Interior Design is concerned with the organization of interior and enclosed spaces that communicate vision and purpose and which grow from an understanding of the dynamic and ever-changing relationship between people, activities and places. As a practice it focuses on creating memorable experiences that contribute to the diversity and richness of Contemporary life. Students gain an insight into spatial composition, constructional techniques, history, arts and crafts, environmental science, materials and explore visual culture as a source of inspiration and ideas. Practitioners as creative designers draw on and explore this rich world of possibilities in order to create stimulating and memorable interior environments and spaces. The department at SMAID manages two academic programs. 1. Bachelor of Interior Design (B. ID) [ Download Teaching Scheme ] [ Download Syllabus ] 2. Master of Interior Design (M. ID) [ Download Teaching Scheme ] [ Download Syllabus ]
The opportunities within the design industry are extensive and the course has an emphasis on creative practice to enable graduates to take full advantage of future possibilities. The type of work is diverse and includes residential, retail and leisure design, offices, showrooms institutional and exhibitions. Following are the range of opportunities after graduation: A. To assist professional architects or Interior Designers or large design consultancies in rendering the services related to interior design. B. To start practicing independently and handle small to large scale projects private and government as well.
1. Placement at Architect and Interior Designer Consulting Firms or 2. Developer builders in real estate 3. Set up their own entrepreneurial practice 4. Tender based Govt. projects such as interior renovation sports complex, interior design of Renovation and Refurbishment projects 5. Teaching in Institutes of Design/Interior Design/Architectural Design 6. Set Designer for Films/ events/etc 7. Establish as Kitchen Designer or Bathroom Designer
The creativity and ability of making observations, understanding behaviour of materials in circumstantial conditions, sizing-placing of different elements appropriate to human-scale, design thinking, nature mimicry, visits to material manufacturers, workshops imparting diversified skills and so on are among routine activities of the department. The students of B. ID are mingling with the students of B. Arch in their initial period of study that avails a unique opportunity of interaction and supportive skill-exchange, elevating the performance of the students.
Ar. Ruma Singh Associate Professor ruma@smaid.edu.in
Id. Zalak Shah Assistant Professor zalak.shah@smaid.edu.in
Ar. Monika Patel Assistant Professor monika.patel@smaid.edu.in
Ar. Ravi Patel Assistant Professor ravi.patel@smaid.edu.in
AR. Shweta Mehta Assistant Professor
AR. DEVEN S. PAREKH Assistant Professor deven.parekh@smaid.edu.in
AR. VIRANG PATEL Assistant Professor virang.patel@smaid.edu.in
Ar. Rajvi Parmar Assistant Professor rajvi.parmar@smaid.edu.in
Ar. Aarti Patel Assistant Professor
Qualifications: B.Arch, GCA- Lucknow (2003) and Master of Regional Planning -SPA Delhi (2006); pursuing Ph.D - N.I.T Patna. Professional bodies/ Associations: Council of Architecture, India, ITPI, IBPSA- India, IIID, IIA Ar. Ruma Singh began her expert excursion from year 2003. She started her carrier as an academician in 2012 at SMAID College, constituent college of CVM University and continues till date. She Coordinated and guided researched and design-based thesis Students of Architecture and Interior Design with variant projects and streams. She also volunteered for skill-based activities at schools/ institutions and mentored students for academic level National and International awards and symposium. In her Professional experience of 8 years, she worked with renowned firms as an Assistant Architect/ Architect Planner/ Consultant on various Architectural and Planning based projects. At present with academic, she is pursuing a Ph.D. from NIT Patna to improve and upgrade her research skills. She is a member,Board of Studies at Sardar Patel University (from 2017, Interior Design, U.G. and P.G. Programs) and at present, Chairperson/ Board of member for Department of Architecture, Interior Design & Planning (UG & PG Programs) at CVM University. She is an Examiner / convener/ supervisor at Sardar Patel University and GTU. She actively participated & conducted workshops, Seminars, National and International level Conferences and development program from various platform. She has published many papers/articles in National and International Conferences and Journals. She guided and mentored over 23 Interior Design and 15 Architecture students, enabling them with an array of choices and creative ideas. On campus, Involved in various activities like creative workshop, social activities, exhibitions, orientations and coordinated annual event and Student Council. She is performing a key role for AISHE/ NIRF/ NSP/ KCG/ NISP/ ACPC at Institution level as a Nodal Officer.
