A wide shot of a ceramics studio, featuring students working with pottery wheels and other tools.

Richard Kasemsarn

Continuing Studies Instructor

Bio

Instructor, Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects (2008). BS, 1992, University of Michigan; MArch, 1994, University of Pennsylvania; MArch, 1997, Yale University. Concurrent Position: Project Architect, Fitzgerald Associates Architects. Projects: Theater Wit, P +L, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Publications: Pecha Kucha Chicago; Speculative Chicago. Awards: Finalist, Burhnam Prize.

Courses

Title Department Catalog Term

Description

This course introduces the skills and insights needed to be a successful interior designer and examines why some designs are more successful than others. More than a style-selection course, you will learn what is required to design and build an interior space, gain a general knowledge of how interior designers work, and examine what it takes to move creative designs from idea to reality. Included is a survey of important and innovative designs happening today.

Class Number

2431

Credits

1

Description

This course introduces the skills and insights needed to be a successful interior designer and examines why some designs are more successful than others. More than a style-selection course, you will learn what is required to design and build an interior space, gain a general knowledge of how interior designers work, and examine what it takes to move creative designs from idea to reality. Included is a survey of important and innovative designs happening today.

Class Number

2432

Credits

1

Description

This course is designed for intermediate and advanced students who want to explore concept development and production skills in interior design. Do you want to learn how to remodel a kitchen or bath? Develop and refine the critical thinking skills necessary to find design solutions for existing spaces. Students can work in analog and digital formats to produce work inspired by various artists and designers. Prerequisite(s): Digital Drawing: Objects and Space or equivalent experience.

Class Number

2433

Credits

1