IDEA FUTURES
IDEA FUTURES
IDEA Futures delivers intensive, outcome-focused design programmes for secondary school and university students, offering a London-based creative experience with a clear portfolio advantage.
Our courses are designed as a stepping stone into leading UK art and design schools, helping students build a high-quality, competitive portfolio aligned with international standards. Based in London, each programme follows a structured and supportive schedule, ensuring both focus and a safe learning environment.
Through personal mentoring and detailed feedback, students develop strong visual work they can confidently present in applications. With additional support such as certificates, portfolio reviews, and guidance for international students, IDEA Futures provides a rigorous and immersive pathway for those aiming to stand out.
A STEPPING STONE INTO TOP UK ART SCHOOLS
Our courses are designed to help students produce portfolio-ready work aligned with UK art school standards, giving you a clear edge in competitive applications.
A LONDON CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
Study in one of the world’s leading creative cities and immerse yourself in a culture that shapes global design.
A STRUCTURED AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Follow a clear daily schedule with full supervision, ensuring a safe, focused, and productive learning experience.
FASHION PRINT DESIGN TUTOR: PAULINA DRACZ
Born in Łódź, a post-industrial city shaped by its textile heritage and vibrant alternative art scene, Paulina draws from both craft and experimentation. Primarily a print designer, she explores textile art through themes of femininity, technology, and loneliness, examining how intimacy and isolation coexist in a digital world.
She holds a BA in Fashion Textile Design from De Montfort University, where she developed her interdisciplinary approach. Alongside her practice, she teaches Art & Design and leads community workshops, creating inclusive spaces for learning and experimentation, strengthening community ties, and making contemporary art accessible beyond traditional institutions.
ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGN TUTOR: ALAN CHENG
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Alan relocated to the UK to expand his architectural horizons, earning his Bachelor of Architecture and RIBA Part 1 qualification from the University of Nottingham. Driven by a passion for creating meaningful spaces, Alan co-founded the interior design studio Meridian 88. Here, Alan translates his East Asian heritage and architectural vision into thoughtful residential and hospitality designs.
Alongside his design practice, Alan brings two years of hands-on educational experience working across mainstream and SEND schools. This background has honed his ability to help students achieve their highest potential, both academically and in their extracurricular pursuits. Furthermore, Alan possesses substantial practical experience in international development, having actively participated in past school-building expeditions in Cambodia and South Africa. These hands-on initiatives have deeply informed his understanding of sustainable, community-focused construction.
Alan is deeply committed to driving positive change in communities through purposeful design. He is eager to leverage his dual background in architecture and education, alongside his proven international fieldwork experience, to successfully lead the Cambodia school building project.
OUR TEACHERS
Robert Wong
Award-winning architect and social entrepreneur, educated at the University of Cambridge (Exec. MBA) and the Bartlett, UCL, with further study in Design Thinking at Stanford. He teaches MBA programmes and will lead sessions on design thinking and entrepreneurship in the bootcamp.
Lilah Kyllonen
American artist, art and design teacher who is studying in Royal College of Art. She will teach in the boot camp on the general concept of Art & Design to have the build up the foundation in design.
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Qun Zhao Ng
Experienced UI/UX designer from Singapore and graduate of the University of the Arts London, who will lead sessions on user experience and customer insight to develop user-centred design and fashion applications.
Linda Carluschi
Multidisciplinary designer, illustrator and children’s book illustrator, as well as a marketing specialist, trained at the Institute of Art in Milan. In the bootcamp, she will guide participants through marketing strategies and help them understand how to present their design work and connect it with real-world audiences.