Exposed brick work comes in and out of fashion more than most interior finishes, both in the home and in commercial spaces. It’s an iconic style, but it’s not for everybody. So how do you know if spending the time creating this look is worth it for you and your home? Luckily for you, the […]
Interior Design is an incredibly fast-paced industry, with seasons and trends changing throughout the year. Trends don’t necessarily just apply to the surface aesthetic of a room, but also applies to the structure and layout. Here, we take a look at one of the more popular ‘structural’ trends around to understand its application and longevity; […]
NATIONAL DESIGN ACADEMY Scores 100% Overall Satisfaction rate, in 2016 NSS Results! The National Design Academy is delighted to have scored 100% for Overall Satisfaction, in the National Student Survey (NSS) – the one section of the survey used to rank institutions against one another. The NSS is an anonymous, annual survey taken from each […]
The award of Student of the Month for August goes to Nicola Gardner. She has been awarded this prestigious title for her professionally presented independent study project, for module 3 of her BA (Hons) Interior Design Degree. Independent Study Project presentation Nicola has been put forward for Student of the Month based on the professional […]
Farmhouse Style may be expressed using a traditional or contemporary visual language. It is this flexibility, combined with intense practicality through the use of robust materials, that ensures its continuing popularity as one of the most enduring, and complex interior design styles. Here we look at some very stylish examples of the genre: Farmhouse style […]
Our Spotlight for August is looking at the work of Caroline Wright who is currently enrolled onto the National Design Academy Professional Curtain Making Diploma. ABOUT CAROLINE Caroline’s background was as a Primary School Teacher which she enjoyed immensely but has always had the desire to start her own business and become her own […]
Inspired Storage A cabinet, a functional necessity, it is always required, but rarely stunning. The convenience is to hide items, bits and bobs and general mess, unfortunately, this ‘put it away’ approach can be used when selecting storage furniture. This can result in storage being the most uninspired piece within an interior. The following examples […]
Why is AutoCad so useful? AutoCad is one of the industry recognised software packages used by designers from all disciplines around the world, to illustrate ideas in a clear and concise way. If you are looking for work within the industry, this is one of the skills that an employer might ask for. Therefore, having […]
Here at the National Design Academy, we always like to hear success stories from both current and past students. This month we have been catching up with Damian Mayhew, who is currently studying the Foundation Degree in Interior Design, to find out a little more about how he is applying his skills within the industry. […]
Graduation Day On Friday, 15th of July 2016, National Design Academy (NDA) and our academic partner Staffordshire University, joined to celebrate the Graduation of the Class of 2016. The ceremony was held at Trentham Gardens Staffordshire; the beautiful Italian Gardens by the lake being the perfect setting to celebrate the day. Graduation day is looked forward to […]
