Our interior design school, located in the heart of Seattle, 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.
SEATTLE INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS
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.
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:
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- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
- Intro to AutoCAD
- Advanced AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Kitchen & Bath Design
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Intro to Commercial Design
- Master’s Portfolio Capstone
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.
Fall 2022 Course Schedule
The format of Fall 2022 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term.
Registration Dates:
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, June 6, 2022
Registration for All Students: Monday, June 13, 2022
Heritage will continue to follow COVID-19 guidance from:
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- State & County Authorities
- Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 13 – December 8 (No class Nov. 22 – 24)
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 17 – February 4 (No class Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31)
VIRTUAL Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Date: September 19 – October 31
VIRTUAL Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: October 10 – November 14
VIRTUAL Intro to AutoCAD – Evening
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: November 3 – January 5 (No class Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Dec. 29)
HYBRID Home Staging
Day: Friday – Sunday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: October 14 – 16
*Offered through Heritage Portland
VIRTUAL SketchUp
Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: November 7 – December 19
VIRTUAL Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: September 30 – November 18 (No class Nov. 4)
VIRTUAL Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Date: September 28 – November 9
HYBRID Commercial Design
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9am – 1pm
Date: September 20 – November 22
VIRTUAL Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Day: Friday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: October 28 – December 9 (No class Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
OR
Day: Friday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: October 28 – December 9 (No class Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
VIRTUAL Revit
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: October 19 – December 7 (No class Nov. 23)
VIRTUAL Hand Rendering
Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Date: September 29 – November 17
Winter 2023 Course Schedule
The format of Winter 2023 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term.
Registration Dates:
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, November 7, 2022
Registration for All Students: Monday, November 14, 2022
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: January 10 – April 6 (No class Feb. 20 – 24)
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: February 25 – July 1 (No class Apr. 15)
VIRTUAL Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Date: January 23 – March 6 (No class Feb. 20)
VIRTUAL Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: January 23 – March 6 (No class Feb. 20)
VIRTUAL Intro to AutoCAD – Evening
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: April 13 – June 1
HYBRID Home Staging
Day: Friday – Sunday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: TBD
*Offered through Heritage Portland
VIRTUAL SketchUp
Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: March 6 – April 10
VIRTUAL Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: January 13 – February 24 (No class Nov. 4)
VIRTUAL Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Date: March 1 – April 5
HYBRID Commercial Design
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9am – 1pm
Date: January 24 – April 4 (No class Feb. 21)
VIRTUAL Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Day: Friday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: March 3 – April 14 (No class Mar. 31)
OR
Day: Friday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: March 3 – April 14 (No class Mar. 31)
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
Portland: Friday, May 5, 2023 | 9am – 2pm
Seattle: Friday, May 12, 2023 | 9am – 2pm
VIRTUAL Revit
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: February 15 – April 5 (No class Mar. 29)
VIRTUAL Hand Rendering
Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Date: January 19 – March 16 (No class Feb. 23)
TUITION
Master Certification Program
Fundamentals of Interior Design*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
Intro to AutoCAD
Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp*
Kitchen & Bath Design
Business & Entrepreneurship
Intro to Commercial Design*
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Total Tuition: $15,499
Individual Courses
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,995*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $699*
Intro to AutoCAD: $599
Advanced AutoCAD: $599
SketchUp: $699*
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Business & Entrepreneurship: $699
Intro to Commercial Design: $1,995*
Home Staging: $1,995
Hand Rendering: $799*
Revit: $799
Financing Options
Students can make monthly payments for the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
OUR SEATTLE TEAM
Stephanie Thornton Plymale
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Plymale
President
Amy White
Director of Communications
Laura Bowman
Director of Operations
Gwen Williams
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Summer Sterling
Fundamentals of Interior Design & Kitchen and Bath Instructor
Jill Hornbeck
Business & Entrepreneurship Instructor
Abigail West
AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Suite Instructor
Paula Kennedy
Kitchen & Bath Instructor
Peter Benarcik
Commercial Design Instructor
Katie Largent
Advisory Board Member
Rebecca West
Advisory Board Member
Leslie Eiler
Advisory Board Member
Elizabeth Teel
Advisory Board MemberSTUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
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How to Reach Us:
877.726.1158
5701 6th Ave S #204
Seattle, WA 98108
