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Version 6.0 (Released 26/2/2019)

we help adult learners around the world become amazing
designers & achieve their best potential. Here’s how we do it...

                       COURSES AS STAGES (Whenever relevant)
                       Our unique structure is designed so that each
                       course progresses naturally from the previous
                       level. If you “get the bug” for design, you can
                       simply continue your studies by enrolling on
                       the next level. Maximum flexibility & maximum
                       reward along your entire learning journey.

OPEN TO EVERYONE WILLING TO LEARN
No experience or higher education required to
start! Our courses are creative & dynamic yet also
challenging. But, as an adult learner you know
what you want - If you are willing to learn & do
the work then we won’t put barriers in your way.

                       AFFORDABLE HIGHER EDUCATION
                       High college fees prevent a lot of talented people
                       from becoming professional designers. That’s why
                       we offer the BEST professional design courses
                       (without compromising on quality) at the MOST
                       AFFORDABLE price. You simply won’t find a better
                       option online.

INTERIOR DESIGN COURSES

 8-9    INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN
        Discover how to achieve your Dream Home
        with this 6-week video course. Also a great
        way to test out E-Learning.

10-27   HNC IN INTERIOR DESIGN
        120 UK University Credits - Decorate &
        design residential interiors to a high profes-
        sional standard. Fees on page: 26

28-45   HND IN INTERIOR DESIGN
        240 UK University Credits - If you are seri-
        ous about building a career as a profession-
        al Interior Designer. Fees on page: 44

46-51   BA (Hons) INTERIOR DESIGN
        Discover how you can take the first steps
        towards a BA (Hons) in Interior Design today
        on our BA Pathway Programme.

INTERNATIONAL accreditation
The Design Ecademy is an approved Pearson Edexcel and CPD centre. Our infra-
structure, support systems and resources are scrutinised annually and verified to
be of the high standard required to deliver university level courses by E-Learning.

Each of our professional courses are also accredited with transferable university
credit values that are recognised worldwide. This is the only assurance that your
achievements will be recognised academically and professionally (ie. by employ-
ers and professional / industry organisations). It’s also vital if you want your qual-
ifications to be valid in another country SO THEY CAN TRAVEL WITH YOU WHER-
EVER YOUR FUTURE MAY TAKE YOU...

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
                   - VITAL BUT STILL ONLY HALF THE BATTLE!

Design is creative and A GOOD HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE SHOULD:
• Nurture, develop and hone YOUR natural flair and creativity
• Teach you the technical skills & knowledge required to meet industry stan-
  dards and work at a professional level
• Challenge, inspire & motivate you to stretch and reach YOUR best potential

That’s EXACTLY HOW we help you to get the most out of your entire learning ex-
perience. BECAUSE THE JOURNEY IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS THE DESTINATION!

WHY CHOOSE E-LEARNING?
Because in spite of all the advances in tech-
nology, classroom training hasn’t changed
that much over the years.

Be honest - does this look like an environ-
ment that will inspire and nurture you?

Online learning is completely different and
it puts YOU at the centre of your learning
experience...

time for
 change
 because
   21st
 century
learners
  are...
       with online learning you’ll NEVER MISS A THING...
• Step-by-step Video tutorials
• Ready when you are 24/7
• Never miss a class or lesson
• Work at YOUR OWN pace
• Full-time student support team
• All tutors are practising designers
• Get a new career without giving up your
  existing work or family commitments
• A genuine Equal Opportunity because
  courses are fully accessible & affordable

        IT WORKS AROUND YOU!!!

introduction to interior design course
  IN A NUTSHELL...
  • Learn how to achieve your dream home in just 6 weeks!
  • Step-by-step video tutorials with cheatsheet / summaries
  • No assignments for you to complete - just practical exercises to help you achieve
    your dream home
  • NO TIME LIMIT - Lifetime access to all course materials
  • Interior Design Fundamentals covered in 6 modules:
  		 Interior Design Style (Discover YOUR style)
  		 Wall to Wall Design Ideas (NEVER run out of ideas again)
  		 Flooring that will Floor You (Expert tips that will floor you!)
  		 Colour Your Home (Our formula for colour success)
  		 Fabric of Society (Window treatments that WOW!)
  		 Putting it All Together (Great interior design step-by-step!)

total
cost only
£97 / $147

HOW TO DECIDE IF THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU?
• Want to achieve your designer dream home and don’t know where to start?
• Love interior design and want to learn some of the insider tips and tricks?
• Thinking about a career in Interior Design but unsure about online learning?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions then...

