AI Training Courses
for the interior design industry
MVE ACADEMY
Work more efficiently, creatively, and professionally with AI.
AI MASTERCLASSES OCT/NOV '26
In October and November 2026 , I ’m organizing three LIVE AI Masterclasses.
Where and when:
October 27 in Amsterdam
October 29 in Rotterdam
November 4 in Utrecht
From 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Afterward, drinks for anyone who’d like to join.
In 4 hours, I’ll teach you—in a small group and using a real-world interior design project as a guide—how to work with the best AI tools. And I’ll show you how to automate your workflow with Claude/ChatGPT.
Topics covered include: Midjourney, Magnific, Nano Banana, Claude/ChatGPT, Kling, Google Omni Flash, and SketchUp AI.
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS
Interior design studios are increasingly requesting customized AI training sessions to be held at their offices.
AI training tailored to their specific way of working. This ensures that the designer or team learns only those AI tools and platforms necessary to help their studio operate more efficiently, creatively, and professionally.
In doing so, I place a high value on the craftsmanship of the designer. So the goal isn’t to replace our creativity, but to use AI to free up more time for the creative, human aspect of our profession. Feel free to request a quote with no obligation.
Custom training sessions can be booked for a single day or as part of a longer program. I’d be happy to set aside some time to discuss the possibilities!
MIDJOURNEY COURSE (ON DEMAND)
In this Dutch-language on-demand Midjourney course, I’ll teach you—through short, clear video tutorials totaling 3 hours—how you, too, can use the AI tool Midjourney to create photorealistic interior images faster.
For your social media, your website, but especially for the concept phase when pitching to clients. No more searching for images on Pinterest—create your own images instead. Create mood boards in just a few minutes instead of hours—using your own images instead of someone else’s.
AI WORKFLOW COURSE (ON DEMAND)
In this on-demand course, I’ll teach you—through short videos (3 hours total)—how to design more efficiently, creatively, and professionally using the right AI tools, based on a real-world interior design project.
Topics covered include: Midjourney and Magnific (including Nano Banana Pro) for designing, rendering, editing, and animating, as well as Claude and ChatGPT for your workflows.
The lessons form the foundation of the LIVE AI Masterclasses: a handy reference guide, and also perfect on their own for learning to work with AI at your own pace.
Learn AI from an interior designer
As an interior designer, I founded this AI Academy to help you incorporate AI into your design process as well.
ON-SITE & ONLINE
All training sessions can be conducted both on-site and online . The on-demand courses can also be combined with training sessions at your studios.
RESULTS-ORIENTED
All training courses are designed to help interior design studios achieve results quickly in the shortest possible time through clear and practical training.
FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
All courses and training programs have been specially developed for interior design professionals, based on my own experiences as an interior designer and those of my colleagues.
My mission:
To make design more efficient, creative, and professional using AI.
When AI made its debut in the creative industry a few years ago, I didn't see it as a threat, but as a huge opportunity.
As an interior designer, I know how much time goes into mood boards, SketchUp models, renderings, and endless revisions for clients.
With AI tools like Midjourney and Nano Banana, you can turn ideas into compelling, photorealistic images much faster. It quickly became clear to me that AI doesn’t replace our creativity—it enhances it.
That’s why I founded the MVE AI Academy. I teach interior design professionals which AI tools are truly relevant and how to use them in practice to work more efficiently, present their work more effectively, and design more creatively.
I’d also be happy to help your studio overcome AI overwhelm and integrate AI smartly into your own way of working.
Mariëlle van Essen
Interior Designer & AI Educator
“The most valuable lesson I’ve learned from Marielle is how to give really good prompts.”
“What I appreciated most about Marielle’s training sessions is that she teaches you how to apply AI in a very practical way. For example, the most important lesson I took away from her course is how to communicate precisely with AI—in other words, how to ‘prompt’ it correctly. The videos in her on-demand courses are also clear, concrete, and very accessible.”
- Margot Smit, Designed by Margot
STUDENT REVIEWS
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“Had a great training session with the team!”
“We had an AI training session with Mariëlle at our studio, and we were incredibly enthusiastic about it. The training was clear, engaging, and easy to follow, but above all, it was very practical and immediately applicable. Mariëlle explained everything in a clear and fun way and gave us plenty of inspiration to get started on our own. It was truly a valuable and inspiring training session!”
Mignon van de Bunt Interior Design
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“Use AI Effectively”
“I see plenty of opportunities to apply this in my professional work and create powerful visual content. Marielle walks you through all the features and techniques in a clear, accessible, and enthusiastic way. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to quickly learn how to use AI effectively.”
Marjolein Deurlo, *The Novel Grey*
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“Highly recommended”
“I loved the Midjourney Mastery Course. Marielle explains everything very clearly and in a fun way, and I really enjoyed the LIVE sessions! We were able to discuss our AI images and connect with other designers. I highly recommend it!”
Margot Smit, Designed by Margot
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“Incredibly inspiring”
“ Marielle van Essen ’s Midjourney course has opened up a whole new world for me. It’s incredibly inspiring to learn how to design concepts in a completely new way. Marielle explains everything clearly, with a delightful sense of humor. I highly recommend it!”
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“Endless possibilities”
“I just couldn’t stop taking the course. I’m really impressed by the amazing images I can create now. With these AI tools, I see endless possibilities for my career!”
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“Highly recommended for designers”
“Highly recommended for designers. I took a really fun and informative Midjourney course, with clear explanations from Marielle. Midjourney is the go-to future-oriented tool for designers; it’s truly impressive what you can create with it.”
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“Great results”
“I highly recommend the AI courses at Marielle van Essen . As an interior designer, a whole new world has really opened up for me.”
Ready to make your interior design business AI-ready?
Take one of the on-demand AI courses, purchase a ticket for one of the in-person LIVE AI Masterclasses, or request a quote below for a customized one-day AI training session or an intensive one-month program at your studio.
WORK SMARTER. PRESENT BETTER. GROW WITH AI.
1. Create visuals that customers understand right away
No more flat SketchUp images or endless Pinterest mood boards. With AI, you can turn your ideas into powerful, photorealistic images that clearly convey your design vision.
This way, you'll come across as more professional, build trust more quickly, and make it easier for clients to enthusiastically choose your design.
2. Save time on repetitive design work
Searching for mood boards, creating visualizations, developing variations, and making adjustments take a lot of time.
With the right AI tools, you can work faster and have more time for what really matters: designing, interacting with clients, and growing your studio.
3. Take your studio to the next level
With AI, you can show just how impressive your design can be even before it’s built.
This helps clients better understand your vision and gives you the opportunity to showcase exactly the type of high-end work in your portfolio that you want to attract.
4. Don't get overwhelmed by AI—know what works
You don't have to try every new AI tool.
In my courses and workshops, you'll learn which tools are truly useful for interior design professionals, how to use them, and how to apply them in practice within your own design process.
So that AI doesn't become an extra task, but rather a powerful complement to your creativity and way of working.
REQUEST A QUOTE FOR A CUSTOM AI TRAINING PROGRAM / COURSE
