# Intro to Interior Design Course Online 100% online with live support and expert-reviewed projects Canonical URL: ## Overview This course is a great place to start if you’re curious about interior design and want to understand how ideas turn into real spaces. Whether you’re exploring design as a possible career or just want to sharpen your creative eye, you’ll learn the core concepts, terminology, and presentation skills used in the field. The course walks through the design process, professional practices and responsibilities, and the role interior designers play, while giving you hands-on projects inspired by the work of influential designers and architects. Your final project brings everything together, combining design elements, principles, creativity, and innovation. You’ll explore how design elements and principles shape interiors, learn how to plan spaces that feel both functional and visually balanced, and make smart choices around materials, furniture, and accessories. The course also explores design styles and trends to help you develop your own point of view. Along the way, you’ll build practical skills by creating mood boards, room layouts, and design mockups that turn your ideas into clear, polished concepts. ## What you'll learn - **Design Elements Principles: ** Familiarize yourself with the foundation of design elements and principles used to create interior design. - **Space Planning:** Learn how to optimize spaces for functionality and aesthetics - **Material and Furniture Selection:** Gain insight into choosing the right materials, furniture, and accessories to transform any room - **Design Trends and Styles:** Explore various design styles and trends to inspire your unique creations - **Practical Skills:** Develop mood boards, room layouts & design mockups to bring your vision to reality ## Instructors ### Rebecca Lockwood — Instructor Rebecca Lockwood earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the Michael Graves College at Kean University in New Jersey. She began her career working in residential interiors, where she developed a love for creating homes that reflect the people who live in them. That same dedication naturally grew into a desire to nurture learning and inspire future designers to tell their own stories through design. Today, Rebecca teaches an array of Interior Design courses at a local college in North Carolina and also works with high school students around the world as a remote art and design instructor. She is committed to making design approachable, inspiring students to gain confidence in their skills as they create meaningful interiors. Rebecca is also an Educator member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Outside the classroom, she writes poetry, appreciating the parallels between poetry and interior design, from structure and rhythm to depth and storytelling. She enjoys spending time with her children and noticing the everyday moments that shape life and design. ### Richard Hess — Instructor Richard Hess is an accomplished designer with over 23 years’ expertise in architecture, interior, and furniture design. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degrees in Architecture and Interior Architecture from Auburn University before pursuing a Master of Architecture at NewSchool of Architecture & Design, where he graduated top of his class. Currently, Richard serves as the Director of Career Services at his alma mater, while teaching thesis and portfolio courses, equipping graduates for careers in the ever-evolving field of architecture and interior design. ### Derek McFarland — Instructor Over the course of the last 10 years of his architectural experience and training, Derek has developed a very strong set of skills and talents towards architecture, design and visualization. Derek grew up in an architectural family with his father owning his own practice in custom home design. Throughout the years, Derek has had the opportunity to work and be involved at his father's architecture office, dealing with clients, visiting job sites, and contributing in design and production works. Recently, Derek has built up an incredible resume of architecture experiences working at firms such as HOK in San Francisco, GENSLER in Los Angeles, and RNT, ALTEVERS Associates, HMC, and currently as the lead designer at FPBA in San Diego. Derek has specialized in the realm of architectural design and digital design. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $579