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Best Architecture & Interior Design Professional Development Programme 2025 & 2026
Recognised as the best for two years running.
Larsen Architecture brings together architecture, interiors, psychology and community to create a different kind of professional experience for designers.
Created by multi-award-winning Chartered Architect & Registered Interior Designer Ryan Wenham, together with organisational psychologist and TEDx Speaker Marc Prats, the platform is built to support designers at every stage, from building confidence and finding the right opportunities, to growing a business, strengthening a brand and attracting the clients and projects they actually want.
This is about building a career you are proud of, a business that reflects your talent and a life that gives you room to enjoy both.
Ways to work with us
Professional Development
Ongoing learning, industry insight and community for designers, creatives, makers and artists at every stage of their career.
What began as a way to give designers a platform to be seen, celebrated and recognised for their talent quickly became something much bigger. Today, it is an international, award-winning programme built around the idea that creative people should never stop learning, meeting new people or opening themselves up to new opportunities.
Join live workshops, conversations and guest sessions with people across the industry.
We cover careers, professional, business and personal development, with sessions designed to give you new ideas, new connections and something useful to take away every time.
All sessions are suitable for structured CPD and PEDR.
In-Person Experiences
Good design does not happen in isolation. It comes from conversation, collaboration and being surrounded by people who see the world in a similar way.
Our in-person experiences give you the space to step away from the day-to-day and look properly at your business, your ambitions and what comes next. You will learn, challenge the way you think, meet brilliant people and have conversations what are difficult to have when you are sitting behind a laptop on your own.
We want you to leave knowing what needs to change and how you are going to change it, with helpful things done along the way, including professional photography and content for your business.
It is a full-circle experience. Learning, business, community, good food, plenty of conversation and lots of laughs along the way.
Business Coaching & Mentoring
Through Business Circle and Inner Circle, we work closely with design business owners who want more from the business they have created. Better clients, stronger positioning, more confidence, more freedom and a business that reflects the quality of work they produce.
We run our own design studio, working with clients and taking on ambitious projects, so we understand the decisions, the pressure and the reality because we are living it too. Alongside that, Marc brings the psychology that allows us to go much deeper than any generic, surface-level business advice.
We work on everything from your clients, pricing and positioning to disability, branding and confidence and the way the business fits around your life.
Speaking & Hosting
Speaking & HostingBring us into your event, organisation or platform. Ryan and Marc are available for keynote talks, training and development, panel discussions, podcasts, university lectures, business events and live hosting.
We have spoken and hosted across the UK for organisations including Design Central, Design Festival North, the BIID, universities and business networks, covering everything from design and business to psychology, confidence, communication and the future of the creative industries.
Whether you need a speaker, trainer, interviewer, panel host or someone to bring the entire event together, we can shape the format around your audience.
How we work
Our goal is to Rethink Architecture and how we as designers interact and build our careers.
Every designer and every design business is different, so how we work with each person has to be different.
We take the time to understand you, your business and the life you are trying to build. Then we create a clear plan and stay alongside you as you put it into practice.
This is hands-on, personal support that combines design, psychology, and community. We become part of your journey, because lasting change comes from partnership, not just information.
The right fit matters
As a designer, you need to sell. Your ideas, your talent and your service. But when you are working with the right people, it does not feel like selling. It just fits.
That is how we work too. We do not want to work with everyone. We work with people who value what we do, are open to being challenged and are ready to make changes. We ask our designers to chose clients who respect their expertise and we hold ourselves to the same standard.
The experience behind the results
Working with us is personal. We get to know you, what you want and what is getting in the way. Of course we give you a structure and a clear plan, but there is also conversation, challenge, laughter, reassurance and lots of support along the way.
Whether we are together at an event, on a call or spending time with you behind the scenes, you are surrounded by people who understand the industry and genuinely want to see you do well.
We want you to feel comfortable enough to be honest, confident enough to make decisions and supported to push yourself further than you ever could on your own.
