Heritage School of Interior Design provides a unique alternative to a traditional Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. The vision of HSID is to empower the creativity of aspiring designers and creative professionals with a quality, hands-on education to achieve personal growth and professional success in the interior design industry. Our interior design courses provide accelerated, application based instruction, which can prepare you for a variety of roles in the design industry. The instruction is personalized to ensure a learning environment in which your professional goals can be met.
OUR VALUES
Empower the success of others
Pursue growth and learning
Be creative and open-minded
Be passionate and determined
Have the courage to change course
Be humble and collaborative
OUR MISSION
The vision of Heritage School of Interior Design is to empower the creativity of aspiring designers with a quality, hands-on education to achieve personal growth and professional success.
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
HSID students have a natural talent for design but need an education to translate their passion into exceptional design work. The Masters Program provides students with a thorough and well-rounded education which includes the majority of the courses we offer. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning, which allows students to build a professional portfolio of design work throughout their time at HSID. Students develop and enhance their presentation skills to gain the confidence that is necessary in the industry.
PASSION & DIVERSITY
Each HSID location sits within the heart of creativity and attracts passionate people with unique backgrounds from each city, as well as nationally and internationally. At HSID we embrace diversity with our culture of inclusion. We welcome all students regardless of their race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, socio-economic status, or disabilities. Our diverse culture is vital for igniting innovative ideas and advancing knowledge.
COLLABORATION & SUPPORT
HSID provides ongoing support to alumni through our online platform, which our graduates can refer to for resources, job opportunities, and networking. Faculty is available for career coaching and guidance as needed. We foster a non-competitive, collaborative environment where everyone’s thoughts, creativity and designs are valued. We have a spirit of mutual respect and proactive thoughtfulness in all interactions.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & CREATIVITY
Our graduates are creative design professionals. We take an ideas-driven critical thinking approach to our entrepreneurship course to explore creative businesses that are viable for our graduates such as studio practices, design firms or launching startups. Every student that completes the Masters Program is empowered with an extensive professional portfolio, cultivated sales and presentation skills, and a strategic business plan.
SUSTAINABILITY
We continue to integrate the most current sustainable practices for interior design into our course curriculum. We encourage our graduates to poise themselves as stewards of our environment as they develop their design practices.
✨HSID Denver alumna Kate King followed her passion for design after a successful career in merchandising and buying, proving that it’s never too late to build the career you’ve always imagined. Today, she’s the Design Director at a Colorado design-build firm while also growing her own business, @katekingdesign. Read her full success story through the link in our bio!
4 days ago
At Heritage School of Interior Design, we believe great design can do more than create beautiful spaces. It can transform lives.
That is why we are honored to partner with Habitat for Humanity and the Gresham ReStore for our new series, Design with a Purpose.
Each month, one of Portland’s talented interior designers will create an inspiring room using furniture, décor, and building materials sourced entirely from the ReStore. Every piece in these thoughtfully designed spaces will be available for purchase, proving that beautiful, intentional design doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag.
But this series is about so much more than beautiful interiors.
Habitat for Humanity is the largest developer of affordable homes for sale in the greater Portland region. Every year, Habitat builds and repairs more than 100 homes, partnering with families to create safe, stable places where they can put down roots and build brighter futures. Through affordable homeownership, critical home repairs, and financial education, Habitat is helping transform lives one home at a time.
When you shop or donate at the ReStore, you become part of that mission. Every purchase and every donation directly supports local Habitat homebuilding and home repair programs, making it possible for more families to experience the security and dignity of a place to call home.
The Gresham ReStore has proudly served our community for nine years and is open seven days a week, making it easy to discover one-of-a-kind finds while giving back to your community.
Beautiful homes. Purposeful design. Stronger communities.
This is Design with a Purpose.
