June 5, 2021

Though visual representations of quantitative information were traditionally cast as the end phase of the data analysis pipeline, visualizations can play important roles throughout the analytic process and are critical to the work of the data scientist. Where static outputs and tabular data may...

The world needs ever-increasing energy supplies to support the growth and development of industrialized economies. But how can we reconcile growth in energy demand with a positive response to climate change? This program is aimed at executives and senior managers working or planning to work in...

Join Introduction to Interior Design and gain the practical skills and knowledge to create a design for a domestic space. Through workshops you will develop your design awareness and learn the fundamentals of planning an interior design scheme. You will be introduced to three-dimensional...

Behind every artwork there is an idea that defines it on a level above the visual. Philosophers, critics and artists have long tried to define those ideas, inspiring much discussion and creating the field known as Aesthetics. This is the field where the most fundamental questions of art are in...

Colour defines fashion. It is the most influential factor in purchasing decisions. We all speak colour all the time, but colour can be complicated and needs careful management. On this short course you will learn how to understand the role of colour in fashion and how colour can be managed to...

Surface decoration transforms plain homewares into desirable items that appeal strongly to different groups of consumers, and so skilled surface and pattern designers play a vital role in the homewares and ceramics retail sector. In this online course you will gain an insight into how to create...

Pattern cutting is a key part of the fashion design process. This short course will show you how to make a skirt pattern to produce a beautiful, well made product. Understanding how to create different types of skirts is key to producing your own womenswear fashion collection. This practical...

We are all surrounded by fabrics every day of our lives and, whether interested in fashion or not, we are aware of the continuous reinvention of new colours, patterns and designs in fabrics. But what do you know about the fibres that fabrics are made from and the processes involved to make them?...

The dynamic Home Interiors & Lifestyle retail category is growing fast and is constantly changing in response to evolving consumer trends. Skillful buyers and merchandisers drive this growth by working with suppliers to bring consumers fresh choices, in products ranging from furniture and...

This online course will teach you advanced visual merchandising skills. Focusing on store design and types of layout, you will consider product positioning, customer flow, link selling, hot spots and more - ideal if you have overall responsibility for large or small retail spaces. This is a...

Care labels provide small solutions to potentially big problems in the apparel and textile industries. A good understanding of different types of care labels and why they are important can help you in your day to day work in garment design and development. On this course, you will learn how to...

The lingerie and swimwear category of the fashion retail industry has been growing quickly in recent years, and will see further growth as consumers are now looking for brands that suit their specific requirements. Both product types are highly technical yet fashionable, and they present buyers...

Whether you are new to illustration, or have been experimenting with visual language for a while, this course will help you to create unique and beautiful work, and enhance your creativity. Central Saint Martins has a world-renowned reputation for radical practice and rich experimentation and...