Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design-PIFD is the pioneering institute to offer Furniture Design and Manufacture programme in the country. PIFD initiated the department of Furniture Design & Manufacture in 2009 offering a four year degree program. The programme is firmly based on contemporary design thinking in furniture manufacturing to balance creativity with practicality. The department fosters strong links with industry so students are exposed to practical understanding of the material and processes adopted by small and large furniture manufacturers.
Furniture Design Department builds independent and creative thinking through a series of intense design projects, culminating in the exhibition of students' work. This program focuses on developing the students’ innovative, analytical and technical skills so that they are aware of different possibilities and the needs of local and international markets. The course title reflects the importance of design linked with the practical processes adopted by furniture manufactures, set within a business context.
The programme enables the students to realize and operate within the increasing complexities of the age as solution seeking individuals. The graduates can pursue a career in interior design consultancy, home styling, and furniture designing by working for a brand or under their own label. They can be a part of academia by teaching in national and international institutions. Furniture Design Department ensures a synergy between the designer and the craftsman, without which our local furniture industry cannot flourish.
Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design-PIFD is the pioneering institute to offer Furniture Design and Manufacture programme in the country. PIFD initiated the department of Furniture Design & Manufacture in 2009 offering a four year degree program. The programme is firmly based on contemporary design thinking in furniture manufacturing to balance creativity with practicality. The department fosters strong links with industry so students are exposed to practical understanding of the material and processes adopted by small and large furniture manufacturers.
| Semester III | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-201 | English - III (Academic Writing) | 2 |
| HOF-202 | History of Furniture and Contextual Studies-I | 1 |
| TBT-203 | Timber Technology | 1 |
| DRW-204 | Drawing-I | 2 |
| DST-205 | Design Studio - I | 3 |
| FNM-206 | Furniture Manufacture-I | 3 |
| MAT-207 | Materials and Technique-I | 3 |
| TDD-208 | Technical Drawing - Drafting I | 2 |
| Semester IV | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| HOF-251 | History of Furniture and Contextual Studies- II | 1 |
| DRW-252 | Drawing-II | 2 |
| DST-253 | Design Studio - II | 3 |
| FNM-254 | Furniture Manufacture-II | 3 |
| MAT-255 | Materials and Technique-II | 3 |
| UPH-256 | Upholstery | 2 |
| TDD-257 | Technical Drawing- Drafting II | 2 |
| Semester V | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-301 | English-IV (Technical Writing) | 1 |
| HOF-302 | History of Furniture and Contextual Studies-III | 1 |
| BUS-303 | Business Studies (Marketing) | 1 |
| DRW-304 | Drawing-III | 2 |
| DST-305 | Design Studio - III | 3 |
| FNM-306 | Furniture Manufacture-III | 3 |
| MAT-307 | Material and Technique - III | 3 |
| CAD-308 | Computer Aided Design - I | 3 |
| Semester VI | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-351 | English-V (Research Report Writing) | 1 |
| DRW-352 | Drawing-IV | 2 |
| RDP-353 | Research & Design - Design Project | 3 |
| DPP-354 | Development & Production - Design Project | 3 |
| MEX-356 | Material Exploration-I | 2 |
| CAD-357 | Computer Aided Design - II | 2 |
| FCT-358 | Financial Costing | 2 |
| PPEP-359 | Professional Practice I -Exhibition and Portfolio | 1 |
| INT-407 | Internship | 2 |
| Semester VII | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-401 | English- VI (Dissertation Research and Writing) | 2 |
| DRW-402 | Drawing-V | 2 |
| FNM-403 | Furniture Manufacture-IV | 3 |
| RMP-404 | Brief, Research & Ideation-Major Project | 4 |
| MEX-405 | Material Exploration- II | 2 |
| CAD-406 | Computer Aided Design - III | 2 |
| Semester VIII | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-451 | English VII- Dissertation | 2 |
| BPL-452 | Business Plan | 2 |
| PPEP-453 | Professional Practice II -Exhibition and Portfolio | 3 |
| DMP-454 | Development - Major Project | 4 |
| PMP-455 | Production - Major Project | 4 |
