Interior Design Diploma - CPD Certified

Interior Design Diploma – CPD Accredited

The How To Become An Interior Designer course contains everything you need to know in order to prepare to work as an interior designer. Interior design is a popular career choice for many people who have an interest in the visual arts and home décor, and this profession can be both creatively and financially fulfilling. However, it is important to understand not only the fundamentals of interior design, but also the practical side of working in this competitive industry.

Once you understand the key issues that govern design projects, you will have the confidence to build your own personal style whilst helping your client devise their ideal home or commercial space. This course begins with a discussion of what interior designers do on a day-to-day basis, how they are trained, and the qualities necessary to succeed in this line of work. It then looks at a number of topics within interior design, enabling you to develop an understanding of how interior projects are managed. The modules within this course cover colour, project management, furniture, materials, textures, and much more. The course also contains clear, up-to-date information on what you need to consider when setting up your own interior design business. You will also learn about sustainability in interior design; an issue that has recently begun to receive attention in the industry.

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What You Will Learn

• What an interior designer does, the history of interior design as a profession, the most popular manual and digital tools used to complete projects, and the typical routes people follow when building their career as a designer.
• How to plan a project, and work with clients and other contractors to ensure that a client brief is filled.
• Important issues that will arise when planning and decorating specific types of space, including kitchens, offices, bathrooms, bedrooms and living rooms, and how to address them.
• An overview of colour psychology, colour terminology and how interior designers use colour to enhance the appearance of a space.
• The importance of selecting appropriate surfaces, materials and textures when deciding on a style and aesthetic, including floor and wall coverings.
• The different ways in which lighting can alter the mood and appearance of a space, and how to select the right kind of illumination for any room.
• How to choose furniture for any space, how to draw inspiration from the most popular kinds of style used in interior design, and how to customise furniture so that it fits your client’s vision.
• How to make the most of textiles and accessories to add personality to any project.
• What is meant by the term “green design”, and how you can make sure that your design practice is ecologically and ethically sound.
• The steps you will need to take when starting your own business.

Benefits of taking this course:

• You can learn the material in any place, at any time, and at your own speed.
• All you need is an internet-enabled device.
• Content is presented as brief modules, making learning easy.
• Access to an online support system.
• A complete overview of the steps you need to take in order to become an interior designer, together with an overview of design theory and practice.
• Affordable cost.

Course Modules/Lessons

Module 1: What is Interior Design?

• What is meant by the terms “interior design” and “interior designer”
• The tasks carried out by interior designers on a day to day basis
• The main steps involved in overseeing an interior design project
• Why interior design is a valuable discipline

Module 2: Planning a Project and Client Communication

• Why every interior design project begins with a set of preliminary diagrams and a floor plan
• The essential questions a designer needs to ask a client when beginning the design process
• The basic principles of design that should be followed when planning a space
• The steps taken in putting together diagrams and then a floor plan

Module 3: Planning Considerations for Different Types of Room and Spaces

• Why each room in a house or commercial setting warrants special consideration
• What to consider when designing a kitchen
• What to consider when designing a living room
• What to consider when designing a bedroom

Module 4: Use of Colour in Interior Design

• Why you need to understand the role played by colour in interior design
• Colour psychology and its application in interior design
• Using neutral tones and colour schemes
• How to use the colour wheel when decorating an interior

Module 5: Use of Surface Materials and Textures in Interior Design

• Why surfaces and textures are key components of interior design
• Common surface materials used in interior design and how a designer can realise their full potential
• The most common varieties of paint and wallpaper used in interior design
• Common finishes and textures used on walls, doors and ceilings

Module 6: Use of Lighting in Interior Design

• Why designers need to consider light sources within a space
• The three main types of lighting used in residential and commercial spaces
• Key issues that must be confronted when working with natural and artificial light
• How to choose appropriate light fixtures, including bulbs

Module 7: Sourcing and Selecting Furniture

• Why you should aim to develop an understanding of the history of furniture
• The most popular interior design styles in use today
• How to select the right piece of furniture for a space
• How to source furniture in an efficient, cost-effective manner

Module 8: Working with Textiles and Accessories

• Why textiles and accessories are important in interior design
• The most common natural and synthetic fibres in use today
• The advantages and disadvantages of working with leather
• How fibres are converted into textiles and how each is typically used in interior design

Module 9: Sustainability and Ethics in Interior Design

• Why you need to understand and implement sustainable and ethical design practices
• How to devise environmentally-friendly designs at the earliest stages of a project
• How to minimise the effects of painting and decorating on the environment
• How to source materials, furniture and accessories in an ethical manner that promotes corporate responsibility

Module 10: Running Your Own Interior Design Business

• Practical considerations to bear in mind when setting up your business, including the appropriate selection of an office space and the tools you will need to get started
• How to register as self-employed
• Your legal obligations and the procedures you need to follow, including income tax and health and safety legislation
• The rules you need to follow when hiring other people

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Our Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. Now more than ever people are using the internet while on the move so our course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G.

There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All tests are online and are taken either during or after the course, these are included in the price.

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