Design · All levels
Draw interior projects that builders understand and can build
Eight modules of recorded lessons on what a working project must contain, explained with real examples and photos from building sites.
- 8 modules, 8+ hours
- PDF notes for every lesson
- Real project drawings reviewed
- Questions under each lesson
- 6 months of access
Why good-looking projects still go wrong on site
Many interior designers can create a beautiful concept and still feel uneasy when the drawings go to the builders. The plans look tidy, yet the foreman keeps phoning with questions: where exactly does this socket go, how thick will the wall be, who decides where the pipes come out?
Every gap in a drawing becomes a decision made by someone else, usually under time pressure and often at the designer's expense. Missing dimensions, unclear notes or a forgotten ventilation outlet can mean rework, delays and uncomfortable conversations about who pays.
This course is built around one idea: a designer becomes a professional when the technical content of the project is as well thought out as the look of the interior. You will see how a working project is put together, sheet by sheet, and what each sheet needs to say to the people who read it.
Along the way, extra slides explain what is actually happening on the building site at each stage. Once you understand the process, it becomes much easier to decide what belongs on the drawing and why.
What you will be able to do
- Decide what information each drawing must contain
Build a complete, consistent set of sheets for a working project.
- Prepare measured, demolition and new-construction plans
Show clearly what is removed, what is built and where.
- Lay out furniture and construction plans correctly
Make the layout work for both the interior and the build.
- Specify floor finishes and ceiling designs
Give builders the information they need to price and install them.
- Plan sockets, switches and lighting
Show electrical points so they match how rooms will really be used.
- Mark utility and ventilation outlets
Place connection points accurately and avoid clashes.
- Draw room elevations that explain the details
Show the finished walls so nothing is left to guesswork.
- Prepare kitchen and door specifications
Document the items that are ordered and fitted to size.
- Talk to builders with more confidence
Use the right terms for plaster, plasterboard walls and plumbing.
- 8
- modules
- 8+ h
- of video content
- 700+
- learners have taken the course
- 6 months
- of platform access
Technical detail explained through real examples
The lessons review real drawings and stop at the points where technical knowledge decides the outcome. You will see how to calculate the thickness of a plasterboard wall, what types of sockets exist, and how much space a manifold unit or an electrical panel really needs.
Photos from finished and ongoing sites appear inside the lessons, so you can connect a line on a plan with what it looks like when it is built.
- Plasterboard wall thickness and how to account for it
- Types of sockets and where each one is used
- Fitting manifold units and electrical panels
- Practical site solutions taken from recent projects
How the course works
The lessons are pre-recorded in professional quality, so you can study at your own pace and watch any lesson as many times as you need. Every lesson comes with a PDF summary that you can download and keep for your own use.
If something is unclear, you can ask a question on the learning platform directly under the lesson. The programme also includes an online question-and-answer session and recorded webinars on more complex topics.
The basic tariff includes tests after the main modules, a bonus lesson on how a designer's workflow can be organised, and a practice assignment with feedback to help you consolidate the material.
It is worth knowing what the course does not do. It does not teach a particular drawing programme or its features, and it does not provide downloadable drawing templates. The course shares a working method and the reasoning behind it, so you can apply it in whichever software you already use.
The programme
Eight modules take you through the full set of sheets in a working project, followed by a collection of practical site solutions.
1Module 1 — Basic drawingsThe foundation sheets every project starts from.4 lessons
- Welcome: how the course is organised
- The measured plan
- The plan of structures to be demolished
- The plan of structures to be built
2Module 2 — LayoutPlanning the space for both the build and the interior.2 lessons
- The construction plan
- The furniture arrangement plan
3Module 3 — Floors and ceilingsDocumenting surfaces so they can be priced and installed.2 lessons
- The floor covering plan
- The ceiling finishing plan
4Module 4 — ElectricsShowing every electrical point and light clearly.2 lessons
- The plan of electrical fittings
- The lighting plan
5Module 5 — UtilitiesLocating the outlets that connect the home to its systems.1 lesson
- The plan of utility and ventilation outlets
6Module 6 — ElevationsShowing walls as they will look when finished.1 lesson
- Drawing room elevations
7Module 7 — Specification drawingsDocumenting items that are ordered and made to size.2 lessons
- The kitchen specification drawing
- The door specification drawing
8Module 8 — Practical tricks for renovationLessons learned from recent projects.2 lessons
- A review of the best solutions from recent projects
- Online question-and-answer session
What you get
- Eight modules of recorded video lessons
More than eight hours of material that you can rewatch at any time.
- A PDF summary for each lesson
Download it and keep it for your own reference.
- Photos from building sites
Images placed inside the lessons to explain the details.
- Reviews of real drawings
See how information is presented and why.
- Recorded webinars on complex topics
Extra explanations for the harder questions.
- Tests after the main modules
Check that you have understood the key points.
- A practice assignment with feedback
Apply what you have learned and have it reviewed.
- A bonus lesson on designer workflow
A look at how to organise the way you work.
- Six months of platform access
Study at your own pace and ask questions under each lesson.
Is this course for you?
This course is for you if…
- New designers who suspect their drawings are not informative enough for builders to work from
- Designers who worry about financial responsibility for mistakes in the documentation
- Designers who feel unsure about basics such as plaster thickness or plumbing layouts and hesitate to talk to builders
- Practising designers who want to compare their drawings with a colleague's and see how others work
- Drafters who receive briefs from designers and want to understand the technical processes behind them
Probably not a fit if…
- Anyone looking for training in a specific drawing programme or its tools
- Anyone expecting ready-made drawing templates to download
- People looking for a single correct way of drawing, as the course shares one practitioner's experience
- Those wanting personal one-to-one tuition rather than recorded lessons
After the course
You will know what a complete working project contains and in what order its sheets fit together. Instead of wondering what the builders will ask, you will have already answered most of their questions on paper.
You will be able to review your own drawings critically, spot missing information before it reaches the site, and discuss technical points with more confidence.
The PDF summaries stay with you as a reference for future projects, so you can return to a topic whenever a new situation comes up.
Questions before you buy
How much time do I need per week?
There is no fixed schedule. The course contains more than eight hours of video, so a couple of hours a week lets you finish in a month or so, and you can go faster or slower within your access period.
Do I need any previous experience?
No specific qualifications are required. The course suits newcomers as well as practising designers and drafters. You should be familiar with the idea of drawing plans, but you will not be taught a particular programme.
How does access work after payment?
Access to the learning platform opens right after payment. The basic tariff gives you six months of access to all eight modules, the PDF notes, tests and recorded webinars.
What is your refund policy?
You can request a refund within 14 days of purchase if the course is not what you expected.
What format are the lessons in?
They are pre-recorded video lessons with a downloadable PDF summary for each one. Real drawings and site photos are used throughout, and you can ask questions under each lesson.
Will the material stay available?
You can watch the lessons as often as you like throughout your access period, and the PDF summaries can be downloaded and kept for personal use.
Will I learn a particular drawing programme?
No. The course is about the content and logic of drawings, not about software. You can apply the method in any programme you already use.
Are drawing templates included?
No. The course does not include downloadable templates. You learn what each sheet should contain and then build your own.
Make your drawings work for the people who build from them
Start the lessons today and apply the method to your next project.