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Learn the fundamentals of interior design, from color theory to space planning, in these comprehensive classes offered in NYC. Participants will gain the skills necessary to create beautiful, functional spaces.

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Telling Your Story: Writing Skills for Designers

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

In today's fast-paced, globalized world of 140 character messages and sound bites, many of us rely on texting and email to communicate our professionalism, personality, thoughts, and concerns. Every word carries meaning and every sentence we send into the world -- either electronically or print -- needs to be an effective and compelling blend of fact, detail, color, and emotion. Through structured in-class exercises, this course will give students...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$225

5 sessions

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Fantastic Furniture II

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Furniture design typically follows an organized and systematic process that begins with initial fact finding and conceptualization then proceeds to sketching, refinement, and then modeling. Through discussions and in-class assignments, this studio course leads each student to develop an original and fantastic furniture prototype. Students are required to have manual sketching and technical drawing or graphic computer skills (Windows operating system)...

(176) Intermediate 18 and older
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$495

5 sessions

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The Tastemakers

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Who are the Tastemakers? The dictionary says they are those deciding and influencing on what is fashionable. In reality, they are much more intriguing, complex, and fascinating. This course explores the proponents of taste, those historical personalities who are remembered, and those responsible for shaping the taste of today. It seeks to visit their homes, define their vision, discover their inspiration, passion, and innovation, and ultimately to...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$325

3 sessions

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Technical Drawing II: Construction Drawing Fundamentals

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

The main purpose of construction drawings (also called plans, blueprints, or working drawings) is to show what is to be built. When a design professional or tradesman looks at a set of drawings, every line, arrow, squiggle, and symbol has significance. Together they provide a detailed guide to how the project goes together and what it will look like.  This course introduces students to the mechanical hand drafting tools, techniques and principles...

(176) Intermediate 18 and older
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$475

9 sessions

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The Story of Modern Design I

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

This two-part course provides an introduction to the major historical styles, evolutions, and movements that came to shape the story of modern design from 1800 to 2000. By examining objects, interiors, designers, makers, methods of production, and ma more.. terial culture, students will develop an understanding in the history of design and its visual vocabulary. The Story of Modern Design I Empire – the style of Napoleon and Monumental Neoclassicism;...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Lighting Layout Fundamentals

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Full Course Title: Lighting Layout Fundamentals: Guidelines & Recommendations  Many design professionals become frustrated when attempting to prepare a lighting plan even if pertinent information is present in the manufacturer's literature. This seminar provides designers with a comprehensive overview of planning guidelines, graphic delineation, and rules of thumb for creating downlighting, wallwashing, and adjustable accent lighting...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$185
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Insider’s Guide: Historic Textiles & Wall Coverings

New York School of Interior Design @ 979 3rd Ave, New York, NY

Always a resource for up-to-the-minute design trends, the Decoration and Design Building, 979 Third Avenue “The D+D” has a less well-known trove of historically documented textiles and wallcoverings. Showrooms like Brunschwig et Fils and Pierre Frey hold thousands of examples of rich antique designs that continue to influence what interior designers use today. Other resources hold mid-century and modernist archives full of designs that remain...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$165
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Math for Interior Designers

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

These days it takes more than impeccable taste to become a successful interior designer. Good mathematical and critical reasoning skills are essential whether starting your own business or working for a firm. Correctly identifying and calculating costs can literally mean the difference between success and failure.  This seminar is designed to: Introduce designers to the math and reasoning skills needed to make more informed decisions in today’s...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$285

2 sessions

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PreDesign Services I Fundamentals: Developing a Program

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Gathering information is a basic human activity. We use information to learn, to help us solve problems, to aid our decision making processes and to understand each other more clearly. During the PreDesign phase of a project, the interior designer along with key stakeholders, take part in PreDesign services, the purpose of which is to map the project including identifying the goals and anticipating the challenges.  This service produces clearly...

