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Inchbald
Established in 1960
For over 60 years Inchbald has nurtured the individual talents of their students and set them firmly on the path to success:
By Jacqueline Duncan OBE
Inchbald: Celebrating 65 years of Interior and Garden Design Education
Jacqueline Duncan founded The Inchbald School of Interior Design in 1960, and the Inchbald School of Garden Design in 1972. War-time experiences as a young evacuee living in grand English country houses kindled her fascination with buildings and gardens before she met and married Michael Inchbald, a leading interior decorator. Britain had no equivalent of the Parsons School of Design, in the USA, so Jacqueline Duncan became determined to establish a school in London. An important component of Inchbald courses is Interior Design history, which Jacqueline Duncan outlines, explaining how the profession developed out of associated trades and gifted amateurism. Many distinguished Interior Designers and Garden Designers are Inchbald graduates. Examples of their work are included in an appendix.
Featured Alumni
Staffan & Monique Tollgård
Follow in the footsteps of some of our treasured alumni.
Inchbald International
A global design school
Inchbald’s international profile has been a major part of the school's success since it first opened its doors in 1960. Students from around the globe, whether they study online or on campus, enrich the cultural diversity of the school and expand the potential professional destinations for graduates.
Why Inchbald
Our approach
The small student body, allied to intensive programmes delivered at a 1:8 tutor-to-student ratio, means that Inchbald retains a personal and social climate which prioritises individual talents and characteristics. Long-term friendships and collaborations are formed and students retain their connections to Inchbald in their professional design life.
