Advanced Technical Skills Development

On Monday, November 24, 2025, the Department of Interior Design organized a national workshop titled “Interior Design Visualization: Lighting and Rendering” at Hall 524, Main Building, Tishk International University Campus. The workshop was presented by Eng. Muhammed Sabir, owner of MS Studio, a firm specializing in engineering and visualization, with the primary aim of enhancing participants’ technical and professional skills in interior design visualization.

Workshop Technical Focus and Content

The session concentrated on advanced lighting and rendering techniques utilizing Corona Renderer within Autodesk 3ds Max, emphasizing industry-standard methodologies for producing photorealistic interior and architectural visuals:

Key Technical Topics Covered:

  • Corona Light, Corona Sun, and Corona Sky systems for realistic illumination

  • HDRI lighting techniques for environmental and contextual lighting

  • IES profiles application for accurate artificial light representation

  • Balancing approaches between natural and artificial light sources

  • Photorealistic rendering strategies for interior and architectural visualization

Interactive Learning Methodology

The workshop effectively combined theoretical explanations with hands-on practical exercises, enabling participants to immediately apply learned techniques within the session:

Workshop Structure:

  • Direct software application of concepts during guided exercises

  • Project-based learning with provided software files and materials

  • Interactive problem-solving in a collaborative environment

  • Real-time feedback from an industry professional

  • Practice-oriented approach ensuring skill retention and application

Diverse Participant Engagement

The event attracted a wide range of participants, reflecting strong cross-disciplinary interest in visualization technologies:

Attendee Composition:

  • Engineering Faculty students and academic staff from Tishk International University

  • Students and professional engineers from external institutions and firms

  • Design professionals seeking advanced technical skill enhancement

  • Interdisciplinary participants from architecture and related fields

Institutional Commitment to Professional Integration

This workshop formed part of Tishk International University’s ongoing commitment to strengthening connections between academic education and professional practice:

University Educational Objectives Supported:

  • Skill development enhancement in cutting-edge design technologies

  • Innovation encouragement within interior design and architecture disciplines

  • Academic excellence promotion through industry-relevant training

  • Professional practice bridging for comprehensive student preparation

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration between design and engineering fields

The workshop successfully provided participants with valuable, immediately applicable skills while reinforcing TIU’s role as an institution dedicated to integrating current industry practices with academic learning.

Keywords: Interior Design Visualization, Lighting and Rendering, Corona Renderer, 3ds Max Workshop, Technical Skills, Professional Development, Photorealistic Rendering, Design Technology