New York School of Interior Design Classes, New York

NYSID - Intro to Interior Design -  Interior design projects may involve totally new construction or the renovation, modernization, or refurbishment of an existing facility, space, or room. This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides  a broad introduction to the profession and an...

Having covered the basics of business planning the focus shifts to connecting those components that are unique to your business and finding a way to market them to your current and prospective clients. In other words, how do you move from articulatin g your vision to implementing your business mission? What is the value you bring to your clients? How...

Color is the foundation of an inviting, attractive space. Choosing colors, however, can be a daunting and time-consuming experience.  This course provides you with a straightforward yet personal system for selecting the appropriate colors for your residential project. Using primarily paint colors, learn to compose with neutral undertones, bring...

This two-part course provides an introduction to the major historical styles, evolutions, and movements that came to shape the story of modern design from 1800 to 2000. By examining objects, interiors, designers, makers, methods of production, and ma more.. terial culture, students will develop an understanding in the history of design and its visual...

The NCIDQ exam is the qualifying exam for certification of Interior Designers. The exam consists of 3 sections to be completed following the approval of eligible educational requirements. The three sections are: IDFX: Interior Design Fundamentals Exam - A 125 question multiple choice exam encompassing the topics of: building systems and construction,...

Bathroom design has changed dramatically in recent decades. Bathrooms, especially master bathrooms, have become far more than the simple, utilitarian room they once were. They have evolved from simple, white tiled, sanitized spaces into personal retreats and at-home spas. Designing a bathroom requires planning, good information, and careful thought....

In this workshop, interiors photographer Mark La Rosa will discuss tips for preparing interiors, with special attention to residential, for a photographic shoot. This lecture and slideshow will cover different approaches to styling, what to bring to the shoot, and how to use the objects and furniture in a space to your best advantage and to suit your...

Marketing a service or product implies a transactional relationship with your client. Learn how to build a system that consistently, constantly, and clearly expresses who you are and what you do; in other words, learn how to develop your brand. What are the components of your brand? How can you stand out in a competitive market?  NYSID

Do not let a lack of confidence in your ability to draw prevent you from expressing your ideas quickly and successfully. Give yourself the freedom to scrawl your concepts on paper or on the back of a napkin and you will reach a new level of spontaneous creativity.  Even in the age of digital drawing, the ability to sketch will enable you to effectively...

Interior designers and architects develop and communicate their ideas through drawings. This course will explore different hand drawing and rendering techniques for the design and representation of interior spaces. You will learn the fundamentals of representation for interior design: drawing and rendering perspectives (one point, two point perspectives);...

A successful color scheme will pull together the look and feel of a space. This course goes beyond paint and walks you through effective and unique methods for creating a perfect scheme of colors, patterns, and surfaces. Color relationships and the psychology of color are examined. Using a variety of NYSID supplied paint, fabric, and surface swatches,...

The Decoration & Design Building "The D+D" has been a part of New York’s decorative world for more than 40 years. It is located in the heart of Manhattan, on Third Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets. Known nationally and internationally as the world’s most important home to over 130 showrooms, The D+D Building represents over 3,000 leading...

Learn about processes and operations that will make your business life easier and your clientele very happy.  Topics to be covered: Letters of agreement Licenses and administrative documents that stem from your firm’s value proposition and pricing structure What type of infrastructure do you need to keep track of all these documents? ...

This course will cover the basics of Revit, a powerful 3D modeling and visualization computer program for interior designers, architects, engineers, and contractors. Explore the concept of BIM (Building Information Modeling), placing emphasis on the process of interior design by using parametric models - components with real world behavior. Experience...

Create compelling visual representations with V-Ray, a popular third party commercial rendering plug-in for 3D computer graphics software applications. It is used in media, entertainment, and design industries such as film and video game production, industrial design, product design, architecture and interior design. Learn how to take a single 3ds...