International School of Colour + Design

Throughout the Interior Styling Diploma students learn that an effective presentation comes in three parts: visual, written and verbal. Here is a visual presentation that would be accompanied with a verbal explanation and a procurement schedule.

This board, which would be presented to a client, not only illustrates the way an outdoor room is to be styled, it also demonstrates basic orders of design and excellent composition. This assists in conveying the designer’s ideas to their client.

This board demonstrates a well designed room following a brief which was to create an eco-friendly room with a retro element. This was created by Cindy Childs from ColourwiZe design.

This room created by Cindy Childs from ColourwiZe design shows a well styled room which was the outcome of the previous board. This is an eco-friendly styled room with a retro twist.

Understanding the textile industry and fabric houses is an important component of the Interior Styling Diploma. With this sound knowledge, students are able to specify the appropriate fabric for every client.

Understanding the textile industry and fabric houses is an important component of the Interior Styling Diploma. With this sound knowledge, students are able to specify the appropriate fabric for every client.

A skill of an Interior Stylist is to be able to quickly and easily render a room for a client to show them what an environment can look like. One and two point perspective drawing and rendering skills are explored. This board incorporates a two point perspective render.

Accessories have been grouped together on this table by an interior stylist and have been pulled together by a collection of burnt orange flowers. Flowers in vessels are a great way to finish a room - these are the true skills of a stylist.

Learning about and understanding the products available is an exciting task of a stylist.

Bathrooms need to be well designed, practical and comfortable. Placement and selection of products needs to be considered and is explored in the Interior Styling Diploma. This is a display board for a bathroom.

Beyond the products and placement of major fittings, there are many decorative elements to be considered in a bathroom. In this example by iscd graduate Jacque Tremain she has used red metallic tiles and a feature light in this modern bathroom.

An understanding of trends and what drives trends is needed as a stylist. You will learn about what influences a trend and how to use trends to create certain looks. This hallway was styled by iscd graduate Jenni Woods and shows an African influence.

iscd graduate Belinda Brannan has created a light and airy living space styled with feature art work. Understanding how to incorporate artwork into a space is explained in the Interior Styling Diploma.

Issues of eco-design are observed throughout the Interior Styling Diploma as this is no longer a trend but a way of life..

Children’s domains are demystified as issues such a safety, storage and practicality are explored in the Interior Styling Diploma. This room was design by iscd graduate Lisa Kotoulas for a young teenage boy. It features a chalkboard wall.

The key to being a successful Interior Stylist is interpreting the client’s needs. This is a design by iscd educator Jill Barker in response to a specific client brief.

This is the finished room styled by iscd educator Jill Barker. The presentation board is displayed in the previous image.

This board is in response to a commercial brief for a bar. It displays a lot more risk and sophistication then a residential client. The differences between commercial and residential clients are explained throughout the Interior Styling Diploma.

Business development is a key component of the Interior Styling Diploma as with all our Diplomas. All aspects of creating, marketing and managing your own business are explained by a business professional.

This board is in response to a commercial brief for a cafe. It displays all the products specified to ensure a holistic look for the cafe. This board incorporates all the elements of a stylist.

Timeout Bathrooms Award of Excellence in Interior Styling awarded to Kelly Ross in December 2009.

Tekform Award of Excellence in Kitchen Design awarded to Lauren Woodley awarded in December 2009.

Di Lorenzo Creative Tile Award awarded to Michelle Geros awarded in December 2009.

Laminex Award of Creativity awarded to Stacey Ferrario awarded in December 2009.