On Friday, April 24, 20206, the graduating class of 2026 interior design students reminisced on their memories and growth by showcasing their projects and thought about their next-steps as graduates. 

Interior design students recently completed a 960 s.f. container home project—along with physical models of their designs! Then, they toured a local development where shipping containers had been transformed into Airbnb rentals. Experiencing the built environment after completing their own designs gave them a valuable perspective on how their conceptual work can translate into real-life spaces.

Interior design students researched nationally award-winning design projects and identified the key principles and elements that made them successful. Then each group created an abstract 6” x 6” cube that represents those elements through their own design interpretation. This project connects research, creativity, and hands-on learning in the studio.

Assistant Professor Cyndi Parker's students were recently able to see first-hand the construction of a new house in its rough-in phase. This is especially valuable because our freshmen Interior Design students have been learning how to read and draw floor plans throughout the semester and a construction site visit like this allows them to see the real-world application of what they are putting on paper!

Students are being introduced to the process of felting using wool fibers, water, and friction in Assistant Professor Fulton's Textiles for Interiors course.