Interior Spatial Design and Conceptualisation

Language

Spanish

Start date

October 2027

Frequency

Evening

Duration

3 Months

Credits

15 (120 horas)

Course Coordination

Jose Manuel Fernández

Price

€ 3,700

Explore how to transform spaces using design, combining creativity and functional character to create environments that improve the experience of the people living in them

In the Introduction to Interior Design you’ll discover what goes into the interior design creative process and learn to develop proposals that balance both form and function. You’ll learn to use fundamental graphic representation tools and acquire notions on user experience, accessibility and sustainability in spatial design. What’s more, you’ll learn key information about visual merchandising and how to create environments that communicate the identity of a brand.

With a dynamic and accessible approach, in this course you can apply your newfound know-how in practical exercises and projects, designing commercial, hotel and work spaces. It’s a great opportunity to take your first steps in the world of interior design and begin building a solid base in this exciting discipline.

Information to decide

This course, with its focus on creativity and critical thinking, gives you theoretical and practical experience with the most effective research tools used in the field of contemporary interior design.

The course is structured in three key project learning areas: The Basics and Strategy of Design, Representation Tools, the Spatial Workshop. Each of these areas integrates specific and transversal subjects to give you a complete vision of contemporary design. You can apply the know-how you’ve acquired in three practical projects to consolidate the learning process.

The course is for people interested in interior design looking for an introductory course, either with no previous experience or people who want to explore this discipline before committing to more advanced studies in the future.

●       People without prior training in design who want to take their first steps in interior design out of personal or professional interest.
●       People in the process of professional requalification interested in working in interior design.
●       Students studying related disciplines who want to complement their education with studies in interior design.
●       Professionals working in related sectors (furniture designers, window dressers, decorators, builders ...) who want a solid grounding in interior design.

Immerse yourself in the world of interior design in a course to take your creative talent to the next level with the tools you need to transform any space. The course Introduction to the Interior Design at IED Kunsthal offers you a dynamic and accessible approach, combining theory and practice to develop proposals characterised by a well-balanced combination of functionality, aesthetics and comfort. If you want to start out in interior design, reinvent your career, or learn the trade in an innovative environment, this is an excellent opportunity to take your first steps in an exciting discipline that offers endless possibilities. Enrol today to design the spaces of tomorrow!

Syllabus

The basics and strategy of design

●       How to analyse spaces

●       The creative process: how to come up with design ideas

●       Create spaces designed for users

●       Accessibility and sustainability

●       Spaces that reflect a brand  

●       Materials and surfaces

●       Light

●       Conditioning spaces

●       Visual merchandising: design to sell

●       Project management



Representation tools

●       Drawing and shape analysis

●       Graphical representation

●     How to communicate an interior design project



Projects

●       Retail space

●       Hospitality space

●       Work space

Faculty

Course Coordinator

Jose Manuel Fernández

Teacher

Andrea García Crespo

Teacher

Jorge Malcorra

Teacher

Daniela Viloria

Teacher

Borja Vildósola

Teacher

Javier Sánchez

Teacher

Loinaz Errezola

Teacher

Ara Darriba

Teacher

Daniel De Reparaz

Teacher

Jaime Gutierrez Armendariz

Teacher

Itziar Molinero Miranda

News

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15 September 2026

More than 200 students from 52 nationalities open the 2026-2027 academic year of the IED Barcelona

On 14 September, the Welcome Event welcomed a new generation of creatives and designers joining the undergraduate programmes.

11 September 2026

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11 September 2026

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A cross-disciplinary project bringing together nearly 200 members of the community to reflect on contemporary communication through design.

07 September 2026

Fashion show and festival: the IED Public Programme is back

In September, IED's Public Program returns with a calendar of events across its campuses in Italy and Spain, offering opportunities for dialogue, exchange and discovery open to the community and the wider public.

07 September 2026

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28 August 2026

What does sustainability mean for a design school?

When discussing sustainability, the debate often focuses on environmental impacts and the responsible use of resources. But what does sustainability mean, in practical terms, for a school that educates future designers, creatives and professionals capable of driving change?

25 August 2026

IED Barcelona Master's and Postgraduate Final Presentations 2026

A showcase of creativity and talent in fashion design, bridalwear, fashion marketing and communication, fashion product management, and interior design for hotels and food & beverage spaces.

27 July 2026

IED Barcelona Graduation Day – Master's Degrees and Postgraduate Programmes 2026

Held on 23 July, the graduation ceremony marked the successful completion of this stage of academic study at the school for 67 students.

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The welcome event for undergraduate students, teachers and staff to mark the official opening of the new academic year will take place on Monday 14 September.

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Exhibitions and Festival

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IED Barcelona is offering this workshop, where participants will discover, guided by architect and lecturer Gianfranco La Cognata – Laco 2, how design takes shape through illustration.