Healthcare Designer
Design thoughtful products, spaces, systems, and experiences around human needs.
At a Glance
Suggested Major
Interior Design
Suggested Minor
Psychology or Computer Science
Degree Level
Bachelor’s degree; portfolio and experience are important
Career Areas
Design, research, user experience
Work Settings
Design firms, companies, cultural institutions, consultancies, studios
Best For Students Who…
Enjoy solving problems, researching people and contexts, and turning ideas into useful experiences
What Does an Healthcare Designer Do?
Healthcare Designers work at the intersection of design, research, user experience. They use creative, analytical, and collaborative skills to develop projects, services, experiences, or programs that respond to the needs of audiences, clients, organizations, or communities.
How You Build This Path
1. Build Your Arts Foundation
Develop core knowledge and practical skills through the Interior Design major, including project-based work and professional preparation.
2. Add Complementary Knowledge
Use the Psychology minor to add a second area of expertise that strengthens preparation for this career.
3. Gain Experience + Build Your Next Step
Pursue internships or projects in healthcare, senior living, wellness, or evidence-based interior environments.
Skills You May Develop
Related Major + Minor Combinations
Interior Design + Communication = Design Consultant
Interior Design + Psychology = Design Researcher
Interior Design + Museum Studies = Exhibition Designer
Degree & Experience Info
This career typically requires a graduate degree.
Bachelor’s degree; portfolio and experience are important FSU graduate option: FSU offers the MFA in Interior Design and MS options in Interior Design (First Professional and Advanced Professional).