Interior Design Solutions for Real-World Spaces

Main contact
Bow Valley College
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Educator
(1)
2
Timeline
  • January 21, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 15, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
3 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred organizations
Canada
Any organization type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Interior design
Skills
presentations budget management floor planning interior decorating animations
Student goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for learners enrolled in a diploma program focused on interior design and decoration. Over the course of the Winter term, learners will collaborate with real clients to develop comprehensive decorating solutions for various spaces. By applying their classroom knowledge, learners will create detailed drawings, floor plans, and presentations to effectively communicate their design concepts. The experience emphasizes working within a budget and understanding client needs, preparing learners for real-world challenges in the interior design industry.

Students

Students
Diploma
Intermediate, Advanced levels
40 students
Project
40 hours per student
Educators assign students to projects
Teams of 2
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Detailed drawing package including floor plans and elevations
  • 3D renderings or animations to visualize design concepts
  • Comprehensive control book with product specifications and costs
  • Final presentation to showcase the proposed design solution
  • Budget management report detailing cost-effective solutions
Project timeline
  • January 21, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 15, 2025
    Experience end

Project examples

  • Hotel room staging with selections of finishes, materials, and furniture
  • Living room interior decorating with a focus on furniture and accessory selection
  • Home office redesign emphasizing ergonomic and aesthetic improvements
  • Bedroom makeover including color schemes and textile choices
  • Dining room transformation with a focus on lighting and furniture arrangement
  • Retail space re-decorating to enhance customer experience
  • Small cafĂ© interior design focusing on ambiance and seating layout
  • Reception area revamp for a corporate office