The programme
Technically, interior architects must have an in-depth knowledge of finishing materials, lighting systems, sanitary and electrical equipment, interior fit-out standards and building principles, working hand in hand with an architect.They draw up detailed plans, elevations and technical drawings for the trades (joiners, cabinetmakers, electricians). They are the conductor of the interior transformation, ensuring the works are carried out properly and that every element is integrated harmoniously, guaranteeing the safety and ergonomics of the spaces. They shape the soul and the sensory and functional experience of interiors.
Where can you study this programme?
Why choose this Master's?
Programme
Discover the full content of the programme
➜ Courses focusing on technique and creativity, spanning building technique, materials, the analysis and context phases, the world of interior architecture and related professions.
➜ Projects in interior architecture, luxury, eco-construction and set design.
➜ 3D techniques and software, to perfect their skills and knowledge in the fields of design and architecture.
A choice of options is offered so that students can tailor their course of study (see the course diagram).
On campus, with practical and lecture-based classes, project supervision and workshops. Added to this are the professional environment, taking part in the open days to present work, support in finding a placement, and creative studios... An optional international seminar is also offered.
*The programme is not exhaustive; courses may vary and terminology may change from one year to the next.
Teaching Strengths
The aesthetic dimension lies at the heart of the interior architect designer's profession. They orchestrate atmospheres by playing on materials, colours, textures, lighting and furniture. They design bespoke fit-outs, fluid circulation and spaces that tell a story or reflect an identity, whether a private home, a shop or a hotel. The user's emotion and experience are their priorities.
98%
pass rate among candidates on the Mastère Design de Communication Graphique et Digitale for the 2025 cohort.
100%
of students reported to be in employment six months after the professional certification, for the 2024 cohort.
After the Master's
On completion of the qualification, the Master's programme allows students to move straight into working life.The professions targeted by the certification
Once you have graduated, you will be able to work in one of these sectors and take up these roles linked to the qualification.
➜ Project manager in a design agency
➜ Workplace environment designer
➜ Assistant architect...
They chose ESDAC
« A former ESDAC student in interior architecture, I now run my own interior architecture practice between Megève and Geneva.
My success is also, in part, theirs and that of the whole teaching team. I have had the chance to compare this course with many other schools through the work-study students I have met from all over France. ESDAC is clearly one of the most complete programmes available: you are given every key you need to succeed in the professional world, and it is then up to each person to make serious use of them. The lecturers are committed and highly skilled, the programmes are in step with what the market expects, and the skills you gain open the door to a real career, including internationally, for anyone with the motivation.
I would recommend this school without hesitation, as much for its human scale as for its professional quality.”
“Product Design is a discipline I teach at ESDAC, where we set out to design everyday objects methodically, across every possible sector (sport, medical, luxury, craft, industrial production runs, and so on). What we want to pass on to students is a genuine passion and curiosity for making things, and to get them to think before putting an idea forward and then to build it on solid foundations. In this course we try to find the designer each student wants to become.”
“What is great about ESDAC is that the lecturers are there to guide us in what we want to do. We steer our projects with our tutors, but the ideas come from us. It is a collective effort with our tutors and that is what is wonderful about this school. Nicolas Robineau was my technical tutor and he always gave me the keys so that I was never stuck with my ideas. As students we sometimes do too little and sometimes take on too much, but while we are still studying we can let go, open up everything a building makes possible and improve our knowledge, our technique and that drive to put a workable project in front of the panel. It is genuinely hands-on experience and I would wish it on every interior architecture or spatial design student.”
“My aim is to give students a practical understanding of what the profession expects. Professionals know exactly what they are looking for, and it is essential that students have that lightbulb moment: understanding how to develop a project accurately and methodically.
I place great importance on dialogue, offering different approaches to broaden their range of skills and open up as many opportunities as possible. The strength of our teaching also lies in the fact that most of our lecturers are working professionals: we know in concrete terms where to guide them so that they become the designers they want to be.”
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