Oana Jackson
Oana Jackson is an RIBA registered architect and interior designer trained at the Architectural Association and KLC School of Design.
The Interior Design Business Blueprint: Laying the foundations of your design business with Oana Jackson
Ref: D1H38385
About this course
This course helps aspiring interior designers lay strong business foundations – covering branding, business planning, niche strategy and legal essentials – to launch a confident, creative and compliant design practice with purpose and professionalism.
Course Description
Design. Build. Scale. The Interior Design Business Blueprint.
A comprehensive roadmap to launching and running your own profitable interior design practice - laying the foundations of your design business.
Set your practice up for success—strategically, legally and creatively.
This practical, confidence-building course is designed for interior designers who are ready to move from ideas to action and establish their own creative business. Whether you’re just starting out or transitioning from a previous career, this course will provide the clarity, structure and essential knowledge you need to launch with confidence.
You’ll begin by exploring how to name your business and define your brand - looking at what makes a name memorable, marketable and aligned with your values and target audience. You’ll then move on to creating a meaningful and manageable business plan, designed not to overwhelm but to give you direction, focus and purpose.
You’ll also learn how to identify and claim your niche - why it matters, how it positions you in the market and how it helps attract the right clients.
Lastly, the course demystifies the legal and business essentials: registering your business, understanding different structures (sole trader vs. limited company), insurances, contracts and keeping your finances compliant.
This is not a course full of jargon or filler - it’s a solid starting point for anyone serious about turning their design talent into a sustainable business. It combines creative thinking with practical tools, helping you build a business that reflects who you are and what you want to achieve.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the groundwork in place to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Course Materials
Included
- All printed materials will be supplied by the College.
What students need to bring
- Pens and a notebook
- A real-case scenario you have come across in your professional or student capacity when dealing with a client/project/contractor
Timetable
Student registration: 9.30am - 10am
Course teaching: 10am - 2.30pm
Morning teaching: 10am - 12.30pm
Lunch break: 12.30pm (lunch is not included)
Teaching finishes: 2.30pm
General Information
Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the Materials to bring section.
Refreshments
Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.
Access
If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected] This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.
Safety
Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.
Refunds and cancellations
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
Disclaimer
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
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