Sydney Design School

Sydney Design School Study on campus or online with the Australia's award winning interior design school. We make spaces. We shape experiences. We transform lives.

We offer Certificate IV through to Advanced Diploma courses as well as a range of short courses to upskill your knowledge. Our highly practical, industry focused courses are available full or part-time, day or evening, to suit your lifestyle. Come along to one of our free Information Sessions - start your creative career at Sydney Design School. VET Student Loan approved. www.sydneydesignschool.com.au

Diploma student Karla Brown reimagined retail as ritual for her Vivienne Westwood menswear flagship concept, "where mela...
10/09/2026

Diploma student Karla Brown reimagined retail as ritual for her Vivienne Westwood menswear flagship concept, "where melancholy becomes beauty, and history, craftsmanship and ritual shape a contemporary retail experience."

Karla built her concept around the Modern Dandy: intellectually curious, historically informed and unapologetically individual.

Drawing on Westwood's philosophy of "plundering history," she designed a space that feels residential rather than commercial, with moments of pause, a fitting ritual that's private yet visible enough to spark curiosity, and a Cabinet of Curiosities that turns the interior into a portrait of its wearer.

The result rejects the idea that beauty must be perfect, instead finding poetic expression in longing, decay and imperfection, so visitors leave with more than a purchase.

This is what happens when big thinkers are given room to push creative boundaries. Our Diploma of Interior Design is for the challengers and the curious, those ready to think beyond the brief. This could be you! We're enrolling now for our virtual studios in October, and on campus starting January 2027.

Diploma of Interior Design student Sarah Rubenstein created an immersive, sensory experience for Sydney Festival guests ...
08/09/2026

Diploma of Interior Design student Sarah Rubenstein created an immersive, sensory experience for Sydney Festival guests in her pop-up space. Her response to the brief shows a strong conceptual narrative, considered spatial planning, thoughtful material selection, sensory engagement, and a well considered approach to sustainability and reuse.

Sarah's design explores the concept of fading memory, both spatially and through materiality - making tangible the idea of how memories shift, soften and fade over time.

She developed her initial concept further by taking her Educator's feedback on board throughout the design process. "Feedback encouraged me to push my ideas further, think more creatively and move beyond literal interpretations of memory. I enjoyed this collaborative process, as each critique helped refine the concept and strengthen the relationship between the research, spatial experience and final design," says Sarah.

This is what thoughtful, considered design looks like when you're given the space to explore. Our Diploma of Interior Design is for students ready to dig deeper and think beyond the obvious. Inspired? You could be creating work like this. We're enrolling now for our virtual studios in October, and on campus starting January 2027.

Thinking of renovating? Our talented Certificate IV students are ready to take on a new real world residential project, ...
07/09/2026

Thinking of renovating? Our talented Certificate IV students are ready to take on a new real world residential project, and you could receive a fully considered decoration scheme and layout solutions tailored to your brief, completely free.⁠
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All we need is an accurate floor plan of your home and your availability to join us in our North Sydney studios in Nov/Dec (dates to be confirmed) for a project briefing of about an hour, and a final critique day.
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Interested?⁠
Email Elise ASAP to register your interest and get more info:⁠
[email protected]⁠

Bathroom design by Magali Pascal.

And this is why we’re Australia’s award winning interior design school! We’re still on a high after the success of our a...
04/09/2026

And this is why we’re Australia’s award winning interior design school! We’re still on a high after the success of our alumni at the Design Institute of Australia's Graduate of the Year Awards. We couldn’t be prouder of these super creative, emerging Interior Designers whose incredible portfolios reflect their talent and hard work.

For the second year running a SDS alumni has taken out the Australian Graduate of the Year in the Place category, ahead of all other vocational institutions, and it was wonderful that our 2025 and 2026 winners got to celebrate together.

