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Master’s in Premium Interiors & Craftsmanship

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in premium interiors and craftsmanship: noble materials, artisan processes and quality control. 12 modules covering user-centred interior design, leather, wood, textiles, metals and special materials, manufacturing processes, perceived quality and testing, sector regulations, sustainability and artisan production management, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration12–14 months

ModeOnline

LanguageEnglish

Start datesSet by the faculty

AwardSEIUM Institute diploma

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Master’s in Premium Interiors & Craftsmanship — studying from India

India's manufacturing base spans steel, chemicals, automotive components, pharmaceuticals and capital goods, with industrial clusters in Pune, Chennai, Coimbatore, Vadodara and Jamshedpur. Major employers include Tata Steel, JSW Steel and Larsen & Toubro, alongside a large network of small and medium manufacturers. Quality assurance follows Bureau of Indian Standards norms and the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories. The Quality Council of India promotes quality management practices. Engineers in this area focus on materials selection, process optimisation, production engineering and quality control.

Fees for India: ₹628,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in India

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
Quality Council of India (QCI)
Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)

Typical roles

Quality Assurance Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Materials Engineer
Process Improvement Engineer

Questions from India

Which Indian standards and bodies matter for materials and quality professionals?

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) sets national standards, and the Quality Council of India is widely referred to in quality management. SEIUM's qualification is a private one, not an official degree, and it is not accredited by a national body. Whether it counts for a role is decided by the employer, so it is worth confirming with them first.

Which employers in India work in manufacturing and quality engineering?

Automotive, electronics, pharmaceutical, steel, and general manufacturing companies all employ materials and quality engineers. Recruitment depends on the employer's requirements, such as experience with quality systems and certifications they recognise. The qualification may support your application, but it does not guarantee any position or salary level.

Can I manage this course with a job and in my time zone in India?

The course is online and taught in English, so no visa or relocation is needed and you can study from any Indian city. Because it is online and tutor-supported, you can plan study around your working hours. Check the workload for your chosen programme length, and ask whether your employer can sponsor the fees, since instalments are also available.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

Understand the concept of luxury and perceived quality.

Design interiors centred on the user experience.

Select and work with premium natural materials.

Apply stitching, upholstery and marquetry techniques.

Assess perceived quality through testing.

Apply sector regulations for interiors.

Manage artisan production in short series.

Profile

Who it's for

Premium interior designers in automotive, marine or aviation.
Colour, materials and finish (CMF) specialists.
Upholstery artisans looking to move into high-end production.
Perceived quality engineers responsible for testing and audits.
Artisan production managers running workshops and limited series.
Material supplier managers sourcing leather, wood, textiles and metals.
Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter premium automotive.

Standards & tools

What you'll work with

FMVSS 302 (flammability of vehicle interior materials)
ISO 3795 (burning behaviour of interior materials in road vehicles)
VDA 270 (odour testing of interior materials)
VDA 278 (VOC and fogging emissions of non-metallic materials)
Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, REACH (registration and restriction of chemicals)
ISO 105-B06 (colour fastness to artificial light at high temperatures)
ISO 12947-2 (Martindale abrasion resistance of textiles)
14 CFR 25.853 (flammability of aircraft cabin interiors)
Autodesk Alias
Rhinoceros 3D
CATIA
Adobe Substance 3D
KeyShot

Syllabus

12 modules

1.1The concept of luxury and perceived quality
1.2Interiors in premium automotive
1.3Yacht and superyacht interiors
1.4Private aviation cabins
1.5Luxury hotel and retail interiors
1.6The role of the artisan in industry
1.7Interior design trends
1.8The premium interior value chain
1.9Sustainability in luxury
1.10Case study: analysis of a benchmark interior

2.1The interior design process
2.2Ergonomics and comfort
2.3Haptic perception of surfaces
2.4Sensory design of the cabin
2.5Ambient interior lighting
2.6Cabin acoustics
2.7Colour, materials and finish (CMF)
2.8Personalisation and exclusivity
2.9Concept prototyping
2.10Lab: CMF board for an interior

3.1Types of hides and tanning
3.2Vegetable and chrome-free tanning
3.3Physical properties of leather
3.4Defects and grading
3.5Cutting and yield optimisation
3.6Synthetic leather and alternatives
3.7Leather testing
3.8Leather care
3.9Benchmark suppliers
3.10Practical: hide grading and cutting

