
Abdi
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- Hourly rate $98
- Response Time 4h
- Number of students 50+
1st lesson free!
Experienced Creative Director of Interior Architecture studio gives design lessons in London
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- London
- at his place
- at your home
- webcam
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We have the best tutors. Quality of their profile, experience in their field. Abdi will be happy to arrange your first Architecture lesson.
About the lesson
My name is Abdi and i have been teaching interior architecture and general design lessons for several of years. I have graduated from University of Westminster (Interior Architecture - 1st Class Honours) in 2013. I am comfortable teaching College and University students as well as adults looking to enter the interior design profession. I understand as creative individuals, we all process information differently, therefore my teaching methods will be tailored to your requirements. The lessons time slots will also be scheduled around your availability.
subjects
- Architecture
- Design
- Interior design
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+1
Decoration
languages
- English
- Dutch
levels
- NCEA Level 2
- NCEA Level 3
- Adult education
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Undergraduate
Masters
Diploma
Doctorate
About Abdi
My passed teaching experiences come from developing design portfolios with university students and teaching interns how to deliver projects from initial concept discussion to final outcome. Design software programmes that i make us of on daily basis are Vectorworks, Photoshop and Indesign. If you require assistant with Interiors or Architecture portfolio do not hesitate to get in touch!
Interview Questions:
1) When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?
I have developed an interest in Architecture and Interiors during my 1styear of college studying BTEC Art and Design Nation Diploma Course. My interest in tutoring has began during my final year of university as ended of helping few of my class mates when I have finished my project early.
2) Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).
The subject I teach is interior design, architecture and urban planning. The topics I enjoy most is the creative problem solving of each brief. The topic I enjoy less is the technical/structural aspect of project.
3) Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?
All of my creative teachers from school, college and university has always encouraged me to push the envelope on creativity. Regardless of which subject I may be exploring, from fine art to fashion to architecture.
4) What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?
One of the main qualities of a good tutor is patience and sympathy. It’s vital to understand that we all consume information differently. Most students that require private tutor either have difficulty with traditional learning environment or the may be going through a personal struggle.
5) Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.
Most valuable point that I can state for all students studying design is that there is no short cut!! All final designs have to show where it all began. These are vital steps which will apply to all design briefs:
Concept/Experiments
Development
Design Rev A, B etc.
Final Design
6) What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or still facing in your subject?
One of the main challenges I face in my subject is teaching a student which has no previous experience or knowledge of creativity. Turning an academic student to a creative prodigy is challenge I am constantly overcoming slowly.
7) Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?
My passion is design and creativity in general. I love designing projects just as much as I love teaching design students.
8) What makes you a Superprof (besides answering this interview questions :-P) ?
What makes me a Superprof is that I have developed a wonderful teaching system which accommodated all students from different levels. My ability of tailoring a unique teaching style for each student and seeing the results is what makes me a Superprof. My wonderful reviews from students highlight the major impact my teaching style.
Reviews
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Perfect! I found Abdi, professional, friendly and knowledgeable and enjoyed our session as Abdi managed to make things simple!
Perfect! I contacted Abdi for a review of my portfolio before the session and he took the time to have a look and gave me excellent feedback. He suggested things to improve and showed me examples of how using his own work - he also has a good eye and pointed out some detailed things I didn't notice. Abdi is very experienced and also gave me some advise for my job search, I would highly recommend this tutor.
Perfect! Super calm, very experienced, but very personable and friendly at the same time. He’s patinent with me, because I’m not the quickest learner, particularly picking up how to use the popular software, so I’m super super happy I found Abdi!
- Abdi's response : Wioleta's determination to keep on improving is a wonderful trade that makes each lesson an exciting chapter to learn something new.
Perfect! Abdi is a great teacher, professionally and patiently explaining different aspects of architecture/design/relevant software and every other aspect of the interior architecture field, and sharing his vast amount of knowledge. I truly enjoy every lesson and have learned so much already! Thank you Abdi!
