Kate Barlow
Kate has a portfolio work life of designing for her own clients, as a freelance designer on large-scale renovations, as well as teaching.
The Interior Design Short Course: Process, Planning, Presentation and Projects with Kate Barlow and Adrienne Chinn
Ref: D5D43151
About this course
This course focuses on the fundamentals of designing for residential interiors, covering the design process, colour, using fabrics and trimmings, lighting, space planning to scale, soft furnishings, developing a concept, putting together a design scheme, sourcing and presentation boards.\u8203?
Course Description
The Interior Design Short Course focuses on the fundamentals of designing for residential interiors, covering subjects such as the design process, colour, using fabrics and trimmings, lighting, space planning to scale, soft furnishings, developing a concept, sourcing, presentation. The course culminates in producing a professional quality concept board and sample board for a room in your own home or for a “West Dean client”.
Who should attend?
Anybody thinking about entering the industry via one of West Dean/KLC's renowned qualification courses and wanting to test the water. Any person who wants some fundamental knowledge and skills for their own personal design projects. Anyone with an interest in design looking to broaden their knowledge and have an enjoyable experience! Suitable for complete beginners and design enthusiasts.
Topics covered:
- The design process
- Colour for interiors
- Developing a design concept
- Textiles and trimmings
- Soft furnishings
- Developing a scheme and sourcing
- Creating a sample board
- Space planning to scale
- Lighting
Course outcomes:
- To learn about fundamental areas of interior design and decoration
- To develop ideas and skills for personal design projects and build confidence to tackle your own projects
- Inspire creative experimentation
- Experience a social learning environment and expand understanding as a result of collaboration with peers
- Explore creativity and enhance your graphic and presentation skills
- Act as a stepping stone to further interior design training
Course Materials
Included
The College will supply the materials and equipment you will require for the course.
Magazines, samples including fabric, trimmings, paint cards, wallpaper, trimmings and flooring will also be available for discussion.
What students need to bring
Pencil case Please bring your laptop or tablet as course notes may be shared digitally.
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Timetable
Student registration: 10am- 10.30am
Course teaching: 10.30am-4.30pm
Morning session: 10.30am-1pm
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-4.30pm (optional 15 minute break)
Teaching finishes: 4.30pm
General Information
Tutors
Adrienne Chinn
Adrienne is a tutor at West Dean, London and Sussex campuses. She has taught interior design courses at West Dean for many years and is also a published author of historical fiction, having written five novels for Harper Collins, including the international bestseller, The English Wife, which reached #2 in Canada and was a USA Today bestseller.
