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‘I developed a passion for interior design from an early age’
Apeejay Stya University graduate reflects on her academic journey and future aspirations in the design field
Apeejay Stya University graduate reflects on her academic journey and future aspirations in the design field
Published
2 years agoon
By
Arijit Roy
Neha Pal, who completed Bachelor in Interior Design from School of Design & Visual Arts (SDVA) at Apeejay Stya University (ASU), Gurugram, is currently working in a design consultation office as an intern. Her role involves a variety of tasks, including Photoshop, and so on.Speaking with the Apeejay Newsroom about her plans, she says doing her masters is on the cards. Read edited excerpts:
Neha, what all work do you manage at the office?
Photoshop and other design work. My aim is to learn various skills so that I am prepared to take up any design related task.
So, what inspired you to join the field of interior design?
My father is also in this field. Thus, I developed a passion for interior design from an early age. His work inspired me to pursue this career.
And how was your time at ASU?
I have great memories from my time at ASU. I learned different types of design software and design arrangements, and the teachers guided us well throughout our studies. Their support was invaluable.

Did you make friends on campus?
Yes, I had many friends. I also took part in several extracurricular activities like yoga, painting, poster making, and many other events, which made my time at ASU even more enriching.
What are your next targets?
After completing my internship, I would like to work for a while and then I plan to pursue a master’s degree to further my expertise in interior design.
Senior Correspondent at the Apeejay Newsroom, Arijit has written more than a thousand articles across varied genres and also shot video interviews and live coverages with the highest viewership, displaying his versatility and skill. Be it a special achievement article, feedback from a parent, high profile alumnus interview or a featured write up on culture, literature and sports, he is the go to person. His initiatives like Aspiring Artist, Promising Poet and Book reviews have earned him special place in the hearts of all students and readers. Arijit initiated video interviews with a wholesome campaign on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, consisting of 16 match review articles and 3 video interviews of budding football players and enthusiasts across various Apeejay schools in Delhi. He also did the live coverage of Apeejay Noida's mega event Runathon 2023 and also many other special interviews. All his videos created new benchmarks for views, especially the latter crossing 2k views in just days. A performing poet, short story writer and football player in the other half of the day, Arijit leads a colourful and passionate life. You can watch his performances at his YouTube channel- Arijit Roy Poems, and also read his poems and short stories at his blog with the same name. He can be reached at [email protected] and [email protected]