Presentation
Our Interior Design diploma is awarded by AIPF-ESAIL and registered on the RNCP under number 37076 as a Level 5 Professional Certification in Interior Design. Whether for a two or three-dimensional space, museography, production or events promotions, an interior designer is a profession with the artistic, technical and creative expertise required to see a project through to completion. The broad range of sectors of activity, and the multitude of possibilities within each sector open to an interior designer, reveal a profession that is rich and diverse, and which opens up a huge scope for experimentation and innovation which constitute its strength and identity. EASIL proposes a three-year diploma in interior design which will allow you to master all the technical and graphic components of the profession. Students are admitted post-baccalareat (or equivalent) or via a recognition of prior learning and experience scheme. The ESAIL interior design program allows you to acquire the artistic and technical skills required to operate in the different sectors of activity associated with the profession. Learn to express your creativity working with experienced professionals throughout your interior design course on internships with companies!
Interior design
An artistic and technical education
Program Details
3 years
Full-time
Bachelor's degree (equivalent to Bac+3)
High school diploma or equivalent (VAE – Validation of Prior Experience)
Lyon
Level 5 professionnel certification - « Décorateur Conseil d’intérieur »
The profession
In direct contact with their clients, the interior designer must have good listening skills and be capable of summarising the ideas expressed by their client to understand what they have in mind. They must also have a good command of drawing on paper or computer to be able to present a sketch or plan to the people they work with.
As a project manager, they should be able to suggest innovative spatial configurations. Furthermore, they must keep informed of the latest developments in the field in terms of materials, products, standards etc.
Finally, the interior designer is the main contact for the tradespersons and suppliers who will work on the worksites they are responsible for.
How to become an interior designer?
In order to practice this profession, you can take a three-year interior design course. This will involve studying a wide range of subjects including interior design, designing ephemeral spaces and events scenography. This course can lead to setting up as a freelance interior designer.
What does an interior designer or decorator do?
An interior designer’s job is to create the design of an interior space. They also have to manage the teams and suppliers working on the project.
Skills
Being an interior designer requires good listening skills and empathy to understand the client’s intentions and needs. They must be versatile, creative, methodical, curious, technical and have a breadth and depth of cultural references.
Testimony
Timeline
Portfolio
The work presented is composed of partial extracts from the documents produced by students for their final exams. They show the skills acquired in interior design and interior architecture project design.
Lyon Campus
Originally located in the former military buildings at the Fort de Vaise (Lyon 9), the school has continued to develop to become one of the leading Interior Architecture schools in France. The Lyon campus is located in the Gorge de Loup area which is undergoing major development and offers excellent public transport links. The Lyon campus is spread across two buildings with a total surface area of 22,000m², housing 23 higher education establishments. The campus offers a full range of shared services and facilities including:
Modular rooms, an IT room, a model room, a learning resource centre, a large lecture hall, a business incubator, cafeteria and leisure spaces, with options for doing sport.