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.
PORTLAND INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS
- CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
- FALL 2025 COURSE SCHEDULE
- WINTER 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
- SPRING 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
Interior Design Fundamentals Certification
Turn your passion into a career with our Interior Design Fundamentals Certification. Master essential skills in color, lighting, design processes, materials, and socially responsible practices while building a portfolio through four residential projects, ending with a full home design.
Gain real-world experience and industry connections through weekly visits to showrooms, design firms, and manufacturers. By the end, you will have the skills, portfolio, and network to launch your interior design career with confidence.
Completion Time: 1 Term
Tuition: $7,995
Interior Design Fundamentals + Technical Skills Certification (Fast-Track)
Advance your design skills and gain professional expertise in just three months with this accelerated program. Combine our comprehensive Interior Design Fundamentals Certification with one technical course of your choice to learn an industry-standard tool such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign, Chief Architect, or Revit.
This program gives you the creative and technical skills to bring your design vision to life, build a standout portfolio, and position yourself for success in the interior design industry.
Completion Time: 1 Term
Tuition: $8,499*
*The tuition for the Interior Design Fundamentals + Technical Skills Certification includes one elective class at a discounted rate. This provides you with the opportunity to further specialize and enhance your skills while keeping your education within reach.
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Residential Design Master’s Certification
Take your interior design skills to the next level with the Residential Design Master’s Certification. This advanced program combines our Interior Design Fundamentals Certification with specialized electives, giving you a comprehensive education and a competitive, professional portfolio.
The Residential Design Master’s Certification requires completion of the following courses:
By completing the Residential Design Master’s Certification, you’ll graduate with a well-rounded education, hands-on experience, and a professional portfolio. You’ll gain proficiency in essential design tools and showcase your work in a final portfolio presentation, leaving you fully prepared to confidently step into the interior design industry.
Completion Time: 2 Terms
Tuition: $10,995
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Upon completion of the Residential Design Master Certification, graduates are eligible to complete the RIDQC exam to become certified. Learn more about RIDQC here.
Residential & Commercial Design Master’s Certification
The Residential and Commercial Design Master’s Certification prepares students for a career in interior design with a focus on technical expertise and business skills. Students gain proficiency in both residential and commercial design, learning to navigate real-world project challenges with confidence.
Building on the Interior Design Fundamentals Certification, this program includes skill-building electives and culminates in a final portfolio presentation, giving students a comprehensive skill set and a polished portfolio that sets them apart in the interior design industry.
The Residential & Commercial Design Master’s Certification requires completion of the following courses:
Completion Time: 4 Terms
Tuition: $18,499
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Upon completion of the Residential & Commercial Design Master’s Certification, graduates are eligible to complete the RIDQC exam to become certified. Learn more about RIDQC here.
Individual courses may also be taken by students not enrolled in either 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.
Course Details
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.
Fall 2025 Course Schedule
All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
The format of Fall 2025 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.
Elective Course Registration Dates:
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, June 2, 2025
Registration for All Students: Monday, June 9, 2025
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Date: September 23 – December 18 (No class Nov. 25-27)
Instructor: Tijana Graham
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: November 8 – March 21 (No class Nov. 29, Dec. 27)
Instructor: Janis Howard
Elective Courses
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: August 12 – October 28
Instructor: Abigail West
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: September 8 – October 27
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: September 29 – November 17
Instructor: Dani Christine
SketchUp – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Friday
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Date: October 10 – November 21
Instructor: Severin Villiger
SketchUp – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: November 10 – December 22
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: August 18 – October 6 (No class Sept. 1)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 15 – November 3
Instructor: Abigail West
Revit – Virtual
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Date: August 27 – October 8
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Chief Architect – Virtual
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Dates: October 16 – December 11 (No class Nov. 27)
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Construction Basics – Virtual
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: October 29 – December 10
Instructor: Cristian Gonczi
Kitchen & Bath Design – In-Person
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Date: October 10 – December 5 (No class Nov. 28)
Instructor: Angela Garvin
Kitchen & Bath Design – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: October 21 – December 9 (No class Nov. 25)
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Business & Entrepreneurship – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: September 22 – November 3
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Commercial Design – Virtual
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: August 13 – October 29
Instructor: Abigail West
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Virtual and self-directed. This class is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Start Date: Monday, September 22
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
January 7 & 8, 2026
Instructor: Abigail West
Winter 2026 Course Schedule
All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
The format of Winter 2026 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.
