Design · All levels

Learn to plan, detail and present real interiors

A self-paced, two-course programme that takes you from measuring your first room to delivering a complete interior project.

Level: all levels30 lessons · 6 modules
  • Two-course beginner-to-PRO path
  • 30 recorded lessons
  • Archicad and 3D Max tracks
  • Templates and project checklists
  • Lifetime access
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
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Why good interiors start with a system, not a shopping list

Most people begin an interior project with a folder of inspiration images and a growing sense that something is missing. The room looks good in fragments, but the layout does not flow, the lighting is an afterthought, and every material choice seems to create a new problem. The gap is rarely taste. It is process.

Interior design is a sequence of decisions: understanding how a space will be used, planning circulation and storage, choosing materials that work together, documenting the result clearly, and presenting it in a way that clients and contractors can follow. Without that sequence, even a beautiful concept becomes expensive to build and difficult to explain.

This programme teaches that sequence from the ground up. It combines a foundations course with a PRO-level project course, then adds dedicated tool tracks for Archicad and 3D Max. You start with measurements and a client brief, move through space planning and specification, and finish with drawings, schedules and visualisations that hold together as one project.

The lessons are recorded and self-paced, so you can work through them around a job or family life. Each module ends with a practical exercise that becomes part of a complete sample interior, giving you a portfolio-ready process rather than a collection of disconnected tips.

What you will be able to do

By the end of the programme, you will have practised each step of a residential interior project.

  • Measure a room and record site conditions accurately

    Capture dimensions, openings, services and fixed elements before design decisions begin.

  • Build a space plan that works for daily life

    Test zoning, circulation and furniture clearances against a real brief.

  • Choose materials, finishes and lighting as one palette

    Specify durable surfaces, coherent colours and layered light for each room.

  • Present a concept clearly to clients and contractors

    Explain the idea, the budget and the build sequence without jargon.

  • Document a project with plans, elevations and schedules

    Create a handover pack that reduces confusion on site.

  • Model an interior in Archicad from measurements to sheets

    Draw walls, openings and fixed furniture, then organise views for presentation.

  • Produce client-ready 3D visualisations in 3D Max

    Set up materials, lighting and camera angles for convincing room renders.

2
courses in one path
6
modules
30
recorded lessons
4
skill tracks

How the programme works

The programme is delivered as a self-study course. You work through recorded video lessons, downloadable worksheets and guided practice assignments at your own pace. There are no live sessions and no one-to-one coaching, so you can start when you are ready and return to any lesson as often as you need.

The first course builds the foundations: how to read a space, ask useful questions, plan a layout and choose materials with purpose. The second course moves into PRO-level project work, where you pull those skills into a complete interior scheme with documentation and presentation. The Archicad and 3D Max modules sit alongside the design core, so you can learn the tools in the context of a real project rather than as isolated software demos.

You can follow the modules in order or jump directly to a tool track if you already have design experience. Most learners benefit from completing the design core first, because the software exercises assume you have a room plan and a set of design decisions to model.

The two-course path

Six modules take you from first measurements to a presented project. The first four form the design core; the final two are dedicated tool tracks.

  1. 1Module 1 — Design foundations and the client briefLearn what an interior designer delivers and how to start with evidence rather than guesswork.
    • What interior designers actually deliver
    • Reading a room: light, proportion and circulation
    • Asking the right questions in a discovery brief
    • Building a mood board that guides decisions
    • Measuring a space and recording site conditions
  2. 2Module 2 — Space planning and ergonomicsTurn measurements into layouts that support real daily routines.
    • Zoning a flat into workable areas
    • Circulation widths and furniture clearances
    • Planning kitchens, bathrooms and storage
    • Testing two layout options against the brief
    • Drawing a simple furniture plan
  3. 3Module 3 — Materials, finishes and specificationBuild a coherent palette of surfaces, colours and lighting layers.
    • Choosing durable materials by room
    • Colour and texture in a coherent palette
    • Lighting layers: ambient, task and accent
    • Specifying finishes without costly substitutions
    • Creating a sample board and schedule
  4. 4Module 4 — Visual communication and project documentationPresent the design clearly and prepare information that contractors can build from.
    • From sketch to scaled drawing
    • Presenting a concept to non-designers
    • Building a room-by-room specification sheet
    • Budgeting and phasing a project
    • Preparing a handover pack for contractors
  5. 5Module 5 — Archicad for interior projectsModel and document an interior using a professional BIM workflow.
    • Setting up a project and importing measurements
    • Drawing walls, openings and fixed furniture
    • Modelling a room and checking dimensions
    • Producing plans and elevations for a client
    • Organising views and sheets for presentation
  6. 6Module 6 — 3D Max visualisation essentialsTurn a design model into clear, client-ready room renders.
    • Preparing an Archicad model for visualisation
    • Basic materials and realistic lighting
    • Camera angles that sell a design
    • Rendering a room and fixing common errors
    • Exporting images for a client presentation

