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Guess what...you are not alone
Almost every interior designer I work with learned AutoCAD in pieces. A class here, a YouTube video there, maybe some inherited office standards that never quite made sense. Over time, that patchwork turns into a system that works… but only if you’re the one managing it.
I’ve seen solo designers spend hours reworking files they’ve already solved once. I’ve seen small teams lose time because no one knows where things live, how notes should read, or which details are the “right” ones. And I’ve seen experienced designers quietly assume this is just part of the job.
It doesn’t have to be.
The designers who go through the aCADemy aren’t looking for shortcuts or tricks. They want clarity. They want a drawing setup that’s consistent, easy to reuse, and understandable by anyone on their team—or on the job site. Once that foundation is in place, AutoCAD stops being something they wrestle with and starts becoming a reliable part of their process.
Here’s a walkthrough of the system and what you’ll get inside aCADemy.
Imagine if AutoCAD finally felt settled.
Imagine opening a new project and not wondering where to start. Your files are already set up, your layers and annotations are consistent, and your drawings follow a clear internal logic—one you don’t have to rethink every time.
Imagine handing off drawings without a mental checklist running in the background. Your notes read cleanly, your lineweights make sense, and contractors can quickly understand what you’re communicating—without follow-up emails or clarification calls.
Imagine your team knowing exactly where things live and how they’re done. Reviews are faster. Edits are cleaner. AutoCAD fades into the background so you can focus on design decisions instead of managing the tool.
That’s what happens when your drawings are built on a solid, repeatable system.
From reinventing the wheel to a repeatable system
Instead of rebuilding files and second-guessing decisions, you start every project with a clear, proven setup. Templates, standards, and structure do the heavy lifting—so your drawings are consistent from day one.
From “good enough” drawings to confident handoffs
Your plans read clearly, your notes and dimensions are consistent, and your intent comes through without explanation. Contractors understand what you mean, revisions decrease, and you stop worrying about how your drawings will be interpreted.
From managing AutoCAD to letting it support your work
AutoCAD stops draining your attention. With fewer workarounds and less cleanup, your mental energy shifts back to design, decision-making, and running your business—not fixing avoidable issues.
If you want AutoCAD to feel clear, consistent, and supportive of your work—not something you constantly manage—this is what the aCADemy was built for.
The aCADemy is a complete drawing system, not a collection of tips. It gives you the structure, standards, and setup needed to create repeatable, legible drawings—whether you work solo or with a team.
If you’re ready to stop reinventing your workflow and start from a solid foundation, you’re in the right place.
Introducing
The aCADemy
The aCADemy is a proven drawing system for interior designers, where you’ll learn to create consistent, contractor-ready drawings, streamline your workflow, and confidently hand off projects through a clear, repeatable AutoCAD framework.
Perfect for interior designers who want a clear, repeatable AutoCAD system
In this course, you'll learn
Takeaway 1: A complete, repeatable AutoCAD drawing setup
You’ll have a standardized file structure, templates, and settings that eliminate guesswork and give every project a consistent starting point.
Takeaway 2: Clear standards for notes, dimensions, and annotations
You’ll know exactly how drawings should read—so text, dimensions, and symbols are consistent across sheets, projects, and team members.
Takeaway 3: Drawings that are easier to review and hand off
Your sheets will communicate clearly to contractors and collaborators, reducing back-and-forth, corrections, and last-minute cleanup.
Takeaway 4: A workflow that supports both solo work and teams
Whether you work alone or with others, your system will make it obvious where things live and how they’re done—no re-orienting required.
Takeaway 5: A workflow that supports both solo work and teams
Whether you work alone or with others, your system will make it obvious where things live and how they’re done—no re-orienting required.
Takeaway 6: Confidence in your drawings and your process
You’ll stop second-guessing your setup and start trusting your system—because it’s built intentionally, not pieced together.
About Me
I’ve spent over 20 years working as a residential and interior designer, using AutoCAD daily in real client work. Like many designers, I didn’t learn AutoCAD through a single, cohesive system—I picked it up over time, project by project, office by office. What I learned early on is that most frustration with AutoCAD isn’t about the software itself, but about the lack of clear structure behind it.
