Joyce Robinson was a stand-out artist in high school. Design, printing, painting, drawing, sewing—you name it. She attended art school for a year which helped her realize her passion for graphic design, but when she enrolled in a university a year later, she ended up choosing photography for her art degree emphasis. She graduated andRead more
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Jeff White is a longtime friend of Stephanie and a well-known artist in Portland. He specializes in oil and pastel paintings and is known for his dramatic and colorful skyscapes and depictions of the beautiful Northwest landscapes. His art is collected by many, including celebrities Clint and Dina Eastwood, Schnitzer Steel, and grammy-award winner Joanna Newsom.Read more
Heritage grad Jennifer Adams is a highly successful celebrity interior designer who worked her way to the top. She is a truly inspiring individual and we are excited to share her story! Interior Designer Jennifer Adams, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Jennifer Adams Worldwide, Inc., is a prime example of what hard work andRead more
Amy Pearson graduated from Heritage in the summer of 2015 and we are so proud of all that she has accomplished since then! She recently spoke on a panel of design professionals at Heritage and we are excited to share her story with you. Amy’s passion for interior design began as a young girl afterRead more
My passion for designing spaces began as a child. My sister and I would construct elaborate Barbie Doll houses occupying the entire living and dining room of our home. We made the furniture by reconfiguring small boxes and covering them with fabric or paper. Our babysitter taught us how to draw house plans, including strategicallyRead more
We are so inspired by Heritage grad Dana Griffith who is a successful designer and a truly inspiring entrepreneur. As a naturally creative person, she originally went to school to become a clothing designer. Once she realized clothing design wasn’t really her passion, she decided to enter the interior design field, starting out at Miller Paint in the wallpaper section. This ledRead more
I was raised in rural Alberta in a tiny hamlet called Cherry Grove. At a young age I really enjoyed drawing and also grew up taking piano lessons. I remember my mother installing a program on our old PC called “3D Home Architect” and I really enjoyed playing around with it, designing floor plans forRead more
Mya has had a passion for design since she was in 3rd grade and her dream job was to become a fashion designer. In college she studied graphic design as a creative alternative to fashion since her school didn’t have a design program, but ended up graduating with a BA in International Studies and Minors in EconomicsRead more
The Interior Design Master Program is designed to provide students with all of the skills needed to have a successful career in the field of Interior Design. The comprehensive program requires completion of all of the following courses: Interior Design Certification Program, Kitchen & Bath Design, AutoCAD & SketchUp, Advanced SketchUp for Kitchen & Bath Design, andRead more
Janis Howard has been part of Heritage School of Interior Design for 15 years. She is a true blessing to the staff, students and culture of the school. Janis is a Heritage grad herself, and now a wonderful instructor for the Saturday Fundamentals Course. Janis grew up in Eastern Oregon in a 900 ft2 house builtRead more