What you get

  • 30 recorded lessons across six modules

    Short video lessons you can pause, replay and revisit.

  • A foundations course and a PRO-level project course

    A structured route from first principles to complete project work.

  • Dedicated Archicad and 3D Max tool tracks

    Software lessons tied to the same interior project.

  • Measurement, brief and specification templates

    Ready-to-use documents for each stage of the process.

  • Mood board and material sample guides

    Frameworks for making coherent visual and material choices.

  • Project checklists for client presentations

    A practical way to review your work before you share it.

  • Lifetime access to all course materials

    Study at your own pace and return whenever you need a refresher.

Is this course for you?

This course is for you if…

  • Complete beginners who want a structured route into interior design
  • Career changers building a portfolio of practical project work
  • Homeowners and renovators who want to plan a space properly
  • Junior designers who need a stronger documentation process
  • Visualisation learners who want design context for their 3D work

Probably not a fit if…

  • People looking for live one-to-one coaching or a done-for-you design service
  • Architects seeking structural engineering or building regulation advice
  • Learners who want software shortcuts without design fundamentals
  • Anyone unable to practise the exercises between modules

After the programme

You will finish with a complete sample interior project: a measured plan, a tested layout, a material and lighting palette, a specification sheet and a set of presentation visuals. More importantly, you will know why each decision was made and how to explain it to someone else.

In practical terms, you will be able to walk into a room, measure it, ask the right questions and produce a design proposal that addresses how the space will actually be used. You will have a documentation routine that reduces gaps between the design and the build, and a visualisation workflow that helps clients see the result before work begins.

The programme does not replace local regulations, structural advice or professional licensing. It gives you the design process and project skills to work confidently on residential interiors, build a portfolio and continue learning with a clear framework.

Tools are part of the method, not the whole method

Archicad and 3D Max are taught because they are common tools in interior design studios, not because software alone makes a designer. The tool lessons always start from a design decision: a wall position, a material choice, a lighting plan or a camera angle that communicates the concept.

That approach means you can follow the design modules even if you are new to the software, and you can follow the software modules with a real room to model rather than an empty exercise file. If you already use other tools, the principles of measurement, documentation and presentation still transfer.

Questions before you start

How much time do I need each week?

Most learners spend around four to six hours a week watching lessons and completing the practice tasks. The programme is self-paced, so you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.

Do I need previous design experience?

No. The first course starts with foundations and assumes no prior training. The PRO-level modules build on those basics, so it helps to complete the design core before moving into the project and tool tracks.

What software do I need?

The tool tracks are taught around Archicad and 3D Max. You will need access to those programs to complete the software exercises. The design modules can be completed with paper, a scale ruler and a simple drawing app.

How do I access the course after payment?

After payment you receive access to the course area, where all recorded lessons, worksheets and templates are organised by module. You can log in and start immediately.

How long do I keep access?

The material stays available to you after purchase. You can return to any lesson, template or project checklist whenever you need it.

What format are the lessons in?

The lessons are recorded video sessions with supporting worksheets and practice assignments. The programme is self-study and does not include live sessions or one-to-one coaching.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes. The programme comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee. If it is not right for you, contact support within 14 days of purchase.

Can I use the programme for professional projects?

It prepares you to plan, document and present residential interiors. Local regulations, licensing and structural requirements vary, so always check what applies in your area before taking on paid work.

Start with the first room

Build a complete interior project from measurements to final visuals, at your own pace.