4.1Wood species for interiors
4.2Natural and reconstituted veneers
4.3Marquetry techniques
4.4Laminating and bending
4.5Lacquer and open-pore finishes
4.6Dimensional stability of wood
4.7Strength testing
4.8FSC-certified wood
4.9Restoration of finishes
4.10Lab: bending veneer over a mould

5.1Technical textiles for interiors
5.2Alcantara and microfibres
5.3Wool and natural fabrics
5.4Types of decorative stitching
5.5Topstitching and quilting
5.6Seat upholstery
5.7Cover pattern making
5.8Industrial sewing machines
5.9Quality control of stitching
5.10Practical: pattern making and decorative stitching

6.1Anodised and brushed aluminium
6.2Stainless steel and brass
6.3Visible carbon fibre
6.4Natural stone veneers
6.5Decorative technical ceramics
6.6Glass and crystal
6.7High-quality recycled materials
6.8Electroplated and PVD finishes
6.9Combining materials
6.10Case study: metal inserts in a dashboard

7.1Thermoforming of synthetic skins
7.2Plastic injection moulding
7.3Polyurethane foaming
7.4Wrapping of parts
7.5Bonding and adhesives
7.6CNC machining of wood and metal
7.7Additive manufacturing for prototypes
7.8Automation and manual work
7.9Short-series production
7.10Lab: hand wrapping of a part

8.1Perceived quality and how to measure it
8.2Gaps and flush fits
8.3Ageing tests
8.4UV light tests
8.5Abrasion tests
8.6VOC emission tests
8.7Odour and fogging
8.8Flammability standards
8.9Quality audits
8.10Practical: perceived quality audit

9.1Automotive regulations
9.2FMVSS 302 flammability
9.3Aeronautical cabin requirements
9.4Marine regulations for interiors
9.5REACH regulation on substances
9.6Sustainability and eco-design
9.7Material certifications
9.8Supplier traceability
9.9Technical documentation of materials
9.10Workshop: requirements matrix by sector

10.1Bio-based materials
10.2Plant-based alternative leathers
10.3Recycled-fibre textiles
10.4Circular economy in interiors
10.5Life cycle assessment
10.6Emissions reduction
10.7Communicating sustainability
10.8Materials innovation
10.9Emerging material suppliers
10.10Case study: sustainable interior for an electric vehicle

11.1Workshop organisation
11.2Training artisans
11.3Knowledge transfer
11.4Production planning
11.5Costs of craftsmanship
11.6Supplier management
11.7Quality and consistency
11.8Workshop digitalisation
11.9Brand and communication
11.10Practical: production plan for a limited series

12.1Defining the interior concept
12.2User research
12.3Material selection
12.4Interior design
12.5Prototype development
12.6Quality testing
12.7Production plan
12.8Sustainability assessment
12.9Master's Thesis report
12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel

Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Autodesk Alias, Rhinoceros 3D, CATIA, Adobe Substance 3D and KeyShot, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied on real procedures: ageing and UV light tests, perceived quality audits, and abrasion and emission tests. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: FMVSS 302, ISO 3795, VDA 270, VDA 278, Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH), ISO 105-B06, ISO 12947-2, 14 CFR 25.853.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.

Standards-based learning:guided reading of FMVSS 302, ISO 3795 and VDA 270 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.

Industry software:Autodesk Alias, Rhinoceros 3D, CATIA, Adobe Substance 3D and KeyShot, in free, academic or evaluation versions.

Master's Thesis with defence:a complete premium interior concept, from user research and material selection to prototype, quality testing and production plan, defended before a panel.

Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.

Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Build the CMF board

Create a colour, materials and finish board for a premium interior.

Work the noble materials

Grade and cut hides, bend veneer and produce decorative stitching.

Prototype a wrapped part

Hand-wrap a part and integrate metal inserts into the design.

Audit perceived quality

Run a perceived quality audit with ageing, UV, abrasion and emission tests.

Master's Thesis

A complete premium interior concept with prototype and production plan, defended before a panel.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Premium interior designerColour, materials and finish (CMF) specialistUpholstery artisanPerceived quality engineerArtisan production managerMaterials supplier manager

Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Autodesk Alias, Rhinoceros 3D, CATIA, Adobe Substance 3D and KeyShot, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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