Student Spotlight: Kim Bunce, Professional Interior Design
Pursuing her Passion Meet Interior Designer Kim Bunce. Based in Buckinghamshire, Kim is passionate about bringing spaces together that transform
Student Spotlights
Hear what NDA students have to say about their experience studying with the National Design Academy and how their qualification has helped them succeed within the industry after graduating.
Diploma Students
Student Spotlight: Laura Ruddy, Professional Interior Design
A Creative With Many Hats Say hello to Interior Designer Laura Ruddy. A creative with many hats, Laura pursued her
Student Spotlight: Ashley Dawkins, Professional Interior Design
Career Crossroads Say hello to Professional Interior Designer and Decorator Ashley Luke Dawkins. Ashley decided to study at the National
Student Spotlight: Daniel Stasac, Professional Interior Design
Never too late to career change Meet Nottingham-based interior designer, Daniel Stasac. Daniel studied the National Design Academy Diploma in
Student Spotlight: Hayley Fellows-Prior, Professional Interior Design
From Corporate HR to Interior Designer Hayley Fellows-Prior has always had a creative mind. At the age of 7, she
Student Spotlight: Tom Fuller, Garden Design
Tom Fuller has always had a love of the great outdoors and after leaving school went to a local specialist
Student Success: Professional Garden Design, Baz Grainger
Baz Grainger was already highly successful in the fashion industry, working as Head of Apparel for Timberland, but something was
NDA Diploma Student Spotlight: Belinda Musonza
To begin with, most NDA Interior Design Diploma students use their new found skills to improve their own homes. The
Student Spotlight: Award-Winning Designer, Clare Bolger
Meet Interior Designer Clare Bolger. Clare studied the National Design Academy Diploma in Professional Interior Design. Since finishing her course,
Interior Design Student Spotlight: Kadambari Uppal
What does it take to go from being an interior design student to the owner of a successful interior design
Professional Interior Design Student Spotlight: Kate Coslett
After having children, it can be hard to pick up your career where you left off. If you’re a stay-at-home
New Year, New Career: Lucinda Pickering Student Spotlight
Embarking on a new career takes guts. And once you pass your teenage years, there never seems to be a
Interior Design Diploma Student Spotlight: Emily Harnasz
In years to come, people will ask “What did you do in the Lockdown of 2020”? Many of you will
Garden Design Student Spotlight: Katie Reynolds
The best way to find out what it’s like to study an adult education course is to ask someone who
Interior Design Diploma Student Spotlight: Nawara Adra
Returning to education as an adult can be a daunting task, especially when you have two small children. When Nawara
Student Spotlight – Dubai In-Studio: Ruth Abela
We love seeing the passion and drive that our students bring to class all the time. In this video, one
Student Spotlight: Penelope Ware
Our Diploma in Professional Soft Furnishings & Curtain Making is the ideal course if you want to design your own
Student Spotlight: John Niven
At the National Design Academy, many of our graduates decide that they want to go it alone and start
Student Spotlight: Zoe Perks
Seeing our students’ success is our biggest joy. After first unleashing their creativity through our outstanding courses, watching them use
Student Spotlight: Sharon Dobson
“For me, the beauty of how the course is put together, is you can see your own personal journey” During
Student Spotlight: Kate Stephenson
From Mum & Marketeer to Dream Interior Design Career… We recently had the opportunity to visit National Design Academy Alumni, Kate
Student of the Month: Joseph Limeta
Joseph Limeta was presented with his Student of the Month award in Dubai by NDA Academy Director, Pauline Riley. Joseph
Student Spotlight: Elizabeth Whitehead
The National Design Academy is always proud to hear about our student’s activities while they are studying with us. We
Student Spotlight: Caroline Wright
Our Spotlight for August is looking at the work of Caroline Wright who is currently enrolled onto the National Design
Student Spotlight: Annette Bryan
The National Design Academy is always proud to hear what our students go on to do once they’ve graduated. We
Case study: Anita Brown
I took the plunge and made the exciting decision to enrol with the National Design Academy (NDA) to study their
Case study: Pam Faulkner
I attended the studio course for the Diploma in Curtain Making and Soft Furnishings with the National Design Academy in May
Case study: Albina Alieva
