When: Wednesday 3rd December 13.00 - 15.00 GMT
Format: 2 hour (live online session), Interactive presentation + Q&A + Worksheets
Level: Introductory / Applied
A link to join the online event will be emailed to you.
This two-hour online session equips interior designers with the key skills and tools to create low-impact, circular interiors and to talk about them confidently with clients.
You’ll learn how to apply circular design principles directly to your projects, from material selection and bespoke furniture design to client communication and handover. The session builds confidence in both your design process and your language, so you can express sustainable ideas clearly, credibly, and persuasively.
You’ll also receive a ready-to-use client handover document, a circularity checklist, and practical guidance on language and terminology to help you communicate your sustainable design intent with clarity and impact.
Circularity in interiors asks us to design with intention. To understand materials, how they behave, and how our choices shape healthier, longer-lasting spaces
In this two-hour, practice-based session, we’ll explore how to approach circularity and materiality through the lens of interior design, breaking it down into clear, actionable parts.
You’ll learn how to:
Understand the key principles of circularity as they apply to interiors.
Explore common interior materials, identifying which fit within a circular mindset and which pose challenges.
Consider material health, what to look for in interior applications, potential risks, and emerging solutions.
Apply circular design strategies such as design for disassembly, longevity, repair, and modularity.
Use the right language around sustainability, learning how to communicate confidently with clients, avoid greenwashing, and express ideas clearly and persuasively.
We’ll also touch on key material categories, including paints, solid surfaces, furnishings, and finishes, highlighting where designers can make impactful, informed choices.
By the end of the session, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to tackle sustainability and circularity as an interior designer. with the knowledge, tools, and language to make better material choices and deliver projects that are healthy for both people and the planet.
This course is about future-proofing your practice and building confidence. Enabling you to discuss sustainability and circularity with clients in a way that sets you apart from the competition.
Interior Designers
A strong understanding of circularity within interior design, from principles to practice
Confidence in specifying and selecting low-impact materials
Insight into material health and how to design safer, more sustainable spaces
Practical skills to design for longevity, disassembly, repair, and reuse
A ready-to-use client handover document and project checklist for circular projects
The right language and frameworks to discuss sustainability without greenwashing
A future-proof mindset that helps you lead in a rapidly changing design landscape
‘Thanks again for such an inspiring session - I always come away from your workshops feeling motivated and full of ideas.’
Olivia, Student / Interior Designer
‘Massive thank you for today, absolutely fantastic session. I have personally learnt a lot, which never really happens in my role anymore, some super thought-provoking topics.
Participant, No7 Beauty Group
‘Incredibly informative—opened my eyes to new materials and ways of thinking about design. Highly recommend!’
Online Workshop Attendee
This session is led by Olivia Aspinall, a designer, educator, and sustainability specialist with extensive experience in circular design and materials innovation.
As Module Leader on BA Interior Design at Falmouth University, Olivia has developed and delivered teaching that bridges sustainability theory with practical design application. Her work focuses on helping designers think differently about materials, building creative, low-impact, and future-proof interiors.
Passionate about storytelling and circular thinking, Olivia brings a clear, engaging approach that connects design practice with environmental and social responsibility.
Low-Income and Student tickets are issued on a trust basis. Above and Beyond tickets help support the education of those on low incomes, studying, or transitioning careers by paying it forward.
When: Wednesday 3rd December 13.00 - 15.00 GMT
Format: 2 hour (live online session), Interactive presentation + Q&A + Worksheets
Level: Introductory / Applied
A link to join the online event will be emailed to you.
This two-hour online session equips interior designers with the key skills and tools to create low-impact, circular interiors and to talk about them confidently with clients.
You’ll learn how to apply circular design principles directly to your projects, from material selection and bespoke furniture design to client communication and handover. The session builds confidence in both your design process and your language, so you can express sustainable ideas clearly, credibly, and persuasively.
You’ll also receive a ready-to-use client handover document, a circularity checklist, and practical guidance on language and terminology to help you communicate your sustainable design intent with clarity and impact.
Circularity in interiors asks us to design with intention. To understand materials, how they behave, and how our choices shape healthier, longer-lasting spaces
In this two-hour, practice-based session, we’ll explore how to approach circularity and materiality through the lens of interior design, breaking it down into clear, actionable parts.
You’ll learn how to:
Understand the key principles of circularity as they apply to interiors.
Explore common interior materials, identifying which fit within a circular mindset and which pose challenges.
Consider material health, what to look for in interior applications, potential risks, and emerging solutions.
Apply circular design strategies such as design for disassembly, longevity, repair, and modularity.
Use the right language around sustainability, learning how to communicate confidently with clients, avoid greenwashing, and express ideas clearly and persuasively.
We’ll also touch on key material categories, including paints, solid surfaces, furnishings, and finishes, highlighting where designers can make impactful, informed choices.
By the end of the session, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to tackle sustainability and circularity as an interior designer. with the knowledge, tools, and language to make better material choices and deliver projects that are healthy for both people and the planet.
This course is about future-proofing your practice and building confidence. Enabling you to discuss sustainability and circularity with clients in a way that sets you apart from the competition.
Interior Designers
A strong understanding of circularity within interior design, from principles to practice
Confidence in specifying and selecting low-impact materials
Insight into material health and how to design safer, more sustainable spaces
Practical skills to design for longevity, disassembly, repair, and reuse
A ready-to-use client handover document and project checklist for circular projects
The right language and frameworks to discuss sustainability without greenwashing
A future-proof mindset that helps you lead in a rapidly changing design landscape
‘Thanks again for such an inspiring session - I always come away from your workshops feeling motivated and full of ideas.’
Olivia, Student / Interior Designer
‘Massive thank you for today, absolutely fantastic session. I have personally learnt a lot, which never really happens in my role anymore, some super thought-provoking topics.
Participant, No7 Beauty Group
‘Incredibly informative—opened my eyes to new materials and ways of thinking about design. Highly recommend!’
Online Workshop Attendee
This session is led by Olivia Aspinall, a designer, educator, and sustainability specialist with extensive experience in circular design and materials innovation.
As Module Leader on BA Interior Design at Falmouth University, Olivia has developed and delivered teaching that bridges sustainability theory with practical design application. Her work focuses on helping designers think differently about materials, building creative, low-impact, and future-proof interiors.
Passionate about storytelling and circular thinking, Olivia brings a clear, engaging approach that connects design practice with environmental and social responsibility.
Low-Income and Student tickets are issued on a trust basis. Above and Beyond tickets help support the education of those on low incomes, studying, or transitioning careers by paying it forward.
