Aimed at students with at least one-year previous study in their selected area, study abroad semesters (5 – 6 months) offer participants a chance gain invaluable insights into European and Dubai style and lifestyle, cultural influences, trends, contemporary issues as well as the impact of luxury companies and brands, and creative and contemporary issues in art and design.
Interpreting space for the way we live. This semester course takes a contemporary approach to design covering the main areas of contemporary lifestyle interiors: residential, commercial, retail, public spaces, and exhibition design. Participants investigate the ‘identity’ of the given space, taking on-board demands of physical wellbeing, as well performance needs of the space in question. Aimed at students with at least one-year previous undergraduate study in interior design, or similar field, this inspiring short course aims to strengthen skills in interior design, combining technical aspects in construction with contemporary design elements, fundamental for the successful management and development of design proposals.
Aimed at students with at least one-year previous study in their selected area, study abroad semesters (5 – 6 months) offer participants a chance gain invaluable insights into European and Dubai style and lifestyle, cultural influences, trends, contemporary issues as well as the impact of luxury companies and brands, and creative and contemporary issues in art and design.
Course content focused on contemporary interior design themes emphasizing research-driven practices, user-centric approaches, design thinking, the teamwork, spatial design principles, innovation, the art of adaptive reuse, holistic design considerations, and the pivotal aspects of sustainability, wellbeing and responsible design of spaces for living and working.
Students explore historical design movements, cultural influences and emerging trends through projects and case studies, building a strong foundation for informed design decisions. User-centred design is a core focus, with research methods such as interviews, surveys and behavioural studies helping students create spaces that combine aesthetics, functionality and wellbeing.
Collaboration and teamwork are developed through group projects that reflect professional practice, while spatial design skills enable students to organise and shape environments through volumes, proportions and circulation. The course encourages innovation through experimentation with new materials, technologies and design-thinking methods, fostering a forward-looking approach to the discipline.
Sustainability is integrated throughout the curriculum, particularly through adaptive reuse and responsible design strategies. Students also explore the relationship between colour, lighting and the overall experience of a space, gaining a holistic understanding of interior environments.
Technical training includes 2D CAD, 3D CAD, real-time spatial visualisation, and emerging technologies such as AI for ideation and rapid prototyping.
Aimed at students with at least one-year previous study in their selected area, study abroad semesters (5 – 6 months) offer participants a chance gain invaluable insights into European and Dubai style and lifestyle, cultural influences, trends, contemporary issues as well as the impact of luxury companies and brands, and creative and contemporary issues in art and design.
This Semester Abroad in Interior Design takes a contemporary approach to spatial design, integrating innovative technologies, cutting-edge construction materials, and color theory to create dynamic, functional interiors. The course explores key areas of modern lifestyle interiors, including residential, commercial, retail, public spaces, and exhibition design, emphasizing how spatial identity influences human experience.
Students will delve into environmental design, analyzing the relationship between space and well-being, while also examining the sociology of design to understand how cultural and social factors shape interior environments. Through color design and material research, they will explore the emotional and functional impact of surfaces, textures, and finishes in interior projects.
Aimed at students with at least one year of undergraduate study in interior design or related disciplines, this course blends technical construction knowledge with creative spatial storytelling. Participants will engage in project-based learning, applying their skills to real-world interior challenges while refining their conceptual, aesthetic, and functional approach to contemporary interior spaces.
Learning focus Semester 1 – October Start
Learning focus Semester 2 – February Start
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