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Extracurriculars for a Career in Interior Designer

7 high school activities and programs that build real experience toward a career in interior designer.

From the Ground Up
Wonderworks · Houston, TX · In-Person

Students design small-scale buildings and spaces, developing spatial planning and design aesthetic skills.

Architecture in the City
College of Architecture and Planning, CU Denver · Denver, CO · In-Person

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

Develops design communication skills through freehand sketching, drafting, and digital representation.

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

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

Students develop 3D design and spatial design skills through digital modeling and architectural visualization exercises.

Summer Academy – Global (Online)
Boston Architectural College · Virtual · Virtual

Program explicitly targets aspiring interior designers and teaches foundational design skills across multiple disciplines.

AFSF Summer Design Institute
Architectural Foundation of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · Virtual

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