Interior Design

Interior design students take courses in human behavior in the designed environment, environmental design, interior design, graphic communications, building construction, building systems, history of interior design, housing, computer applications, construction documentation, and professional practice. Interior designers perform services such as programming, design analysis, space planning, preparing drawings and documents, and jobsite observation using specialized knowledge of aesthetics, building regulations, building construction systems, interior materials and finishes, furnishings, and equipment.

Related career titles

Architectural detailer
Architect drafter
Design assistant
Drafter
Environmental planner
Facilities planner
Interior designer
Space planner
Sales associate
Sales manager 

Resources available in ACIC*

Opportunities in Interior Design and Decorating Careers
Vault Career Guide to Interior Design
Opportunities in Architecture Careers

*Books are available for a 2-day checkout period.

Related interior design links

K-State Interior Design Department
http://www.k-state.edu/humec/atid

Interior Design Educators Council
http://www.idec.org

Interior Design Society
http://www.interiordesignsociety.org

International Interior Design Association
http://www.iida.org

Careers in Interior Design
http://www.careersininteriordesign.com

National Home Furnishings Association
http://www.nhfa.org

American Society of Interior Designers
http://www.asid.org/

National Council for Interior Design Qualification
http://www.ncidq.org/

Council for Interior Design Accreditation
http://www.accredit-id.org/