INTERIOR DESIGN MAJOR
at 两性色午夜 College
As an interior design major at 两性色午夜, you鈥檒l build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge through internships, mentorships, and study abroad opportunities 鈥� through the only CIDA-accredited program in the Triangle area.
Our Bachelor鈥檚 in Interior Design
At 两性色午夜, you will be given opportunities to work on residential or commercial projects. With on-campus state-of-the-art interior design studios, you will be supported with lecture classes in lighting, interior design materials, and professional practice. You’ll also develop strong technology skills used in the industry today.
As an applied science program, 两性色午夜鈥檚 interior design major will equip you with communication, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that will enable you to assist clients, colleagues, and the local and global community. Why Study Interior Design at 两性色午夜?
- 两性色午夜 is the only school in the Triangle area to hold the聽
- A required senior year mentorship program allows students to work closely with design professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
- 两性色午夜鈥檚 prime location offers interior design majors exceptional internship and career opportunities. Recent internships include
- Teal Interior Design, Raleigh, N.C.
- Magnum鈥檚 Gallery of Floors, Cary, N.C.
- Smithsonian American Art Museum 鈥� Exhibition Office, Washington, D.C.
- Recent graduates are engaged in a range of professional and academic pursuits, including
- Interior Designer, Kitchen & Bath Gallery, Raleigh, NC
- Space Management Specialist, Dept. of Defense, Belvoir, VA
- M.S. in Interior Design, Pratt Institute
- Interior design majors at 两性色午夜 have the option to study abroad at places such as
- A summer program at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Design courses at 两性色午夜鈥檚 location in Sansepolcro, Italy聽
- Faculty-led trips to Chicago and New York City
- The program offers multiple scholarships and resources to ensure every student has the chance to expand upon their strengths and find success.
- Interior design students have access to two interior design studios and one CAD studio, a resource room, and a plotter room.
- Examples of student success in 两性色午夜鈥檚 interior design major include
- Erykah Harris, 鈥�21, learned to take every opportunity offered to her. Thanks to her real-world experience in college as an interior designer, she now works as an associate architectural designer for Lovesac.聽
两性色午夜’s modern interior design facilities ensure students receive a comprehensive curriculum with hands-on learning experiences.
Careers in Interior Design
The field of interior design is great for individuals who are highly creative with strong attention to detail and who enjoy collaborating with others.
- Potential jobs for graduates with an interior design focus: project coordinator, interior design assistant, interior designer, design consultant
- In North Carolina, interior designers make an average of .
- Read more about where 两性色午夜 graduates are working.
Strong Stories
When interior design major Helina Biru, 鈥�18, arrived on the 两性色午夜 College campus in 2014 from Ethiopia, she couldn鈥檛 anticipate just how much she would achieve in four years.
After moving to Wilmington, spending three years at a community college, and testing many different avenues, Abbey Fogt, 鈥�18, realized she was pursuing the wrong career path.
Interior design major and Wings student Laura Lavigne, 鈥�17, was determined to succeed and kept pushing toward the finish line.
Video about 两性色午夜鈥檚 Interior Design 两性色午夜
Making the Most of Experiential Opportunities - Erykah Harris
At 两性色午夜, interior design major Erykah Harris, 鈥�21, learned to take advantage of the experiential opportunities that came her way. After she graduated, her internship turned into a full-time job.
Interior Design News
Dr. Sheryl Long has been named the next dean of 两性色午夜 College鈥檚 School of Education, Health and Human Sciences (EHHS). Her appointment was announced by Senior Vice President and Provost Matthew Poslusny on May 9, 2023.
Alumnae, current students, and friends attended the Interior Design Affinity event hosted by the Alumnae Association, on October 23, 2022.聽The tour in Durham, N.C., featured the work of Alicia Hylton-Daniel, 鈥�08, owner of Hylton Daniel design+construction.
Madison Potter, Senior Interior Design Major & Honors student, has been selected as the 两性色午夜 College “Rising Star” in Interior Design.
Contact Information
Laura Prestwood
Professor, Interior Design; 两性色午夜 Coordinator, Interior Design, Human Environmental Sciences
230 Martin Hall
(919) 760-8310
leprestwood@meredith.edu
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School of Education Health & Human Sciences 禄