                            THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU!

plus - Enrol on a professional course within 2 months and
        we’ll REFUND what you paid for this course

Higher national certificate (hNC) in interior Design
120 UK University credits (60 Eu & 32 US Semester)
IN A NUTSHELL...
• Internationally Recognised (equivalent to 1 year full-time at University)
• Discover how to create beautiful interiors for existing buildings
• Learn Fundamentals of Space Planning & Professional Interior Design Practice
  (this course is not just “Interior Decoration” )
• Job opportunities include Showhomes & Home Staging, Interior Furnishings Sup
  pliers, Trade Showrooms (interior products & materials) and more

COURSE STRUCTURE
• Curriculum / What you will learn (see following pages)
• You will have a great qualification & an amazing portfolio (to secure work)
• Maximum flexibility - you may continue further if you wish by “adding on” Stage 2
  of the HND and you may “top-up” to a full BA (Hons) Interior Design after that

AMOUNT OF STUDY
20 Lessons with Learning Assignments (12-15 hours per assignment)
5 Projects (Approx 30-50 hours for each Major Project)

COURSE LENGTH / TIMESCALE FOR COMPLETION
Time Allocated: 18 Months
Average Time to Complete: 12 months
Extensions are available (at additional cost)
Free Deferrals (For Serious Illness & Maternity)

NO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS just the ability to read & write clearly and committment.

style & DESIGN

The biggest mistake that untrained, novice
decorators make is not having a coherent
style that ties everything together. In this
section of the course you’ll learn how to de-
construct and reconstruct any style so that
you can create innovative and individual de-
signs that are beautiful and that reflect your
client’s their tastes and ideals regardless of
your own personal tastes and preferences.

what you’ll learn...
Topics covered include the following:
• Elements & Principles of Design –
  What they are and how to use
  them successfully in interiors
• Categories of Style – Explore major
  design styles around the world
• What Makes a Style? – Analyse
  & identify the key components of a
  variety of styles through the ages
• Style Influencers - Which factors
  influence style developments
• Successful Designs - How to
  achieve visual balance & harmony
• Accessories & Finishing Touches –
  Using decorative details to give
  instant style to bland interiors

visual communication
The biggest question most people
have is, “Can you really teach me
how to draw & communicate my
ideas professionally?”

      The answer is “Yes!”

Scaled drawings and mood boards
are an important part of every de-
signer’s work, not least because
they will give you the chance to
experiment with various layouts and
design options before making any
decisions. These tools can help you
to avoid problems and expensive
mistakes before they occur and they
are also invaluable communication
tools. In this section of the course
we’ll show you how to create im-
pressive presentations that will help
to sell your ideas and ensure the job
gets done the way YOU envision it.

what you’ll learn...
Among the topics covered you will learn:
• Visual Communication – How to use
mood and sample boards to help clients
“see” your design ideas
• Rendered Drawings – You’ll learn step-
by-step art techniques & shortcuts to turn
simple scaled drawings into accurate, pro
fessional illustrations
• Professional Presentation - Learn how
to deliver effective digital & physical presen-
tations that maximise YOUR strengths

colour
Colour is the strongest visual element in any interior design and even the most
expensive materials will look cheap and garish if the colours are clashing. When
a client is paying you to design their colour schemes you simply cannot afford
to get this wrong! You’ll learn simple (yet powerful) tools and techniques so you
can create winning colour combinations every time. Topics covered include:

• The Colour Wheel - how you can use it to develop colour palettes that work
• Successful Colour Combinations - discover the secret of simultaneous con
  trast and how to make ANY colour look good
• Working with Colour - using colour to disguise, emphasise and create
  illusions in your interior schemes
• Colour Application - colour is still just one component of interior design;
  you’ll learn how to balance it with other style elements

surface finishes
Walls, floors and ceilings have considerable impact in our
designs so you must choose these carefully but it’s not just
about looks!

