British College of Interior Design - Graduate Stories and Reviews

Nothing excites us more than to hear of the achievements of our graduates.

The British College of Interior Design is proud to have assisted many people to designing success, or to have played a part in them developing a niche career for themselves.

We get as much satisfaction and pleasure from our graduates' successes as they do themselves and for this reason, we are proud to share some of the success stories and interior design course reviews of our many interior design course graduates with you here.

Click on the graduate's image to read their story. Click here to read more about why every student’s success is important to us here at the College.

Maiia C

I am thrilled to be able to apply what I have learned and continue to grow and develop as a designer. I have also started taking on some commissioned work on the side, which has been a great opportunity to refine my skills further and build my portfolio.

Louise T

Better yet, I had and still have access to some of the industry's leading designers for genuine feedback and advice - of which I received plenty!

Alison I

I am currently working on decorating and furnishing 18 modern apartments, which will be marketed as short-term lets in York. It is a high-spec modern development, and each apartment must be individually decorated. It is a very exciting project.

Cecile G

The Professional Interior Design Course has allowed me to build a solid basis to create my business and start in this industry. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to seriously learn interior design skills at their own pace. Thank you, BCID, for such a great introduction to interior design.

Anne R

My work was recently featured in Sovereign Magazine as part of a 2 edition feature on women entrepreneurs in Switzerland.

Elise J

A few months after I had graduated and received my Diploma of Professional Interior Design from the British College of Interior Design, my company, The Room Boutique, won the 'Best Show Home' award at the 2021 Home Staging Association Awards in our selected category.

Hilary T

I hadn’t expected to be developing my own business in interior design, but that’s where I am. My business will trade as ‘Tactile Interiors’, which will be my life once our house is finished and fully furnished.

Maura O

I rebranded my business to Damp-Mould Consultation and Interior Designer - a unique service. By having an online appearance, growing my website platform, and updating social media, both previous and new customers will have the opportunity to gain from this service.

Helen T

Fast forward 12 months, and I have successfully landed my dream role as a stager with Dressing Rooms Home Staging, an award-winning staging company in Yorkshire.

Leanne V

It is a great feeling when one can put the British College of Interior Design seal of approval on your business sites. A clear indication of success and achievement.

Nichola H

My first client knew I was a beginner and he was so impressed with my level of professionalism and detail that he is now a repeat customer.

Mary-Maye L

I have completed three paid projects since graduating and looking forward to building on this success.

Jean D

Since completing my course it has given me the confidence to gain a couple of clients which I am working with at present and loving it.

Lauren H

The Professional Interior Design Course has given me the tools and skills I needed to take on projects for clients. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a career in interior design.

Irma S

I am working towards materialising my dream of designing beautiful, functional spaces and bringing satisfied smiles to people’s faces.

Stacy M

Thanks to the College I have had the confidence to complete a few projects whilst studying, and since graduating I have set up my own freelance interior design business ... specialising in residential interior design.

Sara D

I have completed two multi-occupancy interior design projects, and I am now working on my third residential project.

Coral B

I have never looked back, as pursuing this training has opened so many doors for me through a career change, having my own business, working the hours that suit me and meeting creative designers.

Yulia A

I have become more confident, and I know now that if I pay attention to the project's important details and communication, the result of my work will delight clients.

Richard W

The course has given me all the tools I needed to do succeed, from teaching me how to meet a brief to keeping track of the costings for a project. It covers professional practice for interior designers and I feel well equipped for the future.

Emmanuel B

I have opened my own shop in Geneva, Switzerland. Tempo D’éco sells sustainable furniture and ecologically responsible products from European designers and producers.

Liliane A

It was thanks to this course that I felt motivated to create Lacreate... During the course, I did some work, and the last one was a guest house for a client in Huambo (Angola). In this project, I deposited all my knowledge and passion for interior design and architecture.

Irene C

I highly recommend the Professional Interior Design Course to anyone interested in interior design, whether it is a personal interest, a professional need or just looking to follow their dreams designing their ideal house.

Patrizia L

The course has changed me from someone with no experience into a fully trained interior designer.

Victoria C

I found The Professional Interior Design Course fulfilling. The amount of information I learned in a short time is mind-blowing. The tutorials were easy to follow and fun to read. The assignments were interesting, nicely worded and had a brilliant option for all different types of learners...

Roxana R

Now I am positive I have found my passion and I am looking forward to making a positive impact on people's lives through my own interior design practice.

Lucy G

I learned which areas of interior design interested me the most and gained knowledge and skills to assist me in my professional career.

Ana L

This course equipped me with the best and most effective tools for working in the field of interior decoration. [It] has allowed me to achieve a level of learning, confidence and maturity that marked the turning point in my design career.

Gina T

I have now completed a number of residential projects from luxurious high end elegant homes to more relaxed beach side residences in Jersey, and sharp contemporary apartments.

Salome D

Since completing the course, I have participated in designing the Addis Ababa International Airport VIP terminal, Ethiopian Airlines business class and other lounges, office spaces for insurance companies, real estate offices and a 5 star hotel with a luxurious spa.

Mary K

The course has given me the tools to confidently take on a project from concept design to installation.

James G

The course provided me with the confidence to work alongside an interior design business to gain further knowledge and work experience. I believe this was pivotal in setting up my own business.

Omobolaji K

The course has enabled me to rebrand and launch my interior design consultancy, Obion Décor Connoisseur, and set up a show room in Lagos, Nigeria.

Maureen N O

My company has been entrusted to handle a lot of high end projects for private residential homes, religious homes, blue chip companies, and government premises. Our biggest single cheque grossed over 50 million naira (approximately £120,000)!

Chintankumar G

Currently, I am working as a design consultant in a retail furniture and building construction firm. I got the job right after I graduated from the course.

Simcha H

I have been able to advise people and professionals on a number of areas of design. Not only is my opinion valued as a result of doing this course, but I have gained a new dimension of confidence in myself.

Nothing excites us more than to hear of the achievements of our graduates and we really do mean that: it’s not just lip service...

The truth is nothing that makes us happier. Our team of tutors and student support staff take the greatest pleasure in knowing that students have not only enjoyed this online interior design course but have also forged ahead with a career in the interior design industry, or they are applying their new skills and knowledge in some way.

As you read through the testimonials above, you will find that our graduates have achieved many things, both personally and professionally. You can read more about what you can accomplish by clicking the images of our online interior design course graduates above.

Perhaps like graduates Richard, Nichola or Gina and many others, you would like to start your own professional interior design consultancy service or work as a design consultant at an existing firm as Chintankumar does.

Or to focus on becoming a high-end commercial interior designer as Salome has done.

Or, like Liliane, maybe you would like to complement an already existing skillset and qualification such as architecture or build a business in a specific area of the industry such as Mary-Maye, who has started her own home staging business.

We think our success is best measured by the successes of our graduates. Our students and graduates choose to undertake the course for many different reasons. It may be for their own personal development, to start a new hobby or as a step towards developing a niche career for themselves in the interior design industry.

For students who are already established in the interior design industry, our course acts as a refresher to their skills and builds confidence that the service they provide to their clients is of a professional standard.

Whatever your reason for undertaking the course may be, our friendly team will be with you all the way to support, nurture and encourage you on your journey to interior design success.

If you have ever wondered if you need a qualification to work in the interior design industry, you can read more about that along with information about our course accreditation here. If you have any questions or want to know more, you can contact us at any time, and we will be happy to assist.