Identifying real, practical pain points is how great research, practical academic projects and startups are born. Let’s do this properly. I’ll list real-world interior design problems that are very relevant in India, match your sustainability + AI + modular approach, and can feed both your Dissertation and Project — and even inspire your future IKEA-style portfolio.

🌿✨ 1️⃣ Space Constraints in Urban Homes

Real Problem:

Urban Indian apartments, especially 1BHK/2BHK flats, suffer from poor space utilization. Families struggle with storage, clutter, and lack of multi-functional furniture.

Solution Angle:

• AI tool that suggests best layout for furniture & storage based on family size, lifestyle, and available space.
• Modular design combinations for transforming spaces (e.g., bed folds into study table, sliding partitions).

Example Research/Project:

• How can AI optimize layouts for growing families in compact apartments?
• Prototype a smart layout configurator with IKEA-style modular units.

🔋✨ 2️⃣ Energy Inefficiency

Real Problem:

Homes waste energy due to bad natural lighting, poor ventilation, and inefficient appliance placement — especially rental apartments that can’t be renovated easily.

Solution Angle:

• AI tool to recommend layout tweaks for better daylighting and cross ventilation.
• Suggest placement of energy-efficient appliances, passive design ideas, or DIY fixes.

Example Research/Project:

• Assess how AI-based layout recommendations reduce dependence on artificial lighting or AC usage.