(176) Beginner 18 and older
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$285

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Strategies for the Selection and Placement of Art

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Why do we create museums or endeavor to have our own art collection? Is there a difference between buying art and collecting art? This course examines the skills and techniques needed not to merely buy art – which is a random activity based on likes, preferences or attractions at any given moment, but to select art – which is more of a purposeful directed long term commitment. Explore the historic precedence behind selecting art and how to make...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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Flora Domestica: Design with Flowers to Enhance Spaces

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Beautiful floral arrangements bring elegance and life to every interior. This class will cover the principles of art and design: color, texture, form, scale, proportion and balance – as well as the selection and conditioning of plant material, choice of container, and types of mechanics available.  All materials and containers will be provided but students must bring clippers or small secateurs for cutting stems. Students will be able...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$240
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How to Design A Great Office on a Budget

General Assembly @ 902 Broadway, New York, NY

Learn how to transform your office into a fun and creative space for your business. This class will discuss how to make the best use of the space you have. And about how space and furniture play a critical role in design. In addition, there will be a discussion on affordable ways of decorating your space as well as great resources for fabulous furniture finds. Takeaways The ability to create a space plan for your office Resources for affordable...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Tour the Architects & Designers Building

New York School of Interior Design @ 150 E 58th St, New York, NY

Explore New York's largest collection of luxury showrooms at the Architects & Designers Building, offering a visual feast of distinctive products for trade professionals and homeowners. Join interior designer Judy Sheridan for an exclusive tour of this design haven, where you'll discover the best in kitchens, baths, appliances, furniture, and more. Immerse yourself in a custom-designed world of inspiration and sourcing techniques.

(176) All levels 18 and older
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Illuminating the Residential Bathroom

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Bathrooms are the home’s sanctuary, adding therapeutic relaxation to the more conventional purposes of the room. New technology can merge function and luxury, and lighting is a key component. This seminar focuses on the various aspects of effective residential bathroom illumination. Practical information about the selection and placement of bathtub and shower lights, night lights, and vanity lights is presented. NYSID

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$175
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Transform an Existing Space with Color

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Discover how to turn a space that is less than optimal into an inviting oasis.  This course provides students with a practical method to assess and improve an existing interior by applying a new color palette. Learn why and how specific colors can affect an environment and create a desired mood. The relationship between light and color will be addressed.  Students work in class to develop a transformative color solution using a “before...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$185
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Insider's Guide: Designing with Rugs & Carpet

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

How do we choose between a carpet that looks great on the Internet and one that we've found at our favorite showroom? What do we say to a client who isn't sure the cost or lead time is worth taking our advice that a better carpet is the right choice?  We can enliven the story of this fundamental part of the interior by gaining more knowledge about the rich technology and construction that go into carpets, their extraordinary history and how...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$185

2 sessions

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NYC Guided Tour: A&D Building

New York School of Interior Design @ 150 E 58th St, New York, NY

Unveil the latest trends and innovations in architecture and design with a curated exploration of the iconic A&D Building in New York City. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek into the world of interior design.

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$175
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Insider's Guide: Sourcing Rugs

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Learn how to source a rug for your residential or commercial project starting from measuring the room correctly to determining proper size and placement. Find out what questions to ask when purchasing a custom rug including discerning the quality and more.. texture of a rug and what materials create the desired look, feel and durability. Starting with a brief historical background on the significance of textiles and rugs in varying ancient cultures...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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PreDesign Services: Workplace Design Strategy

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Escalating business expense along with increased competition has made attracting and retaining quality employees more important than ever before. An effectively designed workplace can be the key to successful branding, staff engagement, job satisfaction, well-being, and productivity.  Your client wants new office space but they want to work differently, to change their culture to reflect trending values, work styles, and technology. They are...

(176) Intermediate 18 and older
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$185
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Beauty and the Bold Mission of the Interior Designer

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

The nature of beauty is one of the most enduring and controversial themes in Western philosophy. The classical notion of beauty is that it consists of an arrangement of integral parts into a coherent whole based on principles such as proportion, scale, balance, harmony, emphasis, rhythm, and variety. But have you ever considered the role that beauty plays in life? Not vanity, but authentic beauty? To what degree does the appearance of our environment...

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