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Portland’s Interior Design School

Located in the heart of Portland, Oregon

Our interior design school, located in the heart of Portland, 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
  • WINTER 2021 COURSE SCHEDULE
  • SPRING 2021 COURSE SCHEDULE
  • FALL 2021 COURSE SCHEDULE

Fundamentals of Interior Design

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.

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Master Certification Program

Students receive a Professional Certificate in Interior Custom Design once they complete the Master Certification Program. This program combines the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program with a series of required courses that provide students with a comprehensive, business-minded interior design education. The Master Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:

    • AutoCAD
    • Hand Rendering
    • Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
    • SketchUp
    • Kitchen & Bath Design
    • Home Staging
    • Intro to Commercial Design
    • Business & Entrepreneurship

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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.

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.

Note: All courses are included in the Master Certification Program except the courses with an asterisk (*), which means they are optional electives.

Fundamentals of Interior Design

AutoCAD

Hand Rendering

SketchUp

Kitchen & Bath Design

Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign

Home Staging

Intro to Commercial Design

Business & Entrepreneurship

Revit*

Winter 2021 Course Schedule

The format of Winter 2021 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.

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: January 5 – April 1 (No class Mar. 23 – 25)

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)

Day: Saturday 
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: February 20 – June 26 (No class Mar. 27)

VIRTUAL Fundamentals of Interior Design (Evening)

Day: Monday – Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Date: March 8 – July 14 (No class Mar. 22– 24)

VIRTUAL AutoCAD

Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 12pm
Date: January 11 – March 1

VIRTUAL Evening AutoCAD

Day: Thursday
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Date: January 14 – March 4

VIRTUAL Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign

Day: Monday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: January 11 – February 22

VIRTUAL SketchUp

Day: Monday
Time: 1pm – 3:30pm
Date: February 15 –  April 5 (No class Mar. 22)

OR

Day: Friday
Time: 9am – 11:30am
Date: February 19 –  April 9 (No class Mar. 26)

VIRTUAL Revit

Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: January 13 – February 24

VIRTUAL Hand Rendering

Lecture

Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm – 4:45pm
Date: January 14 – March 4

 

Studio 1

Day: Thursday
Time: 5pm – 7:15pm
Date: January 14 – March 4

 

Studio 2

Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 11:45am
Date: January 14 – March 4

*Thursday lecture is attended by all students. Students are assigned to one studio to attend. 

VIRTUAL Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: January 8 – February 19

VIRTUAL Business & Entrepreneurship

Day: Friday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: February 26 – April 23 (No class Mar. 19 or Mar. 26)

VIRTUAL Intro to Commercial Design

Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Date: January 29 – April 9 (No class Mar. 26)

Home Staging

FALL TERM RESCHEDULED TO:
Day: Saturday – Monday 
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: January 16 – 18

Day: Saturday – Monday 
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: February 27 – March 1

VIEW COURSE SCHEDULES ON A MONTHLY CALENDAR

Spring 2021 Course Schedule

The format of Spring 2021 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.

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: April 13 – July 1

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)

Day: Saturday 
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: February 20 – June 26 (No class Mar. 27)

VIRTUAL Fundamentals of Interior Design (Evening)

Day: Monday – Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Date: March 8 – July 14 (No class Mar. 22– 24)

VIRTUAL AutoCAD

Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 12pm
Date: April 12 – June 7 (No class May 31)

VIRTUAL Evening AutoCAD

Day: Thursday
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Date: April 15 – June 3

VIRTUAL Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign

Day: Monday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: April 12 – May 24

VIRTUAL SketchUp

Day: Monday
Time: 1pm – 3:30pm
Date: May 10 –  June 28 (No class May 31)

OR

Day: Friday
Time: 9am – 11:30am
Date: May 14 –  June 25

VIRTUAL Revit

Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: April 14 – May 26

VIRTUAL Hand Rendering

Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Date: April 15 – June 3

VIRTUAL Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: April 9 – May 21

VIRTUAL Business & Entrepreneurship

Day: Monday
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Date: May 10 – June 28 (No class May 31)

VIRTUAL Intro to Commercial Design

Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Date: May 7 – July 9

Home Staging

Day: Saturday – Monday 
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: May 15 – 17

VIEW COURSE SCHEDULES ON A MONTHLY CALENDAR

Fall 2021 Course Schedule

The format of Fall 2021 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.

