Our interior design school, located in Portland, Oregon’s Interior Design District, provides aspiring designers the opportunity to cultivate their natural design talents through hands-on learning programs in a supportive classroom environment. Our curriculum enables students to transform their passion into an extraordinary design portfolio. Students build confidence as they acquire the knowledge and skills required to succeed professionally in the industry.
Students receive a Certificate in Interior Custom Design once they complete the Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification. In this program, students develop a competitive portfolio and expansive knowledge base which empowers them to work in the Interior Design industry. Projects include the full design and presentation of two residential spaces, including an entire home as the final project. Additional client-specific and concept-based activities are incorporated throughout the course to enforce learning and presentation skills. This program puts equal focus toward core design knowledge, design expression and business practices that together enable students to become successful industry professionals.
Students receive a Professional Certificate in Interior Design once they complete the Master of Interior Design Certification Program. The Master of Interior Design Certification Program combines the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program with 9 electives as well as a final portfolio presentation to give students a well-rounded education and competitive portfolio.
The Master’s Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:
Students who complete the Advanced Master of Interior Design Certification Program gain strong skills in both 3D rendering and hand rendering. This comprehensive program provides students with a Professional Certificate in Interior Design upon completion.
The Advanced Master of Interior Design Certification Program combines the foundational Fundamentals of Interior Design Program with an additional 11 elective courses. This well-rounded curriculum, along with a final portfolio presentation, ensures students develop a competitive and impressive portfolio.
The Advanced Master’s Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:
Individual courses may also be taken by students not enrolled in the Master Certification Program, and by industry professionals with relevant design education or work experience. Read more about all of our courses on the Course Descriptions tab.
To view the overview and schedule for each course, please click on the links in the list to the right. Courses are listed in the recommended order of completion.
The format of Winter 2024 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term. Please note that course dates and times are subject to change.
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, November 6, 2023
Registration for All Students: Monday, November 13, 2023
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10am – 4pm
Date: February 13 – May 8 (No class Mar. 26-28)
Day: Saturday
Time: 10am – 5pm
Date: March 9 – July 6 (No class Mar. 30)
Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 12pm
Date: February 26 – April 22 (No class Mar. 25)
OR
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 21 – May 16 (No class March 28)
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 12pm
Date: January 25 – March 14 (No class Mar. 7)
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Date: March 19 – May 7
Day: Monday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: February 26 – April 15 (No class Mar. 25)
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Date: March 8 – April 26 (No. class Mar. 29)
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: February 12 – April 1 (No class Mar. 25)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Date: January 10 – April 3rd (No class March 27)
Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: January 12, January 19, January 26
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
March 8, 2024 | 9am – 1pm OR May 3, 2024 | 9am – 1pm
Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Date: January 18 – March 7
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: February 14 – April 3 (No class Mar. 27)
The format of Spring 2024 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term. Please note that course dates and times are subject to change.
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, March 4, 2024
Registration for All Students: Monday, March 11, 2024
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10am – 4pm
Date: February 13 – May 8 (No class Mar. 26-28)
Day: Saturday
Time: 10am – 5pm
Date: March 9 – July 6 (No class Mar. 30)
Virtual and Hybrid classes. AutoCAD is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 21 – May 16 (No class March 28)
Instructor: Anna Wheaton
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: May 13 – July 8 (No class May 27)
Instructor: Adam Sabela
These are virtual classes. SketchUp is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: March 19 – May 7 (No class March 26)
Instructor: Anna Wheaton
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:30am – 12pm
Date: April 4 – May 16
Instructor: Adam Sabela
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Date: July 9 – August 20
Instructor: Abigail West
These are virtual classes. This class is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Mondays
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: May 6 – June 24 (No class May 27)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: May 14 – July 2
Instructor: Abigail West
Virtual class. This class is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Mondays
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Date: March 4 – April 15
Instructor: Paula Kennedy
Virtual. This class is a Masters Certificate requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: April 22 – June 10 (No class May 27)
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Virtual. This class is a Masters Certificate requirement.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30m – 8:30pm
Date: April 17 – July 3
Instructor: Abigail West
Virtual and self-directed. This class is a Masters Certificate requirement.
Start Date: Monday, April 22
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
Friday, July 26 | 9am – 1pm
This course is in-person only at the Portland HSID Campus.
Day: Fridays
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Date: May 17 – June 28
Instructor: Angela Garvin
The format of Fall 2024 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term. Please note that course dates and times are subject to change.
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, June 3, 2024
Registration for All Students: Monday, June 10, 2024
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Date: September 10 – December 5 (No class Nov. 26-28)
Instructor: Lorri Dunn
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Date: September 28 – February 8 (No class Nov. 30, Dec. 28)
Instructor: Janis Howard
Virtual and Hybrid classes. AutoCAD is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 16 – December 16 (No class Nov. 11 & 25)
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: September 23 – November 11
Instructor: Adam Sabela
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: October 10 – December 12 (No class Oct. 31, Nov. 28)
Instructor: Anna Wheaton
Virtual classes. SketchUp is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: September 26 – November 7
Instructor: Adam Sabela
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: November 7 – December 19 (No class Nov. 27)
Instructor: Abigail West
Virtual classes. Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: September 23 – November 4
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 17 – October 29
Instructor: Abigail West
Revit is optional for the Master’s Certification Program but required for the Advanced Master’s Certification.
Day: Thursday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: October 17 – December 12
Instructor: Adam Sabela
Chief Architect is optional for the Master’s Certification Program but required for the Advanced Master’s Certification.
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Dates: October 14 – December 9 (No class Nov. 25)
Instructor: Adam Sabela
Virtual classes. Business & Entrepreneurship is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: September 9 – October 21
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Virtual classes. Intro to Commercial Design is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 18 – December 11 (No class Nov. 27)
Instructor: Abigail West
Virtual and self-directed. This class is a Masters Certificate requirement.
Start Date: Monday, September 23
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON): TBA
Instructor: Abigail West
This class is in-person at the Portland HSID Campus and is a Masters Certificate requirement.
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30pm – 12:30pm
Date: October 18 – December 6 (No class Nov. 29)
Instructor: Angela Garvin
View our class calendar for current courses available to our Portland, OR Interior Design students.
Please note: All course dates are subject to change and availability is based on enrollment.
Fundamentals of Interior Design*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
Advanced 3D Modeling (Revit OR Chief Architect) – New!
Commercial Design*
Construction Basics – New!
Kitchen & Bath Design
Business & Entrepreneurship
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Total Tuition: $17,999
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Fundamentals of Interior Design*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp*
Hand Rendering*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
Chief Architect – New!
Kitchen & Bath Design
Revit
Commercial Design*
Construction Basics – New!
Business & Entrepreneurship
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Total Tuition: $19,599
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,995*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD: $1,999*
SketchUp: $799*
Hand Rendering: 799*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $699*
Chief Architect: $999 – New!
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Revit: $999
Commercial Design: $2,999*
Construction Basics: $799* – New!
Business & Entrepreneurship: $699
Master’s Portfolio Capstone: $699
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
HSID offers flexible payment plan options to ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive an education. For more information please contact your Student Relations Manager.
877.726.1158
2181 NW Front Ave.
Portland, OR 97209