Designing Spaces That Inspire: Interior Design Masterclass

Join The Miami School of Fashion & Design on Wednesday, August 27th at 6:00 PM for an exclusive Interior Design Masterclass led by Dr. Thelma Lazo-Flores, Dean of Interior Design at Istituto Marangoni Miami.

In this session, Dr. Thelma Lazo-Flores will lead an inspiring masterclass on Designing Spaces that Inspire: The Intersection of Creativity, Functionality & Lifestyle. Explore how thoughtful design decisions can transform interiors into spaces that not only serve a purpose but also evoke emotion and enhance everyday living.

📍 Location: Virtually via Zoom

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 27th

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM EST

You’ll also get a glimpse into IMM’s Interior Design curriculum, designed to equip students with the tools to succeed in today’s evolving design landscape, from concept development and spatial innovation to client experience and industry collaboration. Whether you’re looking to expand your creative approach, transition into a new design role, or elevate your professional practice, this session will spark new ideas and possibilities.

Spots are limited—RSVP now to secure your place.

For any additional information, please contact: miami@immiami.com.

About Dean of Interior Design, Dr. Thelma Lazo-Flores

Dr. Thelma Lazo-Flores has been in the creative industry and higher education for over thirty years. She has been a design educator in both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels of interior architecture, landscape architecture, furniture design, product and interface design, visual communications, industrial design, and studio art programs in the US, Singapore, Japan, and the Philippines. Prior to joining the academia, she professionally practiced for over ten years covering luxury residential design, commercial offices, hospitality spaces, trade shows, and military buildings in various parts of the world. She received her Ph.D. in Design Science and Planning from Chiba University, Japan with a scholarship grant from the Japanese Ministry of Education. Her broad spectrum of research includes refereed international presentations and published book chapters and encyclopedia entries in the US, UK, Finland, Italy, India, and Japan. Further, her peer-reviewed journal articles cover the areas of design for sustainability, pedagogical structures, spatial design studies, applied theory and practice, and socio-cultural issues affecting design. She is currently the Dean of Interior Design at Istituto Marangoni Miami.