Well planned interiors balance creativity with practicality, by
incorporating suitable materials that stand up to the wear and
tear of everyday life. This section of the course examines the
main products available for our interior surfaces and reveals
the advantages and disadvantages of each, so you can design
for function as well as aesthetics.

what you’ll learn...
Topics covered include the following:
• Flooring Choices – Explore options, im-
  portant design considerations & how
  specialist preparation and installation
  techniques can impact short & long-term
  design decisions
• Paints & Wallpapers – Explore these in
  depth so you make the right choices
• Specialist Decorative Finishes – Using
  murals, trompe l’oeil & faux finishes to
  achieve dramatic & unique interiors

professional practice
By the end of this course you’ll be ready to start your interior design career
but WHERE DO YOU START? The truth is there are many different career
paths you can pursue and we’ll help you to find the job opportunities that
best suit your unique talents and personal circumstances.

Throughout this course we will be helping you to nurture and develop your
creativity. We’ll also show you how to approach each project with a balanced
and objective mindset. In this module you’ll apply those skills to design your
future AND YOUR career. You’ll research and plan your transition into the in-
terior design and we’ll give you practical strategies and templates so you can
achieve your best potential – personally, professionally and financially.

what you’ll learn...
• Research & Critical Analysis – Learn
how to carry out objective research and
critical analysis for your course & career
• Industry and SWOT Analysis – Follow
a proven system to assess where you are
now, where you would like to be and the
best way for you to get there
• Personal development plan – Create
a plan to enable you to achieve your ca-
reer goals and continually develop these
throughout your career
• Getting paid – Explore salaries and
freelance rates so you can determine your
how to price your services and maximise
your long-term earning potential
• Working with Clients – Learn how to
establish design preliminaries, analyse
your client requirements and use this in-
formation to create personalised designs
that work

what you’ll learn...
Topics covered include:
• Curtain Headings, Edges and Bodies – Using small details to
  create individual window treatments that wow!
• Pelmets & Valances – various styles, design considerations
  and how they can be adapted
• Choosing fabrics – explore different fabrics, practical consid-
  erations & pitfalls to avoid
• Fitting & Hanging – how to choose tracks & poles and why
  professional fitting is vital to the end result
• Readymade curtains & soft furnishings – when and how to
  use them successfully
• Soft-Furnishings - Using fabric around the home

curtains & soft furnishings
Curtains and soft furnishings have many im-
portant functions and can make or break an
interior design. Window treatments can cost
as much as major items of furniture; so you
can’t afford to get it wrong.

In these lessons we’ll show you how simple
techniques can be used to achieve an interior
that is co-ordinated without looking predict-
able or contrived.

Higher national certificate (hNC) in interior Design
STUDENT STORY - pavlina georgieva (bulgaria)
                              “I haven’t always known that I have a passion for interior
                              design, in fact it came into my life through serendipity.
                              When I was starting my first business some years ago I
                              noticed that I was paying much more attention to every
                              little detail of the interior of the place, instead of focus-
                              ing on other “more important” aspects of the business.
                              The pattern repeated with my subsequent ideas and by
                              that point, I knew that interior design is something that
                              I am really curious about. I felt that it is a “language” I
                              wanted to be fluent in, but I was lacking the tools, so I
                              decided to do something about it.

I chose The Design Ecademy because the courses are certified and offered a lot of
flexibility which was crucial for me. Embarking on this design journey with The Design
Ecademy is one of the best decisions I have ever taken. The course has surpassed my
expectations in every single way. The content is amazing - very well structured, very
practical and down to the point. The workload is serious, and the work is challenging.
But I am so happy that I get to push my boundaries and learn and get better every
day, I don’t want to imagine my life without it.

