We recently had the pleasure of interviewing two of our Spring 2023 Fundamentals students here in Denver, Ann Marie Winkler and Kelly Sweeney. The bonus? They’re sisters, which is a first for HSID Denver! We are so excited for them to be embarking on this journey together. 1. Why did you choose to pursue InteriorRead more
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Heritage School of Interior Design has a location in Denver, Colorado, a city known for its beautiful scenery, bustling downtown area, and vibrant culture. One aspect of this culture is the flourishing interior design industry, which has seen tremendous growth in recent years. From trendy apartment buildings to luxurious homes, the interior design industry inRead more
Interior design is a rewarding and fulfilling career choice for those who have a passion for creativity and a desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives. The role of an interior designer involves working with clients to design and create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet their needs and reflect their personalities.Read more
Dan Flores, a current Master’s program student at HSID Denver, took a unique path to find his way to Interior Design. After earning his undergraduate degree from The College of New Jersey in Science in Criminology, he worked for a Prosecutor’s Office. After deciding that was not for him, he moved to Philadelphia and joinedRead more
Callie Peterson, a current student at Heritage Denver, is lucky enough to embark on her second career and pursue her other passion in life. She discovered her first passion and creative outlet as a child, classical ballet. Her passion, dedication, and talent in ballet inspired her first career as a professional ballet dancer. Becoming a professionalRead more
Raised in Kansas City, Amy Hulsey moved to Denver after graduating from college at the University of Kansas. Her move to Denver was motivated by a job at a telecommunications firm. She stuck with the position for several years, but in the 2000s, during the telecommunications crash, she saw the crash as an opportunity toRead more
Courtney Meredith grew up in Northeastern Colorado on the plains in the small town of Wray. She graduated from CSU (go rams!) in 2016, then taught English in Spain. Upon returning to the states, she pursued a career in healthcare. It was not long into her healthcare career that Courtney describes having had a quarter-lifeRead more
Denver student, Emily Miller, grew up in a town made famous by MTV’s Laguna Beach. However, her Laguna experience far differed from the one we saw portrayed on TV. The Laguna that Emily grew up in is known for its artistic-centric culture, small beach coves, and explorable canyons. She attributes her magical upbringing to whatRead more
Crystal Samuel joined the Heritage Denver community in Spring 2021. Before attending Heritage, she graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. There was no doubt she possessed every skill necessary to be a successful engineer, however, she knew that she lacked the passion for that industry. After graduating, she took aRead more
Samantha Leffel grew up just outside of Chicago and was interested in art and creative endeavors as far back as she can remember. As a child she constantly rearranged her bedroom, and in high school she dug into photography as a creative outlet and even won a local award! During the summer, she used her talentsRead more