The Principles of Interior Design course introduces learners to the fundamental skills and concepts that form the foundation of professional interior design practice. This beginner-friendly program emphasizes the importance of understanding basic dimensions, proportions, and space planning, which are essential in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing interiors.
Students will also develop practical design communication skills through hand sketching and freehand drawing, enabling them to express ideas quickly and effectively. In addition, the course covers the core principles of interior design—balance, rhythm, harmony, contrast, scale, and unity—giving learners a solid grounding in how to apply these concepts to real spaces.
By combining theory with hands-on exercises, the course helps participants build both technical and creative confidence. By the end of the program, learners will have a strong foundation in interior design fundamentals, preparing them for more advanced studies or entry-level roles in the design industry.
The Principles of Interior Design course provides learners with a strong foundation in the essential skills and concepts needed to begin their journey as interior designers. Students will be introduced to the basic dimensions, proportions, and space planning techniques that guide how interiors are shaped and organized. Alongside this, they will practice hand sketching and freehand drawing, developing the ability to quickly communicate design ideas visually.
The program also explores the core principles of design—including balance, rhythm, harmony, contrast, scale, and unity—and shows how these elements come together to create spaces that are both functional and visually appealing. With a mix of theory and hands-on exercises, learners gain confidence in applying these principles to simple interior layouts and design concepts.
By the end of the course, participants will have the skills to understand and apply interior design fundamentals, laying the groundwork for more advanced studies or future professional practice.
Learn the fundamentals of interior design as a discipline, focusing on space, dimensions, and function. Study core principles such as balance, rhythm, harmony, contrast, scale, and unity. Workshop: apply these principles to simple room layouts.
Understand standard furniture and spatial dimensions. Explore ergonomics, human scale, and the importance of proportion in room design. Exercise: draw scaled furniture blocks and room layouts.
Practice freehand sketching techniques using line weights, shading, and textures. Practice: sketch simple furniture and interior scenes.
Learn the basics of floor plans and interior symbols. Step through hand-drawing a scaled plan that includes furniture placement and circulation. Workshop: draw a simple room floor plan.
Discover the role of elevations in design documentation. Learn to draw vertical surfaces with details such as windows, doors, and furniture. Exercise: hand-draw the elevation of a living room wall.
Explore ceiling layouts, lighting placement, beams, and fixtures. Hands-on activity: draw a ceiling plan for a bedroom or office.
Understand sectional drawings, cutting planes, and depth representation. Practice: draw a sectional view of a simple interior space.
Learn perspective drawing principles for interiors, focusing on one-point and two-point methods. Workshop: draw a simple one-point perspective room.
Master two-point perspective techniques, adding furniture, textures, and shadows for realistic interiors. Hands-on activity: draw a two-point perspective of a living or office space.
Integrate all skills learned throughout the course. Final Project: produce a set of hand-drawn drawings including layout plan, elevation, ceiling plan, sectional view, and perspective. Present work in a critique session.
10-Day Course: Principles of Interior Design
Day 1: Introduction to Interior Design Principles
Overview of interior design as a discipline
Importance of dimensions, space, and function in interiors
Core design principles: balance, rhythm, harmony, contrast, scale, and unity
Workshop: applying principles to simple room layouts
Day 2: Understanding Dimensions & Proportions
Standard dimensions for furniture and interior spaces
Human scale and ergonomics in design
Proportion and scale in relation to room design
Exercise: drawing scaled furniture blocks and room layouts
Day 3: Basics of Hand Sketching for Interior Design
Freehand sketching techniques for designers
Line weights, shading, and textures
Sketching simple furniture and room elements
Practice: sketching a basic interior scene
Day 4: Drawing Layout (Floor) Plans by Hand
Introduction to floor plans and symbols
Steps to hand-draw a scaled layout plan
Representing furniture placement and circulation
Workshop: drawing a simple room floor plan
Day 5: Drawing Elevations by Hand
Purpose of elevations in interior design
Techniques for drawing vertical surfaces with detail
Representing windows, doors, and furniture in elevation
Exercise: hand-drawing the elevation of a living room wall
Day 6: Drawing Ceiling Plans
Understanding ceiling layouts and lighting placement
Representing beams, lighting fixtures, and ceiling features
Hands-on: drawing a ceiling plan for a bedroom or office
Day 7: Sectional Views in Interior Design
Introduction to sectional drawings and their purpose
Cutting planes and depth representation
Practice: drawing a sectional view of a simple interior
Day 8: One-Point & Two-Point Perspective Basics
Understanding perspective drawing in interiors
Difference between one-point and two-point perspectives
Workshop: practicing one-point perspective with a simple room
Day 9: Two-Point Perspective for Interiors
Step-by-step method to create two-point perspectives
Adding furniture, textures, and shadows for realism
Hands-on: drawing a two-point perspective of a living or office space
Day 10: Final Project & Presentation
Students integrate all skills learned (layout plan, elevation, ceiling plan, sectional view, and perspective)
Final project: producing a set of hand-drawn drawings for a small interior space
Presentation and critique session
Interior Designer
Interior Design Draftsperson
Space Planner
Furniture Designer
Interior Illustrator / Visualizer
Architectural Assistant (Interiors)
Design Consultant
Junior CAD Technician (Interior focus)
Residential Interior Designer
Commercial Interior Designer
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