Come and see the student designers - "Enjoy the Experience".
What I am enjoying most about the course is that the students come from so many different educational backgrounds and that leading-edge design is presented. This course is practically unique and gives you an overview of old and new designs. The broad base of the course is excellent as it enables you to explore new areas, find those that you are most interested in and equip you with the knowledge to then pursue them in further study or your future career. On the course I studied all the aspects of design including kitchen and bathroom design, history of design, colour theory and Technical drawing. As well as art and FF&E.
Rasa - July 2011.
If you want to speak to one of ourINTERIOR DESIGN SPECIALISTS free of charge, to discuss your possible change of career or to find out whether you are eligible for the ‘Earn & Learn' Sponsorship, please fill in our contact form, suggest a time when we can contact you oremailcourses@jjaada.comor call 0207 494 3363 to speak to one of our specialists now.
Students can attend flexible 3-hour sessions on weekdays, evenings and weekends for 9, 12 or 18 hours per week. We are also able to offer 50% sponsorship to eligible students.
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Our specialists are working designers. They will show you how to communicate your designs visually using freehand and computer, technical drawing and other new skills.
Interiors by Hilkka Relander - JJAADA Academy student.
Our students can use their new expertise to work with clients on real projects.
Courses cover all aspects of Art and Design, History of Art and Design, Contemporary Design and Practical Interior Design and Decoration. Live projects designed by JJAADA Academy students include:
French company exhibiting for the London Design Festival, Restaurant
in Battersea, various residential properties and other selected projects. Fill in the contact form for more information & fees.
Other Examples of Images for Real Project in London
Exciting Project in Queen's Park in London
Estrella Valderrama, our Specialist for Contemporary Kitchen Design working with students from JJAADA Academy, delivered to a fee-paying client this exciting project in Queen's Park London.
The kitchen is an extension of the house converted into an open space area, with a long skylight, the style has been 80% Contemporary Industrial Design, with a mix of Retro.
The kitchen with flooring in polished concrete has a structure and door cabinets in stainless steel, coated in black from Cavendish. The top of the floor cabinets contain oak wood drawers to break the contrast, and a wood strip oak worktop.
The wall has been designed with a symmetric design. Between the floor cabinets we included a Smeg range cooker and extractor that worked perfectly with the stainless steel shelves to create an Industrial Design feeling, the addition of the splash-back in Retro tiles has made the space even more interesting, giving a perfect sense of floating.
Then, to finally reinforce the Retro design, we have included the free standing 50s style fridge from Smeg. The island was designed in line to create a perfect connection with the wall kitchen area, it contains a Belfast mounted sink, includes a snack area and open shelves with a wine rack on the side of the island. The lighting design above the island has been chosen by the clients, it is composed of three Retro cream pendants creating a perfect sense of task lighting.
Quotes from previous JJAADA Academy students
"Studying at the JJAADA Academy is a unique experience. The atmosphere in the Academy is friendly and welcoming and I have made friendships with my fellow students which I intend to maintain for years to come."Jitka Kobzova.
"I have learnt about the World of Art and how it influences the World of Interiors. Joao was an invaluable mentor in this, with his degree of knowledge about Art and its place in Interior Design. He had a great many insights about how Artwork could play its role in Interior Design. I was able to define my style of Interior Design and how to convey my ideas to clients. I learnt to present my work digitally through Autocad and Photoshop with Walter; and manually with detailed drawings with Joao and David. I will take a lot more away with me from the Academy. I have had the opportunity to work with talented people, experts in their various fields. I have met many different people and made some lasting friendships. I would like to thank all of the tutors and especially June for all their help and guidance during my time here.”
Leandro Bomfim-Student having completed his Diploma in 2010.
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JJAADA Academy Student's Report July 2011 (Extracts)
“This semester has been my last run to the finish line at the JJAADA Academy . I had pretty much ticked all of the boxes up to that point, but I was spoilt for choice in the remaining sessions I had to take. I decided to choose Project Design and Sustainable Design as the information on these classes seemed really well thought out and interesting.
The first class started on site and for Project Design we visited The Tate Modern and Sloane square and for Sustainable Design we went to The Millennium Village and The Building Centre. I love going “on-site” as class rooms can sometimes be a difficult place to stimulate the mind. Visually walking around and talking about the process and ideas is a great way of teaching and learning!
The projects we were given were demanding, but I was up for the challenge and enjoyed the way the tutors expected more from us, pushing us to strive harder and further.
