Interior Design in Practice - Nottingham Trent University

Description

This course will introduce you to the journey interior designers take when working in professional practice. You’ll work through the design process of a project from concept to completion, learning the importance of each stage along the way. Whether you’re designing for your own home or a client, you’ll be introduced to the methods and techniques used to complete a project and translate those requirements into a cohesive design package. You’ll work on projects and exercises that simulate real-world design scenarios and learn how to think conceptually and practically, always considering the client and their brief. You’ll produce conceptual design documents, technical drawings and FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) schedules. You will also consider products, materials and bespoke furniture, while also learning about British standards, building regulations, and material specifications. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to navigate every stage of the interior design process with confidence, from tender to snagging and even styling and photography. With a mix of inspiring lectures, engaging studio activities, and tailored tutorials, this is your chance to level up your skills and design with purpose. Reimagine interiors with style, substance, and sustainability. Shape spaces that inspire, delight, and transform lives. Turn concepts into captivating spaces and put the client and their brief at the heart of your designs. On this course, you’ll explore the professional workflow of an interior designer, diving deep into crafting timeless interiors that blend functionality, aesthetics, and the unique lifestyle of the end user. You’ll work through an interior design project as you would in professional practice. Choose from a variety of residential and commercial projects to complete the activities or bring your own interior design project to life. During this course, you will: • Understand the importance of being a creative and a conceptual thinker. • Consider how to translate your ideas into a practical spatial design whilst meeting the requirements outlined in the project brief. • Learn how to develop an interior design scheme with the use of bespoke design, colour, furniture, and materials. • Appreciate the importance of materiality in a space. • Consider the importance of durability, sustainable choices and longevity. • Plan an interior design space whilst thinking about the customer journey and user experience. • Learn the basics of AutoCAD software to produce 2D drawings, digital models and visuals. • Learn to communicate your design ideas clearly and comprehensively. • Understand the importance of product specifications and speaking to the contractors and subcontractors on site. • Develop industry skills within a supportive and creative learning environment. By the end of the course, you will understand the process taken in professional interior design practices when taking on a new interior design project. You will have learnt about the importance of each design stage and why it’s crucial to include as much detail in your design package as possible. You’ll leave the course with a completed and detailed project and will have developed a good understanding of the profession. You can use the work you’ve created to form part of a design portfolio. Tutor profile: Jade Doran is a highly creative and passionate interior designer with over twelve years’ experience in the industry. Jade’s diverse career has spanned across many design sectors, ranging from luxurious multi-million-pound private residential homes to highly technical specialist industrial developments. She has worked for clients including Lacaze London, a luxury bespoke furniture manufacturer, Dulux Amazing Space for their Online Interior Design Service, Marchini Curran Interiors and Henry Mein Partnership. Jade specialises in creating highly professional and elegant interior designs with results that exceed the client’s expectations and initial vision. The majority of Jade’s work has been with private residential clients and property developers. However, she has worked on projects for the Mayfield Retirement Village as well as Commercial offices across the UK. Jade Doran graduated from NTU in 2012 with a BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design and now works as a studio tutor on the undergraduate course at NTU. Level: Beginner Entry requirement: You should have completed a beginners interior design course at NTU or elsewhere, or have some professional experience. No previous software experience is required, although you must have basic computer skills and be familiar with Windows operating systems and file management. It would be beneficial if you some experience on AutoCAD and / or Sketchup or an understanding of hand drawing, to scale. You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.

What's included in the price?

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. You will also need to bring with you: • Any photos / sketches / floor plans of the project you’d like to work on. Don’t worry if you do not have a project in mind, we’ll have residential and commercial projects to choose from. • Smart phone / camera for recording processes. • A Pinterest account. • Architects scale ruler – to include scale of 1:1, 1:5, 1:20, 1:50, 1:100, 1:200 & 1:500. • A3 layout pad. • Fine-line pens – minimum of 3 in different thicknesses, eg. 0.05/0.1/0.2/0.3/0.5/0.8. • A3 cutting mat. • Scalpel with blades – standard scalpel handle with 10A blades. • Mechanical pencil. • A sketchbook in a size to suite you. On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

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