Overview
Our interior design major explores how spaces look, feel and function. Using a human-centered approach, students learn how the design of the built environment impacts our productivity, health and emotions. We prepare critical thinkers who can work both independently and as effective members of design teams.
Shared coursework with other design majors during the first two years focuses on color theory, textiles, drawing and design software. Upper-level design studios emphasize space planning, identifying clients’ needs and functional requirements, preparing working drawings and specifying materials and finishes. Additional coursework provides experience in sustainability, lighting, building construction, design history and accessibility.
Experiential learning is offered through guest speakers, community design projects, design charettes, study abroad and clubs.
Interior design is a major program of study offered in Corvallis.
What you’ll learn
Identify, define and describe relevant aspects of a design problem (goals, objectives).
Solve progressively complex design problems.
Apply the design process, including pre-design, schematic design and design development.
Explore and iterate multiple ideas.
Design original and creative solutions.
Express ideas effectively through the use of drawings, design software and presentations.
College of Business degrees and options
Classes with fewer than 50 students
Companies recruit our students each year
Options:
Once you enroll in the interior design program, you can select an area of focus from the following options:
Interior design opportunities
Study abroad
Florence, Italy: Accademia Italiana
London, England: London College of Fashion
Seoul, South Korea: Hanyang University
Associated clubs
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
National Retail Federation
Entrepreneurship Club
Sports Product Development Club
Scholarships
Cecelia T. Shuttleworth
Columbia HEHC Scholarship
Gladys Whipple Goode Scholarship
N Marie Ledbetter Memorial Scholarship
Ways to attend
We offer classes in the modalities that work for you and your schedule.
Attend classes in Austin Hall, the $50 million, 100,000-square-foot building with five research centers, a marketing research suite, 10 classrooms, 23 computer- and teleconference-equipped project rooms, a 250-seat auditorium, a café and faculty offices.
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Design microbusinesses: Real client, real budget, real money
Inspired by the needs of their clients, teams of first-year design students have worked on interior spaces throughout Austin Hall and Weatherford Hall, working with College of Business faculty and staff to invigorate office spaces, common spaces and student classrooms. Some of the teams turn to projects around campus and off-campus, bringing their creativity to spaces across OSU and around Corvallis.
This is how the microbusinesses work for our interior design majors, helping them build their portfolios and sound work experience before graduation.
is a state for small businesses, sole proprietors, and startups as much as it is for global operations like Nike. That's why every first-year student works together in a team to start their own company — with their money, with their budget, and with their own sales goals. We want you to work seamlessly on a big design team, or have the foundational skills to start your own business when you are ready.
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