Design Foundations

Program Dates: April 6-July 3, 2026

Recommended for new Dealer Designers (0-1 years experience). 

This 12-week program encompasses essential competencies including furniture systems knowledge, core design skills, professional presentation techniques, cross-functional collaboration, and time management. 

In this program you will learn:

Module 1: Foundation & Process 

• Week 1: Introduction to Dealer Design Environment  
• Week 2: Understanding the Dealer Design Process 
• Week 3: Collaboration and Teamwork 

Module 2: Core Design Skills 

• Week 4: Discovery and Needs Assessment 
• Week 5: Space Planning Essentials with Furniture 
• Week 6: Presentation Skills and Visual Communication  
• Week 7: Design Documentation and Deliverables 

Module 3: Professional Practice 

• Week 8: Time Management and Project Prioritization  
• Week 9 Professional Resources and Tools  
• Week 10: Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting  
• Week 11: Professional Growth and Career Development   

Module 4: Integration & Application 

• Week 12: Capstone Project Presentations

Try Out What You've Learned:

• Discovery and needs assessment 
• Design development and documentation 
• Team collaboration 
• Problem-solving and professional judgment 
• Application of program learnings 

Things to Know:

• All purchases are non-refundable. However, if you are unable to attend the session you purchased, we are happy to apply your enrollment to a future session within the same calendar year, subject to availability.

• Each session requires a minimum of six (6) participants to run. If this minimum is not met, we will contact you to arrange enrollment in a future session.

• Access to this program and all associated materials is granted to the individual purchaser only and may not be shared or transferred to another person.