What Students are Saying about HSID

Life-Changing Experiences

“Attending Heritage School of Interior Design has been the most challenging, most enlightening, most rewarding experiences of my life. Not only did I learn how to use all of the tools needed to be an Interior Designer, but I learned why I want to become an Interior Designer. The skill of transforming my vision into an illustration, gives me the ability to change the way people experience a space.”  – Hannah Lewellyn

“To date, being a student at Heritage has been the greatest experience of my life. There are days when I don’t feel like I can make it through because it is such an intense program, but you’re encouraged daily to be the best version of yourself. I still have a long way to go, and it doesn’t get easier, but Heritage has changed my life in more ways than one, and I am forever grateful and thankful for this opportunity.”  – Callie Peterson

“I completed the Master’s Program and can’t speak highly enough about my time in school. Attending Heritage has truly been a life-changing experience for me! If you’re like me and already have a college degree and can’t imagine committing copious amounts of time and money to another lengthy program, then this is a perfect fit for you. There was not a single minute wasted during the Fundamentals program. I really felt like I was getting the most bang possible for my buck and so much of it was practical information that I now use every day in my design business.” – Rachel Anderson

Career Transformation

“I was extremely attracted to the real-world, hands-on, technical nature of the HSID Master’s Certification Program in Denver. I knew I wanted to pivot my career, but I didn’t want to feel like I was starting over or negating all the hard work and experience I’d acquired over the past 18 years. HSID applies a “yes and” approach to their educational program. YES they honor where I’ve been and what I’ve learned … AND they are teaching me the industry skills I need to be a successful Interior Designer in Denver. This program is purposeful, highly curated and intentionally focused on preparing students to be high performing from the moment they graduate.”  – Carolyn Bugg

“I needed something comprehensive, yet efficient, which is exactly what I have found with Heritage. I love that it’s in person, it’s so intense that I HAVE to be all in, and that I’ll be done in just a few more months. I’ve never learned this much, this fast, in my life and I really appreciate it! My classmates, my instructors, and the support of the Heritage team have allowed me a safe space to learn something new. I’ve been pushed, challenged, cheered on, overwhelmed, under-slept but most of all incredibly proud of what Heritage has asked of me and what I’ve been able to deliver in such a short time.”  – Lane Walsh

“My education at Heritage School of Interior Design played a pivotal role in my career transition from being a Principal. It not only allowed me to hone my design and technical skills, but also provided me with invaluable connections within the design community and industry. Armed with knowledge and a strong network, I knew exactly where to turn for projects, setting the stage for my firm’s success”. – Gordon Bass

Supportive Community

“My experience at Heritage has been positive and inviting. From the start, the staff and faculty are professional, and it’s been like joining a big family. My classmates have made this experience fun, and being around so many professionals from different career backgrounds have allowed us to bond and encourage each other.”  – Elizabeth Mondo

“With the Covid pandemic restricting the way we interact with the world, coming to Heritage has been such a bright spot; I’ve been able to meet and connect with like-minded folks and feel the amazing support of the staff. I am incredibly lucky to be learning under Catherine, who has had such a wide variety of experience and continues to hold high standards for all of us, while making the learning process approachable. Each member of the Heritage staff has had a hand in supporting my growth and I feel so lucky to have found a place where I can reach out for help at any moment and feel invested in.”  – Samantha Leffel

“Attending Heritage School of Interior Design in Seattle was a turning point. The supportive environment, the incredible teachers, and the immediate application of knowledge ignited a spark within me. HSID became my creative haven, a place where I could express myself and translate my visions into tangible reality. Today, I find myself navigating the exciting world of luxury commercial design.” – Hannah Swan

“Saturday Fundamentals instructor, Janis Howard, absolutely pours her heart and soul into her students. Her vast knowledge and connections to the interior design community is a huge benefit to her students. I felt confident leaving this class with a full set of tools in my belt and knowing I would be able to reach out to Janis for anything I would need in the future. She is not only a one of a kind instructor, but a kind and thoughtful human being.” – Kaitlyn Hargrave

Successful Outcomes

“Heritage School of Interior Design was an amazing program! Everything I learned from Fundamentals of Interior Design to the technical classes, is exactly what I am using in my current position with a top Interior Designer. Everyone wanting to pursue a career in Interior Design must go to Heritage! Heritage was truly a family experience.”  – Maddie Kuzik

“I saved every presentation & reference guide Heritage presented to us and refer back to them in the real world regularly.” “It’s never too late to pursue your passion & do what makes you happy.”  – Beth Goltz

“My experience at Heritage School of Interior Design in Portland was instrumental in preparing me for a career in interior design. As a complete beginner, I was able to explore different aspects of interior design and discover my strengths and passions. The Master’s Program allowed me to take specialized classes that showed me I was good at something and passionate about it – a revelation that has fueled my career in interior design. My hard work and dedication paid off when I was awarded student Designer of the Year, a prestigious award that recognized my talent and dedication to the field, and was invited to the Awards Gala in NYC!” – Cat Petersen

“As a recent grad of Heritage I can’t recommend this program enough! Becoming an interior designer has been a long held dream of mine and after thoroughly researching the education programs available, Heritage stood out as the perfect fit. The experience did not disappoint! Not only did I receive a comprehensive interior design education, I was equipped with the fundamental business tools to launch my career. Like any experience, you get out of it what you put in to it and the team at Heritage provided me with the education and resources to follow my passion.” – Dani Christine

Personal Growth

Early on in the HSID program, Nikki recognized that by joining Heritage she was part of an incredibly supportive, strong, smart and creative classroom. She recognized the speed of the program would be challenging, but knew that going through it in such a positive and encouraging environment would make the process fun and rewarding. Although the program is a lot of work, Nikki celebrates the fact that it is work that she enjoys and wants to learn because it is what will launch her into her Interior Design career. – Nikki Childress

Emily admits that she was “terrified” when she started at Heritage saying, “I had always loved design but did not consider myself an artist. I thought I was someone who could appreciate good design, but never saw myself as a person who could create good design”. Emily’s experience at Heritage allowed her to explore her artistic side in an “incredibly supportive and encouraging environment”. She says the “amount of growth I experienced in six months at Heritage as a designer and as a person is incredible”.  – Emily Yates

“Heritage is such an incredible school. I knew before I enrolled that I would love what I was learning, but it’s so much more than that. My experience here has been nothing short of life changing. I’m so grateful for my classmates and instructors and am excited to have a career that I love.” – Rachel Mayta

“Heritage has really done a lot for me, not only has it really influenced my design aesthetic, it has given me the communication skills to continue my growth as a designer. This ability to communicate is an important skill that you need to have in order to effectively work with people.” – Michael Bennett