- Abdi's response : Wonderful student with great attention to details. It always a pleasure teaching Evgeniya!!
Perfect! I just started weekly Vectorworks tutorials with Abdi and so far so good! I've learnt more so far in 2 hrs than in the 4/5 hrs Vectorworks online tutorials. He's a really friendly person and clearly knows what he's doing. I like that he keeps things as simple and clear as possible - not overly convoluted. 100% would recommend!
- Abdi's response : Sarah is a wonderful student who is eager to learn new skills and also improve her current knowledge of Architecture and Interiors. It is an absolute pleasure teaching Sarah CAD (Vectorworks) and seeing her picking up new skills with a gradual steady progress.
Perfect! Making you understand what you need help in. Very knowledgeable and can help you gain new perspectives and ways to complete work.
- Abdi's response : It was an absolute pleasure tutoring Safiyah. The research and project planning skills Safiyah shows is a sign of wonderful designer. I believe the CAD and the visuals presentation skills will come naturally with time.
Perfect! He has been an excellent tutor, his level of expertise in interior design is the best. The knowledge I gained from Abdi helped me to build my portfolio in order to get into university to study interior design, which I achieved. I highly recommend his services.
Salma- Abdi's response : Excellent student with great potential!
Perfect! Abdi is a very knowledgable, patient and helpful tutor. I was very happy with our session and will be booking a session with him again. Thank you.
- Abdi's response : Jan is a bright student that picks up new skills very quickly. I absolutely loved teaching Jan, she’s always keen to improve on her current skills and has the hunger for new skills too.
Perfect! Abdi has been such a great tutor who helped me create my portfolio. It was a great experience.
- Abdi's response : It was an absolute pleasure helping you on the architectural uni portfolio! If you need any further advice or help with presentation, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Perfect! Abdi was very helpful in regards to listening and trying to understand your needs. He has taught me a few things but also pointed out my flaws which he helped me improve upon. His ideas are modern but yet effective, showing that he's a creative thinker. He continues to help me outside of class, answering questions that I may have. Would recommend him to anyone!
- Abdi's response : Aisha has many strengths of interior design and passion for learning as well as self developments. It’s been a pleasure teaching Aisha.
Perfect! He is helpful and carefully goes through your work. Also, providing knowledge from his experience as a student and as a professional interior architect.
- Abdi's response : Abz is a wonderful student with great ambition of architecture.
Abz is very ambition young man with plans of achieving great things. It’s an absolute pleasure teaching such student.
Perfect! Abdi is a professional, patient and fantastic tutor. He is very passionate about his work and very enthusiastic as well. He always gives good advices and very helpful during lessons. Would definitely recommend Abdi!
- Abdi's response : Great desire to learn new things and be better.
Perfect! Abdi is a very professional and a calm tutor. His ideas and and his highly efficient skills have helped me a lot in achieving my goals. I highly recommend him for his style of teaching and understanding with the students. Thank you Abdi!!
- Abdi's response : Ansh is a very determined young man. With great ambition to do well. It’s an absolute pleasure teaching you.
Perfect! Abdi is a patient and expert tutor. I highly recommend him for his competence and reliability.
- Abdi's response : Katie is a wonderful bright student. Very focused and determined to do well. It is an absolute pleasure teaching student such as Katie.
Excellent! If you are looking for a patient and calming tutor so he is the best
He Got such a great support and positive motivation
Thank you Abdi for your help !- Abdi's response : Wonderful student with great potential!
Perfect! Abdi is very patient with all my assignments, I was very nervous about my deadline but he managed to keep me motivated and helped me with all I needed. Thanks to Abdi, I have gained confident with my projects.
- Abdi's response : Bright student with great determination to learn. It was an absolute pleasure teaching Britney.
Perfect! A fantastic and a very professional tutor. Very patient and yet very enthusiastic. My daughter was so comfortable receiving lessons from Abdi as he is extremely constructive and gives a lot of confidence. Thank you so much!