In Project Design we had to redesign a shop environment for Louis Vuitton, which included: drawings, space planning, circulation plans, model making and final panels with sections and elevations finished in Photoshop. It was the first time I had been told about Bubble Plans, Circulation, Commercial Regulations and Movement through a Space. I feel that I have really excelled my knowledge in this area. I was glad to hear that the computer side of the presentation was being pushed as whenever I look for jobs, it seems that is a fundamental requirement to know these skills and it was such a benefit to be using CAD - based packages and Photoshop every day. I feel like I really have them under my belt now and it really surprises me looking back, just how much I have taken in over the past two months.
In Sustainable Design we were required to research Energy Efficient Solutions and then develop that research, choosing products to be introduced into a design scheme for a house of four individuals. I have done a lot of research within this particular class and I have found it very demanding.
Now, having completed the research and learnt about the different methods and requirements, I feel that I have a grasp on this area of design. I personally believe that it is the future of design and as the government changes its legislation in the future, designers and architects will be required to address newer, greener forms of design.
My project was presented yesterday as a package of panels, with Plan Drawings, Sections in AutoCAD and Photoshop and Sample Boards to accompany them. I was extremely proud of what I had achieved. I really enjoyed both projects, and I feel like I have moved forward a year in terms of progress, in the last couple of months. I have developed a means to prioritize projects and know just how much I need to deliver!”
Emily JJAADA Academy Student
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"A year of studying at JJAADA Academy and four properties later, there's no looking back for me now."
We are asked all sorts of questions about our Interior Design Courses – and here are some of the answers:
Q I am considering a career change and have a modest redundancy package. How can an interior design Diploma or Certificate help to provide me with an income?
A Our courses are designed to get students working in the real world as soon as they have reached the necessary level of experience and creative expertise and feel able to organise part of a brief, working on real projects under the supervision of our tutors, with the reassurance that they can be guided at each step of the exercise.
Q Do you have interior design diploma courses for beginners?
A We do not require any specific level of training in interior design. A flair for design can be sparked by a passion for colours and textures, an enquiring attitude that recognises style in the unexpected combination of seemingly unlikely elements, a thirst for excellence and originality. Such qualities, combined with the inspiration provided by our experienced tutors, can allow an individual to produce designs which no amount of standard interior design education can match.
Q I love to design living spaces for friends and family – but could I do well in such a competitive field against other professionals?
A Empathy with clients is one of the most valuable skills that interior designers need to develop as it is of the utmost importance to understand what the clients want when even they may not be able to express this in words. Students at the Academy have the chance to present their ideas before professionals and clients, and will quickly gain in confidence and awareness of design while at the same time they increase in sensitivity to the views of others.
Q Will joining JJAADA Academy help me to communicate in English?
A At JJAADA Academy you will find a wide variety of nationalities are represented; it is an intensively vibrant and multicultural group of students and tutors. As English is the common language it is inevitable that your communicating skills will quickly improve, whilst at the same time you absorb the variety of designs originating from different parts of the world.
Q Can I become an Interior Designer at 60?
A There is no age limit to becoming a designer, although we do not offer courses to applicants under the age of 18. Mature students may be unfamiliar with the practical and technical aspects of design but your knowledge of the world, travel, interests and hobbies will all have helped to meld you into the creative and critical personality you now are – as long as you have an enquiring approach and are open to new possibilities, all that is needed is self-belief and indefatigability!
Q Do I need experience in interior design before joining JJAADA Academy?
A It is not absolutely necessary for you to have experience in interior design before joining JJAADA Academy. If you are highly motivated, brimming over with ideas and determined to pursue this career, our tutors will assist you to develop your design skills to the level you wish to reach.
Q How can I choose a course that will stretch my specific interior design (designing) skills?
A JJAADA Academy offers a wide range of design courses and our tutors are on hand to advise you about which design path may be the most appropriate for you to achieve your desired aim. As you gain in knowledge, experience and confidence you can modify this route to suit your changing views.
Q I have trained as a fashion designer – will this help me to design interiors and gardens?
A The skills needed for success in fashion translate effortlessly to the profession of interior and garden design: awareness of the individual as related to the design, the powerful effect of juxtaposing textures and colours to create flattering shapes and space, the ability to foresee trends and the need to be aware of the aspiration of your market. This also applies to graphics and other design disciplines.
Q I love meeting people and helping them to achieve their dream home – can JJAADA Academy show me how to network?
A You will find you are surrounded by enthusiastic and motivated fellow students at JJAADA Academy, and working together on projects will develop your ability to empathise with clients, providers, designers in the team, and all this under the guidance of tutors who have years of experience in the profession.
Q I am working full time and would like to take an interior design course after hours – can I still do your Diploma course?
A Yes, yes, yes. The Diploma course is uniquely versatile and can be taken at a pace to suit your other professional commitments: weekdays, in the evenings, and even at weekends.
Q Do I need to live in London to sign up for a Diploma or Certificate?
