PIFD is the only institute in Pakistan offering a four-year undergraduate degree in Furniture Design and Manufacture. Established in 2009, the department was developed in consultation with industry experts. The curriculum blends contemporary design, manufacturing techniques, and business awareness, with a strong focus on hands-on experience. Through intensive projects and an end-of-year exhibition, students develop creative, technical, and analytical skills suited to both local and global markets.
Furniture Design Department builds independent and creative thinking through a series of intense design projects, culminating in the exhibition of students' work. This programme 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.
Graduates can work in interior design, home styling, and furniture design, either with established brands or through their own ventures. They may also pursue careers in academia. The department supports collaboration between designers and craftsmen, aiming to strengthen the industry and contribute to society through active engagement with specialized sectors and community initiatives.
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 programme. 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 and IV | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Title | ||
| English-III (Expository Writing) | ||
| Technique-II (Furniture Manufacture) | ||
| Furniture Design Studio-I (Research Based Studio Practice) | ||
| History of Architecture, Interior & Furniture - I (South Asia) | ||
| Digital Mediums (Digital Marketing) | ||
| Model Making & Finishing Workshop | ||
| Drawing-III (Perspective and Proportion in Furniture Design) | ||
| Technical Studio-I (Drafting) | ||
| Upholstery Materials and Techniques-I | ||
| Furniture Silhouette, Vocabulary & Detail | ||
| English-IV (Professional Public Speaking and Presentation) | ||
| Furniture Design Studio-II (Research Based Studio Practice) | ||
| History of Architecture, Interior & Furniture - II (19th Century onwards) | ||
| Technical Studio-II (Drafting and Manufacturing) | ||
| Upholstery Materials and Techniques-II | ||
| Drawing-IV (Visual Thinking and Sketching) | ||
| Traditional Hand Crafting Techniques-I | ||
| Entrepreneurship | ||
| Civics and Community Engagement | ||
| Semester V and VI | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Title | ||
| Furniture Design Studio-lII (Research Based Studio Practice) | ||
| Technical Studio-III (Drafting and Manufacturing of Cabinet Making) | ||
| Upholstery-Leather | ||
| Digital Drafting Lab-I | ||
| Traditional Hand Crafting Techniques- II | ||
| Language-I (Italian) | ||
| Drawing-V (Furniture Illustration Techniques) | ||
| History of Furniture-I | ||
| Elective-I | ||
| Elective-II | ||
| Furniture Design Studio-lV (Research Based Studio Practice) | ||
| Technical Studio-IV (Contemporary Sustainable Materials) | ||
| Language-II (Italian) | ||
| History of Furniture-II | ||
| CAD Modeling for Furniture | ||
| Creative Realization-I (Metal Techniques and Exploration) | ||
| Product Costing-I | ||
| Sustainable Materials | ||
| Space Design and Planning for Furniture and Interior | ||
| Capstone Project (Portfolio and Presentation / Articulation) | ||
| Semester VII and VIII | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Title | ||
| English-IV | ||
| Furniture Design Studio-V (Research Based Studio Practice- Thesis) | ||
| Technical Studio-IV (Drafting and Manufacturing) | ||
| Upholstery Finishes | ||
| Creative Realization-II (Metal & Contemporary Material Techniques) | ||
| Product Costing-II | ||
| CAD Modeling for Upholstered Furniture | ||
| Sustainable Practices & Solutions | ||
| Field Experience/Internship | ||
| English-Thesis Report | ||
| Thesis - Furniture Design Studio - VI | ||
| Thesis- Creative and Technical Realization | ||
| Thesis- Material and Finishes | ||
| Thesis - Product Manufacturing | ||
| Thesis Portfolio Development (Digital) | ||
