Masterclass

Matteo Bianchi Studio – Interior Design Masterclass 2018

How Do I Start My Own Interior Design Business?

Matteo Bianchi Founder and Award-winning Interior Designer presents an exclusive Interior Design Masterclass in his studio sharing his ideas, techniques and industry secrets. Matteo is a Full  Member of the British Institute of Interior Designer (BIID) and a Visiting Tutor at Chelsea College of Arts, London and The Interior Design School, London.

 

LOCATION

Matteo Bianchi Studio

33 – 35 Brayards Road

London

SE15 3RF

 

AUTUMN COURSE DATES

Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th November 2018

 

DURATION

9.30am – 4.30pm

 

COST

£399.00 + VAT per person for 2 days. We request that all fees be paid in full in advance. Fees are non-refundable.

 

CLASS

Please note that a maximum of 5 people will attend each class.

 

SUITABLE

The course is suitable for beginners and experienced Interior Designers wanting to learn more about running their own business. This course will provide a great foundation for anyone who is interested in a career in Interior Design.

 

FORMAT

All the learning will be based in the studio with full access to the facilities and a series of interactive workshops and studio exercises.

 

EQUIPMENT

We will provide everyone with the following equipment for the course; Pen, A4 Paper, Notebook, Magazines, Sample Fabrics and Materials.

All attendees will be offered a 20% Discount on the purchase price of a hardback copy of the book: LISTEN DESIGN INSPIRE – Matteo Bianchi’s Creative Journey by Simon Hamilton

 

PROGRAMME

Matteo will give you his undivided attention during 2 full days in his South London studio. He will cover several key aspects of the Interior Design business to give you an insight into the industry and how you go about starting your own business.

 

The course will cover the following:

DAY 1

MORNING

• Registration / Teas & Coffees
• Introduction to Matteo Bianchi Studio
• Leadership & Marketing
• S. W. O. T.  analysis
• Identify your vision
• Find your tree and apples
• Create your Business Pie
• Focusing on your goals
• Choosing your clients
• Create your Marketing mix

AFTERNOON

• Where to start: The Project Structure
• How to get the right brief from clients
• Scope of Works and Fee Proposal
• A simplified contract
• Homework exercise

 

DAY 2

MORNING

• How much should I charge
• Timing plan
• The Drawing Package
• F, F & E explained
• The power of Meeting Reports

AFTERNOON

• Specifying
• Timesheets
• Managing contractors and suppliers
• The fulfilment of an invoice
• How to read a Profit & Loss statement and a Balance Sheet
• Insurance & Banks
• The Art of Networking
• Social Media overview
• Exercise on Fee Proposal
• Survey & Feedback

Q & A and Networking

 

For further information, please contact the studio on info@matteobianchi.co.uk with MASTERCLASS in the subject box. If you prefer to speak to someone, you can call the studio on Tel: +44(0)20 3006 2113 for further information.

 

We have a waiting list system if places are not available when you book and we will notify you of a cancellation as soon as possible.

We look forward to welcoming you onto the course.