Language

Spanish

Start date

July 2026

Frequency

Full time

Duration

3 Weeks

Credits

90 Hours

Learn how to create atmosphere, from the initial concept of a space, to finding its potential and seeing what emotions it conveys, working with a selection of materials, furniture, finishes, textures, using colour and lighting.

In this Higher Summer Course in Interior Styling and Decoration you’ll learn the ins and outs of the processes, tools and techniques used in this field, to develop your own interior design project. 
Good space design conveys the emotions and unique personality of the people living there; in the design of that particular space we perceive the passage of time, traces of the lives that transformed it, and last but not least, future possibilities for transformation. 
Embracing this vision, in this course we’ll work on key aspects such as the choice of materials, furniture, finishes, textures and lighting solutions. We’ll take a close look at specialised companies and some of the major names in the sector.

This programme is taught at IED Madrid Design District - Carabanchel. 

Information to decide

A course in which you’ll be using the creative process, techniques and tools to design elements that distinguish and characterise different interior spaces.

You’ll develop an interior design project on a specific theme, using your creative talent with forecasting resources to put the theoretical concepts you’ve acquired during the course into practice. Different projects can be developed to boost your creative drive and give you more experience, applying a variety of resources to spatial design.

A chance to take your passion for interior design and styling to the next level by adopting a professional perspective in line with the reality and needs of the sector. 

Syllabus

MODULE 1: Construction details and finishes

· Using materials as a creative feature in an interior design project
· Traditional and state-of-the-art materials
· Different construction techniques
· Using construction components as a differentiating feature in an interior design project.



MODULE 2: Lighting and colour

· The basics of colour and applications
· Applications in interior architecture, furnishing, lighting
· An analysis of different types of lighting in interior design projects



MODULE 3: The current context

· Emergent interior design project types
· Major names in the sector
· Specialised companies operating in the sector

News

28 October 2026

National Portfolio Day Milan 2026

In its 60th anniversary year, IED hosts the Milan edition of National Portfolio Day, the international event for anyone who wants to study or specialize in art, design, fashion and visual communication.

Art and design exhibition featuring two central rocks sewn with printed fabrics

23 October 2026

“Valor Ancestral: Latam Creative Talent 2026” makes a stop at IED Barcelona

Following its presentation at IED Madrid and ahead of its move to IED Kunsthal Bilbao, the latest edition of the international exhibition, an initiative promoted by IED since 2022, was on display to coincide with the Barcelona campus’s activities as part of Barcelona Design Week.

16 October 2026

The Word for Border is Water

IED participates for the third time at the Class of 26 exhibition during Dutch Design Week

07 October 2026

Irene Fonseca takes part in Lights in Alingsås, marking the fourth consecutive scholarship for IED Kunsthal Bilbao

The alumni of the 2025/26 Specialisation Course in Architectural Lighting Design took part in the international workshop held in Sweden thanks to IED Kunsthal Bilbao’s collaboration with Lightecture.

06 October 2026

150 students begin the 2026–2027 Academic Year on IED Barcelona’s Master’s, Postgraduate and Foundation Courses

The Welcome Event for Master’s and Postgraduate students took place on 1 and 2 October, featuring a new edition of the “Designing for the Many” workshop and the opening lecture. Foundation students received their welcome on 5 October.

06 October 2026

Public Program IED.60, October 2026

This month, IED’s Public Program continues to take design beyond the classroom, creating opportunities for dialogue with audiences, cultural institutions, businesses and professional communities.

02 October 2026

AQU Catalunya grants favourable accreditation to IED Barcelona’s Bachelor of Arts in Design

Once again, IED Barcelona has received a favourable report from the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU Catalunya), certifying the quality of the Bachelor of Arts in Design (Título de Grado en Enseñanzas Artísticas Superiores de Diseño) delivered by the centre.

01 October 2026

Marco Rainò is the new Scientific Leader of the Master of Arts in Interior Design

IED Torino welcomes Marco Rainò, architect, designer and independent curator, who takes on the role of Scientific Leader of the Master of Arts in Interior Design.

18 September 2026

Inclusion, equity and diversity: the journey continues

One year after achieving the UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering an increasingly inclusive, equitable workplace culture that values diversity.

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Exhibitions and Festival

06 October 2026 - 01 September 2027

Barcelona

“The Beetle Bottle” and “Mis queridos Ascos” at “Matter Matters. Designing with the World”

The projects created by IED Barcelona alumni Abdelaziz Moustafa (Product Design) and Violeta Mata (Fashion Design) have been selected to be part of this exhibition at the Museu del Disseny-DHub.

Exhibitions and Festival

08 October 2026 - 31 October 2026

Turin

IED Torino x Torino Design City

From October 8 to 31, 2026, IED Torino will take part with three student projects exploring ecological and environmental transition, as part of a programme of exhibitions, talks and workshops focused on design and innovation.

21 October 2026 - 15 November 2026

Bilbao

IED Kunsthal Bilbao participates as an academic partner in TAC! Festival of Urban Architecture

A lecturer and two Interior Design graduates are taking part in Young Architecture Encounters, as part of the festival's programme in Sestao, running until 15 November.

Lecture and Panel discussion

19 November 2026 - 19 November 2026

Barcelona

“Future Frugal: Crafting conviviality in a new ‘age of scarcity’“

Renowned architect Francesca Sarti will lead this online masterclass, exploring how craft, design and anthropology can help us reimagine our relationship with food, materials and the environment.