Applied AI for Interior Designers

The #1 online course + community to help you integrate AI into your design workflow and elevate every part of your business.

 

Design Smarter. Communicate Better. Stay Ahead.

AI is changing how the design industry works faster than ever before.
But for creative professionals like you, that doesn’t have to be intimidating — it’s an opportunity.

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IDCEC Approved: Earn 5 CEU Credits (for ASID, IIDA and IDC members)

PRACTICAL AI SKILLS

Learn AI Without the Overwhelm

Confidently integrate AI into your design workflow to:

  • Expand what’s creatively possible. Leverage AI to explore bold design directions, visualize ideas instantly, and create on-brand imagery with Nano Banana Pro and Midjourney.
  • Save hours each week. Automate repetitive admin, documentation, and communication tasks to reduce burnout with ChatGPT, Claude Cowork, NotebookLM and more.

  • Adopt AI responsibly. Learn how to use AI in a way that protects your intellectual property, respects client confidentiality, and maintains the integrity of your design work.

  • Create a future-ready design process. Develop the AI skills that leading firms are now prioritizing — and stay ahead as technology transforms the industry.

The Most Trusted AI Program for Interior Designers

Taught by Stacy Thorwart, AI Strategist & Educator to the Design Industry

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INTRODUCING

Applied AI for Interior Designers: Online Course & Community

 

AI Interior Design Kitchen

Ready to transform your design process?

Your membership unlocks instant access to:

  • The Applied AI Course: 20 on-demand video lessons guiding you through how to integrate AI into a mock design project (5 CEU credits).
  • The Community Hub: your private space to connect with designers globally, share inspiration and get support. 
  • The Monthly Tutorial Library: new tutorials and workflows added every month, so you’re always current.

With guided instruction from a fellow designer, you'll be setup to use AI responsibly. No tech skills required!

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The Monthly Tutorial Library

Each month new video lessons are added and included in your membership at no additional cost so you're always up-to-date.

Claude for Design Operations

Setup Claude as your design assistant to create on-brand proposals, presentations and design tools.

ChatGPT Designer Updates

Discover the newest model capabilities including ChatGPT Images, Tasks and personalized customization settings.

Nano Banana Pro Renderings

Learn how to access and prompt NB Pro to create and edit photorealistic renderings from a 2D floorplan.

AI Animations w/ Freepik

Build a node-based AI workflow to transform a raw 3D image into a client-ready rendering and animation.

Moodboards w/ Mixboard

Say goodbye to Pinterest and create complete stunning mood boards instantly with Google's Mixboard.

Canva AI Presentations

Understand Canva's AI features to create presentations and marketing content from a single prompt.

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The Applied AI Course Curriculum

Your membership also includes the complete Applied AI for Interior Designers course. IDCEC-approved, earn 5 CEU credits.

MODULE 1

AI Foundations

Lay the groundwork for becoming an AI-first designer. You’ll understand exactly how AI fits into the design process, master core prompting principles, and learn how to use it responsibly and ethically.

  • The AI-First Design Workflow — where and how to integrate AI

  • Prompting Principles 101 — frameworks for clear, consistent results

  • Using AI responsibly: privacy, copyright, and client ethics

MODULE 2

Client Discovery & Project Intake

Learn how to use AI to capture, organize, and synthesize client information — from meeting notes to design inspiration. This module sets you up for smoother projects and clearer communication.

  • How “The Hawthorne Project” brings AI to life through a real-world design case study

  • Capturing and summarizing client meetings with AI tools

  • Building a “Project Brain” using NotebookLM to organize client inputs and inspiration

MODULE 3

Proposals with ChatGPT

Discover how to use ChatGPT as your design assistant for creating polished, professional proposals and client documents in a fraction of the time.

  • How to set up ChatGPT for design projects and daily workflows

  • Writing, formatting, and optimizing proposals using AI

  • Creating and customizing your own GPTs for your firm’s specific needs

Prefer Claude? Claude tutorials are also included with your membership.

MODULE 4

Concept Development with Midjourney

Use Midjourney to turn your ideas into stunning, presentation-ready visuals. Learn how to control style, composition, and realism while keeping your images on-brand.

  • Prompting strategies for interior design concepts

  • Refining, editing, and improving your AI-generated images

  • Organizing and animating your Midjourney visuals for client presentations

MODULE 5

Image Editing & Renderings with Nano Banana Pro

Discover how Google’s Gemini (Nano Banana Pro) can transform your design visualizations. You’ll learn how to make precision edits and realistic enhancements using AI.

  • Prompting strategies for finish and material swaps, furniture placement, changing views, atmosphere, lighting and more
  • Advanced visualization workflows with Gemini inside of Freepik for enhanced realism and control

  • Upscaling and animating using multi-model tools like Magnific, Flux and Veo 3

MODULE 6

Documentation & Project Execution

Use AI to streamline project documentation, procurement, and design coordination. Learn how to analyze visuals, write specifications, and manage deliverables more efficiently.

  • Reviewing and annotating drawings using ChatGPT Vision

  • Supporting specification and procurement workflows with ChatGPT

  • Automating client communications with custom GPTs

MODULE 7

Implementation & Staying Ahead

Create an actionable plan for integrating AI into your workflow long-term. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap for implementation — and the confidence to stay ahead as technology evolves.

  • The AI Workflow in Action — a 30-day implementation plan

  • How to continuously improve and build momentum

  • Staying current through ongoing learning in the community hub

Turn Basic Images into Client-Ready Renderings

Learn how to use Google’s Nano Banana Pro to transform simple inputs into photorealistic visuals that elevate your presentations.

PLUS: Free Bonuses

Your membership is packed with over $500 in exclusive bonuses to help you apply what you learn immediately:

  • Notion Learning Guide – Action steps, prompts and resources for every module 
  • Responsible AI Checklist – Ensure you’re using AI ethically and professionally
  • AI Workflow Strategy Mapping Activity – Identify where AI fits in your firm’s workflow
  • Design Proposal & Presentation Templates –  Professional layouts that can be customized for your business

  • Lock-In Rate for Life – Keep your current membership rate as long as your account stays active
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What Students Are Saying

Over 7,500+ students taught worldwide

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Stacy Thorwart 

AI Strategist & Educator to the Design Industry

As one of the most trusted voices at the intersection of design and technology, Stacy has trained more than 7,500 interior designers and architects worldwide on how to integrate AI into their creative process with clarity and confidence.

Before launching The Intelligent Designer, Stacy spent over a decade in the commercial interiors industry, most recently leading global AI strategy at the world’s largest office furniture manufacturer. In that role, she developed scalable frameworks for AI adoption, piloted enterprise tools, and helped cross-functional teams work smarter without sacrificing creativity.

Today, Stacy combines her background in design and strategy to teach practical, proven methods for using AI to enhance, not replace, the creative process. 

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Applied AI for Interior Designers

Full Access Membership

$347 per year

Includes 12 months access to the Applied AI for Interior Designers course, community hub and monthly tutorials.

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