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Extracurriculars for a Career in Interior Design

Interior designers plan spaces that are functional, safe, and beautiful. Art and design programs, architecture camps, and set design for school theater are good places to begin.

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programs
4
online or hybrid
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open enrollment, no application
4
states with in-person programs

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Programs for a Career in Interior Design

Architecture in the City
College of Architecture and Planning, CU Denver · Denver, CO · In-Person
In-PersonOpen EnrollmentGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Develops spatial design skills through model building and drawing techniques applicable to interior design work.

embARC Summer Design Academy
University of California, Berkeley College of Environmental Design · Berkeley, CA · In-Person
In-Person

Why it fits: Develops design communication skills through freehand sketching, drafting, and digital representation.

AFSF Summer Design Institute
Architectural Foundation of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · Virtual
VirtualGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Students develop design skills through hand-drawing, physical models, and digital tools for spatial design projects.

Open City Accelerate
Open City · London, United Kingdom · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Students develop creative portfolio through craft exercises including model-making and material experimentation relevant to design fields.

From the Ground Up
Wonderworks · Houston, TX · In-Person
In-PersonHighly SelectiveGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Students design small-scale buildings and spaces, developing spatial planning and design aesthetic skills.

Introduction to Architecture Online: Foundation Studies and Portfolio Development for High School Students
The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture of The Cooper Union · Virtual · Virtual
VirtualGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Covers spatial design, geometry, and visual representation techniques applicable to interior design work.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Virtual Architecture Summer Camp Academy
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Architecture & Urban Planning · Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid
HybridOpen EnrollmentGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Students develop 3D design and spatial design skills through digital modeling and architectural visualization exercises.

Summer Academy – Global (Online)
Boston Architectural College · Virtual · Virtual
VirtualOpen EnrollmentGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Program explicitly targets aspiring interior designers and teaches foundational design skills across multiple disciplines.

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