What I like most about this course is that it gives me all the practical skills and knowl-
edge I need to work as a designer, but I don’t feel it is superficial in any way– I am
constantly reminded of the depth and all the amazing possibilities this field offers.
I also love my tutor – she is incredibly knowledgeable, generous and supportive. I
humbly admit that I have already started getting professional design work (outside of
friends and family). I am now in the beginning of my second year and really look for-
ward to seeing where this journey will take me.”

By Pavlina

FEES & payment options FOR HNc IN INTERIOR DESIGN
If you live in the UK or EU you must pay in £GBP (Sterling).
If you live outside the UK or EU you can choose to pay in £GBP or $USD.

     PAYMENT PLAN                £GBP                   $USD
      FULL PAYMENT              £2,997                 $4,197
      INSTALMENTS              18 x £207              18 x $287

                                If you have a valid debit or credit
                                card you can choose to pay in 18
                                monthly instalments. Each instal-
                                ment will be automatically collected
                                from your credit card the same day
                                each month. All payments are pro-
                                cessed through a secure merchant
                                banking processor and we do not
                                have access to your card details.

do something today
your future self will
    thank you for

 OUR UNIQUE DOUBLE GUARANTEE!!!
 The Design Ecademy is the ONLY college to guarantee
 what YOU WILL LEARN when you complete one of our
 professional courses...

 #1 - 14-DAY FREE INSPECTION
 Examine the course materials with absolutely no obligation for 14
 days. If you decide our course is not for you, simply e-mail us within
 this period for a full refund.

 #2 - GET REAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE OR GET A FULL REFUND!!
 We guarantee that when you successfully complete this course you
 will have the skills and knowledge described in this prospectus. If
 YOU don’t learn everything described then we’ll refund your course
 fees in full AND you’ll still keep your award. Enrol with confidence!

Higher national diploma (hNd) in interior Design
240 UK University credits (120 Eu & 64 US Semester)
IN A NUTSHELL...
• Learn how to to remodel & renovate interior spaces
• High-end Residential & Commercial Interior Design
• Internationally Recognised (equivalent to 2 years full-time at University)
• Join Professional Interior Design Associations
• Meets most educational requirements where Licensing is required
• Achieve a full BA (Hons) Interior Design with just 1 year of additional study

COURSE STRUCTURE
• Stage 1 exactly mirrors the HNC in Interior Design (see pages 10-27)
• On completion of Stage 1 you will have portfolio & interim award to begin working
  in the interior design industry
• Stage 2 builds on this foundation (as described on following pages)

AMOUNT OF STUDY - The full HND Course is completed in 2 stages as follows:
STAGE 1 - 20 Lessons with Learning Assignments (12-15 hours per assignment)
5 Projects (Approx 30-50 hours for each Major Project)
STAGE 2 - 20 Lessons with Learning Assignments (12-15 hours per assignment)
5 Projects (Approx 30-50 hours for each Major Project)

COURSE LENGTH / TIMESCALE FOR COMPLETION
Time Allocated: 3 Years
Average Time to Complete: 24-30 months
Extensions are available (at additional cost)
Free Deferrals (Serious Illness & Maternity)

NO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS just the ability to read & write clearly and committment.

renovation & building
construction  fundamentals
building & renovation
DESIGN PROJECT
Understanding the fundaments of construc-
tion and building design will enable you to
make major changes to building layouts or
design structural features such as curved
walls & dropped ceilings. This knowkledge is
also vital if you want to design bathrooms
& kitchens so you can modify services such
as lighting & electrics, plumbing and HVAC
(Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning).

