Interior Design - Associate of Applied Science Degree

Portland Community College

An interior designer is responsible for creating spaces that respond to client needs and desires. Interior designers are sought after to change the function of spaces, update spaces from out-of-date design, and to improve the sustainable and/or accessibility features in spaces.

Interior designers use the following to accomplish this:

Active listening

Hand drawing and sketching

Knowledge of materials and products

Computer-aided drafting (CAD)

Computer 3D modeling

Knowledge of electric lighting applications

An understanding of accessible design

Respect for the environment with sustainable design practices