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Developed by designer and visual strategist Aurélie Rivkah Tshiama,
001: The Fundamentals is the entry point into The Residency, crafted for beginners, career-changers, and emerging creatives ready to step into a new kind of design language.
This course isn’t about learning to “make it pretty.” It’s about learning to design from who you are.
Through voice-led lessons, exclusive tools, and guided visual exercises, Aurélie walks you through the exact process she used to build story-rich, emotionally resonant interiors, combining identity, atmosphere, and technology in a way that feels both intuitive and powerful.
You’ll gain access to The Residency’s unique TRA system (The Residency Archetypes), explore spatial thinking through real-world design briefs, and be introduced to our 3D visualization platform of choice.
Whether you're building your very first portfolio or returning to design from a new perspective, 001: The Fundamentals gives you the grounding, confidence, and clarity to begin.
Your first room.
Your first story.
Your beginning.
Includes:
Self-paced, beginner-friendly modules
Software guided visualisation exercises
Sample client brief
First portfolio-ready living room design
Access to The Residency community and TRA identity quiz
Begin your journey by uncovering who you are as a designer. This module invites you to reflect on your personal story, values, and creative instincts—laying the foundation for an intentional design practice rooted in identity.
Learn to observe your own design patterns and preferences with clarity. You’ll decode the deeper meaning behind your creative choices, building awareness of your instincts and their origins.
Discover how to extract and interpret client identity to shape authentic, meaningful spaces. This module introduces client profiling and brief reading as essential tools in the design process.
Learn the principles of spatial planning and layout. You'll begin shaping the atmosphere of your space by making decisions that balance function, emotion, and narrative.
Understand how people move through and interact with a space. This module explores circulation, zoning, and emotional pacing to create spaces that feel alive and intuitive.
Explore how to develop a strong design concept rooted in emotion, memory, and meaning. You'll learn to craft moodboards that go beyond aesthetics and communicate a soul-led vision.
Dive into materiality, form, and texture. This module is about choosing furniture and finishes that translate the story and feeling of your concept into the physical (or digital) space.
Learn how to express your design ideas with confidence. You'll build a final presentation that captures both the technical and emotional essence of your work
Reflect on your journey, finalize your living room project, and take note of your growth. This final module is both a celebration and a moment of grounding before moving forward.
Developed by designer and visual strategist Aurélie Rivkah Tshiama,
001: The Fundamentals is the entry point into The Residency, crafted for beginners, career-changers, and emerging creatives ready to step into a new kind of design language.
This course isn’t about learning to “make it pretty.” It’s about learning to design from who you are.
Through voice-led lessons, exclusive tools, and guided visual exercises, Aurélie walks you through the exact process she used to build story-rich, emotionally resonant interiors, combining identity, atmosphere, and technology in a way that feels both intuitive and powerful.
You’ll gain access to The Residency’s unique TRA system (The Residency Archetypes), explore spatial thinking through real-world design briefs, and be introduced to our 3D visualization platform of choice.
Whether you're building your very first portfolio or returning to design from a new perspective, 001: The Fundamentals gives you the grounding, confidence, and clarity to begin.
Your first room.
Your first story.
Your beginning.
Includes:
Self-paced, beginner-friendly modules
Software guided visualisation exercises
Sample client brief
First portfolio-ready living room design
Access to The Residency community and TRA identity quiz
Begin your journey by uncovering who you are as a designer. This module invites you to reflect on your personal story, values, and creative instincts—laying the foundation for an intentional design practice rooted in identity.
Learn to observe your own design patterns and preferences with clarity. You’ll decode the deeper meaning behind your creative choices, building awareness of your instincts and their origins.
Discover how to extract and interpret client identity to shape authentic, meaningful spaces. This module introduces client profiling and brief reading as essential tools in the design process.
Learn the principles of spatial planning and layout. You'll begin shaping the atmosphere of your space by making decisions that balance function, emotion, and narrative.
Understand how people move through and interact with a space. This module explores circulation, zoning, and emotional pacing to create spaces that feel alive and intuitive.
Explore how to develop a strong design concept rooted in emotion, memory, and meaning. You'll learn to craft moodboards that go beyond aesthetics and communicate a soul-led vision.
Dive into materiality, form, and texture. This module is about choosing furniture and finishes that translate the story and feeling of your concept into the physical (or digital) space.
Learn how to express your design ideas with confidence. You'll build a final presentation that captures both the technical and emotional essence of your work
Reflect on your journey, finalize your living room project, and take note of your growth. This final module is both a celebration and a moment of grounding before moving forward.
Start here. Design from who you are. 001: The Fundamentals is your entry point into identity-led interior design. You’ll learn how to think spatially, interpret a client’s story, and design your first living room, no experience required. Whether you're a beginner or starting fresh, this course gives you the tools to create with intention, clarity, and confidence. Scroll below for full course details.
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