Sixth Sense Interiors set to build capacity, create employment through training

In a bid to build capacity and create employment in the design industry, the training academy of Sixth Sense Interiors is set to commence its nine week training programme for young creative minds in the country.

This training is coming at a time when the economic downturn has created a swell in the labour market, forcing youths to think out of the box to remain relevant in this age and time.

Sixth Sense Interiors is one of the indigenous establishments in the Nigeria designing industry that is striving to ensure the youths are fully engaged and put their skills into work.

The academy’s new session, scheduled to begin on September 9, 2016 and end on November 11, will give students exposure to various modules such as Introduction to Design, Principles and Fundamentals of Design, Colours and Psychology of Colours.
Beside the fundamentals, students are subsequently introduced to the gritty aspects of design, the business aspects of running a design outfit (such as  Dealing with Artisans and Contractors, Managing  and Sequencing a Project) and a terminal personal project.

The academy, in addition to the tutored courses, also affords opportunities for first-hand practical experience during training which enables students to build personal design portfolios leading to the award of certificate at the end of the session.

Established in 2005, Sixth Sense interiors, has been diligently run by its founder, Temitope Olagbegi, as to become one of the notable interior design brands in Nigeria.

According to Olagbegi, “The school is unique because it utilises a fledging design practice. The studios are creative environments, enabling students to work with current samples, pattern books and lots of exciting specialist resources.”
The curriculum, which is practical-oriented is drawn from her considerable professional experiences.

Sixth Sense has consistently won numerous industry awards including Brand of the Year in 2010.

Chinyere Okeke