Great for self-motivated students
With only two modules left, I am nearing the end of my studies with the Interior Design Institute. I have thoroughly enjoyed most aspects of the course so far and am looking forward to finishing my last two assignments. Overall, the course has been well laid out, easy to follow and provided great information. Certain modules have been incredibly challenging and stretched me but this is not necessarily a bad thing. Learning to use programs like Sketch Up has by far been the most difficult aspect of the course but overcoming that challenge was satisfying. Some assignments lean into my natural interest and strengths and are more satisfying than others but each module is as important to my overall knowledge base. When I first began the course I didn't use all of the tools available to me like the Facebook group and if I was talking to someone just starting now I would recommend digging into the resources available more thoroughly. I also became more comfortable asking my tutor questions further into the course and recommend using them more often. Because each assignment is marked by individual tutors there is some subjectivity to the mark based on their personal preference but this can be a good thing as clients will be subjective as well. Overall, I highly recommend this course if you are a self-motivated student and are able to keep yourself on track. Balancing the course with work and family life can be a challenge but going at your own pace is completely acceptable making this an even more appealing option for aspiring interior designers.