The Rising Star Scholarship recognizes designers in the Master Certification Program at Heritage School of Interior Design in Portland, Oregon. Kush Rugs founders Rebecca Lurie and Brian Robins were awarded academic scholarships that enabled them to pursue their passion. With a desire to give back, they aim to support the upcoming generation of interiorRead more
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Since 2015, Heritage School of Interior Design has loved being located at 4039 N. Mississippi Ave in Portland, OR. Mississippi Avenue is a vibrant and eclectic street located in North Portland. Here are some of the best things to do on Mississippi Avenue: Shop Local Mississippi Avenue is home to a variety of uniqueRead 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
Tell us about your background and your career path prior to Heritage I was born and raised in Oregon and moved to Portland in 2013. Prior to starting interior design school at HSID, I worked in the customer service industry and had multiple barista jobs. I also spent time working as a florist and duringRead more
Leslie Green grew up in Houston, Texas and went to college at Louisiana Tech where she studied Interior Design for a short time until she decided to change her major to Education. She ended up graduating with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and went on to have a very successful career as a teacher. AfterRead more
We interviewed recent graduate, Hannah Lichtenthaler, to learn about how she has applied the knowledge she gained from the Virtual Master Certification Program to the real world! 1. Tell us about your background – Where are you from? What was your career path prior to Heritage? I was raised in Corvallis, Oregon and received byRead more
We recently interviewed Portland Saturday Fundamentals student, Rachel Mayta! Rachel has an inspiring story of surviving retinoblastoma as a child and since then she has always been determined to achieve her goals. We are so excited that she is pursuing her love and talent for Interior Design. 1. Where are you from and what wasRead more
Alex Morris realized her passion for design and the opportunity to be creative early on in her life. She enjoyed going to specialty stores and looking at all the vignettes and accessories. From wood working, clever ways to re-purpose materials, and beautiful decor, she always dreamed about having a house that leaves you breathless when youRead more
Heritage Alumni, Aleta Fouks, completed Heritage’s Fundamentals of Interior Design Program and launched her design business, Aleta Interiors! Soon after, she took over Nest Showroom in Portland as the visionary, entrepreneur, and principal designer. Aleta rebranded Nest Showroom to Nest Collective! We interviewed her to learn more about the journey that led her to HeritageRead more
Heritage student Evelin Marsh is an entrepreneur, designer, and artist who is passionate about supporting fellow female business owners, locally and globally! Continue reading to learn more about Evelin and her journey to achieving her dreams. Evelin’s Journey to Becoming a Designer & Artist Evelin Marsh was born and raised in El Salvador and movedRead more