Heritage School of Interior Design provides a unique alternative to a traditional Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. The vision of HSID is to empower the creativity of aspiring designers and creative professionals with a quality, hands-on education to achieve personal growth and professional success in the interior design industry. Our interior design courses provide accelerated, application based instruction, which can prepare you for a variety of roles in the design industry. The instruction is personalized to ensure a learning environment in which your professional goals can be met.
OUR VALUES
Empower the success of others
Pursue growth and learning
Be creative and open-minded
Be passionate and determined
Have the courage to change course
Be humble and collaborative
OUR MISSION
The vision of Heritage School of Interior Design is to empower the creativity of aspiring designers with a quality, hands-on education to achieve personal growth and professional success.
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
HSID students have a natural talent for design but need an education to translate their passion into exceptional design work. The Masters Program provides students with a thorough and well-rounded education which includes the majority of the courses we offer. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning, which allows students to build a professional portfolio of design work throughout their time at HSID. Students develop and enhance their presentation skills to gain the confidence that is necessary in the industry.
PASSION & DIVERSITY
Each HSID location sits within the heart of creativity and attracts passionate people with unique backgrounds from each city, as well as nationally and internationally. At HSID we embrace diversity with our culture of inclusion. We welcome all students regardless of their race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, socio-economic status, or disabilities. Our diverse culture is vital for igniting innovative ideas and advancing knowledge.
COLLABORATION & SUPPORT
HSID provides ongoing support to alumni through our online platform, which our graduates can refer to for resources, job opportunities, and networking. Faculty is available for career coaching and guidance as needed. We foster a non-competitive, collaborative environment where everyone’s thoughts, creativity and designs are valued. We have a spirit of mutual respect and proactive thoughtfulness in all interactions.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & CREATIVITY
Our graduates are creative design professionals. We take an ideas-driven critical thinking approach to our entrepreneurship course to explore creative businesses that are viable for our graduates such as studio practices, design firms or launching startups. Every student that completes the Masters Program is empowered with an extensive professional portfolio, cultivated sales and presentation skills, and a strategic business plan.
SUSTAINABILITY
We continue to integrate the most current sustainable practices for interior design into our course curriculum. We encourage our graduates to poise themselves as stewards of our environment as they develop their design practices.
Riley’s antique store is a true masterpiece, where every detail reflects his deep appreciation for design, craftsmanship, and history. It’s a space filled with character, timeless finds, and inspiration around every corner.
Come along as we continue the tour of @cajunandclover. There’s even more to see in our Stories!
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Meet Riley the proud owner of @cajunandclover and a Masters Graduate of the Portland Campus! His Antique store is a masterpiece!
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Meet Riley, a Masters graduate from our Portland campus, who has turned a lifelong dream into reality with the opening of his beautiful antique store, Cajun & Clover. Inspired by the charm and character of New Orleans, every corner of the shop tells a story and reflects his passion for timeless design and collecting.
Stay tuned for our exclusive interview and full tour of this incredible new space. Watching our HSID graduates pursue their dreams and build meaningful careers doing what they love is one of the greatest joys of what we do. Congratulations, Riley. We can’t wait to share more of your story!
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✨HSID Denver alumna Kate King followed her passion for design after a successful career in merchandising and buying, proving that it’s never too late to build the career you’ve always imagined. Today, she’s the Design Director at a Colorado design-build firm while also growing her own business, @katekingdesign. Read her full success story through the link in our bio!
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At Heritage School of Interior Design, we believe great design can do more than create beautiful spaces. It can transform lives.
That is why we are honored to partner with Habitat for Humanity and the Gresham ReStore for our new series, Design with a Purpose.
Each month, one of Portland’s talented interior designers will create an inspiring room using furniture, décor, and building materials sourced entirely from the ReStore. Every piece in these thoughtfully designed spaces will be available for purchase, proving that beautiful, intentional design doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag.
But this series is about so much more than beautiful interiors.
Habitat for Humanity is the largest developer of affordable homes for sale in the greater Portland region. Every year, Habitat builds and repairs more than 100 homes, partnering with families to create safe, stable places where they can put down roots and build brighter futures. Through affordable homeownership, critical home repairs, and financial education, Habitat is helping transform lives one home at a time.
When you shop or donate at the ReStore, you become part of that mission. Every purchase and every donation directly supports local Habitat homebuilding and home repair programs, making it possible for more families to experience the security and dignity of a place to call home.
The Gresham ReStore has proudly served our community for nine years and is open seven days a week, making it easy to discover one-of-a-kind finds while giving back to your community.
Beautiful homes. Purposeful design. Stronger communities.
This is Design with a Purpose.
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Part 4 | Janis Walks Us Through Her Floor Plan
Every beautiful room begins with a thoughtful plan. In Part 4 of our Design with a Purpose series, Janis Howard shares the vision behind her Cottage Core design and explains how every piece was carefully selected to create a home that is both beautiful and functional.
Heritage School of Interior Design has partnered with Habitat for Humanity and the Gresham ReStore for this special series, celebrating the power of great design while giving back to our community.
Each month, we will feature a talented guest designer creating an inspiring space using furniture, décor, and building materials sourced from one of Portland’s ReStores. The completed room will be available for purchase beginning next week, proving that incredible design can be attainable, sustainable, and full of purpose.
Every purchase made at the ReStore helps fund Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building and repairing affordable homes throughout the greater Portland region. When you shop these designer spaces, you’re not just bringing home beautiful pieces, you’re helping build stronger communities.
Stay tuned as Janis reveals how a well-designed floor plan is the foundation of every unforgettable room.
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