Applied Design

Program Dates: June 1-August 21, 2026

Recommended for Junior Designers with foundational dealer experience (2-4 years' experience).

The 12-week curriculum develops advanced technical and analytical competencies including sophisticated space planning methodologies, value engineering strategies, analytical thinking frameworks, and complex problem-solving approaches.  The program positions participants for expanded responsibilities and prepares them for senior-level contributions.

In this program you will learn:

Module 1: Strategic Design Thinking 

• Week 1: Workplace Design for Emerging Work Models 
• Week 2: Understanding Client Business Drivers          
• Week 3: Analytical Thinking and Data-Driven Design 
• Week 4: Complex Client Dynamics 

Module 2: Advanced Design Solutions 

• Week 5: Complex Space Planning Scenarios 
• Week 6: Value Engineering Strategies 
• Week 7: Sustainable Design and Wellness Principles 
• Week 8: Creative Problem-Solving Techniques            

Module 3: Professional Impact 

• Week 9 Elevating Presentation and Communication  
• Week 10: Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing                
• Week 11: Business Development and Client Relationships    

Module 4: Comprehensive Integration 

• Week 12: Advanced Capstone Project

Try Out What You've Learned:

• Complex, multi-stakeholder design challenge 
• Integration of technical, strategic, and communication skills 
• Peer review and critique 
• Professional development planning 

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.