Wood Technology and Interior Design
This degree combines creativity, technical skills, and sustainability, preparing students for a growing industry focused on eco-friendly solutions. Through hands-on experience, students enhance their wood processing skills and design capabilities, opening diverse career paths such as interior designer and wood processing engineer. This program is ideal for those seeking to merge artistic expression with technical applications while making a meaningful impact on quality of life.
The Bachelor’s program in ’’Wood Technology and Interior Design’’ combines the practical and creative aspects of wood and wood based materials processing with the artistic and functional design of interior spaces. The curricula is designed to equip students with the technical skills and knowledge necessary to work in the wood industry, while also providing a strong foundation in interior design principles.
Students will typically learn about wood materials and modern manufacturing techniques, alongside design principles, spatial planning, and interior styling. The program includes both theoretical courses and hands-on projects, allowing students to work with wood as a material for creating furniture, structures, and interiors. Graduates are prepared for careers in both the wood and design industries, working in areas like furniture design, architectural interior design, sustainable construction, or product development. The interdisciplinary nature of the program fosters innovation, problem-solving, and an understanding of the environmental impacts of design and material usage.
This program aims to:
• Develop Technical Expertise in Wood Materials and Manufacturing: Equip students with in-depth knowledge of wood properties, processing techniques, and modern production methods to create high-quality, sustainable wood products.
• Foster Creativity and Innovation in Interior Design: Provide skills to design aesthetically pleasing and functional interior spaces, integrating elements such as furniture, lighting, and color theory with a focus on user experience and comfort.
• Promote Sustainable Practices in Design and Construction: Encourage an understanding of sustainable material use, eco-friendly design principles, and the environmental impact of both wood products and interior design choices.
• Enhance Problem-Solving and Project Management Skills: Prepare students to manage design and construction projects, from conceptualization through to execution, ensuring effective planning, budgeting, and coordination with various stakeholders.
• Cultivate Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Develop students' ability to work across disciplines, blending the technical aspects of wood technology with the artistic and functional aspects of interior design, to create cohesive and innovative solutions for realworld challenges.
Graduates will gain expertise in:
1. Wood processing Skills: Proficiency in wood processing techniques, and innovative technology, including CAD and CNC.
2. Design and Aesthetic Sensibility: Mastery of design principles for creating visually appealing and functional interior spaces.
3. Sustainability and Material Knowledge: Understanding of wood and wood based materials properties, sustainable sourcing, and eco-friendly design practices.
4. Project Management and Collaboration: Skills in managing design projects, planning,
budgeting, and effective teamwork.
5. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze challenges and develop
innovative, user-centered design solutions.