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ARCH SCHOOL

Creativity Learning and Training

Free design education for women

learn the basics of interior design and architecture, build confidence, and create real projects.

URITECT Arch School is our non-profit program offering accessible, beginner-friendly courses—designed especially for women and underrepresented groups.

Workshops

Jan 17 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm EST

Basic Concepts of Interior Design

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Basic Concepts of Interior Design

Jan 17 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm EST

Free online interior design workshop for women only, part of URITECT’s Empowering Women program. *Certificate with class project completion.

In this free online workshop (for women only), URITECT Arch School will introduce the essential building blocks of interior design in a clear, practical way. You’ll learn how designers think about space planning, layout, balance, proportion, colour harmony, lighting, and material selection—and how to apply these principles to real rooms, even with simple tools.

What you can expect:

  • A structured, beginner-friendly lesson with visual examples
  • Practical tips you can use immediately for your home or future projects
  • A short class project to help you practice what you learn
  • Certificate with class project completion

Design Foundations, Curated by the URITECT Team

A hand-picked collection of interior design theory videos selected by the URITECT team. These lessons cover essential principles such as space planning, lighting, color, and design history, suitable for beginners through advanced learners. The library will continue to grow as we add more carefully chosen resources over time.

8 DECORATING RULES YOU SHOULD NEVER BREAK 

Kristen McGowan

This video introduces the core principles of interior design, explaining how elements such as balance, proportion, rhythm, and harmony work together to shape well-designed spaces. Through clear examples and visual explanations, it helps learners understand how design decisions influence both function and atmosphere, making it a strong foundation for anyone beginning or refining their interior design knowledge.

Interior Design Space Planning 101 – Step by Step

Aseel A.H.

In this video, a professional designer walks through the basics of space planning for interiors, making it ideal for beginners. It offers a step-by-step guide to laying out a room – from mapping out the available space and traffic flow to arranging furniture for both function and aesthetics. The host discusses key considerations, such as choosing a focal point, ensuring adequate circulation space, and balancing the room’s layout.

50 Interior Design Styles Explained in 25 Minutes

Nick Lewis

In this fast-paced overview, designer Nick Lewis walks through 50 different interior design styles from historical classics to contemporary trends. In about 25 minutes, he highlights the key characteristics of each style – for example, defining features of Art Deco (a lavish 1920s style with geometric forms and luxe materials versus those of minimalist or rustic styles. He also touches on hybrid styles like Japandi, which blend Japanese and Scandinavian design philosophies.

 

Lighting Design 101 Principles

D.Signers

This video introduces the fundamentals of lighting design in interiors, explained in a clear, visual format. It covers the main principles of effective lighting, including the three layers of lighting (ambient, task, and accent) and how to balance them in a room to achieve both functionality and mood

Free Colour Training Lesson

Maria Killam

The video focuses on a practical system for working with color, especially when choosing neutrals and whites for interiors. Killam introduces what she calls “the most helpful tool for choosing neutrals and whites” in paints and finishes demystifying how to identify undertones and get colors to work together harmoniously. By watching this free training, viewers learn to avoid common color mistakes and gain professional tips on developing sophisticated color palettes.