Interior 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 prepares for entry-level practice; professional credentialing may follow
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 Interior Designer Do?
Interior 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
Complete internships and portfolio work that demonstrate space planning, materials, codes, documentation, and client-centered design.
Skills You May Develop
Related Major + Minor Combinations
Interdisciplinary Design + Communication = Design Consultant
Interdisciplinary Design + Communication = Design Researcher
Interdisciplinary Design + Museum Studies = Exhibition Designer
Degree & Experience Info
This career typically requires a graduate degree.
Bachelor’s degree prepares for entry-level practice; professional credentialing may follow FSU graduate option: FSU offers the MFA in Interior Design and MS options in Interior Design (First Professional and Advanced Professional).