NDA Mena

A valuable day of learning, industry insights and creative inspiration for our students.

A huge thank you to the team for hosting us and to Nemr Sidani, Founder at for delivering an engaging workshop and sharing real-world expertise with our aspiring designers.

Experiences like these give our students the opportunity to connect classroom learning with industry practice, gaining knowledge directly from professionals shaping the future of design.

Thank you for an insightful and inspiring session.

Colour is never merely decoration 🎨✨ In summers, choosing the right colour palette, can soften the light, freshen the mood, and make a room feel instantly more inviting.

For this part of the project, one of our students explored colour schemes through a series of seasonal interior palettes, moving from sun-warmed analogous tones to calm coastal blues, fresh green accents, earthy contemporary neutrals, and soft blush and sage combinations 🌿🌊

Each palette captures a different summer design mood.

🍑 Apricot and coral bring warmth and energy
🩵 Powder blue and cerulean create a cool, coastal calm
🌿 Muted olive and warm green add natural balance
🤎 Mocha mousse and tapestry blue offer quiet refinement
🌸 Blush pink and sage green bring softness, ease, and timeless charm

A thoughtful look at how colour theory becomes interior atmosphere ☀️

✨Student Work Spotlight✨

A closer look at Amanda Edmunds’ Interior Design Project, a boutique hotel-inspired bedroom concept built around mood, materiality, and meticulous detail.

Titled City Seduction, Amanda’s scheme explores a rich Verdant Nocturne Luxe palette, bringing together British racing green, velvet upholstery, grasscloth wallpaper, layered lighting, brass accents, and considered furniture planning.

From concept development to surface finishes, furniture selection, lighting strategy, and technical drawings, this project shows how a strong design narrative can translate into a refined and functional interior.

A beautiful example of design thinking brought to life through atmosphere, texture, and detail.

Some skills never go out of style. ✏️
In a world of screens and software, hand sketching feels almost… revolutionary.

Here’s a glimpse into our recent workshop, where students explored the fundamentals of sketching through live sessions, hands-on drawing, and real-time feedback.

While digital tools are key, sketching remains essential. Often the fastest way to communicate an idea is still pencil on paper.

From building confidence to capturing ideas in the moment, these are skills designers use every day.

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Learning interior design in-person in a studio setup, surrounded by like-minded people can be very transformative.

During our studio sessions, students explore materials, study finishes, experiment with combinations and learn directly from industry professionals. Every sample, discussion and presentation helps them develop the confidence to make design decisions with purpose.

Scroll through to see a glimpse into a day at our studio.

Interior design is not just about creativity. It is about knowing how to communicate ideas clearly.

In just four weeks our Interior Design Software Course takes students through the digital tools that power modern design. Starting with AutoCAD to master technical layouts and spatial planning, then progressing into SketchUp and 3D rendering to transform drawings into immersive interiors.

This project by student Claire Douglas is a wonderful example of that journey, from plan to visualisation.

Watching our students move from their first floor plan to fully realised visualisations is always something special ✨

The journey of a designer often looks like this:

Inspiration.
Mood boards.
Concept development.
Technical drawing.

Inside the NDA studio, students learn how each step connects to the next. From researching references to drafting floor plans, every session builds the skills needed to transform ideas into real interiors.

Design is a process. And this is where it begins. ✨

Studio Sundays are unmatched. ⚡️

The creativity flowing through the studio lately has been incredible! If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get hands-on interior design experience and upgrade your portfolio, this is it. Our studio courses offer the perfect environment to sharpen your skills and network with fellow designers.

Upcoming Sunday Studio Dates (10xSundays):
👉 April 5th - June 14th

🔗 Secure your spot via the link in our bio!

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Take a tour through some of the most beautiful homes in Dubai, as curated by Architecture Digest Middle East (). Each space offers a unique expression of architecture, art and contemporary living.

From gallery inspired lofts and heritage rooted villas to art filled family homes and barefoot luxury escapes on Palm Jumeirah, these residences show how design can shape the way we live, feel and experience home.

Which home would you move into tomorrow? Save your favourite for design inspiration.

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