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 14 – December 9

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)

Day: Saturday 
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 25 – February 12 (No class Nov. 28, Dec. 25, Jan. 1)

VIRTUAL Fundamentals of Interior Design (Evening)

Day: Monday – Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Date: September 30 – February 2 (No class Nov. 22 – 24, Dec. 20 – 22)

VIRTUAL AutoCAD

Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 12pm
Date: September 13 – November 1

VIRTUAL Evening AutoCAD

Day: Thursday
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Date: September 16 – November 4

VIRTUAL Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign

Day: Monday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: September 13 – October 25

VIRTUAL SketchUp

Day: Monday
Time: 1pm – 3:30pm
Date: October 25 –  December 13 (No class Nov 22)

OR

Day: Friday
Time: 9am – 11:30am
Date: October 29 –  December 17 (No class Nov 26)

VIRTUAL Revit

Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: September 22 – November 3

VIRTUAL Hand Rendering

Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Date: September 23 – November 11

VIRTUAL Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: October 1 – November 12

VIRTUAL Business & Entrepreneurship

Day: Monday
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Date: October 25 – December 13 (No class Nov. 22)

VIRTUAL Intro to Commercial Design

Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Date: October 8 – December 17 (No class Nov. 26)

Home Staging

Day: Saturday – Monday 
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: October 9 – 11

VIEW COURSE SCHEDULES ON A MONTHLY CALENDAR

TUITION


Master Certification Program

Fundamentals of Interior Design*
AutoCAD
Hand Rendering*
SketchUp*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
Kitchen & Bath Design
Home Staging
Business & Entrepreneurship
Intro to Commercial Design*

Total Tuition: $14,685 (a value of $16,079)

*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.

Individual Courses

Fundamentals of Interior Design: $7,995*
AutoCAD: $699
Hand Rendering: $699*
SketchUp: $699*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $699*
Kitchen & Bath Design: $699
Home Staging: $1,995
Business & Entrepreneurship: $599
Intro to Commercial Design: $1,995*
Revit: $799

*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.

Financing Options


Students can make monthly payments for the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program.

APPLICATION PROCESS


Step 1: Student Information

Complete the online Student Information Form and schedule a tour.

Take the First Step

Step 2: Apply for Admission

Complete and submit the online Application Form.

Complete the Application Form

Step 3: Enroll

To complete enrollment, follow the steps in your Welcome Email.

Review Course Schedules

OUR PORTLAND TEAM


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    • Administration
    • Board Member
    • Instructor

Stephanie Thornton Plymale

Chief Executive Officer

Jim Plymale

President

Amy White

Director of Communications

Cara Murray

Student Relations Director

McKenzie Bullier

Student Relations Manager

Phelize Bristol

Communications Manager & Executive Assistant

Janis Howard

Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor

Angie Morse

Fundamentals of Interior Design & Home Staging Instructor
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Joseph Nguyen

Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor

Amy Pearson

AutoCAD Instructor

Ida York

Hand Rendering & Commercial Design Instructor

Anna Wheaton

SketchUp Instructor
Angela Garvin

Angela Garvin

Kitchen & Bath Instructor
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Severin Villiger

Technical Rendering Instructor
Amy Troute

Amy Troute

Advisory Board Member

Brandon Gaston

Advisory Board Member
Michael Reper

Michael Reper

Advisory Board Member
Nathanael Chown Portland Oregon

Nathanael Chown

Advisory Board Member

Hannah Hacker

Advisory Board Member
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Kristen Siefkin

Advisory Board Member

STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES


  • Alex Finds Fulfillment in the Creative Career of Her Dreams

    Portland,Success Stories / March 24, 2021

  • Student Spotlight: Samantha Leffel has Found Heritage to be a Bright Spot for her Through the Pandemic

    Denver,Success Stories / March 11, 2021

  • “Interior Design is the Marriage of Form and Function, Beauty and Practicality” – Two Things Elizabeth Teel Always Wanter for Her Career

    Seattle,Success Stories / February 16, 2021

  • After Realizing Design has Been a Common Thread in her Life, Aleta Launches Her Business, Aleta Interiors

    Portland,Success Stories / February 2, 2021

  • Student Feature: Savannah’s Creative Freedom as a Child Allowed Her Passion for Design to Blossom

    Denver,Success Stories / January 20, 2021

  • After Leaving a Corporate Career, Beth Found her Passion in Interior Design and Real Estate

    Denver,Success Stories / December 7, 2020

  • A Look Inside Selva Studio: A Home Furnishings and Interior Design Studio owned by Heritage Denver Graduate Ashley Ludkowski

    Denver,Success Stories / November 16, 2020

  • Talented Artist, Designer and Entrepreneur Evelin Marsh Is Passionate about Supporting Female Entrepreneurs Locally and Globally!

    Portland,Success Stories / October 28, 2020

  • Heylen Took Advantage of a “Now or Never” Moment to Launch her Business, Tricorn Black!