My name is Albina Alieva and I live in Moscow, Russia. I am 36 years old and am a happy
Case Study: Ksenia Abakumova
Let me introduce myself, I’m Ksenia Abakumova. I was born in Arhangelsk (North-West region of the Russian Federation) and I
Case Study: Emma Shaw
Below we hear from one of our many successful past students; Emma Shaw. Emma undertook the Diploma in Curtain Making
Case Study: Penny Bruce
Below we hear from past National Design Academy student; Penny Bruce. Penny successfully completed the NDA Diploma in Curtain Making
Case Study: Gemma Louise Chambers
I decided to study with the National Design Academy after looking into various interior design courses. I decided that studying
Case Study: Gemma Farr
Many years ago whilst reading a magazine I saw a small add for an interior design course and immediately I
NDA student sets up successful interior design business in Australia
Joanna grew up in Australia and trained as an accountant for many years, but she couldn’t suppress her creative hunger
Design Duo Push Interiors Business from Strength to Strength
Sharon Kearney had read every curtain making book she could find, but wanted to take her skills to the next
Karen Lane – A story of success
Leaving secondary modern school at 16 and enrolling for a two-year Foundation Course at Lincoln College of Art,
NDA Star pupil Penny Bruce talks about her fantastic career and business in Interior Design
Penny Bruce studied a Curtain and Soft furnishing Diploma course with The National Design Academy, and is now the Director
Bachelor's Degree Students
Student Spotlight: Annabelle Westwater, BA (Hons) Interior Design
A Journey of Passion, Learning, and Design Excellence Meet Annabelle Westwater, a recent graduate of the BA (Hons) Interior Design
Student Spotlight: Tamala Mwamba, BA (Hons) Interior Design
A Progressive Journey from Inspiration to Innovation Meet Tamala Mwamba, a talented designer whose journey has been shaped by her
Student Spotlight: Jane Mahood, BA (Hons) Interior Design
Design Intuition Meet Jane Mahood, a BA (Hons) Interior Design student with a deep passion for transforming spaces. Jane’s interest
Student Spotlight: Kate Nuttall, BA (Hons) Interior Design – Online Top-Up
From Apprentice to Master Meet Kate Nuttall. She began her journey into interior design at 18 when she became intrigued
Student Spotlight: Orla Lindsay, BA (Hons) Interior Design
Portuguese Influence Meet Orla Lindsay, a recent graduate from the BA (Hons) Interior Design course. Like many students, Orla has
Student Spotlight: Elika Ostrov, BA (Hons) Heritage Interior Design
Interior Meets Music: Symphonies in Design Meet Elika Ostrov, an Interior Design student currently enrolled in our BA (Hons) Heritage
Student Spotlight: Amy Thorne, BA (Hons) Heritage Interior Design
Lifelong Learner Meet Amy Thorne, an Interior Design student, currently enrolled in our BA (Hons) Heritage Interior Design course. If
Student Spotlight: Jake Henry
Rugby is a tough sport. You don’t get anywhere without sheer determination. Jake Henry has that in abundance. At the
Student Success: BA (Hons) Interior Design, Mackenzie Morrison
Less than a year after completing her BA (Hons) Interior Design degree, Mackenzie Morrison runs her own thriving interior design business. But
Degree Student Spotlight: Rachel Fowler
Rachel Fowler recently graduated from the NDA’s BA (Hons) Interior Design programme and is soon to become a published author
Degree Student Spotlight: Emma Kelsall
Meet Emma Kelsall. Emma took the leap back into education in her mid-40’s when she became a student on the
Interior Design Student Spotlight: Azza Refaat
If you’re considering becoming an interior design student it’s important to ask yourself what you want to get out of
BA Interior Design Degree Student Spotlight: Rand Jasim
If you follow our social media accounts, you’ll have seen some of the stunning work that our students create whilst
Student Spotlight: Ibrahim Mohamad Aljasem
I understand that good designs shape people’s lives, influences their behavior and must always have a purpose. Because of this,
Barbara Seidelmann – Student Spotlight
“China is very different; it is a very high potential market for most of the consumer-focused companies. That means that
Student Spotlight: Alex Nicolaidis
The NDA videography team recently headed to design agency, Collective to catch up with NDA Student of the Year 2017,
NDA Case Study: Amy Johnson | BA (Hons) Degree in Interior Design
“Studying via distance learning allows for the development of time management skills – having two jobs and studying for a
Student Spotlight: Alison Champain
