Arts & Humanities
Interior Design and Technology
Interior Design and Technology teaches you how to plan and design the inside of buildings -- homes, offices, hotels -- so they look good and actually work for the people using them. You'll learn about space planning, furniture, materials, lighting, and increasingly, furniture and joinery production too.
Program objectives
- 01Learn to plan and design functional, attractive interior spaces.
- 02Understand materials, furniture construction, and finishes.
- 03Build skills in design software and technical drawing.
- 04Learn to manage small interior design and furniture production projects.
Why choose this program
Ghana's building and hospitality sectors keep growing
More homes, offices, and hotels being built means steady demand for people who can design the inside spaces well.
Combines creativity with a practical trade
You get to be creative but also learn hands-on skills like furniture and joinery work that many designers never touch.
Room to specialize or run your own business
Graduates can focus on residential design, hotel interiors, furniture production, or start their own decor and furnishing business.
Skills you'll build
- Space planning and interior layout design
- Furniture design and production techniques
- Use of design and rendering software
- Materials selection (wood, fabric, finishes)
- Creativity and an eye for detail
- Client communication
- Project management
- Problem-solving within budget and space constraints
Tools & software
- CAD and rendering software
- Woodworking and joinery tools
- Sketching and drafting equipment
Challenges to expect
Academic
- Technical drawing and design theory can feel dry at first if you're mainly excited about the creative side.
Technical
- Working with joinery and furniture-making tools takes practice and carries some risk of injury if rushed.
Financial
- Materials for design and furniture projects can be costly across the program.
Personal
- Client projects can involve a lot of back-and-forth revisions, which takes patience.
Tips from the field
- Take the furniture and joinery components seriously, even if design is your main interest -- it's what sets this program apart from pure decor courses.
- Start building a portfolio of room layouts and mock designs early, even for imaginary clients.
- Get comfortable with design software as early as possible; most firms now expect digital renderings, not just hand sketches.
Career paths
- Interior designer
- Interior technologist
- Furniture and joinery designer
- Space planner
- Design consultant / contractor
Where you can study this
| Name | Latest cutoff | Tuition (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Accra Technical UniversityHND, BTech | — | — |
FAQs
Is this the same as Architecture?+
No. Architecture deals with the whole building structure. Interior Design and Technology focuses specifically on the inside spaces -- layout, furniture, finishes, and how a room functions.
Do I need to be good at drawing to study this?+
It helps, but drawing skills are taught and improve with practice. What matters more is an eye for space and detail.
Will I learn to actually build furniture, or just design it?+
Many programs, especially the technical university ones, include hands-on furniture and joinery production, not just design theory.
Can I get a job outside Ghana with this qualification?+
Yes, interior design skills transfer well internationally, though you may need additional certification depending on the country.
Can I run my own interior design business after graduating?+
Yes, many graduates go independent once they've built a portfolio and some client experience, often starting with small residential projects.
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