what you’ll learn...
Explore building construction
fundamentals so you can reno-
vate & remodel buildings to your
own vision. Topics include:
• Principles of Building Design
  The How & Why of building
  from foundations to roofs
• Renovating Buildings - Mak
  ing structural alterations that
  meet all legal requirements
• Planning Building Layouts -
  Designing 3D space horizon
  tally & vertically
• Stairs & Disabled Access –
  Planning for stairs & disabled
  access
• Building Services – Plan &
  integrate Electrics, Plumbing
  and HVAC
• Whole Building Design - De
  signing systems, layouts & fin
  ishes to & increase quality of
  life for occupants

LIGHTING DESIGN
Lighting can a space appear smaller or
larger and it can highlight details and draw
attention away from unwanted areas. Well-
designed lighting systems enhance our
health and well-being and homeowners
and businesses alike can benefit greatly
from improved lighting design. How-
ever, successful lighting schemes must
be planned at the beginning of a design
project —so that wiring can be installed
before decorating begins...

what you’ll learn...
Different bulbs can drastically affect how    • Technicalities of lighting – the
colour appears while the light fixtures         fundamentals for interior designers
will determine how light is dispersed         • Categories of lighting – discover
within a room and whether the result is a       different lighting effects & how to
warm glow or an uncomfortable glare.            achieve them
                                              • Lighting fixtures – how they dis
Lighting must also be flexible so it can        perse light and how to apply this
change to match our moods and the               practically
various tasks we will need to perform         • Flexible lighting designs – devel
over the course of a normal day.                oping designs that adapt with
                                                needs & mood
These are the most critical factors to con-   • Switches & wiring – practical &
sider when designing lighting schemes           safety considerations
and you’ll learn these and more, includ-      • Electrical Plans & specifications
ing the following...                            how to create RCP’s & wiring plans

designing with materials
When you are making structural changes to building
layouts you will have the opportunity to incorporate a
wide variety of materials within the structure itself...

In this section of the course you’ll discover the creative
and functional characteristics of materials and examine
pricing factors because “cheap materials” are not al-
ways low cost! You’ll also investigate industry standards
and technical specifications to ensure your designs are
effective and comply with regulations.

what you’ll learn...

  wyou will learn
• Wood & Alternatives - Many beautiful hard-
  woods are now endangered. “Green design” is
  the hot topic for today’s designers - how will it
  affect your choices & influence your work?

• Glass & Metals - Glass & metal are strong, ro-
  bust materials. Learn how to choose products
  that perform and comply with building codes.

• Stone & Concrete - Natural stone demands
  premium prices and “concrete” is considered
  a “swear word” by many designers. Whatever
  your thoughts -  prepare to be challenged!

• Plastic, Rubber & Textiles - These flexible
  products are more common than you realise &
  offer exceptional creative possibilities - prepare
  to be inspired!

WE DELIVER
SOPHISCATED IDEA
THROUGH OUR WORKS
project management
Did you know that....

 When projects fail, it’s often because they run over budget & out of money?

On this course you will learn how to complete a project on time, within budget and
to the quality you want. By the time you complete this module you will have the
skills and knowledge to control all of your projects rather than letting the project
control you. PLUS we’ll give you a series of templates to make the process straight-
forward and systematic so that you can concentrate on realising your designs.

what you’ll learn...

what you will learn
• Establishing Hierarchy - Learn to identify
  roles & responsibilities, set up effective
  communication lines & avoid misunder-
  standings.

• Contracts & Pricing - Explore pricing
  strategies and how to use them. PLUS
  learn to create simple yet effective con-
  tracts to protect you and your clients.

• Work Schedules - Learn how to create
  effective work schedules, verify that work
  meets standards specified & what to do
  when it doesn’t.

• Budgets - Prepare budgets step-by-step,
  use them to control costs & monitor them
  to ensure they stay on track.

commercial design
Designing commercial interiors can bring
bigger rewards and bigger challenges!
We’ll teach you how to use key business
strategies to complement your design ex-
pertise and create interiors that positively
impact your commercial clients’ staff, cus-
tomers, and ultimately their profits.

