— The Zain World Institute
Where designers of
events are
made
A finishing school for the next generation of event
designers, florists and planners — grounded in craft,
taught by masters,styled for the world stage.
Why The Institute
A studio, not a classroom.
critique and the discipline of taste.
01
Learn from Masters
Every module is taught by working designers, florists and producers with years of luxury event experience.
02
Hands-On Studio
Half of every course is spent building — real installations, real florals, real tablescapes in our Ilorin studio.
03
Portfolio & Placement
Graduate with a professional portfolio and pathways into our vendor network and internship program.
Curriculum
Programs & short courses
define the modern luxury event.
Foundations of Event Design
Master the language of luxury — concept development, mood boards, palette systems and client discovery.
Wedding Planning Mastery
Full wedding production — vendor management, budgets, timelines, protocol and client psychology.
The Business of Events
Positioning, pricing, contracts, marketing and building a luxury brand that commands its worth.
The Flagship
The Diploma in Luxury Event Design.
A twelve-month immersion covering every discipline of the house — design, floristry, decor, production and business. Graduates leave with a portfolio, a network and the standard of a Zain World designer.
- 12 months · 4 studio terms
- Mentorship from the Zain World creative team
- Diploma certification & alumni network
Next Intake
September 2026
-
Cohort
24 students only -
Applications
Open until August 31 -
Format
In-studio · Ilorin -
Tuition
On request
Alumni Voice
"The Institute didn't just teach me technique
— it taught me taste. I left knowing exactly
the kind of designer I want to be."
—
Halima O. — Class of 2025
Admissions
Begin your journey into the
craft.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Tell us about your ambitions and we’ll be in
touch with next steps.