Commercial Design 1
Students will be introduced to the world of commercial interior design with a focus on Restaurant and Hotels. Students will learn about the ergonomics and theory’s behind both spaces with a focus on materials and specifications. Students additionally will have a showroom visit in this course.
Topic 1
• Final Project review
• Difference between commercial and residential design
• Contract fabrics
• Contract wallpapers
• Floor coverings
Topic 2
• Restaurant interior design
• Trakhees space requirements
• Basic requirements for restaurant design
• Restaurant ergonomics and standard dimensions
• Hot and cold food display
• Café Design review
• Activity 1: Café Design
Topic 3
• The psychology of restaurant design: colour
• The psychology of restaurant design: scent
• The psychology of restaurant design: lighting
• The psychology of restaurant design: acoustics
• The psychology of restaurant design: architecture
• The restaurant design narrative
Topic 4
• The psychology of hotel design: colour
• The psychology of hotel design: lighting
• The psychology of hotel design: acoustics
Topic 5
• Hotel plan and design case study
• Hotel design comparisons
• Hotel floor plan example
• Typical furniture sizes in a hotel
Topic 6
• Test & Feedback
• Project Presentations
• Hotel Budget Guidelines & Showroom visit
•October 2nd to 30th Monday (Except 16th) – In Studio 9:00AM to 1:00PM
In Studio- 2800 AED
Pre-recorded- 1800AED
*Discount available until August 31, 2022
Residential 1, 2, AutoCad 1 or/& SketchUp 1 from The Designers’ Studio or equivalent (contact us to check).
Scale ruler, tracing paper, graph paper, double sided tape, metal ruler, Stanley knife, scissors, glue, A4 white paper, A2 foam board
Internships and the work placement program is only in conjunction with the Professional Practice Diploma. If you would like work placements it is recommended to take the higher Diploma.