IE University
Diploma in Strategic Interior Design
DURATION
6 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 15,000 **
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* rolling admissions process
** to become an IE University student, all IE Community members should make a one-off contribution to the IE Foundation; this is a single payment of €500 to be made during the enrollment process
Introduction
When you understand the purpose of the design and how the built environment impacts human behavior, culture, experiences, performance, and profit, you propel yourself into the next stage of your career.
When you learn how to bring a holistic approach to every interior design project within your company, by considering aspects such as UX analysis, well-being strategies, metrics for ESG goals, and digital tools, your company gains a foothold in our rapidly changing markets. Position your company at the top and stand out from the competition.
Welcome to our Diploma in Strategic Interior Design where we will teach designers to think strategically and non-designers to think spatially.
The highly dynamic and flexible course structure means that program participants can continue to work while studying—a bonus for both students and employers.
The time is now: Why?
Today’s world is shifting rapidly, and we have to adapt to the times. Whether you work in real estate, development, investment banking, or consulting, the digital transformation happening across these industries is undeniable.
As the physical and virtual worlds merge, the Diploma in Strategic Interior Design can help your company prepare for imminent change.
This interactive program is for both designers and non-designers working at organizations seeking to revolutionize interior spaces to boost transformation.
With your professional trajectory in mind, we’ve built a six-month program that combines face-to-face and online instruction, giving you the opportunity to continue working while accelerating your career.
Understanding how design can help improve people, society, cities, organizations, and businesses
Current trends in strategic interior design highlight the need for designers to update their skill set:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant change in the way we view our interior spaces, and many companies are downsizing office space.
- Interaction increasingly takes place in virtual spaces as well as in the physical world.
- Many companies in Europe are investing in refurbishments.
- Airports and railway stations are hiring passenger experience experts to create more human-centric design solutions.
Why this program? - 5 reasons why
01. Intensive, focused training
With your professional trajectory in mind, we’ve built a six-month program that combines face-to-face and online instruction, giving you the opportunity to continue working while accelerating your career.
02. Recognition
IE´s brand is one of the most recognized higher education institutions worldwide. IE University’s global network is one of our greatest assets. Your employees and senior partners can benefit from connections with over 70,000 alumni worldwide, as well as our expert faculty.
03. Transformation
Strategic minds are in huge demand, whether you work in real estate, development, investment banking, or consulting. This program shapes creative problem-solvers who are able to guide clients through transformative projects and create the interiors of the future: technology-infused spaces that respect the environment.
04. Acquire design thinking tools
By diving into design thinking and real-life problems, you will develop the holistic skills needed to implement an interior design project and efficiently and creatively align your ideas with business goals. You’ll analyze the value of your design solutions on productivity, functionality, branding, wellness, and happiness to develop a comprehensive and impactful design perspective.
05. Speed up your professional career
Grow within your current organization. Discover a new challenge. Together, we will develop the mindset, tools, and techniques needed to face the market’s constantly evolving demands. You’ll be capable of anticipating trends and disruptions to add value to any business, differentiating you from purely design-focused designers as well as real estate and HR professionals.
Program Outcome
- You will learn how to transform people, society, cities, organizations, and businesses.
- You will gain key design skills which enhance the functioning of your organization.
- You will learn to prioritize the human experience and bring a holistic approach to every project while aligning your proposals with business drivers.
- You will train your skills to manage the relationship with interior design services, workplace consultancy services, UX design, real estate transactions, and facility management services to lead projects in your organizations.
Curriculum
The rigorous, 6-month Diploma in Strategic Interior Design part-time is designed to permit professionals to earn their Diploma while continuing to work. The program combines online sessions with two weeks of face-to-face sessions in Madrid at the beginning and at the end of the program.
The program is divided into six modules combining real-time videoconferences on Friday evenings with tutorials. You will have access to expert faculty, a strong network of peers with our “Strategic Consultants Committee” and 1:1 tutors.
Module 1 - Setting the scene
- Research tools
- Organizational culture
Module 2 - Design strategy
- Space as a Strategy for Innovation
- AI and Data Analytics
- Impact of space on human behavior and wellbeing
Module 3 - Design tools
- Design tools and visual communication
- Becoming an effective and creative project leader
Module 4 - Technology
- Smart investments in Technology
- Alignment of the physical and the virtual spaces through design
Module 5 - Design and the environment
- Design and the environment
- Measuring the impact
Module 6 - Learn by doing: Projects and capstone
- Capstone Project
Strategic interior design students of this program are prepared for many positions and new ones that are being established. Interior designers may work for architecture and design firms, a multitude of companies that rely on functional, creative spaces and need responsive interiors, such as real estate developers, facilities management, banks, retail establishments, hotels, educational institutions, cultural institutions, and many others, along with the public sector.
They may also start their own initiatives or become consultants or take on managerial roles using their skills as strategic interior designers.
THE TIME IS NOW: WHY?
Today’s world is shifting rapidly, and we have to adapt to the times. Whether you work in real estate, development, investment banking or consulting, the digital transformation happening across these industries is undeniable.
As the physical and virtual worlds merge, the Diploma in Strategic Interior Design can help your company prepare for the inminent change.
This interactive program is for both designers and non-designers working at organizations seeking to revolutionize interior spaces to boost transformation.
With your professional trajectory in mind, we’ve built a six-month program which combines face-to-face and online instruction, giving you the opportunity to continue working while accelarating your career.
UNDERSTANDING HOW DESIGN CAN HELP IMPROVE PEOPLE, SOCIETY, CITIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES.
Current trends in strategic interior design highlight the need for designers to update their skill set:
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant change in the way we view our interior spaces, and many companies are downsizing office space.
Interaction increasingly takes place in virtual spaces as well as in the physical world.
Many companies in Europe are investing in refurbishments.
Airports and railway stations are hiring passenger experience experts to create more human-centric design solutions.
WHY THIS PROGRAM? - 5 REASONS WHY
01.
INTENSIVE, FOCUSED TRAINING:
With your professional trajectory in mind, we’ve built a six-month program which combines face-to-face and online instruction, giving you the opportunity to continue working while accelerating your career.
02.
RECOGNITION:
IE´s brand as one of the most-recognized higher education institutions worldwide. IE University’s global network is one of our greatest assets. Your employees and senior partners can benefit from connections with over 70,000 alumni worldwide, as well as our expert faculty.
03.
TRANSFORMATION
Strategic minds are in huge demand, whether your work in real estate, development, investment banking or consulting. This program shapes creative problem-solvers who are able to guide clients through transformative projects and create the interiors of the future: technology-infused spaces that respect the environment.
04.
ACQUIRE DESIGN THINKING TOOLS
By diving into design thinking and real-life problems, you will develop the holistic skills needed to implement an interior design project and efficiently and creatively align your ideas with business goals. You’ll analyze the value of your design solutions on productivity, functionality, branding, wellness and happiness to develop a comprehensive and impactful design perspective.
05.
SPEED UP YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAREER:
Grow within your current organization. Discover a new challenge. Together, we will develop the mindset, tools and techniques needed to face the market’s constantly evolving demands. You’ll be capable of anticipating trends and disruptions to add value to any business, differentiating you from purely design-focused designers as well as real estate and HR professionals.
Career Opportunities
Strategic interior design students of this program are prepared for many positions and new ones that are being established. Interior designers may work for architecture and design firms, a multitude of companies that rely on functional, creative spaces and need responsive interiors, such as real estate developers, facilities management, banks, retail establishments, hotels, educational institutions, cultural institutions, and many others, along with the public sector.
They may also start their own initiatives or become consultants or take on managerial roles using their skills as strategic interior designers.