Quiet Simplicity

The Online Course for Interior Designers

Learn how to use AI tools and D5 Render.

Watch the video below to see what you’ll learn.

What will you learn?

Clear Visual Story Telling

In a world that moves fast, it’s easy to feel behind. But design doesn’t have to rush. This course isn’t about the latest AI hacks or lazy design shortcuts. It’s about exploration and iteration. Sure we learn how to use AI to speed up our process where needed, but more importantly we learn how leverage AI to spark something deeper. A texture you hadn’t imagined. A detail you hadn’t seen that way before. We combine the latest AI tools to push further in our design thinking and our visual communication. We explore timeless design principles inspired by Japanese concepts like Wabi Sabi, focus on natural materials, and learn how to use AI and 3D Rendering tools alongside each other to develop rich design concepts and presentations.

This course teaches the latest technology, not to rush the process, but to enrich it.

Module 01 - Design Exploration (Midjourney + ChatGPT)

Module 02 - Design Development (D5 Render + AI Enhancers)

Module 03 - Cinematic Storytelling (Runway Animation)

Module 01 - Design Exploration

  • What is Midjourney? Midjourney is a text-to-image AI that allows us to generate stunning images in seconds. Only using text prompts. No 3D modeling or rendering, just text.

    In this module, we’ll learn how to use Midjourney and ChatGPT together as research and inspiration tools, generating incredible visual studies of materials, textures, and interior concepts. The focus here isn’t on generating finished designs, but rather on focusing on exploration of details, materials and textures whilst curating beautiful images that spark ideas and guide our creative direction.

Midjourney + ChatGPT

Chapter 01 - The Fundamentals

We’ll start with the basics and go through the interface, tools, settings, and latest versions. We will also learn a detailed prompt structure and system that allows us to generate consistent, high-quality images.

Chapter 02 - Moodboards

In Chapter 02 we use Midjourney to explore materials and textures in ways never before possible. ChatGPT also allows us to bring in real-world physical samples and transfer our moodboards onto site photos or concept sketches.

We use Midjourney and ChatGPT to explore different interior spaces. We will learn how to use material combinations that connect back to our moodboards and design narrative.

Chapter 03 - Interior Studies

Chapter 04 - Details

In this Chapter we will learn how to control the AI outputs in order to zoom in and study specific design details. We will explore design options for different interior elements including door designs, furniture details, wall paneling and finishing.

Chapter 05 - Exploring Colour

We use AI to study colour theory and test colour combinations. We will also explore prompts that allow us to think about and present our ideas on colour in abstract ways.

In chapter six we explore furniture concepts and learn how to transfer them into different scenes and environments. We will also see how ChatGPT allows us to generate interior concepts of real spaces.

Chapter 06 - Furniture Studies

Module 02 - D5 Render

  • This module is designed to take you from basic 3D skills to creating high-quality, atmospheric renderings. No overly technical workflows, just simple set ups that get the basics right.

    You do not need to be a 3D modeling expert to follow along, but having a basic understanding of 3D software like Sketchup or Rhino will help (D5 is a rendering engine that plugs into your prefered 3D modeling program).

    D5 is one of the best softwares for designers who want high quality results without a steep learning curve. No technical workflows or interfaces, just quick intuitive systems that gets us to beautiful images sooner.

Chapter 01 - D5 and Rendering Fundamentals

We start by covering the interface and key settings. We cover core principles of photography that can elevate our images before we even begin. Understanding techniques like composition, leading lines, and rule of rule of thirds. These fundamentals shape how your designs are seen, felt, and understood.

Chapter 02 - The Iterative Design Process (Studio Lighting Setup)

In this chapter, we’ll build a simple studio setup in D5 and use it to test materials and design details quickly, creating a clear system for exploring, refining and presenting your ideas in a beautiful and clear representation style.

Chapter 03 - The Beauty of Light and Shadow (Jungle Gallery Scene)

In Chapter 03 we focus on lighting in D5 and how it shapes atmosphere in our images. We’ll jump into our first scene from the project examples and learn how to easily set up atmospheric lighting to bring beauty and depth to our images.

Here we will focus on the beauty of natural materials, textures and imperfections. Exploring the library of materials built into D5 but also learning how to create our own. Here we will also look at one of my favourite AI tools for added imperfection and realism in our renders.

Chapter 04 - The Beauty of Imperfection

In this chapter, we zoom in and focus on capturing details through thoughtful camera work. Using depth of field, framing, and composition we will create close-up shots that feel intimate, atmospheric, and intentional.

Chapter 05 - Focus on the Details

Chapter 06 - Final Story Telling and Presentation Renders

In the final chapter we will go into detail of how to produce presentation ready, high quality renders. Focusing on storytelling techniques and going through a post production process using AI enhancers.

Module 03 - Cinematic Storytelling

Runway Animation

In Module 03 we will bring everything together using an AI tool that is disrupting the film and animation industry. Runway allows us to create production quality movies and animations from our images.

Added Bonuses

1. Midjourney Moodboards Volume 02 - An Interior Designers Guide to Midjourney AI

$69.99 FREE

2. Three Example Scenes in Rhino, Sketchup and D5 Format (Textured and Untextured for Practice Exercises)

  • The Jungle Gallery.

  • Studio Lighting Setup.

  • Tropical Villa.

    $900 FREE

3. Wabi Sabi 3D Pot Collection

$69.99 FREE

4. Custom Materials and Texture Packs

$69.99 FREE

5. Skool Community Group

FAQ’s

Q1: Is the course lifetime access?

A1: Yes. You will have access to the course and its contents for life, meaning you can study at your own pace no matter how fast or slow.

Q2: Does the course include a license for Midjourney, D5 or other softwares?

A2: No. You will need to purchase and sign up for your own licenses for Midjourney and other AI tools that we cover. Most have free options, but some (like Midjourney) will require subscription.

Q3: Can Midjourney or ChatGPT render my 3D models or CAD floor plans?

A3: No, Midjourney is a text-to-image tool, meaning it generates images using only text prompts. We do explore how to use the latest ChatGPT to quickly iterate early design sketches, but that’s just for speed and ideas - not for final outputs. For detailed, controllable 3D visuals, we use D5 Render. That’s where you can fully refine your design details, lighting, textures, and materials, which is essential for high-quality design work.

Q4: What 3D software works with D5?

A4: D5 works with most 3D modeling softwares like Sketchup, Rhino and Revit.