Interior Design (B.A.)

Good design can boost productivity, increase sales, attract clients, foster creativity, provide a relaxing hospital stay or even increase the market value of a building. Almost every built interior environment - including healthcare settings, schools, offices and homes - is planned by an interior designer.

Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design

Interior design is a profession incorporating both the functionality and aesthetics of indoor spaces. Interior designers understand the importance of the relationship between human beings and the complex microenvironment that they use.

The Interior Design curriculum has been continually accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) since 1976.

Interior design students working on a project together.

Core areas of study include:

Design education and pedagogy.
Design theory and application.
Historic preservation and conservation of built environments.
Sustainable design.
Visual communication and technology.
Indoor environmental quality.

Learn more about requirements and courses in Interior Design.

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Interior Design Graduates

See career outcomes for MSU interior design graduates, including salaries, top employers and employment locations.

Career Opportunities

Sampling of companies hiring interior design graduates:

MarxModa
AMDG Architects
Gensler
Steelcase
HKS
DBI
Interior Inspirations
Michigan State University
AECOM
Aritzia
Artichoke Interiors
Asselin McLane Architectural Group
Bergmann Associates
BlackThorn Productions
Bridget Bohacz & Associates
C.F. Stinson, LLC
C2AE
CBRE
Carter Lumber
Central Michigan Building Services
Chalet
Community Resource Management Corporation
DBI Construction Consultants
Sparrow Health System

Pursuing a graduate degree is also a viable option after graduation.

Faculty members and advisors maintain close relationships with interior design companies, which can help with internships, scholarships and employment in this industry