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I've also created a classroom resource on social media's role in contemporary interior design, useful for debate, short exercises, or reflective reading.

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DESIGN BLOG

Exploring the ideas, principles, and psychology behind great interiors.

Seven leaves in a gradient of green to red hang on a string against a white background, symbolizing changing seasons.

9 Unexpected Fall Color Combinations to Welcome Autumn

When fall goes bold, subtle, and everything in between.

COLOURS & PAINT

Open paint cans on a wooden surface, displaying a variety of colors: red, yellow, blue, and white. Numbers are written near each.

DIY Ideas for Leftover Paint, Wallpaper and Tiles

Paint drips, wallpaper strips, spare tiles — turns out leftovers make the best DIY stories.

DIY

Luxury in Design Lies in Texture, Time and Story

From gold cracks to creased linen: why imperfection is the real luxury.

DESIGN STYLES

Invisible Design: The Psychology of Thresholds and Transitions

Crossing a doorway is never neutral — it’s invisible design at work.

SPACE PLANNING

Yellow door with number 34 on a white building, flanked by black iron railings. Two wall lanterns and large windows frame the entrance.

What Your Front Door Says About You

Before guests even knock, your door tells a story. Make it count.

COLOURS & PAINT

Elegant living room with a white rug and gray furniture. Large windows, a wall-mounted TV, artwork, and bookshelves create a cozy setting.

Built-In Cabinetry: Adding Value or Stealing Liveable Space?

Love built-ins? Make sure they’re adding value, not stealing space.

SPACE PLANNING

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CLASSROOM RESOURCE

Design Storytelling in the Digital Age:
Instagram as a Public Sketchbook

Instagram is more than likes – it’s a public sketchbook for testing ideas, curating aesthetics, and telling design stories.

This resource invites students to reflect on how social media shapes design literacy and helps emerging designers build an authentic visual voice.

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Marieke Rijksen Whispering Bold Interior Design teaching materials

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Feature Article

A thought piece for students on Instagram as a design tool and public sketchbook.

Discussion Prompts

A page of debate questions such as “How is Instagram changing our idea of timeless design?” or “Can a curated feed be considered a portfolio?”

Mini Assignment Briefs

A set of practical exercises that can be used flexibly in class to spark discussion and application.

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DESIGN BLOG

9 Unexpected Fall Color Combinations to Welcome Autumn

DIY Ideas for Leftover Paint, Wallpaper and Tiles

Luxury in Design Lies in Texture, Time and Story

Invisible Design: The Psychology of Thresholds and Transitions

What Your Front Door Says About You

Built-In Cabinetry: Adding Value or Stealing Liveable Space?

CLASSROOM RESOURCE

Design Storytelling in the Digital Age:
Instagram as a Public Sketchbook

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Feature Article

Discussion Prompts

Mini Assignment Briefs

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STUDENT REVIEWS

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READY FOR THE CLASSROOM

DESIGN BLOG

9 Unexpected Fall Color Combinations to Welcome Autumn

DIY Ideas for Leftover Paint, Wallpaper and Tiles

Luxury in Design Lies in Texture, Time and Story

Invisible Design: The Psychology of Thresholds and Transitions

What Your Front Door Says About You

Built-In Cabinetry: Adding Value or Stealing Liveable Space?

CLASSROOM RESOURCE

Design Storytelling in the Digital Age: Instagram as a Public Sketchbook

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Feature Article

Discussion Prompts

Mini Assignment Briefs

ACCESS

STUDENT REVIEWS

Newsletters suck. Mine doesn't.

Subscribe to receive news & blog updates and receive a FREE Step-by-step guide to decorating your new home.

*By signing up you agree to our Privacy and Cookie Policy. Terms and Conditions apply.

Design Storytelling in the Digital Age:
Instagram as a Public Sketchbook