Design Discovery is a curated pre-college experience designed for high school students passionate about interior design, architecture, and the art of shaping space. This seven-session immersive program explores the creative and technical aspects of interior design, providing hands-on experience and learning opportunities from industry professionals.
From concept development and spatial planning to material selection and model making. Students will explore how interiors and architecture work together to bring ideas to life. They’ll even build a room-scale model to turn their vision into a tangible space.
Whether you dream of designing spaces or launching your own studio, Design Discovery equips you with the foundational skills, industry insights, and creative confidence to take your first bold step into the design world.
Read more: https://sofa.edu.ph/pages/pre-college-programs
Program Outcomes:
- Personalized Color & Material Board
- Room-Scale Model Project
- Certificate of Completion
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SCHEDULE:
Face to Face
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | June 1, 2026 - June 15, 2026
Culminating Event | Design Lab Showcase (TBA)
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COURSE OUTLINE:
Session 1: Design 101 - Intro to Interior Design & Architecture (June 1, Monday)
A fun intro to interior design and architecture—exploring the role of designers, finding your design style, and discovering how they work together to create thoughtful spaces.
Fun Icebreaker Activity: Find Your Design Style!
Session 2: The Art of Space - Design Principles & Elements (June 3, Wednesday)
Students explore core design principles like balance, proportion, rhythm, and contrast. Then, through a hands-on spatial planning exercise, they discover how layout choices shape experience and bring interiors and buildings to life.
Interactive Activity: Quick Space Planning Exercise
Session 3: Studio + Firm Visit—A Look Inside the Design World (June 5, Friday)
Step into an interior design studio tour and an architectural firm visit to give students a real-world peek into interior design and architecture, capped with an observation challenge to spot design details in action.
Design Observation Challenge: Spot the Design Elements!
Session 4: Colors, Textures & Materials—Shaping Experience (June 8, Monday)
Students explore how colors, textures, and materials shape spaces—then craft their own Color & Material Board to visualize their design vision.
Hands-on Activity: Color & Material Board
Session 5: Design in Action - Create Your Own Dream Space (June 10, Wednesday)
In this session, you’ll begin working on your personal room-scale model project, bringing your vision into reality. With guidance from a licensed interior designer, you’ll sketch, assemble, and refine your design while developing essential skills in conceptualization and spatial planning.
Session 6: The Final Project – Personal Room-Scale Model (June 15, Monday)
This session is all about finalizing and perfecting their scale models. Students will add finishing touches to their designs and prepare to present their creative process.
A collaborative critique session will encourage constructive feedback and help them refine their work.
Session 7: Design Lab Showcase (TBA)
Celebrate your creative journey at the Design Lab Showcase! A gallery-style presentation open to family, friends, and members of the design community. Participants will present their final designs, demonstrating their creative growth and understanding of interior design principles.
The event will conclude with a Certificate of Completion ceremony, recognizing their growth and dedication throughout the program.
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PAYMENT DETAILS:
Early Bird Rate: Php 18,500
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MATERIALS PROVIDED BY SoFA:
- Boards and Papers
- Interior Finishes and Material Swatches
- Glue
- Scissors
- Cutter and Cutting Board
- Coloring Materials (Watercolor, Markers, Colored Pencils)
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Used Plastics and Fabrics
MATERIALS PROVIDED BY THE STUDENTS:
- Any device with WiFI, such as laptops or iPad
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A Certificate of Completion will be given to each student who has successfully completed the program.
Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable. Please be informed that once the Workshop has started payment for the program will be non-refundable and non-transferable.
Name Registration. In order to properly enroll to the Workshop the name to be registered should be the name of the student.
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Contact Us
Our lines are open and our education consultants are ready to assist you.
Contact us via:
Email - admissions@sofa.edu.ph
Mobile - +63 917 501 8136 / +63 917 539 7574 / +63 917 595 9428
Landline - 02-8244-1073