New Cairo · In-Person Workshop

Beyond The Workflow

A two-week practical workshop that takes students and beginners through the real process behind successful interior projects — from the brief to concept, budgeting, and site execution.

Explore the Program

Starts On

14 August

Duration

2 Weeks

Location

New Cairo

The Premise

Why Beyond The Workflow?

Many students learn interior design as separate parts — mood boards, renders, software, presentation. But in real projects, the value sits in understanding how all these parts connect.

This workshop explains the full interior design workflow — clearly, and practically.

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Understand how real interior projects move from idea to execution.
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Learn the connection between design decisions and site reality.
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Build a clearer process before starting any project.
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Understand what happens before and after the final render.
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Learn practical skills that support your first steps in the market.

Curriculum

What You Will Learn

The workshop covers the full interior design journey in a structured way — helping you think, design, present, document, and execute more professionally.

Client Brief & User Needs
Space Planning & Furniture Layout
Concept Development
Mood Boards & Design Direction
Materials, Colors & Lighting
BOQ & Material Quantities
Execution Process & Site Reality
Portfolio & Career Roadmap

Workshop Breakdown

Two Weeks, In Order

Week 01

Design Foundation

Visual Development

The first week builds a solid workflow process, moving from the client's initial brief to a strong, well-planned design direction ready for technical translation.

Introduction to Interior Design Workflow

The timeline of a real interior design project.
Difference between student work and market workflow.
The roles and phases: Pre-design, schematic design, design development, execution.

Client Brief & Understanding User Needs

How to conduct a proper client meeting.
Asking the right questions (function, aesthetics, budget).
Translating client desires into a clear design program.

Activity — Review a real client brief and extract key design constraints.

Space Planning & Furniture Layout

Zoning spaces efficiently and logically.
Circulation rules and human scale basics.
Using grid systems and standard furniture dimensions.
Testing multiple layout options for the same space.

Activity — Draft a functional layout based on the extracted brief.

Concept, Mood Board & Design Direction

Difference between an inspiration board and a concept.
Building a professional mood board (colors, textures, forms).
Defining a clear design style and language.
Presenting the direction to the client (mid-review).

Activity — Create a cohesive mood board tailored to the client profile.

Materials, Colors & Lighting Basics

How to pair materials correctly (wood, stone, metal).
Understanding the 60-30-10 color rule.
Types of lighting (ambient, task, accent).
Selecting finishes that match the mood board and budget.

Activity — Select a material palette for the approved design direction.

Week 02

Technical & Execution

Budget & Execution

The second week translates the visual design into reality — focusing on budgeting, execution phases, and positioning yourself in the job market.

BOQ & Material Quantities

What is a BOQ (Bill of Quantities) and why it matters.
How to read and structure a basic BOQ sheet.
Calculating basic quantities (flooring, paint, skirting).
The relationship between design complexity and budget.
Balancing the design to meet client budget constraints.

Activity — Calculate basic material quantities for a sample space and review pricing.

Execution Process & Site Reality

The sequence of site work (civil, MEP, finishes, installation).
What a designer must look for during site visits.
Why renders often look different from reality.
The importance of shop drawings and site coordination.
Solving common design mistakes that appear during execution.

Activity — Compare a 3D render with its executed photo and spot the differences.

Portfolio & Career Roadmap

How to start a career in interior design.
Building a strong, professional portfolio.
Presenting projects as case studies, not only final images.
Internships, junior positions, and freelancing basics.
Common mistakes in the first year of work.

Activity — Guidance on structuring a beginner portfolio and presenting it professionally.

Early Bird

EGP 5,000 EGP 6,000

The Difference

What Makes This Workshop Different?

Beyond The Workflow focuses on the full picture — connecting design thinking, technical understanding, and execution awareness into one clear journey.

1. It explains the complete workflow, not only one isolated skill.
2. It connects concept, layout, materials, budgeting, and execution.
3. It is built around the real challenges students and beginners face.
4. It includes practical activities and real project examples.
5. It helps participants understand what the market expects from young designers.

Questions

Frequently Asked

Interior design students, architecture students, fresh graduates, junior designers, and beginners interested in understanding the real interior design workflow.

No advanced experience is required. The workshop is designed for beginners and early-stage designers, but basic design interest or knowledge is helpful.

The workshop is in-person in New Cairo.

The workshop duration is two weeks.

The workshop starts on 14 August.

You will learn the workflow behind interior design projects, including brief, space planning, concept, mood boards, materials, lighting, BOQ, execution, and portfolio guidance.

Yes — the workshop includes practical exercises, real examples, and discussions related to actual project workflow.

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