Interior Styling Reworking Classic Styles to Create Contemporary Interiors Short Course
Course description
Course overview
It's crucial for interior stylists to have an awareness of historical and classic styles and understand how they can be reworked to produce current trends. In this course you'll explore historical and iconic interior styles, and how they can provide you with inspiration for creating contemporary interiors.
By the end of the course you'll have explored different design periods and gained an insight into how relevant and influential they are on contemporary design.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for beginners and is ideal for students who have explored interior styling and want to build stronger foundations and knowledge based on timeless historical design.
Key information
Topics covered
- Different interior styles, their inspiration, the furniture design and the patterns and colours of each era: Art Deco, English Classic 18th Century, French 18th Century Rococo, English Country House, 20th Century Modern, Bohemian, Shaker
- Visual lectures will clarify the unique properties of each genre and its historical context
- A study trip to an example in London and the tutor will provide students with recommended places to visit
- Ways styles can be adapted to create a contemporary interior
- Trends and how classic styles can inform current fashion and marketing
Learning outcomes
- You'll undertake a variety of styling projects, which will allow you to practise and refine your presentation skills
- Explored different design periods
- Gained insight into how relevant and influential different design periods are on contemporary design
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Magazines - these will be used for research and some will be supplied but students may want to bring in their own inspirational issues
- Students may want to use their own laptop or tablet for research, plus a memory stick for digital photos
- Projects will be presented on A1/A2/A3 mount boards, basic colours only will be supplied
- Scalpel and ruler, pencils, notebook, will be useful for the course
- Students will require a valid travel card for the bus or tube on the external outing
Tutor
Debbie Flowerday
Debbie Flowerday has been a visual merchandiser for many years; her knowledge and experience of the display and visual merchandising industry is extensive. She has worked globally for well known retailers including Max Mara, Mary Quant, Estée Lauder, Top Shop, Gucci and Royal Worcester. Her key skills include Visual Merchandising, Window Concept and Product Styling, Retail Design, Store Layout, Interior Design, Exhibition, Product Styling, Photographic Styling, Events & Product Launches and VM Training & Guidelines.
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