A JJAADA Academy is based in Clapham and is easily accessible from outside London via public transport. You can also sign up for courses in the evenings and at weekends, when travel is less congested.
Q My future plans are unclear. Can I keep some of the course on hold and complete it at a later date?
A JJAADA Academy's uniquely flexible courses enable you to pause in your studies. All you have to do is to advise us of your plans and then keep in touch regularly to hold your place until it suits you to resume the course.
Student Just Finished His Course
‘This is the moment I was waiting for to become a qualified Interior Designer.
It was a long but good journey for me to finish my interior design course and I am glad that I learnt so much from Jjaada Academy.
All my hard work did pay off and I believe it was in my best interest to put to use all of my dedication and effort to learn from the skilled Designers provided by the Academy.
I met so many good students and tutors during my studies and I would also like to thank the Academy for the help I received with my projects.'
•Looking for a special individual bespoke Interior Design course arranged around your personal lifestyle?
•Passion for Interior Design and decoration. Learning how to measure, sketch, draw plans, elevations, change space, create form, choose colour & lighting, decide on the textures, treatments and fabrics, select the three dimensional objects taking pride of place within the space.
•Finishing the space, with carefully selected personal details.
•Want an Interior Design career running a freelance business, earning and also learning all aspects of Interior Design and decoration, with an Interior Design lifestyle of opportunity within the Art & Design world?
•Study Interior Design courses and Art & Design courses.
•How to become an Interior Decorator or designer working on real Interior Design projects, designing for clients paying professional fees.
•To design houses large and small, apartments, conversion properties (e.g. barns), roof gardens, terraces and patios.
•Choose Interior Decoration & Interior Design career to be a successful design professional, running an Interior Design and decoration business.
Do you require a Fast-Track Programme?
We can also arrange Bespoke Diploma Courses
"To follow your own passion and learn all about Art & Design working with drawing (freehand & technical), colour, form, texture, using a variety of materials and fabrics with lighting, furniture & dressings to
create and/or enhance space.
This may be for your own pleasure or for your own property. Alternatively you may wish to design for clients making Interior Design your career.
Joining JJAADA Academy means you can choose to do either or both!
"Do you have a project and want to be inspired by an Interior Designer? Visit Interior Design Clinics
JJAADA Academy Designers
Enrol with us and work on similar projects.
Our JJAADA Academy Designers are successful working with clients.
Interior Design Projects include: Large houses, Apartments, Conversions (e.g. Barns), Roof Gardens, Terraces, Patios plus a variety of
other work
for clients.
Contact us now for special opportunities in changing your career
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Syllabus covers the following:
• Learning how to draw from life, to sketch plans & elevations.
• Perspectives, using drawing to create the room space.
• Paint effects, lacquering, gilding, lustre, murals, tiles.
• Watercolour interior visuals enhanced with photoshop.
• Creative and inspirational mood and presentation boards.
• Freehand technical drawing, also autocad and vectorworks.
• Being able to prepare plans, elevations and detail drawings.
• Model making to scale and for presentational photography.
• Arranging a contract with the client including payment schedules.
• Taking a client brief and the business of interior design and decoration.
• Being able to obtain consents from local authorities & other legal issues.
• Working on real projects with contractors, other specialist & expert support.
• Understanding different periods, selecting antiques & contemporary styles.
• Sourcing product at fabric houses, furniture suppliers, lighting specialists.
• Delivering the finished project and receiving the full fee agreed with client.
Contact us (fill in our contact form or call Daniel on 0207 494 3363) to find out about
opportunities with the Interior Design Diploma ‘Earn & Learn’ 600 flexible hours (weekdays, evenings, weekends) at the Academy or if you only need the Interior Design experience for your own property enhancement or enjoyment.
Looking for a student designer for your interior project?
Whether you are experiencing a space issue, a colour dilemma, or if you're just after a few tips to give your home a re-style, our design experts will give you the answers you need.
Why not request a consultation? Call us on 0207 494 3363.
2012 Programme:
You can join our specially sponsored 'Earning & Learning' Interior Design
DiplomaCourse and prepare to meet clients from February 2012
onwards. We need more student designers.
Please fill in contact form today for priority selection.
The Interior Design Diploma Course offers you 100 flexible days (600 hours) of supervision (plus unsupervised days) within 6, 9 or 12 months of up to 1- 6 days per week including Saturdays, Sundays and evenings.
You are treated as a professional from day one in an atmosphere that is more like a design practice than a school. You book your appointments to fit into your lifestyle schedule.
AT THE ACADEMY WE WORK ON ACTUAL RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
Diploma Design Programmes
Interior Design Interior DecorationKitchensBathroomsPatios Gardens LandscapesFurniture RestaurantsMuseums GalleriesExhibitions EventsPartiesChange your own home
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