7 days ago
Part 4 | Janis Walks Us Through Her Floor Plan
Every beautiful room begins with a thoughtful plan. In Part 4 of our Design with a Purpose series, Janis Howard shares the vision behind her Cottage Core design and explains how every piece was carefully selected to create a home that is both beautiful and functional.
Heritage School of Interior Design has partnered with Habitat for Humanity and the Gresham ReStore for this special series, celebrating the power of great design while giving back to our community.
Each month, we will feature a talented guest designer creating an inspiring space using furniture, décor, and building materials sourced from one of Portland’s ReStores. The completed room will be available for purchase beginning next week, proving that incredible design can be attainable, sustainable, and full of purpose.
Every purchase made at the ReStore helps fund Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building and repairing affordable homes throughout the greater Portland region. When you shop these designer spaces, you’re not just bringing home beautiful pieces, you’re helping build stronger communities.
Stay tuned as Janis reveals how a well-designed floor plan is the foundation of every unforgettable room.
1 week ago
Welcome to Design with a Purpose, where beautiful design meets meaningful impact.
Heritage School of Interior Design is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity Portland Region and the Gresham ReStore to show how thoughtful design can transform a space while helping transform lives.
Our featured designer, Janis Howard, has created a warm and inviting Cottage Core room using treasures sourced entirely from the Gresham ReStore. Every carefully chosen piece proves that timeless style doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. Best of all, this beautifully designed room will be available for purchase next week, giving you the opportunity to bring the look home while supporting an incredible cause.
Did you know?
• Habitat for Humanity is the largest developer of affordable homes for sale in the greater Portland region.
• Habitat builds and repairs more than 100 homes each year for local families.
• Every purchase and donation at the ReStore helps fund Habitat’s homebuilding and home repair programs.
• The ReStores are open 7 days a week, making it easy to shop sustainably while giving back.
• The Gresham ReStore has proudly served our community for 9 years.
• Don’t miss the Summer Sale this Wednesday through Friday, in store and online. Spend $100 or more and receive 20% off your entire purchase.
Join us as we celebrate the power of creativity, sustainability, and community. Together, we can create beautiful homes while helping build brighter futures.
1 week ago
HSID has partnered with Habitat for Humanity and @pdxrestore to bring you our new series, Designing with Purpose. This week, guest interior designer Janis Howard shares her expert tips for selecting tile, rugs, and vintage dishes while creating a charming cottage-inspired space. Follow along as Janis transforms a room using furniture and treasures sourced from the Gresham @pdxrestore, proving that beautiful design can be both inspiring and impactful. Stay tuned for the full reveal and plenty of design tips along the way!
#habitateforhumanity #vintage
1 week ago
Welcome to our new series, Design with a Purpose!
Heritage School of Interior Design is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity Portland Region and the ReStore to bring you an inspiring design series that proves great design can make a difference.
Each month, we will feature one of Portland’s talented interior designers as they create a beautiful space using furniture, décor, and treasures sourced entirely from the ReStore. Along the way, we’ll share practical design tips, shopping strategies, pricing insights, and the incredible savings that can be found while supporting a meaningful cause.
Our first featured designer is Janis Howard, a beloved instructor at Heritage School of Interior Design for more than 20 years. Janis has inspired generations of designers, and we cannot wait for you to see the beautiful space she has created. You are truly in for a treat.
Did You Know?
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is the largest developer of affordable homes for sale in the greater Portland area, building and repairing more than 100 homes each year for local families.
And every purchase or donation made to the ReStore helps fund Habitat’s homebuilding and home repair programs right here in our community.
ReStore Facts:
• Open 7 days a week
• The Gresham ReStore has proudly served our community for 9 years
• Thousands of unique home furnishings, building materials, décor items, and vintage finds arrive every week
Summer Sale Alert!
This Wednesday through Friday, shop in-store or online and receive 20% off your entire purchase when you spend $100 or more.
Beautiful design. Incredible savings. Stronger communities.
#interiordesign #habitateforhumanityrestore #vintagestyle
1 week ago