    Portland,Success Stories / October 6, 2020

  • Despite Challenging Times, Maddie Kuzik Lands Her Dream Career at Kim Layne Interiors

    Denver,Success Stories / August 13, 2020

  • Maya Adams-Dirks
    Saturday Fundamentals Graduate Maya Adams-Dirks Aims to Bring Heart into Everything she Creates

    Portland,Success Stories / July 28, 2020

  • Cierra Warness Heritage
    For Cierra Warness, Interior Design is a Way to Create Functional Art that People Can Live Within

    Seattle,Success Stories / July 27, 2020

  • MacKenzie’s Love for Travel and Art Inspired the Launch of Modern Myth

    Featured,Portland,Success Stories / May 21, 2020

  • Keats
    Keats Willis Turned Her Childhood Passion into a Rewarding Career

    Portland,Success Stories / May 6, 2020

  • Rob-Kohn
    After a Successful Career in New York, Rob Returns Home to Colorado to Explore his Passion for Interior Design

    Denver,Success Stories / March 24, 2020

  • loving quarters portland oregon
    A Dynamic Duo: Heritage Graduates Maura and Emma Team Up to Launch their Business, Loving Quarters

    Portland / March 24, 2020

  • A Life Changing Event Inspired Amanda to Explore a New Career in Interior Design

    Denver,Success Stories / February 20, 2020

  • A Conversation with Heritage Graduate & Interior Designer Amber Rodriguez

    Seattle,Success Stories / January 27, 2020

  • Following an Early Career as a Model and Actress, LucyAnn Pursued her love for Interior Design

    Denver,Success Stories / January 27, 2020

  • Mary-Levy
    A French Teacher Goes Back to School to Pursue Her Passion for Design!

    Portland,Success Stories / January 14, 2020

  • A Move to Denver Inspired Coco Lawson to Reinvent Herself!

    Denver,Success Stories / November 14, 2019

  • Darcy Davis Becomes an Interior Designer After a Long Career as an Optician

    Success Stories / October 22, 2019

  • Shannon Southwell Headshot
    Shannon Southwell Fulfills her Entrepreneurial Spirit and Passion for Design with her own Design Business

    Portland,Success Stories / August 21, 2019

  • patty-buckley
    Patty Buckley’s Never-Ending Love for the Arts Led Her to Heritage

    Denver,Success Stories / August 21, 2019

  • Samantha-Ivari
    Samantha Ivari Starts Her Design Career at Egg & Dart in the Denver Design District

    Denver,Success Stories / July 25, 2019

  • Caitlin-Dewey
    Caitlin Quickly Launched into the the Interior Design Industry with a position at Robbins Weiner Design

    Denver,Success Stories / July 25, 2019

  • Lindsey Petersen
    Lindsey Lands Interior Design Job at Airbnb

    Portland,Success Stories / July 23, 2019

  • quinlan headshot
    Quinlan Walther Launches her Company: Studio Q While Still in School!

    Portland,Success Stories / July 23, 2019

  • Mandy Ho
    Mandy Exchanged her Corporate Career for a Creative One and is Now a Blooming Interior Designer

    Portland,Success Stories / June 7, 2019

  • therese-blog-photo
    Denver Grad Therese Diederich Thrives as a Design Consultant at Studio Como

    Denver,Success Stories / June 4, 2019

UPCOMING EVENTS


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Some beautiful concept boards from some of our Win Some beautiful concept boards from some of our Winter Portland Fundamentals students! We love the feelings and beauty these concept boards and perspectives evoke! 
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We had two special guests at Heritage Portland las We had two special guests at Heritage Portland last week! Rhonda on the left, our incredible Heritage Denver Executive Director who is also a Heritage alumni! And Janis on the right, our beloved instructor, who has been with Heritage for over 20 years! She is celebrating her birthday today - help us wish her all the best! 🥳
✨ Alumni Spotlight ✨ Kelsey Karst graduated ✨ Alumni Spotlight ✨ 

Kelsey Karst graduated Heritage in 2018 as part of our Denver location’s first graduating class! Since then she has held a Junior Designer position at Richmond American designing and doing installations for new homes! She loves the creative freedom this position allows her as a designer. Most recently, Kelsey officially launched her own business - Karst Interiors! Her main objective for her personal business is helping family and friends create the home of their dreams. The most rewarding part of any project for Kelsey is seeing her hard work and ideas come to fruition! 
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Such fun concepts, thoughtful designs, great layou Such fun concepts, thoughtful designs, great layouts and colorful materials and textures! These final Fundamentals projects by our Winter Seattle students are so beautiful!! Congrats on completing your Fundamentals on Interior Design course!! 
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Just a sample of the amazing Seattle Commercial De Just a sample of the amazing Seattle Commercial Design final projects! We always love seeing how students transform the same floorplan into a variety of commercial spaces, each one uniquely designed!
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  • ABOUT
    • OWNER & CEO
      • Memoir: American Daughter
    • HERITAGE TEAM
    • SUCCESS STORIES
    • DESIGN ASSOCIATIONS
    • CAREER SERVICES
    • STUDENT WORK GALLERY
  • CAMPUSES
    • PORTLAND
    • DENVER
    • SEATTLE
    • CALIFORNIA
  • ADMISSIONS
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT US
  • PRESS
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