ID1051 Introduction to Interior Design introduces students to the fundamental concepts, values, and responsibilities of interior design as a profession. The course explores how interior environments shape human experience, behavior, health, comfort, productivity, and well-being. Students are introduced to design thinking, creativity, and aesthetic principles while examining how culture, diversity, globalization, and ethics influence design decisions. The course emphasizes interior design’s role in addressing contemporary social, environmental, and global challenges. Through lectures, reflective journals, guest speakers, and applied examples, students gain an understanding of how interior design impacts both people and the built environment. This course fulfills General Education and Integrative Learning Core requirements with a focus on global learning and professional awareness.
- Primary Instructor: Matthew Edmonds