Learn Notion for architecture and interior design

Stage 1: the basics (about an afternoon)

1. 1

   Read how to use Notion

   Our guide for design studios covers pages, blocks, databases, views and sharing.

2. 2

   Watch one beginner video

   Pick one from the curated library and follow along on a practice page.

3. 3

   Learn the shortcuts

   A few keyboard shortcuts make daily use much faster.

• How to use Notion: a practical guide for architects and interior designers
• Notion video tutorials
• Notion Shorts

Stage 2: databases, relations and views (a weekend)

Build a Projects database for your own work, then a Clients database and relate them. Add a board, a calendar and a filtered table. Notion Academy's databases course and Thomas Frank's databases tutorial are the clearest free teaching.

• Official Notion guides and Academy courses
• Written guides and blogs

Stage 3: studio workflows (one per week)

• Track projects: a step-by-step build.
• Run a drawing register.
• Build an FF&E schedule.
• Track client approvals.
• Make mood boards and a precedent library.
• Share pages with clients safely.

• Track architecture projects in Notion
• Drawing register
• FF&E schedule
• Client portal

Stage 4: speed up with a template

When you know what you need, a template can save days. See our comparison of the best Notion templates for architects and interior designers, or look at ArchitectOS and InteriorDesignOS ($79 each).

• Best Notion templates for architects
• Best Notion templates for interior designers
• How to set up a Notion template

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to learn Notion?

An afternoon for the basics and a few weekends to be comfortable with databases and relations.

Is learning Notion free?

Yes. Notion Academy, Thomas Frank's course, YouTube tutorials and our guides are free.

What should I learn first?

Pages and blocks, then databases; relations and views come next.

Do I need to code?

No. Formulas are optional and work like spreadsheet formulas.

Where do I find design-specific guides?

The Guides section collects step-by-step guides for architects, engineers and interior designers.