undergraduate
Interior design
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What is an interior design major?
Interior design curriculums in the applied visual arts prepare students to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing of residential and commercial interior spaces. This includes instruction in computer applications, drafting, and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant, and housing design.
of students said the outlet for creativity was a highlight of this major.
of students found this major to be difficult.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
of students and alumni plan on being or are currently employed in an occupation related to this major.
of students said balancing many projects & deadlines was a challenging aspect of the major.
How much do interior design majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is interior design as a major?
Each year, around 2,870 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 1,450 students obtain an associate degree in interior design. In 2021, 3,006 students received a bachelor's degree and 1,490 students received an associate degree. This is relatively the same number of interior design majors as there were in 2020. Interior design is one of the most popular majors within design.
Advice from interior design majors
Share your experienceThe biggest advice I would give is to let yourself be creative and explore, especially in the early years of the program. This is the time where there is no budget or picky clients. This is when we exersize our creative muscle and find the best solutions.
I would recommend practicing with the design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, etc. even when you are not in a class just to learn more and practice your speed and efficiency. You should also spend some time researching codes and laws so that you can be a more knowledgeable and inclusive designer that thinks about who would be using the space and how the space would be used not just how it looks.
Keep your mind open to what other people want for there house.
Never give up, and no matter how tough it may it seem at times, it’s all worth it in the end. Just keep that grit going!!
Only try your best and dont compare to others. Its intimidating seeing others possibly doing better than you when you are trying your hardest but it's important to understand that as long as you try you will improve no one is perfect from the start. Thats why your in the class, the whole point is to get better.