Even if you never want to work in commer-
cial design, this will help you position YOUR
OWN services in the interior design market.

what you’ll learn...
Topics covered include:
• The Commercial Design
  Cycle - a proven method for
  working effectively on com
  mercial projects of all sizes.
• Ergonomics & Universal
  Design - effective designs for
  individuals & groups
• Business & Design Psychol
  ogy - Apply neuroscience to
  achieve better designs.
• Designing for Industry - Ex
  plore industry sectors and
  design requirements
• Branding & Identity - Their
  role & impact on your interior
  design concepts.

what you’ll learn...
Topics covered include the following:
• Professional Ethics & Responsibilities – Learn how to meet relevant professional
  and legal requirements
• Career Paths – Explore your options & make short, medium and long-term goals
  for growing & developing your career
• Powerful Presentations – Techniques for presenting yourself and your portfolio
  to a variety of different audiences
• Building Contacts & Resources – Discover how to build a reputable & dependable
  team of suppliers and contractors
• Effective communication – Learn how to give constructive criticism, feedback and
  negotiate without conflict
• Marketing for Designers – Essential marketing techniques will give you a step-by-
  step method to help you find and appeal to potential clients and employers

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Interior Design is an exciting and lucrative
industry and by the end of this course you’ll
be able to offer both residential and com-
mercial services. You may already be work-
ing in the interior design industry by this
stage and in this module you’ll plan out the
plans for career growth and your long-term
future. You’ll also learn practical communi-
cation & promotional skills such as giving
presentations and marketing.

Higher national diploma (hNd) in interior Design
STUDENT STORY - laurence meyer (usa)
The Design Ecademy’s student Laurence Meyer has won a string of awards for her
work undertaken as part of her HND in Interior Design & Interior Architecture. In the
annual student competition held by the ASID (American Society of Interior Design-
ers), Laurence scooped:
• 1st in Residential Interior Design (for a residential design project completed as
part of the HND Stage 1);
• 1st in Commercial Interior Design (for a restaurant design project completed as
part of the HND Stage 2); and
• Best in Competition
No other participant receive two First Place Awards let alone three!

Laurence also won the student project award in a competition run by Hospitality De-
sign magazine. Laurence clearly has a great interior design career ahead of her!

INVEST IN your FUTURE...

“AN INVESTMENT IN KNOWLEDGE
PAYS THE BEST INTEREST”
- benjamin franklin

  OUR UNIQUE DOUBLE GUARANTEE!!!
  The Design Ecademy is the ONLY college to guarantee
  what YOU WILL LEARN when you complete one of our
  professional courses...

  #1 - 14-DAY FREE INSPECTION
  Examine the course materials with absolutely no obligation for 14
  days. If you decide our course is not for you, simply e-mail us within
  this period for a full refund.

  #2 - GET REAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE OR GET A FULL REFUND!!
  We guarantee that when you successfully complete this course you
  will have the skills and knowledge described in this prospectus. If
  YOU don’t learn everything described then we’ll refund your course
  fees in full AND you’ll still keep your award. Enrol with confidence!

FEES & payment options FOR HND IN INTERIOR DESIGN
If you live in the UK or EU you must pay in £GBP (Sterling).
If you live outside the UK or EU you can choose to pay in £GBP or $USD.

     PAYMENT PLAN                 £GBP                 $USD
      FULL PAYMENT               £5,697               $7,997
      INSTALMENTS               36 x £207            36 x $287

If you have a valid debit or credit card
you can choose to pay in 36 monthly
instalments. Each instalment will be
automatically collected from your credit
card the same day each month. All pay-
ments are processed through a secure
merchant banking processor and we do
not have access to your card details.

