Interactive Design Institute to Launch Interior Design Course for UK and International Students

EAST LOTHIAN, ENGLAND, July 22, 2011 (Press-News.org) The UK's leading provider of online qualifications in Art & Design, the Interactive Design Institute, is launching an innovative online interior and spatial design course for those considering a career in interior design. The fully accredited qualification is the latest to be developed by the Institute, specifically for online delivery and accredited by a leading UK university; the University of Hertfordshire.

A substantial amount of research into the subject area was conducted before the course was developed, Michael Stewart, director with the Institute explains; "Over the past couple of years, we have received a significant number of enquiries from prospective interior design students and interior designers currently in employment but aiming to improve an existing qualification, who want to study online. Increasingly, people are becoming more aware of the relationship between the interior designer and the architect and how it shapes the environment in which we live, work and play."

"At IDI we are aware that there are several interior design courses available," continues Michael Stewart, director of IDI, "and that those keen to study interior design can be faced with a bewildering range of options. However, our online interior and spatial design course differs from other courses because it has been especially written by professional designers, industry practitioners and highly qualified academics specifically for online delivery. Our course is designed to prepare interior design students for employment in a wide range of design related professions. At the Institute, we recognise that interior design is a discipline which is closely aligned to architecture. It is not to be confused with interior decoration, which concentrates more on furnishings and fabrics. Interior design is a highly creative and highly technical area, with applications in both domestic and commercial use."

Those aiming to establish a career in the industry are advised to undertake an accredited interior design course and The Interactive Design Institute's interior and spatial design course provides comprehensive training in all related disciplines for UK and international students wishing to enter the lucrative interior design sector.

Michael Stewart concludes, "The Interactive Design Institute's online interior and spatial design course emphasises professionalism and industry relevance. We have experienced a significant demand for information and following extensive development work, we are delighted to offer our Dip HE Interior and Spatial Design course for students across the UK and internationally."

As an increasing number of people are looking to upgrade existing qualifications or retrain with the aim of taking a different career path, distance learning courses and online courses in particular are being seen as an attractive option and interior design is no exception.

IDI are currently enrolling students for their October 2011 intake and expect demand for places to be huge. "We have received a significant number of enquiries and early enrolments from students anxious to secure their place; students who realise the value of an interior design qualification," says Stewart, "IDI's interior and spatial design course provides a thorough grounding for the student who is intent on a career in interior design."

With student fees set to increase significantly over the next 12 months, IDI's pledge to maintain their current fee structure until after the October 2011 enrolment period could prove beneficial to a large number of students. "We are not subject to the same costs as face to face providers and our student fees are therefore much lower," says Stewart.

The Interactive Design Institute is a collaborative partner of the University of Hertfordshire and will deliver their interior design qualification to the level of Certificate in Education following one year's online study, with the interior design diploma being awarded after two years online study. Subject to approval, students will have the option of completing their degree either online or through attendance at the University of Hertfordshire.

IDI (Interactive Design Institute) is the UK's leading provider of online qualifications in Art & Design. For further information, please contact us at +44(0) 1875 320 597 at http://www.idesigni.co.uk.