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
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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
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
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
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
Recently, we had the pleasure of interviewing Morgan Miller, a current student at Heritage School of Interior Design in Denver. Morgan shared her journey from being an elementary school teacher to pursuing her passion for interior design, her goals for the future, and what inspires her creativity. Continue reading for her thoughtful and inspiring answers:Read more
We are proud to highlight Jacque Fitzpatrick, one of our talented students at Heritage School of Interior Design Denver. With a background in real estate, Jacque has cultivated a unique skill set and a deep appreciation for thoughtfully designed spaces. Her journey into interior design is both inspiring and filled with a love for creativity, family,Read more
Meet Elizabeth Lord-Levitt, an inspiring instructor at the Heritage School of Interior Design Denver and a passionate advocate for the art of interior design. With a diverse background that spans custom furniture, carpentry, and residential design, Elizabeth brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to her students. Originally from Seattle, she found her trueRead more
Welcome to Christie’s story, a journey of transformation and self-discovery. From the sunny streets of South Florida to the bright lights of New York City and finally, to the majestic mountains of Colorado, Christie’s path has been anything but ordinary. With a background in advertising and a passion for interior design, Christie has learned toRead more
Karyn Wingard, a Sugar Land, Texas native, has always had a passion for design, but her path to becoming an interior designer was far from traditional. After college, she spent time teaching English in China and later worked as a lobbyist for Native American rights in Washington DC. She later stayed home with her twoRead more