First of all, the question - it is indeed a very pertinent one today, especially with so many students taking up this particular profession as a career. Technically speaking, it is that branch of knowledge which teaches various ways of designing the interiors of a house or any other indoor space. This may include designing floors and walls, windows and doors, furniture and fittings, lighting and various other types of decorative pieces and items. The objective of interior designing is to make a particular space comfortable to use besides making it visually and aesthetically pleasing. The entire process is easier said than done and asks for a professional designer who is trained enough to apply a wide variety of designs.
Though, this particular profession dates back to several centuries, people at present utilize the concepts to overhaul their offices and homes-- either themselves, taking the help of the internet and various available books and journals or with the help of trained professionals.
The task of an interior designer may range from designing small dwellings to huge corporate office spaces and buildings. A designer is also expected to shape up the ambience or atmosphere of a particular space with creativity backed by cohesive aesthetics. Therefore, interior designing asks for a vast knowledge in a number of fields that a professional must master in order to excel.
Again, if you ask me what is interior designing as per the modern concept, let me tell you that it would also include a sound knowledge in management and interpersonal skills as well as engineering. This is to ensure that the modern designer has the ability to put across his/her vision and imagination to the client and has a clear idea of working in and with a team. The vastness of a modern designer's work asks for the ability to work as a team and a good knowledge in man management helps a lot in that. Besides, the designer also needs to have an idea of the engineering aspects of a certain space or building as this will help him/her to understand the work better.
If you look around the modern buildings that are being built and their interiors, you will be able to get an insight into the talents of a modern designer and understand what interior designing is. The entire concept of interior designing has undergone a sea change and there is simply no limit so far as innovation and creativity is concerned. Whether, we talk about the recently introduced floating island of Monaco or about the picturesque bungalows of the business tycoons coming up in the new age India, the beauty of these architectural wonders are enhanced by many a folds by the talented professionals who are by every means as creative as those who had built the ancient wonders that still leave us spellbound!
