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The National Design Academy is a leading Design School offering fully accredited, online and in-studio qualifications. Interior & Garden Design, Curtain Making.

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Throwing it back to a momentous day when our talented students at the National Design Academy donned their caps and gowns! 🎓🎉 From starting their own businesses to working in the industry, we asked our students what they have planned next.  #GraduationDay
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Industry expert Lucy Painter joins us this week to share some careers advice, tips for portfolios and a funny story about a man who once shared way too much on his CV.  ​ ​Listen now. ​ ​#podcast #interiordesign #designerdaily ​ nda.ac.uk/blog/the-awkward-c…
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Is the highstreet dead? This week's Awkward Corner visits the troubled area of retail design and Stephen, Amy & SJ look at why certain stores will always survive the threat of online shopping.  ​ ​​#retaildesign #retail #retailtherapy #shopping ​ nda.ac.uk/blog/the-awkward-c…
We're revisiting our favourite trends for 2022 in this week's #moodboardmonday. 1970's patterns get a laid back pastel makeover in today's concept board. ​ ​#moodboard #concept #pastels #mycolourfulhome  pinterest.co.uk/NationalDesi…
Our new #industryinspo series kicks off with the brilliant Garden & Landscape Designer, Victoria Truman. We've chosen two of Victoria's projects which we think showcase the best in urban garden design. ​ ​#gardendesign #gardeninspo #gardendesigner nda.ac.uk/blog/industry-insp…
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Meet Kenzie. ​So close to graduation, the pandemic struck and Kenzie's career plans were derailed. So, instead of getting her first foot on the job ladder, she started her own business. Two years on, she has a thriving business. ​#designer #careers nda.ac.uk/blog/student-succe…
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What's the best exhibition you've ever seen? In this week's podcast, the team explored the wonderful, immersive world of exhibition design. Read Amy's blog to see the exhibitions mentioned in the episode. ​ ​#exhibition #design #designerdaily #podcast nda.ac.uk/blog/exhibition-de…
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Stephen donates his body to art in this week's Awkward Corner as we look at Exhibition Design and the complex role of the designers tasked with creating awe-inspiring exhibits.  ​ ​#exhibition #exhibitiondesign #design ##designerdaily ​ ​ nda.ac.uk/blog/the-awkward-c…
Stephen donates his body to art in this week's Awkward Corner as we look at Exhibition Design and the complex role of the designers tasked with creating awe-inspiring exhibits.  ​ ​#exhibition #exhibitiondesign #design ##designerdaily ​ ​ nda.ac.uk/blog/the-awkward-c…
Dr Anthony Rayworth's design career started in the 70's with big names like Armani and Missoni. Skip on a few years and he has worked with some of the biggest design icons of a generation. Read Anthony's blog or listen to the podcast now!  ​ ​#design nda.ac.uk/blog/reflections-o…
Get ready for some name-dropping as The Awkward Corner welcomes special guest, Dr Anthony Rayworth. From a Bob Marley gig with Paul Smith to a cuddle from icon Mendini, Anthony’s experiences could have entertained us for hours. ​ ​#designerdaily #podcast ​ nda.ac.uk/blog/the-awkward-c…
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Father's Day is just around the corner but what do you buy for the outdoorsy Dad who has everything? We asked Garden Design tutor Gill to put together a list of the top gifts for green-fingered Dads.  ​ ​​#fathersdaygifts #giftideas #gifts
Choosing a colour scheme for your home can be tricky. What if you spend all that time and money and hate it? Here are some great tools of the trade to make sure you get your colour scheme right first time. ​ ​#colourscheme #colour #diyer nda.ac.uk/blog/choosing-a-co…
A quick sketching tutorial for this week's SkillsLab. Join tutor Ruth again as she looks at using a budget journal and pen to create quick and easy interior sketches as part pf the design process.  ​ ​#sketching #interiordesign #designerdaily nda.ac.uk/skillslab/practica…
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Who are the true influencers in design? In this week’s podcast the tutors discussed the difference between influencing and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in design. Read the blog.... ​ ​#designerdaily #design #influencers nda.ac.uk/blog/the-biggest-i…
Who are the true influencers in design? In this week's episode Stephen, Amy & SJ discuss whether influence about making design accessible or pushing the boundaries of what's possible. ​ ​​#influencer #designinfluencer #designerdaily ​ ​ nda.ac.uk/blog/the-awkward-c…
Fusing two different styles takes skill. In this week's #moodboardmonday, student @interiorsbyhannahclemson combines natural materials with an urban feel and we love it! ​Don't forget to use #myNDAday when you post your #moodboardmonday for chance to feature on our feed.
From punk to palaces, this week's podcast covered the best of British culture. Take a look at our latest blog where the tutors share their most iconic memories of the Union Jack and favourite royal residences. ​ ​#platinumjubilee #jubilee #unionjack nda.ac.uk/blog/royal-residen…
🇬🇧💂 Head over to The Awkward Corner Podcast for a celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Stephen, SJ and Amy chat about the iconography of the Union Jack and discuss their favourite royal residences.  ​#platinumjubliee #jubileecelebrations nda.ac.uk/blog/the-awkward-c…
Contemporary Mid-Centrury. The inky woods featured in this moodboard from student @studiocharlielouise are our next top trend for 2022. ​ ​Don't forget to use #myNDAday when you post your #moodboardmonday for chance to feature on our feed.
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