Qualifications: BID, NSID- Rajkot (2009), MID, APIED- V.V.Nagar (2016) Professional bodies/ Associations: IIID Id. Zalak Shah is an academician at SMAID, institute as an Assistant Professor from 2012 to till date. She is involved in teaching subjects like residential/ commercial/ corporate based studios, construction techniques, hands on workshops, T.R.D. At institutional level, she has been performing & in charge of several non-academic activities and duties. She headed and faculty in charge of women cell, anti-ragging cell and website organization. Take charge of Girls Hostel and student’s performance and overall performance awards. Participated in workshops, attended Seminars and Webinars, Conferences and volunteered in Exhibitions/ Annual program, curricular and co-curricular activities.
Qualifications: B.Arch, VDA- Vadodara (2013) and MURP, MSU-Vadodara (2017) Professional bodies/ Associations: Council of Architecture, India, ITPI Ar. Ravi Patel is an enthusiastic professor and started his academic carrier from 2017. He is an Architect Planner and having an experience of working with Ar. A. M. Sirgaonkar for 2 years and engaged with many residential and commercial projects. He has cast grip in subjects like working drawing, construction and studio etc. He further planned to expand his horizon into research. He is also very active for professional work in areas of Architecture, Interior Design and Urban Planning. At institution level, he is involved with Green Audit, Infrastructure Development and Sports. He also coordinated Student Council and contributed to annual events and many other co-curricular activities.
Qualifications: B.Arch, HNGU and MURP-MSU Vadodara Professional bodies/ Associations: Council of Architecture- India, ITPI Ar. Monika Patel joined Shantaben Manubhai Patel School of Studies and Research in Architecture and Interior Design, New Vallabh Vidyanagar since June 2016 as Assistant Professor. She contributed to Architecture and Planning department in the field of Research, Designing, Policy making and Education. She has published many papers in National / International Conferences and Journals.
Qualifications: Masters in Interior Design (M. ID), Bachelors of Architecture (B. Arch) Professional bodies/ Associations: Council of Architecture, India, I.I.I.D. (Institute of Indian Interior Designers), K.A.A.F. (Kalabhavan Architects Alumni Foundation, MSU, Vadodara) Owner/Proprietor: Deven Parekh Architect & Interior Designer, Vadodara. Ar. Deven Parekh, born in the year 1987, is serving as an Assistant Professor at SMAID, CVM University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand. He has completed graduation in Architecture from The Maharaja Sayajirao university of Baroda, Vadodara and post-graduation in interior design from Dr. H.M.Patel School of interior design, APIED, Vallabh vidyanagar, Anand. He has been practicing architecture and interior design for more than 10 years now and possesses a vast experience in designing and executing various types of private and corporate projects. Ar. Deven Parekh considers himself a perfect fusion of a designer and an educator. He sparks joy in guiding and inspiring and make students enable to be creative & successful. He is passionate about sharing the knowledge of architecture which he has acquired through the academics as well as the experiences in the field. He has been associated with various design schools to share his knowledge and groom the forthcoming generation of the designers. He loves to design, teach and enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams as well as immerse himself into individual tasks.
Qualifications: B. Arch, S.V.I.T. - VASAD, Master of Interior Design - A.P.I.E.D. , V.V. Nagar Professional bodies/ Associations: Council of Architecture (COA), Owner/Proprietor: Abstract Designs Ar. Virang Patel serves as an Assistant Professor at SMAID, CVM University, and has pursued his Bachelor’s in Architecture from S.V.I.T., Vasad in 2007 and his Post Graduation in Master of Interior Design from APIED, V.V. Nagar, in 2020. He has an Experience in the field of Architecture and Interiors as Principal Architect in Firm Abstract Designs, Vadodara. He has teaching experience of about 8 years in some of the prestigious colleges of architectures. He is actively involved in subjects like working drawing, construction, Studio, services etc,. As an academician, he focus on teaching values with subject knowledge that can nourish the entire generation that has the power to reform society. His academic career has given him to opportunity to deal with a variety of student ideas and apply his practical approach to make it workable design.
Qualifications: Bachelors of Architecture (B. Arch) A person committed to sustainable living and a firm believer of the idea of practicing what you preach. Considered sincere, reliable and driven at personal and work fronts. Motivated for stimulating young minds with innovative and adoptable ideas, for achieving resilience and sustainability, in architectural design and environmental sensitivity.