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INIFD ACADEMY OF INTERIORS From the house of INIFD
A leader in professional training with a 27 year legacy in the field of Fashion Design and Interior Design, INIFD has the largest network of design institutes in the world. The Academy of Interiors is INIFD’s specialized interior design institution, dedicated to providing a rigorous and world class education through its wide range of academic programs.
Our spirit lies in our understanding of social, cultural and lifestyle diversity, the ever changing environment we live in, contemporary trends and sensibilities. Today, we are the alma mater of sought after professionals who have worked with some of the biggest names in India and in the world in a multitude of industries.
The INIFD brand assures the effective implementation of creative and cutting-edge interior design solutions to individuals, industries and communities.
Our Vision
To Proactively develop innovative products and services addressing growing needs of the
Digital Information World.
Digital Information World.
Our Mission
To make a better world through design and innovation. To provide the best holistic training and make the art of creating extraordinary designs available to everyone.
Our Core Values
INSPIRE
To inspire our students to be open-minded, curious and creative
INNOVATE
To keep searching for innovative methods to train our students and make the process of learning more fun and engaging.
INDIVIDUALISED FOCUS
To enable each student to transform their talent, enthusiasm and effort into professional skills.
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Our People
Twinkle Khanna
twinkle Khanna
Chief Mentor – Interior Design
Twinkle Khanna, is an award winning Interior Designer, who has to her credit around 2 decades of experience in the design industry. Ms. Khanna, who began her career as a site supervisor for a renowned Mumbai architect in 1998, started her own Interior Design firm two years later. Subsequently, she founded The White Window (TWW). Today TWW is amongst the top-ranked Mumbai-based retail home furnishings stores.
Ms. Khanna has successfully managed residential,commercial, retail and hospitality design projects, a number of which have won her awards and recognitions, including the acclaimed Elle Décor International Design Award (EDIDA) for her original wall finishes.
Also an author, columnist, film producer and former film actress, the multitalented Ms Khanna brings into her work and to our institution a perspective and experience that is rich and one of a kind.
Twinkle Khanna
Chief Mentor
Sara Corker
Mentor
Sara Corker has built a successful design practice over the last 30 years, with her technical expertise, approachable and hands-on style and meticulous attention to detail. She is a Member of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID). Her company, Sara Corker Designs, provides a full range of professional interior design services to private individuals and commercial clients
Also an experienced educator and colour therapist, Sara’s passion for design extends to writing, crafting courses and presenting seminars. Across her career she has authored numerous articles and crafted courses on all aspects of interior design. Sara provides formal teaching and mentoring for design students worldwide. Her recently published book, ‘How to Start a Successful and Profitable Interior Design Business’, is a must-read for new and established designers.
Sara Corker
Mentor
SARAH MANNING
Mentor
Sarah Manning has 20 years’ experience of working within the Visual Merchandising Industry in London. Sarah started her career working for luxury brands like Harrods, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and for High-Street Retailers such as Marks & Spencer.
Sarah launched her company Visual Merchandising Courses in 2006 to teach retailers and students effective principles of Visual Merchandising and to explain how these principles can be implemented to improve sales and customer shopping experience.
She has hence worked for numerous retail clients like Cowshed, Triumph, Asics, Suzuki, Longleat Safari Park, Hallmark, Staples, Maison Blanc, The National Space Centre, Kenwood and Dubai International Airport Duty Free to name a few
Sarah also lectures for The University of the Arts, London and The London College of Fashion & Central Saint Martins.
SARAH MANNING
Mentor
SIMON ASKEW
Mentor
Simon Askew is a professional visual merchandising educator with twenty-five years of experience in the retail sector. He began his career working for Sainsburys Supermarkets who are major multiple retailers in the UK, before moving to Selfridges in London to specialise in the luxury retail sector.
He then had a unique opportunity to work at Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge which is one of the world’s most prestigious retail stores, where he held a senior management position for six years. During that time, Simon was selected for the Retail Master’s forum held at Oxford Business School.
Now with an independent practice, Simon works with a strong list of well-known retail companies based in fashion, food and home, offering his professional services and unique perspective he has garnered from his twenty-five year rich experience.
SIMON ASKEW
Mentor
twinkle Khanna
Chief Mentor – Interior Design
Twinkle Khanna, is an award winning Interior Designer, who has to her credit around 2 decades of experience in the design industry. Ms. Khanna, who began her career as a site supervisor for a renowned Mumbai architect in 1998, started her own Interior Design firm two years later. Subsequently, she founded The White Window (TWW). Today TWW is amongst the top-ranked Mumbai-based retail home furnishings stores.
Ms. Khanna has successfully managed residential,commercial, retail and hospitality design projects, a number of which have won her awards and recognitions, including the acclaimed Elle Décor International Design Award (EDIDA) for her original wall finishes.
Also an author, columnist, film producer and former film actress, the multitalented Ms Khanna brings into her work and to our institution a perspective and experience that is rich and one of a kind.
visiting faculty
twinkle Khanna
Chief Mentor – Interior Design
Twinkle Khanna, is an award winning Interior Designer, who has to her credit around 2 decades of experience in the design industry. Ms. Khanna, who began her career as a site supervisor for a renowned Mumbai architect in 1998, started her own Interior Design firm two years later. Subsequently, she founded The White Window (TWW). Today TWW is amongst the top-ranked Mumbai-based retail home furnishings stores.
