Interior Spatial Design and Conceptualisation

Language

Spanish

Start date

October 2027

Frequency

Evening

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

Andrea García Crespo

Teacher

Jorge Malcorra

Teacher

Daniela Viloria

Teacher

Borja Vildósola

Teacher

Javier Sánchez

Teacher

Loinaz Errezola

Teacher

Ara Darriba

Teacher

Daniel De Reparaz

Teacher

Jaime Gutierrez Armendariz

Teacher

Itziar Molinero Miranda

News

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Degree Show 2026 opens IED Kunsthal Bilbao to talent, design and the city

Once again, the Papelera Building opened its doors to the public, showcasing the work developed by students over four years of study and turning the school into a meeting point for design, culture, industry and institutions.

03 July 2026

July: Exhibitions, Installations and New Horizons for IED.60 Public Program

With the arrival of July, IED Graduation Days enter their busiest phase across IED’s Italian campuses, bringing with them a series of public events designed to showcase the ideas, projects and research developed by students.

02 July 2026

The 4th IED Enric Miralles Award honours a library reimagined as a living landscape of the mind

“Mind Garden”, a project by IED Barcelona student Anastassia Westenra, has been recognised for its outstanding ability to transform space organically.

02 July 2026

Product Design IED Madrid alumni Jorge Penadés designs the Museo Reina Sofía's new public space

The designer created Alhacena, an installation conceived to encourage visitors to pause, read and connect within the museum's permanent collection.

23 June 2026

Best Thesis Awards 2026 – IED Barcelona

Fashion that evokes nostalgia through layered fabrics; a reinterpretation of retail as a living biological interface; an exploration of how Korean Wave (Hallyu) cultural products generate value within the luxury fashion sector; and an interactive digital experience that makes a previously hidden financial language visible.

22 June 2026

Jaime Hayón, Product Design IED Madrid alumni, honoured at the Escala Interior Design Awards

The designer received the National Excellence Award, recognising the work of leading interior design professionals in Spain.

19 June 2026

Sense of Dubai, a Project by Two IED Madrid Students, Wins at the Accor Design Awards 2026

Ana Cristina Lara Sanabria and Camilla Lari Prado received the Second Prize and the Public Choice Award for a proposal that transforms Dubai’s evolution into an immersive experience.

15 June 2026

Three IED alumni among the winners of the iF Design Student Award 2026

Three alumni from IED Kunsthal Bilbao and IED Madrid have been recognised in the iF Design Student Award 2026, one of the world's leading international competitions for emerging design talent.