6. Universal design
Exhibition design

7. Interior design sketch

8. Interior design plan

9. Interior Design Sketch Tips
• Develop proficiency in classic hand sketching.
• Use the combination of line, light and shadow.
• Observe something as it really is and to ignore preconceived notions
about how the object should be represented.

11. Stages in an interior design project
Design brief
Research and developement
Choosing a style for the project
Summarize ideas & inspirations for project
Present them to the client
Client approves
sign some sort of agreement and arrange for initial deposit.
incorporate a time schedule for the job.

12. Skills, interests and qualities !
To become an interior designer, you will need to have :
• Creativity
• Practical skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Project-management skills
• Drawing, computer aided design and model making skills
• An understanding of building and safety regulations
• Knowledge of products, materials and architectural history
• Effective communication skills, for working with suppliers, contractors and clients.
• The ability to find practical solutions to problems
• The ability to work out costs and keep to budgets.
• Business skills if self-employed.