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Ulrika’s Story of Starting Over in a New Country and Career

By Heritage | Portland, Success Stories | 0 comment | 28 May, 2025 | 1

Meet Ulrika, a former finance professional turned interior designer, whose global upbringing, bold career shift, and dedication to creativity brought her from spreadsheets to space planning. We sat down with Ulrika to talk about how she transitioned into interior design, the challenges she overcame, and how her time at the Heritage School of Interior DesignRead more

Jackie’s Journey to Creating Beautiful Spaces and Building a Meaningful Career

By Heritage | Denver, Success Stories | 0 comment | 20 May, 2025 | 0

At Heritage School of Interior Design, we’re proud to feature our alumni who have transformed their passion for design into fulfilling careers. Jackie Cary, a Denver-based interior designer and founder of Boffo Design, shares how she transitioned from marketing to interior design, overcame challenges, and built her own business. 1. Can you share a bitRead more

Student Spotlight: A Q&A with a Seasoned Interior Designer Expanding Her Skills at HSID

By Heritage | Denver, Student Spotlight | 0 comment | 30 April, 2025 | 0

With over a decade of experience running her own interior design business in Boulder, CO, Susan Hall came to Heritage School of Interior Design to deepen her technical skills and explore new opportunities in the field. In this interview, she shares her background, inspiration, and the journey that brought her to HSID.   1. CanRead more

New Beginnings: Torrey’s Transition to Interior Design and Motherhood

By Heritage | Denver, Student Spotlight | 0 comment | 29 April, 2025 | 0

Torrey was born and raised in Colorado. Before transitioning into interior design, she spent 10 years in the finance world—most recently as a CPA and Chief Financial Officer in the healthcare industry. “While I’m incredibly grateful for the experience and skills I gained, I realized that I wanted my work to reflect not just whatRead more

Student Spotlight: From Strategy to Spaces, Milianne Ly’s Journey into Interior Design

By Heritage | Denver, Student Spotlight | 0 comment | 10 March, 2025 | 1

For Milianne Ly, interior design has always been more than just a career path—it’s been a lifelong passion woven into the fabric of her experiences. Raised in the culturally rich Washington, DC metro area, she grew up with an innate awareness of how spaces shape experiences. From childhood days spent watching Bob Vila marathons toRead more

Student Spotlight: Chase Austin’s Journey from Coffee to Creativity

By Heritage | Denver, Student Spotlight | 0 comment | 19 February, 2025 | 0

Some careers start with a dream, while others unfold unexpectedly—just like Chase Austin’s path to interior design. After spending seven years with Dutch Bros Coffee, working his way from barista to corporate operations, Chase discovered a new passion brewing: interior design. While opening new Dutch Bros locations across the country, Chase stumbled upon Heritage SchoolRead more

Making Room for Creators: Heritage School of Interior Design Opens in Salt Lake City, Utah

By Heritage | Utah | 0 comment | 6 February, 2025 | 0

Interior design has often been viewed as an exclusive career path, reserved for those with the right connections, background, or credentials. At the Heritage School of Interior Design Salt Lake City, we’re redefining that narrative. We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our newest location in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, where weRead more

5 Reasons Dallas Is the Perfect City for Aspiring Interior Designers

By Heritage | Dallas | 0 comment | 6 February, 2025 | 0

If you’re an aspiring interior designer looking for the perfect place to launch your career, look no further than Dallas. With a booming design industry, a thriving arts scene, and countless opportunities to learn and grow, the city offers an ideal environment for those looking to make their mark in the world of interiors. HereRead more

From Berlin to Seattle: The Story Behind UMA Design Studio

By Heritage | Seattle, Success Stories | 0 comment | 6 February, 2025 | 1

Miriam and Alex, graduates of the Heritage School of Interior Design (HSID) in Seattle, turned their diverse backgrounds and shared passion for design into a thriving business—UMA Design Studio. Their journey into interior design was a bold leap from their previous careers, one that required both perseverance and a deep love for creativity. Miriam, originallyRead more

Meet Erica: Advocate for Inclusive Design and Mentor to Aspiring Designers

By Heritage | Denver, Instructor Spotlight | 0 comment | 20 January, 2025 | 0

Erica Swanson has been an instructor at the Heritage School of Interior Design in Denver since 2018, where she teaches the Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design class as well as the evening InDesign & Photoshop course. With a background in Architecture from CU Boulder and Interior Design from The Art Institute of Denver, EricaRead more

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Recent Posts

  • Ulrika’s Story of Starting Over in a New Country and Career
  • Jackie’s Journey to Creating Beautiful Spaces and Building a Meaningful Career
  • Student Spotlight: A Q&A with a Seasoned Interior Designer Expanding Her Skills at HSID
  • New Beginnings: Torrey’s Transition to Interior Design and Motherhood
  • Student Spotlight: From Strategy to Spaces, Milianne Ly’s Journey into Interior Design

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  • ABOUT
    • OWNER & CEO
    • HERITAGE TEAM
    • SUCCESS STORIES
    • RIDQC CERTIFICATION
    • STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
    • DESIGN ASSOCIATIONS
    • CAREER SERVICES
  • CAMPUSES
    • PORTLAND
    • DENVER
    • SEATTLE
    • DALLAS – NEW!
    • SALT LAKE CITY – NEW!
    • LOS ANGELES – COMING SOON!
    • VIRTUAL
  • ADMISSIONS
  • EDITORIAL
    • HERITAGE DESIGN MAGAZINE
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  • HSID OWNER/PARTNER
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