Interior Design: Plan Creative Workspaces
A course by Monika LepelInterior Designer
A course by Monika Lepel, Interior Designer
Design inspiring workspaces by learning to analyze structures, needs, and goals as a starting point for an identity-focused concept
"Luckily, how we work is no longer the same". For Monika Lepel, interior designer and founder of LEPEL & LEPEL studio, a new way of working means new workspaces, and that's just her specialty: designing unconventional office spaces that meet the needs of today's smart, digital, and dynamic work climate. Her and her team have worked with pioneers of digitization like Google and Microsoft.
The foundation of her work is to help "form ties". She strongly believes that meticulous mapping out of shared spaces is the ideal methodology for uniting teams and departments to create internal brand identities alongside external ones. For her, interior design is an art form that almost everyone can get excited about.
In this course, learn to design extraordinary spaces and develop strong workspace concepts. Analyze both the physical and human requirements and make your ideas a reality selecting the materials and colors of the decor to impress your client with a clear and concise presentation.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 23 downloads
Tools
4 minutes, 39 seconds
What Is Interior Design?
6 minutes, 31 seconds
Case Study: Google Office
7 minutes, 41 seconds
Workspace: The Special Place
18 minutes, 55 seconds
Spatial Structure 1
11 minutes, 53 seconds
Spatial Structure 2
13 minutes, 5 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start by getting to know Monika Lepel as she talks about her passion for interior design and, above all, the design of office spaces. She also shares her background as an architect and what experiences and projects have defined her career the most.
Get straight down to learning the fundamentals of interior design and its influence when it comes to designing workspaces. Using the Google offices in Düsseldorf as a case study, Monika introduces you to the theoretical foundations behind these types of spaces with the aim of promoting togetherness and fueling creativity.
Next, discover the three most important factors when it comes to designing offices: architecture, the client, and the different spaces. Analyze each element in order to identify opportunities as well as assess the risks, gather relevant information, and imbue it with its own narrative.
Now it's time to get designing! Gradually develop your idea by selecting materials and sketching the rooms. Monika then teaches you to present your ideas and designs in a compelling way using a range of techniques and models to get everything into one single pitch.
Your teacher helps you wrap up your project exploring the experiences, knowledge, and links you've managed to create with your design. To round out the course, learn to look for and develop your own artistic take on a project.
What is this course's project?
Develop the concept for the interior design of a workspace including floor plans, sketches, and a summary of the necessary materials. Compile all your reference materials for the design of a private space into one presentation in the form of a professional portfolio entry.
Who is this online course for?
Interior design students and industry professionals as well as anyone interested in the design of office spaces regardless of previous experience.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of a 2D and 3D design software such as Vectorworks or SketchUp would be useful but is not essential.
In terms of materials, you need tracing paper, a ruler, a few different pencils, and a device installed with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and InDesign.
Reviews
- 11 months ago
Der Kurs hat mir sehr gut gefallen und ich bereite gerade mein Abschlussprojekt vor! Ich bin noch Anfängerin im Bereich Innenarchitektur, aber Frau Lepels Erklärungen sind gründlich und inspirierend! Vielen Dank!
- truongnguyenPLUS1 year ago
Great
- 2 years ago
Me encanto el curso! Hay partes donde la traduccion estaba un poco extraña, pero los conceptos son tan claros que no fue dificil de entender Es un sistema muy simple (a pesar de lo complejo del ejemplo elegido) y muy facil de aplicar Gracias
- 2 years ago
Ha sido un curso muy interesante, lleno de claves y procedimientos para afrontar este tipo de proyectos. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.
- 2 years ago
Informative content for beginner interior designers.
Her client list includes big names like Microsoft, Google, True Fruits, and UFA productions. Thanks to their hard work, she and her team have received the German Interior Design Award, the Red Dot Design Award, and the IF Award, and their designs were displayed as part of the exhibition Frau Architekt Seit mehr als 100 Jahren: Frauen im Architekturberuf, on the history of female architects in Germany and Greece. She has also formed part of several judges' panels and has written industry-specialized articles.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
First Steps
- Tools
- What Is Interior Design?
- Case Study: Google Office
- Workspace: The Special Place
- U3
Analytical Topics
- Spatial Structure 1
- Spatial Structure 2
- Customer - Brand - Identity
- Room Types 1
- Room Types 2
- U4
Design Themes
- Idea and Mood Board
- Materials and Colors
- Floor Plan and Concept Idea
- Representation
- The Presentation of the Project
- U5
Further Ideas
- Project Completion and Insights
- Build Relationships
- FP
Final project
- Interior Design Fundamentals: Plan Creative Workspaces
What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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FAQs
This course is designed for individuals with some background in interior design, architecture, or design who want to deepen their skills in creating modern work environments.
Basic knowledge of interior design or styling, along with an interest in work environments and teamwork, is helpful. Familiarity with digital tools and openness to creative software like SketchUp is recommended.
You’ll learn how to design modern workspaces that are functional, flexible, and inspiring; analyze floor plans; encourage teamwork; plan communication zones; and select materials and colors with purpose.
The course covers workplace design, open-plan offices, teamwork, floor plan planning, material and color selection, acoustics, lighting, presentation techniques, and innovative reuse of existing buildings.
Yes, the course provides practical methods and tools for designing inspiring workspaces, making it especially relevant for creative companies and architecture firms.
Yes, using SketchUp and PowerPoint is recommended to visualize your designs and presentations. The course includes basic training in both programs.
You will create floor plans, mood boards, material collages, 3D models, and presentations. You’ll also practice construction documentation, visualizations, and using both analog and digital tools.