Elective Course Registration Dates:
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, November 3, 2025
Registration for All Students: Monday, November 10, 2025
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Interior Design Fundamentals (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Date: February 24 – May 21 (No class Mar. 24 – 26)
Instructor: Tijana Graham
Interior Design Fundamentals (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Date: November 8 – March 21 (No class Nov. 29, Dec. 27)
Instructor: Janis Howard
Elective Courses
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: January 13 – April 7 (No class Mar. 24)
Instructor: Abigail West
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: February 9 – April 6 (No class Mar. 23)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: March 12 – May 7 (No class Mar. 26)
Instructor: Dani Christine
SketchUp – Virtual
Day: Friday
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Date: February 27 – April 17 (No class Mar. 27)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
SketchUp – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: March 9 – April 27 (No class Apr. 6)
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: January 12 – February 23
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Chief Architect – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Dates: January 16 – March 6
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Construction Basics – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Date: January 29 – March 5
Instructor: Cristian Gonczi
Kitchen & Bath Design – In-Person
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Date: February 27 – April 24 (No class Mar. 27)
Instructor: Angela Garvin
Kitchen & Bath Design – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: February 3 – March 17
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Business & Entrepreneurship – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: February 9 – March 30 (No class Mar. 23)
Instructor: David Giltner
Commercial Design – Virtual
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: January 14 – April 8 (No class Mar. 25)
Instructor: Abigail West
Hand Rendering – Virtual
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: February 20 – April 17 (No class Mar. 27)
Instructor: Ida York
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Virtual and self-directed. This class is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Start Date: Monday, February 9
End Date: Monday, April 27
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
Friday, May 15, 2026
Instructor: Abigail West
Spring 2026 Course Schedule
Dates coming soon!
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Interior Design Fundamentals (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Tijana Graham
Elective Courses
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Dani Christine
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Dani Christine
SketchUp – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Abigail West
Chief Architect – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Dates: TBA
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Construction Basics – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Cristian Gonczi
Kitchen & Bath Design – In-Person
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Angela Garvin
Kitchen & Bath Design – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Business & Entrepreneurship – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: David Giltner
Commercial Design – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Abigail West
Commercial Design – Virtual
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Abigail West
Hand Rendering – Virtual
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Ida York
Revit – Virtual
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Virtual and self-directed. This class is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Start Date: TBA
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
TBA
Instructor: Abigail West
Please note: All course dates are subject to change and availability is based on enrollment.
TUITION
Individual Courses
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $7,995*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD: $1,199*
SketchUp: $799*
Hand Rendering: 999*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $599*
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.
Financing Options
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.
HSID Veterans Benefits: Complete the form here to see if you qualify.
APPLICATION PROCESS
OUR PORTLAND TEAM
Stephanie Thornton Plymale
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Plymale
President
Angie Morse
Executive Director of HSID Portland
Amy White
Director of Operations
Kelly Searle
Marketing Manager & Publicist
Abigail West
Corporate Trainer & Instructor for Technical Rendering, Master's Portfolio and Set Design
Janis Howard
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Tijana Graham
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Dani Christine
AutoCAD Instructor
Amy Hayes
AutoCAD Instructor
Severin Villiger
Technical Rendering Instructor
Angela Garvin
Kitchen & Bath Instructor
Heather Van Etten
Chief Architect Instructor
Ida York
Commercial Design and Hand Rendering Instructor
Cristian Gonczi
Construction Basics Instructor
Amy Pearson
Advisory Board Member
Gordon Bass
Advisory Board Member
Rick Campos
Advisory Board Member
Zee Coleman
Advisory Board Member
Alexandra Morris
Advisory Board MemberSTUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
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From Berlin to Seattle: The Story Behind UMA Design Studio
Seattle,Success Stories / February 6, 2025
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CAREER & ACADEMIC COACHING WITH ANGIE
At HSID, we believe your journey deserves thoughtful support—both academically and professionally. As your dedicated advisor, Angie is here to walk alongside you, offering strategic insight and encouragement as you pursue a fulfilling career in design.
