Interior Design

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

1. Synthesize global design perspectives with consideration of social, cultural, economic, and ecological contexts in solving interior design problems.
2. Apply all aspects of the design process in creatively solving design problems.
3. Plan complete design solutions that integrate furnishings, fixtures, finishes, and equipment.
4. Apply knowledge of the history of interiors, architecture, decorative arts, art, and related theories when solving design problems.
5. Evaluate principles and theories of light and color, acoustics, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, space planning, and human factors in relation to environmental impact and human well-being.
6. Synthesize information gathered through research in generating evidence-based design solutions.
7. Integrate knowledge of environmentally responsible and sustainable practices in solving design problems.
8. Prepare the schematic design of the built environment utilizing laws, codes, standards, and guidelines of interior construction and systems.
9. Express ideas and their rationale according to architecture and interior design standards through visual media including ideation, sketches, drawings, renderings, and plans.
10. Collaborate with individuals and institutions across diverse disciplines in solving design problems.
11. Communicate with diverse audiences in varied settings and formats in a culturally responsive manner.
12. Integrate criticism in an effective manner in the refinement of design solutions.
13. Recognize industry-accepted professional ethics and conduct.
14. Promote the impact of design on the human experience and the professional value interior designers provide in local, national, and global contexts.
15. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind in seeking career opportunities in the field.