I created the aCADemy to teach the system I wish I’d been given sooner: a thoughtful, repeatable approach to drawing setup, standards, and workflow that actually supports design work. This course isn’t about shortcuts or flashy tricks. It’s about building drawings that are consistent, legible, and easy to hand off—whether you’re working solo or with a team. Everything in the aCADemy is based on real-world use, tested across years of projects, and designed to make AutoCAD feel calm, reliable, and finally under control.
Here's how the curriculum breaks down
Module 1- Project Foundations
Set up your CAD workspace, files, title blocks, and plotting standards using the aCADemy system—so everything is organized, consistent, and ready for professional-level drafting from the start.
Module 2- Templates and File Setup
Learn how to turn the provided templates into real projects, create sheets, manage files, and follow a clean workflow that keeps drawings organized and easy to update.
Modules 3 & 4- Floor Plans, Elevations & Core Drawings
Learn how to produce coordinated floor plans and interior elevations using the aCADemy system—whether starting from scratch or working from architect files. Apply proper lineweights, manage revisions with clean archives, draw RCPs, and develop clear elevations and details that communicate design intent.
Module 5- Sheet File Setup
Learn how to set up cover sheets, floor plans, demo plans, interior elevations, and typical details using the aCADemy system—so your drawing sets are organized, consistent, and easy to navigate.
Module 6- Working with Blocks
Learn how to work with blocks efficiently using the aCADemy system—including using block libraries, creating blocks when needed, and inserting them correctly so your drawings stay clean, flexible, and easy to update.
Module 7- Annotations, Dimensions & Plotting
Learn how to annotate and dimension drawings clearly using the aCADemy system, manage revisions, create schedules, and plot clean, professional drawing sets that are easy for contractors and clients to use.
What you get :
The Drawing System
- Complete AutoCAD project templates
- Title blocks and sheet setups
- Plotting system with CTB files
The Building Blocks (reusable tools)
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Block libraries and reusable drawing elements
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Annotation and dimension standards
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Notes, and symbols
The Guidance (how to use and adapt it)
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Step-by-step video instruction
- Real-world workflow guidance
- Best practices for solo designers and teams
Here’s what makes The aCADemy different:
Showcase any unique features or benefits.
Emphasize what sets your course apart from others.
A complete, done-for-you drawing system
This isn’t a collection of tips or isolated tutorials. The aCADemy gives you a fully built AutoCAD system—templates, standards, blocks, and plotting setups that work together from start to finish.
Built for real interior design practice
Everything is based on real projects and real constraints. The focus is on clarity, consistency, and communication with contractors and clients—not academic exercises or software tricks.
Designed for consistency across projects and teams
Whether you work solo or with others, the system eliminates guesswork so drawings are organized, repeatable, and easy for anyone to understand.
Don't just take it from me...
Here's what designer's I've worked with have to say:
"Alexandra is a really good teacher who really knows her stuff. It's not an easy task to teach someone like myself who has not used AutoCAD in a while."
Hedy Simpson - Interior Designer
Answers to Common Questions:
Do I need to be an AutoCAD expert to take this course?
Will I be building everything from scratch?
Is this for solo designers or teams?
What version of AutoCAD do I need?
How long do I have access to the course?
Is the beta refundable?
Clear Expectations & Early Access Details
The aCADemy beta is an early-access version of a complete AutoCAD drawing system for interior designers who already use the software and want greater clarity and consistency in their work.
This page is intentionally detailed so you can decide whether the course is the right fit before enrolling. Because this is a beta offering with immediate access to materials and updates as the course evolves, enrollment is non-refundable.
If you have questions, please review the FAQs or reach out before purchasing—I’m always happy to help you determine if this is a good match.
This is for designers who want a clear, repeatable drawing system.
With ready-made templates, standards, and workflows, the aCADemy helps you work more consistently and with less friction.
A quick note before you decide
The aCADemy beta is intentionally limited to 10 designers. This allows me to support the beta properly and refine the course before opening it more broadly.
If you’ve been looking for a clearer, more consistent way to work in AutoCAD, this is an opportunity to adopt a complete drawing system at the beta level. Once the spots are filled, enrollment will close, and I don’t yet have a timeline for when the next version will open.
If this feels like the right fit, I recommend joining while space is available.
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The aCADemy — Full Program (Coming Soon)
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