Kim Lane has been working within the interiors industry most of her career and has a particular interest in sustainable design. She combines her tutoring role for The Interior Design Institute, with creating decorative homewares using natural fibres, and running an online eco homewares store.
Kim completed a degree in Clothing Design and Textile Science from the University of Otago. She worked initially as a Visual Merchandiser and Window Dresser for Country Road Clothing in New Zealand, before transferring to Sydney where she managed the visual team throughout New South Wales.
While working in the UK, Kim was drawn to the Designers Guild and Terence Conran stores, among others, and discovered a passion for interiors and colour. This inspired her to undertake study in interior design after returning to NZ in 2000 and following that she set up her own business. Kim worked mainly with residential clients providing concept planning and specifying colours and finishes while raising her children.
In recent years Kim has become passionate about sustainable design.
Bronwyn James was destined to pursue a career in the design industry. She grew up with creative parents who worked in design-related businesses and was always surrounded by colour samples
Bronwyn has been involved in a diverse range of building projects over many years where her intuitive flair and passion for colour, fabrics and design has been evident. She completed an interior design course to complement her practical skills and knowledge, and has had extensive experience working as an interior designer and project manager on the upgrading of residential properties.
These projects have included redesigning and revamping small brick and tile units, modernising dated apartments and extensively renovating original villas and bungalows to make them suitable for contemporary living.
Sophie Seeger runs Seeger By Design, a creative company for interior design, decorating, property styling, colour consulting and art sourcing.
Sophie was immersed in art and design from a very young age, having “caught the bug” from her grandmother, a sculptor, and both art-loving parents.
She studied the history of art, colour and design, interior design and journalism. Her career to date has successfully married her passion for art, design and writing.
While running a contemporary art and design gallery, Sophie developed a commission base for her paintings and also discovered her joy for commercial design development, identifying sustainable opportunities and incomes for artists and designers.
This led to two Indigenous rug and textile ranges with licensed deals for clients, including DFAT, Qantas and public libraries. Sophie has a licensing deal for her own abstract art and has works in private collections throughout Australia, South Africa, the US, UK, Denmark and Singapore.
Sophie has worked as an art and design mentor and a guest curator, and she continues to work on residential and boutique retail interior design projects.
She is a contributor for Houzz and a member of the DIA.
Wendi Snyder started a career in theatre, specialising in costume and set design for student and professional productions at the Alexander Theatre Monash University.
She stayed there for 10 years before working with theatre producers, such as Michael Edgley, Kevin Jacobson and Cameron Macintosh.
Her 25 year career in theatre took her around the world where she educated herself in architecture and interior design.
She left show business to work with property developers as an interior designer in commercial but mostly residential applications.
Wendi works as a tutor for The Interior Design Institute, runs her own interior design company and consults on predominantly domestic projects, specialising in kitchen, bathrooms and colour schemes.
My love for interior design has always been strong, I went looking for a course to do that I would be able to afford and when I stumbled across The Interior Design Institute, I knew it was the perfect course for me. As it was not only affordable, but it is also self-paced therefore being able to fit my study time in around a busy life!
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Karla Monikka Arrieta
12/08/2022
Fun, informative, and great course!
The interior design course that IDI offers is very informative and helpful. I come from a different background professionally so...
Jane
9/08/2022
Great resource materials
Great resource materials, assessments are a good representation of the module content.
Caitlin Gillum
9/08/2022
Review of the Interior Design Institute
The modules are very helpful and insightful, they have lots of information in and it sets you up well for...
Eugenia
9/08/2022
I'm really enjoying learning about the…
I'm really enjoying learning about the principles and application of interior design. The course is very comprehensive and provides practical...
tkw
9/08/2022
In-depth, all bases covered interior design course
This is an amazingly comprehensive interior design course with access to fantastic resources and excellent student support.
Catherine Watts
7/08/2022
Rewarding and challenging in a good way
This course has been everything I'd hoped it would be and more, both challenging in a good way and rewarding....
Echo Luo
30/07/2022
The Design course that helped me with a career change
I have truly enjoyed the course. The materials provided are inspirational and practical. In the last 2 years, with the...
lucy madden
27/07/2022
Worth It!!
I have been at this a lonnnnggg time - mostly because I initially struggle with the tech side of my...
Ella Harrison
19/07/2022
Wonderful course
This course is wonderful. The modules are thoughtfully crafted in an easy to digest layout and the content is very...
Ari M
18/07/2022
Above my expectations
I am so impressed with the depth of the content. The tutor has been amazing with her feedback and speed.
A. Milson
12/07/2022
Interior Design Diploma
My experience with this course has been great so far. Each module provides you with a lot of information, and...
Jodi-Anne Quinn
12/07/2022
My marks
My marks, reviews and comments have been great I really appreciate the feedback which is always delivered in a positive...
Mr. Sames
12/07/2022
Strengthened confidence in design
This course has given me a thorough understanding of interior design and the businesses components related to producing designs. My...
Sarah Parry
7/07/2022
I have found the course so far to be…
I have found the course so far to be excellent. My tutor is fantastic and gives prompt and constructive feedback....
Tracey Holt
6/07/2022
Course is going really well
Course is going really well, tutor is very helpful, it is taking me a while but that is due to...