With Angie’s support, you’ll receive:
Clarifying Your Niche
Angie will help you identify your unique design voice and refine your focus, so your work stands out in a meaningful, authentic way.
Making Your Portfolio Work for You
Get expert guidance on curating a portfolio that reflects your strengths and speaks directly to your ideal clients or future employers.
Working Toward Academic & Career Goals
Whether you’re setting short-term academic milestones or envisioning long-term career dreams, Angie will help you plan with intention and structure.
Mentorship & Growth Coaching
Receive seasoned mentorship and practical advice from someone who understands the journey and is invested in your success.
Resume & Interview Coaching
Angie provides tailored support to help you craft a standout resume and prepare for interviews with confidence and professionalism.
Support for Growth & Resilience
Through life’s transitions and challenges, Angie offers personalized encouragement and practical tools to help you stay grounded, focused, and empowered.
Meet Angie Morse
Angie brings over 25 years of experience in the design industry, from owning and operating her own successful interior design firm to serving in a senior leadership role at the National Interior Design Society. With a degree in Marketing and Public Relations, Angie combines creative vision with strategic expertise—helping students discover their unique voice and build thriving careers. As a proud graduate of the HSID Portland Masters Program, she understands firsthand the challenges of reaching the highest levels in the design world. Passionate, driven, and deeply committed to student success, Angie offers guidance rooted in experience, empathy, and excellence. Read Angie’s full bio here.
Click the button below to schedule an appointment with Angie for personalized guidance to help you grow with purpose, clarity, and confidence.
CONNECT WITH OUR PORTLAND INTERIOR DESIGN SCHOOL
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✨ Congratulations HSID Utah! ✨
What an epic Open House and official launch of our brand-new campus! 🎉
It was a full house overflowing with incredible design work, amazing food, live music, and the best conversations. And the Campus is BEAUTIFUL!
So proud of this beautiful community we’re building in Utah this is only the beginning! 🤍🏛️
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Meet Victoria, our Portland Masters Student 🙌🙌
Effortlessly chic and fully immersed in design, Victoria is serving major style moments on campus… all while carrying the latest edition of Heritage Design Magazine.
A true reflection of creativity, discipline, and the Heritage spirit. 🤍
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Our Dream Executive Team at the Seattle Campus!
Meet Maira and Alina, the powerhouse duo leading our Seattle Campus with heart, vision, and extraordinary talent.
Maira, a proud Portland alum and accomplished designer, brings her signature creativity, leadership, and passion for cultivating the next generation of designers.
Alina leads our operations with strength, precision, and grace, ensuring an inspiring, seamless experience for every student who walks through our doors.
Take a tour of our beautiful Seattle Campus and get to know the incredible team shaping the future of Heritage School of Interior Design!
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Real-world design in action 🌿 Our HSID Portland students explored @urbanitepdx @katayamaframing @zcollection.usa 🎉
Connecting classroom creativity with community-driven design.
Building skills, relationships, and confidence—long before graduation!
Thank you @urbanitepdx @katayamaframing @zcollection.usa ❤️
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IG LIVE! REPLAY 🔄
HSID Alum, @emilyjeaninteriordesign, answers your questions about going to school at Heritage ✏️
From class questions to life balance advice to starting a business in interior design…your questions are answered!
And if you missed the live, no problem! Comment below with your thoughts or questions and Emily will write you back! 🤗
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