- Abdi's response : Zakiya's daughter is a bright student with a great future ahead of her. She is a quick learner and will be very confident with Vectorworks in no time.
All the best!
Perfect! From the long list of tutors I choose Abdi to be my tutor and I am so happy for choice it is overwhelming
Abdi is an outstanding tutor with multiple architectural skills He has great persevering and desire that inspired me to work harder and understand the concept of interior design
Abdi is very flexible with time which means a lot to me specially I am an over sea student
Abdi has a comprehensive way to teach which helped me enhance my confident with creativity and awareness as well as completing my project with submission to dead line
Thank you Abdi for being my tutor
One more The money 100% well spent- Abdi's response : Amine is a young wonderful bright 1st year student who needs help with adjusting to university requirements and Interior architecture in general. He is a fast learner and i am very confident that he will do well.
Perfect! Honestly, I have so many positive points I don’t know if I can fit it all here. First, one of the best tutors I’ve ever had, very knowledgeable, very talented, numerous amount of skills and very efficient. He helped me so much with my work and taught me so many skills, showed me how to keep my work professional and stand out especially as I’m in my third year. He showed genuine interest and care in my project which motivated me to do better and did so much to help me, helped me keep a clear head through the stress and continue working and focus on my deadlines. Honestly, the best tutor; I could never thank you enough.
- Abdi's response : It was an absolute pleasure teaching you.
Perfect! Very helpful and one of the best tutors had . Explains things into extreme detail .
- Abdi's response : Wonderful bright 1st year student who required translating drawings to model making. It was an absolute pleasure to be teaching that process.
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Abdi is amazing! So much care and determination for me to do well I would Definitely recommend.
Thank you very much.Highly recommend Abdi for spatial interior design has proven to be extremely useful during my undergraduates and professional studies. Abdi has helped to advise when setting up own company within the field, following on from his own professional successes.
I have known and worked with Abdi for serval of years now. His style of teaching is very much a personalised method of teaching. He has helped me and several of my friends with design deadlines. Highly recommend Abdi!
Abdi has always been an outstanding character with great passion for design and helping others. I have known about for the passed 4 years through a friend. His style of teaching and explaining things for very calm and considered. Every student looking for private design tutor will be lucky.
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Rates
packs
- 5h: $450
- 10h: $880
webcam
- $98/h
free lessons
- 30mins
Details
My rates are negotiable, depending on the amount of hours required each day.
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Learn more about Abdi
01
When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?
I have developed an interest in Architecture and Interiors during my 1styear of college studying BTEC Art and Design Nation Diploma Course. My interest in tutoring has began during my final year of university as ended of helping few of my class mates when I have finished my project early.
02
Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).
The subject I teach is interior design, architecture and urban planning. The topics I enjoy most is the creative problem solving of each brief. The topic I enjoy less is the technical/structural aspect of project.
03
Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?
All of my creative teachers from school, college and university has always encouraged me to push the envelope on creativity. Regardless of which subject I may be exploring, from fine art to fashion to architecture.
04
What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?
One of the main qualities of a good tutor is patience and sympathy. It's vital to understand that we all consume information differently. Most students that require private tutor either have difficulty with traditional learning environment or the may be going through a personal struggle.
05
Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.
Most valuable point that I can state for all students studying design is that there is no short cut!! All final designs have to show where it all began. These are vital steps which will apply to all design briefs:
Concept/Experiments
Development
Design Rev A, B etc.
Final Design06
What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or still facing in your subject?
One of the main challenges I face in my subject is teaching a student which has no previous experience or knowledge of creativity. Turning an academic student to a creative prodigy is challenge I am constantly overcoming slowly.
07
Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?
My passion is design and creativity in general. I love designing projects just as much as I love teaching design students.
08
What makes you a Superprof (besides answering this interview questions :-P) ?
What makes me a Superprof is that I have developed a wonderful teaching system which accommodated all students from different levels. My ability of tailoring a unique teaching style for each student and seeing the results is what makes me a Superprof. My wonderful reviews from students highlight the major impact my teaching style.