Introduction to Interior Design
A course by Masquespacio, Creative interior design consulting
Learn to bring spaces to life with simple DIY techniques
In Masquespacio, an interior and product design studio led by Ana Hernández and Christophe Penasse, user experience and communication are at the top of their priorities. Each corner they design tells a story and connects with people.
In this course, learn how to carry out an interior design project; everything from finding inspiration to the final touches. Alongside Ana Hernández, creative director of Masquespacio, you will achieve amazing results with limited resources and reuse everyday objects by following the DIY philosophy.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 20 downloads
What's included in this course?
Start your course by getting to know Ana, her main influences and the steps she took in executing one of her favorite projects: the Valencia Lounge Hostel.
Then, discover the relationship between interior designer and client. Analyze your client’s philosophy and space, and see how to reflect the company’s DNA into a brief, translating your project into clear key concepts.
With everything laid out, learn how Ana and Christophe work on different spaces according to the needs of each project, and how to fill each environment with life. Discover the importance of collecting reference images from other spaces, organizing your work materials and color palette to create a mood board.
Wrap up your course by getting to know how to develop and present your final project, from its concept to justification of materials, colors, and textures. Ana shares some final tips on how to assemble the story of your project, present it to your client and how to execute your ideas according to the established plan.
Many of Masquespacio's projects are intimately related to the DIY philosophy. Ana gives you ideas on how to use unexpected materials for your interior design projects.
One of Masquespacio’s core beliefs is one that goes beyond aesthetics and functionality; each corner must connect with the user and tell a story. That is why, once you have learned how to define the concept of your project and have the materials selected, you will fully immerse yourself into finding the story you want to tell in the space you design.
- 94% positive reviews (2.6K)
- 86,927 students
- 15 lessons (1h 39m)
- 20 additional resources (18 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · French · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an interior design project for a client, taking the Valencia Lounge Hostel project as reference.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers, interior designers, architects and people interested in interior design in general, or those who are looking for a way to express their creativity through interior design.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge of interior design is needed, all you need is the desire to develop your skills and creativity in interior design.
Regarding materials, you will need a tape measure, paper, pencil, and scale.
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Masquespacio
A course by Masquespacio
Ana Milena Hernández Palacios, creative director of Masquespacio, was born in Colombia but has lived in Spain since she was young. As soon as she finished her degree in interior architecture, she founded Masquespacio, a creative interior design consultancy, in order to explore her creative abilities.
Under this brand she has been involved with projects in Spain, Germany, Norway, Portugal, and the United States. She has been recognized internationally in the media and has received several awards throughout her career, such as the Massimo Dutti Nuevos Valores from AD Spain and the Wave of the Future Award for Hospitality Design. She has also won awards for individual projects such as the Hospitality Design Award, Wallpaper Award, and Red Dot.
Her designs include L'Atelier Rouge in New York; Vino Veritas restaurant in Norway; Solera supermarket in Cologne; Hikari and Nozomi restaurants in Valencia and the Valencia Lounge Hostel.
Content
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U1
Presentation
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About us
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Influences
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The project 'Valencia Lounge Hostel'
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U2
The brief
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Get to know the client / business
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Get to know the space
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New lifestyles
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U3
Inspiration and mood board
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How to classify and organize lifestyles
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The materials. Search and Organization
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How to manage colors
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New materials and color palettes
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U4
Project development
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The history of the project
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Concept and definition of materials, colors and textures
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Creative development of ideas
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Execution
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Presentation of the Project and Budget
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to interior design
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FAQs
The course is aimed at people with intermediate knowledge of interior design, but it’s also great for those with basic skills who want to deepen their creativity, materials knowledge, and stay up-to-date with current trends.
All you need is paper, a pencil, a tape measure, and a scale ruler for sketching and measuring. Having access to basic materials for experimentation is recommended, but the course mainly focuses on creativity and repurposing everyday objects.
You’ll learn how to conceptualize spaces, choose materials and colors, create storytelling, plan budgets, reuse objects, and apply current trends like sustainability and lifestyle influences in real interior design projects.
The course teaches how to build color palettes, analyze innovative combinations, apply color across different styles, and use techniques to create specific atmospheres in residential and commercial spaces.
Yes, the course offers strategies to transform spaces with limited resources, reuse materials, pick budget-friendly options, and allocate detailed budgets by area without sacrificing creativity or quality.
Yes, you’ll learn how to craft and communicate a coherent narrative that guides your space design, integrating storytelling into your project concepts and presentations.
The course covers contemporary styles like Future, Organic, and Smart Luxury, showing how to apply materials, colors, and trends to suit various lifestyles and contexts.
Eu amei o curso, as aulas são super didaticas, o conteúdo é bem atualizado.
Me encantó el curso!!. Explica todo el proceso creativo del diseño de interiores de manera práctica e innovadora.
Lo elegí por curiosidad, no pertenece al área de mi formación. Transmite imaginación y bienestar, luz y color, permite imaginar estancias acogedoras con presupuestos acomodados. Tuve problemas técnicos con la reproducción de algunos videos.
Il corso è valido per chi vuole capire cosa significa fare l'interior designer, con un focus sui progetti per uffici, ristoranti, hotel, ecc (no case). Chiaramente, come dice il titolo, è un'introduzione, però ho trovato molto utile la definizione del percorso per arrivare alla messa in opera del progetto per capire effettivamente come lavora un interior designer. Unica pecca è che la traduzione dallo spagnolo all'italiano non è sempre perfetta, ma si capisce comunque bene. Grazie!
La forma de explicar de Ana es muy clara y sencilla, y anima a ponerse manos a la obra y plantear un proyecto propio. Muchas gracias por vuestra identidad.