Here at the National Design Academy, we always like to hear success stories from both current and past students. This
Student Spotlight: Damian Mayhew
Here at the National Design Academy, we always like to hear success stories from both current and past students. This
Student Of The Month: FdA Interior Design Degree Student, David Doherty
THIS MONTH’S NATIONAL DESIGN ACADEMY STUDENT OF THE MONTH IS FDA INTERIOR DESIGN DEGREE STUDENT, DAVID DOHERTY. This month David has been
Student Spotlight: Foundation Degree in Interior Design graduate, Katie Older
The National Design Academy are always proud to hear what our students go on to do once they’ve graduated. We are
Student Spotlight: BA Hons Interior Design degree graduate, Gemma Drake
The National Design Academy are always proud to hear what our students go on to do once they’ve graduated. We are
Student Case Study: BA Hons Interior Design degree
This week we continue our NDA Student Guest Blog Series with a Q&A with BA Hons Interior Design degree graduate,
Student Case Study: BA (Hons) Heritage Interior Design
This week we continue our NDA Student Guest Blog Series with current BA (Hons) Heritage Interior Design degree student, Claire
Student of the Month: Heritage Interior Design
This month’s National Design Academy Student of the Month is BA Hons Heritage Interior Design student, Hayley Booth. Hayley has
Student of the Month: Bradley Gibb – BA (Hons) Interior Design
Bradley Gibb has been awarded this month’s Student of the Month award for his Independent Study Project submission for the final
Student Spotlight: Nicci Aplin
The National Design Academy enjoys catching up with our graduates who have gone on to achieve success since completing an
Case Study: Imama Farhan
It’s hard for expatriates to get admitted on to a course at a Saudi Arabian university. I am residing here
Case Study: Tracey Andrews
I have been self-employed since 1991, running a small business which supplied curtains and blinds to residential clients. I taught
Case Study: Julie White
Below we hear from past National Design Academy student; Julie White. Julie successfully completed her BA (Hons) Interior Design last
Case Study: Ammar Albizreh
Below we hear from one of our Syrian students; Ammar Albizreh who completed the BA (Hons) Interior Design course with
Case Study: Celia Millward
“After I made the decision to change my career path from Physiotherapy to Interior Design at the age of 21,
Case Study: Natalie Crowder
Below we hear from one of our highly regarded past students, Natalie Crowder, who completed not only an NDA Diploma
Case Study: Vicky Wilkins
Below we hear from one of our highly regarded past students, Vicky Wilkins, who completed her Foundation Degree in Interior
Case Study: Rachel Davies
Below we hear from Rachel Davies, a past NDA student who has gone on to enjoy a very successful and
Guest Blog: Heather Spiers – NDA Graduate
Hello all, It’s that time again for another new blog post and this time we have something different to share.
NDA student Karen Lane is aiming for the top and reveals how Interior Design has always been her passion
After she couldn’t resist anymore, Karen Lane took the leap of design and is now running a successful interior
Master's Degree Students
Student Spotlight: Giorgia Lacey-Colley, MA Interior Design
A Natural Creative Meet Giorgia Lacey-Colley, an MA Interior Design Graduate whose journey in interior design has been shaped by a
Student Spotlight: Denisa Jusic, MA Interior Design
From Corporate HR to Interior Designer Based in Essex and specialising in residential design, Denisa Jusic found her passion for
Interior Design Master’s Degree Student Spotlight: Meg Stephens
Meet Interior Design Master’s student Meg Stephens. Meg Stephens is busy. Constantly. In between her full time job as an
Student Spotlight: Anabia Hassan
“They say you’re incredibly lucky if you get to pursue all your passions in a single lifetime; I for one,
NDA Case Study: Rezzan Kurt | MA in Interior Design
“While searching the courses, I found the NDA very professional, flexible and fresh. I needed to complete my MA in
Student Spotlight: Bernard Gray
Continuing our series looking at the fine work our Graduates are achieving following completion of their studies; this month we
Case study: Sushma Serigara
In 2011, I graduated with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree from the University of New South Wales in Sydney
Case Study: Erika Davies
I graduated with a BA (Hons) Interior Design (Decoration) from Southampton Solent University in 2011, like many interior design graduates,
Case Study: Dana Al-Awa
Dana Al-Awa “Growing up in the UK, then living for a short while in my home country Syria and then