Department of Interior Architecture + Design News

An image of Lindsey Slater's design for an outdoor seating area in a high school. The cafeteria is on the left, a large grassy area with a tree in the middle and lots of seating is in the center, and a media center building is to the right. There is text on the image which reads: "An outdoor dining area serves as an extension of the cafeteria and can be used for socializing with friends during break throughout the day. The cafeteria and media center’s entrances have direct views to each other across the courtyard to strengthen these spaces’ connection as extensions of each other. Outdoor seating in front of the media center allows for students to study outside and provides extra dining during lunch time."

November 26, 2020

Graduate Students’ Master of Fine Arts Research Explo …

In 2020 graduating MFA students successfully completed and defended their MFA theses in a variety of topics that explore design’s potential contribution to human wellness.

November 23, 2020

Karen Myers Award in Interior Design History Impacts St …

Through an outpouring of gifts from alumni and friends, the Karen Myers Award for Excellence in Interior Design History was established in 2017 to celebrate the career of Karen Myers,

A teacher in his classroom teaching graphic design by using a projector and having the image on a screen behind him

November 18, 2020

Teaching Design In These Extraordinary Times

The faculty and staff are dedicated to preserving a productive learning experience while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

October 5, 2020

Toward More Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe well designed environments should be available to all people and that the diversity of designers themselves should mirror the general population. The Department has been working on a long-term plan for action to be more mindful of these matters.

September 9, 2020

The Department looks to the future

Like no other time in recent history, current events are capturing attention and driving great change in our culture. The Department is kicking off this very dynamic and interesting Fall 2020 semester with the release of a logo that acknowledges these extraordinary times, yet also looks toward the future with optimism.

WELL AP student success!

Human wellness is a primary reason interior designers do what they do—creating spaces that fully attend to people’s psychological, physical, emotional and other needs. We’re pleased to announce that four of our graduate students this year have taken and passed the exam, becoming WELL Accredited Professionals.

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