BA (honours) in interior Design
top-up course of 120 UK University credits
Graduates of The Design Ecademy’s            • The BA (Hons) in Heritage Inte-
HND in Interior Design have the option         rior Design will give you the very
to enrol on a BA top-up course. You            specialised skills and knowledge
may choose one of the following spe-           required by Heritage Agencies and
cialised options:                              Specialist Practices so that you can
• The BA (Hons) in Interior Design             sympathetically design period & heri-
   focuses on commercial interior design,      tage building interiors.
   particularly hotel & exhibition spaces.
                                             • The BA (Hons) in Design for Out-
• The BA (Hons) in Retail Design focus-        door Living will enable you to design
  es on retail interiors with an option to     outdoor spaces - so that your interior
  study the specialist area of Exhibition      and outdoor spaces are totally con-
  Design and choose projects.                  gruent with a seamless transition.

BENEFITS OF OUR BA PATHWAY PROGRAMME
NO FORMAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - NO previous qualifications or experience are
required to enrol on our courses, just the ability to read & write clearly and a genuine
desire to learn. Start our HND today & also take your 1st step to a full BA (Hons).

GAIN INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE WHILE YOU LEARN - Most professional interior design
associations require full members to have academic qualifications AND industry ex-
perience. With our approach you can start working in the industry after you complete
Stage 1. Then start earning & building industry experience while you continue to learn.

MAXIMUM REWARDS - Build your confidence and enjoy the rewards of your work by
getting an Interior Design qualification at each stage of your course, not just at the
end! Achieve your BA with maximum flexibility and maximum reward along the way.

BA Hons in Interior Design
student story - Fakhri ibrahim Travadi (india & kuwait)
Whilst studying with The Design Ecademy Fakhri was able to maximise the flexibility
offered through online learning and continue with his own professional life at the
same time. On completion of his HND he was promoted at work to the position of
Interior Designer. With the experience and skills gained through working in the in-
dustry and from his HND qualification he was soon able to work as a self-employed
interior designer and Fakhri now has his own Interior Design business in Kuwait ser-
vicing both residential and commercial clients.

Fakhri recently completed the final year of a BA Hons in Interior Design with an ex-
cellent result. He was able to take the final “top-up” year because of the strong port-
folio he achieved on his HND qualification gained with The Design Ecademy. As part
of his BA qualification he created a design concept for a Town Hall / Restaurant con-
version and you can see some examples of his work below & in the video opposite.

How to achieve your BA (hons) interior design
The Design Ecademy’s HND course is part of a BA Pathway. This means that The
Design Ecademy has existing agreements in place with educational partners so
that students who successfully complete our HND in Interior Design course may go
straight onto the final year of a BA programme and use it as a “top-up” course. This
is also completely online.

A similar qualification will not necessarily be part of a BA Pathway programme; in
fact, it is NOT the norm. More often than not if you want to get onto the final year of
a BA and your portfolio is not up to standard you will have to do a number of bridg-
ing courses before you can progress onto that final stage.
                                  GET STARTED NOW...

If you have already decided that you want to enrol on a BA (Hons) Interior Design,
then we would encourage you to take the first step today by enrolling on our HND
course. There’s a few reasons why you’ll find this beneficial..

• Our building block approach is manageable and gives you maximum flexibility.
• At the end of Stage 1 you will have a rounded set of skills, a great portfolio and a
  qualification so you can begin working in the residential interior design industry.
• At the end of stage 2 you’ll have the additional skills and knowledge necessary to
  remodel and renovate residential & commercial interior spaces. The HND course
  also meets the educational requirements for membership in the professional in-
  terior design associations and licensing examinations.
• At that point you can choose to complete the final stage of your BA online (with
  one of our educational partners) or you may prefer to complete the final year
  with a traditional college.
• Don’t waste time, energy & money on a foundation course - start your BA TODAY
  by enrolling on our HND in Interior Design!

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emily poole (usa)
“Everyone enjoys being pleasantly surprised; such was
the case when I discovered The Design Ecademy. Not
only is this school fully recognized but it also provides
top quality instructors. The material is extremely well
laid out and up to date with the latest design innova-
tions. It is written for people with creative minds and so
there are no fill in the blank answers or just check a b
or c.
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                                                           expectations are I
If you are looking to find an authentic and fully recog-   assure you that you
nized education in design then I would suggest you         will not be disap-
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