Ms. Khanna has successfully managed residential,commercial, retail and hospitality design projects, a number of which have won her awards and recognitions, including the acclaimed Elle Décor International Design Award (EDIDA) for her original wall finishes.
Also an author, columnist, film producer and former film actress, the multitalented Ms Khanna brings into her work and to our institution a perspective and experience that is rich and one of a kind.
visiting faculty
twinkle Khanna
Chief Mentor – Interior Design
Twinkle Khanna, is an award winning Interior Designer, who has to her credit around 2 decades of experience in the design industry. Ms. Khanna, who began her career as a site supervisor for a renowned Mumbai architect in 1998, started her own Interior Design firm two years later. Subsequently, she founded The White Window (TWW). Today TWW is amongst the top-ranked Mumbai-based retail home furnishings stores.
Ms. Khanna has successfully managed residential,commercial, retail and hospitality design projects, a number of which have won her awards and recognitions, including the acclaimed Elle Décor International Design Award (EDIDA) for her original wall finishes.
Also an author, columnist, film producer and former film actress, the multitalented Ms Khanna brings into her work and to our institution a perspective and experience that is rich and one of a kind.
visiting faculty
twinkle Khanna
Chief Mentor – Interior Design
Twinkle Khanna, is an award winning Interior Designer, who has to her credit around 2 decades of experience in the design industry. Ms. Khanna, who began her career as a site supervisor for a renowned Mumbai architect in 1998, started her own Interior Design firm two years later. Subsequently, she founded The White Window (TWW). Today TWW is amongst the top-ranked Mumbai-based retail home furnishings stores.
Ms. Khanna has successfully managed residential,commercial, retail and hospitality design projects, a number of which have won her awards and recognitions, including the acclaimed Elle Décor International Design Award (EDIDA) for her original wall finishes.
Also an author, columnist, film producer and former film actress, the multitalented Ms Khanna brings into her work and to our institution a perspective and experience that is rich and one of a kind.
visiting faculty
twinkle Khanna
Chief Mentor – Interior Design
Twinkle Khanna, is an award winning Interior Designer, who has to her credit around 2 decades of experience in the design industry. Ms. Khanna, who began her career as a site supervisor for a renowned Mumbai architect in 1998, started her own Interior Design firm two years later. Subsequently, she founded The White Window (TWW). Today TWW is amongst the top-ranked Mumbai-based retail home furnishings stores.
Ms. Khanna has successfully managed residential,commercial, retail and hospitality design projects, a number of which have won her awards and recognitions, including the acclaimed Elle Décor International Design Award (EDIDA) for her original wall finishes.
Also an author, columnist, film producer and former film actress, the multitalented Ms Khanna brings into her work and to our institution a perspective and experience that is rich and one of a kind.
Friends
twinkle Khanna
Chief Mentor – Interior Design
Twinkle Khanna, is an award winning Interior Designer, who has to her credit around 2 decades of experience in the design industry. Ms. Khanna, who began her career as a site supervisor for a renowned Mumbai architect in 1998, started her own Interior Design firm two years later. Subsequently, she founded The White Window (TWW). Today TWW is amongst the top-ranked Mumbai-based retail home furnishings stores.
Ms. Khanna has successfully managed residential,commercial, retail and hospitality design projects, a number of which have won her awards and recognitions, including the acclaimed Elle Décor International Design Award (EDIDA) for her original wall finishes.
Also an author, columnist, film producer and former film actress, the multitalented Ms Khanna brings into her work and to our institution a perspective and experience that is rich and one of a kind.
Friends
twinkle Khanna
Chief Mentor – Interior Design
Twinkle Khanna, is an award winning Interior Designer, who has to her credit around 2 decades of experience in the design industry. Ms. Khanna, who began her career as a site supervisor for a renowned Mumbai architect in 1998, started her own Interior Design firm two years later. Subsequently, she founded The White Window (TWW). Today TWW is amongst the top-ranked Mumbai-based retail home furnishings stores.
Ms. Khanna has successfully managed residential,commercial, retail and hospitality design projects, a number of which have won her awards and recognitions, including the acclaimed Elle Décor International Design Award (EDIDA) for her original wall finishes.
Also an author, columnist, film producer and former film actress, the multitalented Ms Khanna brings into her work and to our institution a perspective and experience that is rich and one of a kind.
Friends
twinkle Khanna
Chief Mentor – Interior Design
Twinkle Khanna, is an award winning Interior Designer, who has to her credit around 2 decades of experience in the design industry. Ms. Khanna, who began her career as a site supervisor for a renowned Mumbai architect in 1998, started her own Interior Design firm two years later. Subsequently, she founded The White Window (TWW). Today TWW is amongst the top-ranked Mumbai-based retail home furnishings stores.
Ms. Khanna has successfully managed residential,commercial, retail and hospitality design projects, a number of which have won her awards and recognitions, including the acclaimed Elle Décor International Design Award (EDIDA) for her original wall finishes.
Also an author, columnist, film producer and former film actress, the multitalented Ms Khanna brings into her work and to our institution a perspective and experience that is rich and one of a kind.
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