Who are the Professionals and Experts Behind the Course?
The British College of Interior Design has recruited respected interior designers and design writers to support the online interior design course.
Their combined skills and experience across all areas of the industry provide practical insight into how to approach and manage a wide range of design briefs with confidence.
Who is the course writer and senior tutor?
Simon Savage is a highly successful building and interior designer and the course writer and senior tutor for the British College of Interior Design.
Simon holds a master’s degree in interior design, trained in Amsterdam, and has worked on projects internationally. His work has been featured in interior design magazines and publications.
When asked about becoming an interior designer, Simon often emphasises a simple idea:
“Interior designers are not born; they are taught. The simple truth is, it’s not that difficult.”
He also adds:
“Given an interest in interior design, a little flair and a willingness to learn, this course will equip you with the professional knowledge and skills required to succeed as an interior designer.”
What expertise is included in the course content?
The online interior design course includes contributions from experienced interior designers and design thinkers across the UK, helping to ensure the learning reflects current industry practice and real-world application within the British College of Interior Design online interior design course.
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BRETT TUDOR
Brett is currently working as a freelance journalist specialising in home interiors and garden design. A self-confessed interior design addict fascinated by the nuances of fashion in the home, he has a keen interest in being hands-on and taking charge of the process of decorating from start to finish. -
MARK POLLACK
Mark Pollack of Pollack Associates in the US is one of the world’s leading and most innovative textile designers. Here he explains the thinking behind his designs and makes some pertinent points on the state of design in general. -
BRIGETTA BUNDY
Brigitta Bundy studied interior design in Vienna, Austria, then worked as a model for some years before having a family and specalising in kitchen design. -
JO WALSH
Jo juggles freelance work with the demands of her two young children. Having worked extensively for both lifestyle and business publications, she knows how to create the perfect balance between the artistic and the practical.
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SHARON DAVIS
Sharon is an experience design writer and regular contributor to many high profile interior design and property magazines and websites. Publications Sharon writes for include Period Ideas; 25 Beautiful Homes Magazine; Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms Magazine; Real Homes; A Place in the Sun Magazine; Portugal Magazine; and Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine. -
EMILY BROOKS
Emily is an experienced design writer and regular contributor to BBC Homes & Antiques; Elle Decoration; Build It and World Health Design. Emily is also the author of Spectacular Homes of London, an interior design book published by Panache Publishing. -
CLAIRE HOPPING
Clare is a freelance writer for a range of magazines including The Native Lifestyle Magazine, Host City Architecture magazine and Health and Safety at Work Magazine. She is also a regular contributor for a number of other interior design industry magazines.
Hilary T
I hadn’t expected to be developing my own business in interior design, but that’s where I am. My business will trade as ‘Tactile Interiors’, which will be my life once our house is finished and fully furnished.
Salome D
Since completing the course, I have participated in designing the Addis Ababa International Airport VIP terminal, Ethiopian Airlines business class and other lounges, office spaces for insurance companies, real estate offices and a 5 star hotel with a luxurious spa.
Ana L
This course equipped me with the best and most effective tools for working in the field of interior decoration. [It] has allowed me to achieve a level of learning, confidence and maturity that marked the turning point in my design career.
Richard W
The course has given me all the tools I needed to do succeed, from teaching me how to meet a brief to keeping track of the costings for a project. It covers professional practice for interior designers and I feel well equipped for the future.
Sara D
I have completed two multi-occupancy interior design projects, and I am now working on my third residential project.
