Modern furniture design inspired by customer
A course by Paul Jeffrey , Furniture designer
Create custom furniture designs on a budget, brand yourself and get clients.
Create custom furniture designs on a budget, brand yourself and get clients.
Join renowned furniture designer Paul Jeffrey as he shares his expertise and insights from his award-winning firm. Immerse yourself in the world of furniture design and explore the synthesis of client ideas with the voices of their spaces, resulting in unique and never-repeated designs.
In this online course, you will delve into the mid-century modern movement, a significant source of inspiration for Paul Jeffrey, and uncover the clean and sleek aesthetic that characterizes it. You will gain valuable knowledge and skills, including conducting design consultations, sketching for inspiration, adding functionality to your designs, selecting materials, creating 3D models, and producing production drawings. Moreover, Paul will share his insights on finding qualified furniture makers and the basic principles of sales and marketing.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 23 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (10)
- 842 students
- 14 lessons (2h 11m)
- 23 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
SketchUpWhat is this course's project?
Create a unique executive desk for a specific client and space. This project will challenge you to apply the knowledge and skills you acquire, enabling you to create a custom piece that perfectly reflects the client's needs and the voice of their environment.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is designed for individuals who have a passion for furniture design and a desire to make a living out of their creative skills. Whether you are a budding designer or an experienced professional looking to refine your craft, this course offers invaluable insights and techniques. Join Paul Jeffrey in this transformative learning experience and unlock your potential to create stunning, customer-inspired furniture.
Requirements and materials
To fully engage in this course, you will need design vellum sheets, indigo-blue pencils, and a straight edge. These materials will help you bring your ideas to life and facilitate the sketching process. Get ready to embark on a creative journey armed with the necessary tools to explore the world of custom furniture design.
Reviews
A course by Paul Jeffrey
Paul Jeffrey, renowned furniture designer and founder of the award-winning firm Paul Rene Custom Modern Furniture and Cabinetry, is a true master in the field. With a background in concept car design for Ford Motor Company, Paul's transition to furniture design was fueled by his passion for creative control and his desire to synthesize client ideas with the voices of their spaces.
His exceptional work has been celebrated in top home and design publications, and he has received numerous design awards and accolades throughout his career. With a commitment to teaching and empowering others, Paul Jeffrey is dedicated to helping individuals express their gifts and make a living out of their creative endeavors.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Conceptualizing the Piece
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Process and Tools
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On-Site Design Consultation
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Room Dimensions and Obstacles
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Empathic Sketching
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Functional Sketching
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U3
The Design Process
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Creating Perspective Views
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3D AutoCAD Sketch
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Adding Alterations
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3D AutoCAD Renders
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U4
Building a Product and a Brand
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Developing Production Drawings
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Outsourcing Production
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Increasing Demand for Your Custom Work
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FP
Final project
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Design and fabricate a piece of furniture or other object inspired by "mid-century modern" design
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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alejandrobreck
PlusExcelente, me sorprendió mucho lo adaptable que hace el proyecto al pasarlo por SketchUp. Aun que no es un curso de SketchUp, me sorprendí descubriendo métodos para hacer más fácil el trabajo en ese software. Los consejos al final también son muy buenos
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etse1a
Excelente
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etoarango
Muy buenos consejos para los que quieren empezar en este tema
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o_sanchez999
Excelente curso para aprender a conceptualizar mobiliario y crear diseño llamativos
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leordecai
Excelente curso ademas de mostrar muy bien la creación de boceto del mobiliario
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