An introduction to Interior Design
Discover interior design: the fundamentals of creativity, functionality and style
Bilbao
ESP
Specialization courses - Introductory Level
Language
Spanish
Start date
October 2026
Frequency
Evening
Fruition
On campus
Duration
3 Months
Credits
15 (120 horas)
Course Coordination
Jose Manuel Fernández
Price
€ 3,500
Explore how to transform spaces using design, combining creativity and functional character to create environments that improve the experience of the people living in them
In the Introduction to Interior Design you’ll discover what goes into the interior design creative process and learn to develop proposals that balance both form and function. You’ll learn to use fundamental graphic representation tools and acquire notions on user experience, accessibility and sustainability in spatial design. What’s more, you’ll learn key information about visual merchandising and how to create environments that communicate the identity of a brand.
With a dynamic and accessible approach, in this course you can apply your newfound know-how in practical exercises and projects, designing commercial, hotel and work spaces. It’s a great opportunity to take your first steps in the world of interior design and begin building a solid base in this exciting discipline.
Information to decide
This course, with its focus on creativity and critical thinking, gives you theoretical and practical experience with the most effective research tools used in the field of contemporary interior design.
The course is structured in three key project learning areas: The Basics and Strategy of Design, Representation Tools, the Spatial Workshop. Each of these areas integrates specific and transversal subjects to give you a complete vision of contemporary design. You can apply the know-how you’ve acquired in three practical projects to consolidate the learning process.
The course is for people interested in interior design looking for an introductory course, either with no previous experience or people who want to explore this discipline before committing to more advanced studies in the future.
● People without prior training in design who want to take their first steps in interior design out of personal or professional interest.
● People in the process of professional requalification interested in working in interior design.
● Students studying related disciplines who want to complement their education with studies in interior design.
● Professionals working in related sectors (furniture designers, window dressers, decorators, builders ...) who want a solid grounding in interior design.
Immerse yourself in the world of interior design in a course to take your creative talent to the next level with the tools you need to transform any space. The course Introduction to the Interior Design at IED Kunsthal offers you a dynamic and accessible approach, combining theory and practice to develop proposals characterised by a well-balanced combination of functionality, aesthetics and comfort. If you want to start out in interior design, reinvent your career, or learn the trade in an innovative environment, this is an excellent opportunity to take your first steps in an exciting discipline that offers endless possibilities. Enrol today to design the spaces of tomorrow!
Syllabus
The basics and strategy of design
● How to analyse spaces
● The creative process: how to come up with design ideas
● Create spaces designed for users
● Accessibility and sustainability
● Spaces that reflect a brand
● Materials and surfaces
● Light
● Conditioning spaces
● Visual merchandising: design to sell
● Project management
Representation tools
● Drawing and shape analysis
● Graphical representation
● How to communicate an interior design project
Projects
● Retail space
● Hospitality space
● Work space
Faculty
Course Coordinator
Jose Manuel Fernández
Teacher
Jorge Malcorra
Teacher
Andrea García Crespo
Teacher
Borja Vildósola
Teacher
Javier Sánchez
Teacher
Loinaz Errezola
Teacher
Ara Darriba
Teacher
Daniel De Reparaz
Teacher
Jaime Gutierrez Armendariz
Teacher
Itziar Molinero Miranda
Inside the labs
+2
Multidisciplinary Workshop on Artistic Techniques
+3
Prototyping Workshop
+4
Textile Workshop
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