It should feel exciting. It should be fun. And most importantly, it should move you forward.
What our designers say
Click the videos below to hear from our clients
A community of like-minded designers
I think my confidence has been growing since I joined the programme. The in-depth attention you are given to one’s personality isn’t something I thought was important so that surprised me!
A programme that gives in depth attention to one’s self to achieve the jobs we are looking for.
Afifa Armeen, UK
Freelance Designer
This past week in the program has been incredibly insightful. I’ve learned a lot about myself, particularly in terms of my areas of interest in design and the areas where I need to work harder. I discovered that I am deeply passionate about conceptual design development and 3D modeling, and I thrive when working on projects that challenge my creativity and technical skills. At the same time, I identified areas for growth, such as improving my efficiency in using advanced software tools and deepening my understanding of sustainable design practices. This self-awareness has motivated me to focus on strengthening my weaknesses while continuing to build on my strengths, ensuring a more well-rounded skill set as I progress in my career.
Maryam A, UK
Architectural Designer
Clarity! Clarity about what I want from a job, what to expect from a job and what I need to improve in order to get to a point to get a job I want. Just go for it and trust the process!
Yes, I would definitely recommend someone who is struggling.
Nikunj Antala, UK
Architectural Designer
When I started this program, I didn't even know where to start, whereas since the start of the program I have received constant support and guidance in all the areas I need to improve. Now, I have a strategy and direction in which I can focus.
Encouraging and beneficial.
Alan Custodio, ES
Environmental Designer
I feel like I’m headed on a good path, it seems very promising. Learning about my work profile has helped immensely to learn about myself and what type of jobs I should look for.
Massive clarity so far, I feel more confident and know my worth in a job market. Seeing other people’s progress and yours so you know how or what to expect.
1-2-1 career support, amazing investment for your career path.
Carolina Manchado, PT
Interior Designer
Thank you so much for the session. It was really helpful and encouraging. I genuinely appreciate all the thoughtful feedback, guidance, and effort you’ve put into supporting me.
Barry Ng, HK
Architect
Ryan Wenham
Chartered Architect | Registered Interior Designer | Mentor
Ryan Wenham is a Chartered Architect and Registered Interior Designer who has been recognised with multiple awards, including the Elmes Memorial Prize.
After training in Liverpool and Barcelona, he co-founded Larsen Architecture, where he now supports architects and designers in scaling their businesses, attracting high-quality clients, and building sustainable, fulfilling careers.
Marc Prats
Organisational Psychologist | TEDx Speaker | Confidence Coach
Marc Prats is a trainer, coach and communication specialist with a background in linguistics, organisational psychology and leadership development.
A qualified Insights Discovery Practitioner, he designs and delivers professional development programmes at Larsen Architecture that help architects and designers strengthen communication, build confidence and unlock their full potential in both business and practice.
We are designers first
We are not teaching from the sidelines. We are still designing, working with clients and building the same kind of business that are clients are looking to build.
That’s why we are different, and that’s why this works.
98%
Customer satisfaction rate, reflecting our dedication and results
4.2m
Annual social media reach
800+
Careers transformed through our programme in 3 years
2.15m
Annual publication views
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Design Central
We are proud to be partnering with Design Central, the UK's largest design trade show in the North.
This partnership matters because it shows exactly where our work sits. We are not just talking about the design industry from the outside. We are in the room with designers, brands, suppliers and business owners, helping them shape conversations that matter.
Across Design Central, we will be hosting, facilitating and delivering business-focused content for designers who want to grow with more confidence, clarity and direction.
For us, this is about raising the standard. Better conversations, better support and better opportunities for designers who want to build something unique.
Join us at Design Central 2026
"If you are not changing the problem,
you are choosing the problem."
It can feel overwhelming to take the next step and making a decision can feel scary. But the truth is, the only way to get different results is to take action. Sometimes, we let fear talk us out of opportunities that could change everything. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen here.
The first step of your dream lifestyle is to book a call and find the support that is right for you.
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