Upon completing our Interior Design & Decoration Essentials short course, you’ll be able to

Apply fundamental design principles and styles to analyse and enhance interior spaces. Create functional and user-centric layouts that optimise space utilisation and flow. Design effective lighting schemes that enhance ambience and functionality. Use colour theory to develop impactful and harmonious colour palettes. Select materials and finishes that support a space's aesthetic, durability, and sustainability. Choose and arrange furniture and accessories to create cohesive and visually engaging environments. Career Outcomes Interior Designer, Interior Decorator, Property Stylist, Colour Consultant, Pre-Purchase Design Consultant, Retail Design & Colour Consultant Requirements Laptop/PC with internet, general computer skills, optional SketchUp/CAD technology Mentors & Collaborators Mentor: Jenna Cottis, Director at Ryan Creative. Collaborators: Pia Watson, Isabelle Foley, Tom Mark Henry, Jardan, Designing Interiors, Atelier Ten, Design & Co, Materialised, Resene Paint Mentor Interactions Live events and workshops: Attend regular sessions to learn from your mentors and inspiring industry guests. Feedback on your work: Receive detailed feedback on your activities and assignments to help you grow and improve. One-on-one session: At the end of the course, you can book a one-on-one session with one of your mentors to ask any final questions and receive advice on the next steps. Discussion board: Ask a question in one of the discussion boards. Note that as a busy professional working in the industry, your mentor may only respond to some comments here due to the volume of activity. Activities & Assignments During your course, you’ll complete various hands-on activities and assignments where you can put your new skills into practice and receive valuable feedback from your industry mentors. Knowledge Checks. After each lesson, you’ll complete a Knowledge Check—a short quiz that assesses your understanding of the key concepts presented in the lesson. Activity: Draw a Floor Plan. In this activity, you’ll create a detailed floor plan showing a functional and visually appealing layout. (bubble diagram + floor plan) Note: you do not have to use SketchUp to complete your floor plan drawing. You can use any drawing tools, or even hand draw your floor plan. Final Project: Concept Presentation. This is where all you learned from this course will come to life! The goal of this project is for you to experience the interior design process from the client briefing stage to a concept presentation. Note: you do not have to use SketchUp to complete your floor plan drawing. You can use any drawing tools, or even hand draw your floor plan. Duration & Access This course will take you roughly 60-80 hours to complete. This includes videos, written materials, discussions, activities, study time, and live events. Most of our students dedicate 1-2 hours per week to study around work and other commitments. At the beginning of your course, we'll provide a tailored study plan to guide you through the material at a pace that suits your schedule, whether you aim to complete the course in 3, 6, or 12 months. You will have a full 12 months of access from the date of enrolment. SketchUp FAQs What is SketchUp SketchUp is a popular and versatile 3D modeling software used by professionals and hobbyists across various industries, including architecture, interior design, landscape design, and engineering. It offers an intuitive interface and a wide range of tools that allow users to create, edit, and visualize 3D models efficiently. Developed by Trimble Inc., SketchUp has two primary versions: SketchUp Free, a web-based version, and SketchUp Pro, a paid desktop version with additional features and capabilities.