Anneliese Cook (left) scooped up major honours this year, winning:⁠
/ Australian Graduate of the Year, Place category (Vocational)⁠
/ NSW Graduate of the Year Place category (Vocational)⁠
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Remie Collins (centre) absolutely excelled in 2025, winning:⁠
/ Australian Graduate of the Year, Place category (Vocational)⁠
/ NSW Graduate of the Year overall winner across all categories⁠
/ NSW Graduate of the Year Place category (Vocational)⁠

Joy Yakob (right) achieved an incredible honour this year, winning:⁠
/ NSW Graduate of the Year Place category (Vocational)⁠

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Proof that our school and amazing Educators are leading the way in interior design education in Australia.⁠
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If you’re a creative high school student or parent, this is for you!⁠⁠The Certificate III in Design Fundamentals EVET co...
02/09/2026

If you’re a creative high school student or parent, this is for you!⁠
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The Certificate III in Design Fundamentals EVET course for years 11 and 12 is a fun, hands-on way for you to experience design school while you’re still at high school. ⁠
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This week our first year EVET students learned about styling and creative direction. They really excelled with product styling - how good are their final images?!⁠
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There's no essays or tests, just creative learning and exploration. Students complete projects in interiors, styling, creative direction, textile design and graphic design. And get ahead of the game with real skills and real career options.⁠
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Don't miss out on your place for next year. Round 1 Expressions of Interest for our 2027 intake are closing next week, Friday 11 September.⁠
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Chat to your Careers Advisor or EVET Coordinator at school ASAP about starting in 2027.

https://sydneydesignschool.com.au/certificate-iii-in-design-fundamentals/

Make Space for What's Next. For your ideas.For your future. For yourself. Come see what studio-based design education ac...
01/09/2026

Make Space for What's Next.
For your ideas.
For your future.
For yourself.

Come see what studio-based design education actually looks like.
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Open Day
Saturday 19 September⁠
9.30am - 12pm⁠
Register to join us
https://sydneydesignschool.com.au/open-day/

Get the Sydney Design School experience from home in our live virtual studio and you'll receive the same quality educati...
25/08/2026

Get the Sydney Design School experience from home in our live virtual studio and you'll receive the same quality education as our on campus students.⁠
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Gabriella Diaz couldn't make it to our Sydney studios but she enjoyed the social vibe of our virtual class and produced some outstanding work like this hospitality project. ⁠
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Your creative future starts 14 October. ⁠
2 days per week. Enrol now. ⁠
Certificate IV in Interior Decoration - 6 months⁠
Diploma of Interior Design - 18 months⁠
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Make real connections, and be guided and supported by our passionate Educators with live demos, briefs and critiques.⁠
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https://sydneydesignschool.com.au/live-online/

Some rooms make you want to leave. Some make you want to stay.That’s not an accident. It’s design.Interior design isn't ...
20/08/2026

Some rooms make you want to leave. Some make you want to stay.
That’s not an accident. It’s design.

Interior design isn't a job that's just about cushions and colour swatches. It's a genuine responsibility to the people who will live, work, heal and gather inside the spaces you shape.

On our blog we take a deep dive into the essence of good interior design, the responsibilities of interior designers to shape spaces, and the ripple effect they have on all our lives.

https://sydneydesignschool.com.au/why-making-spaces-matters/

Junior Designer Diaries / On Friday our Career and Industry Manager Michelle Burke hosted a panel event with some of our...
18/08/2026

Junior Designer Diaries / On Friday our Career and Industry Manager Michelle Burke hosted a panel event with some of our recent graduates.

Pictured from left: Michelle with our guest speakers and alumni Ruby Pasalidis, Jesse Bates and Harley Wallace.

They shared frank, relatable career stories, answered students' questions, and gave a picture of what the first steps into the interiors industry can actually look like - all the advice that's invaluable when first starting out.

Thanks so much for your time and insights
Ruby
Jesse .studio
Harley

Eyes on our Alumni / We're thrilled to see Boronia Terrace, designed by Advanced Diploma of Interior Design graduate Can...
18/08/2026

Eyes on our Alumni / We're thrilled to see Boronia Terrace, designed by Advanced Diploma of Interior Design graduate Candace Wu, shortlisted for the idea 2026 Awards.
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Candace describes the home: "A contemporary reimagining of the traditional Redfern terrace, Boronia Terrace balances colour, craftsmanship and light to create a home with warmth and individuality. Layered materials, bespoke details and a strong connection to place bring depth and character, offering a refined response to inner city living."⁠
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Congratulations Candace!

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