Our interior design school, located in the heart of Seattle, provides aspiring designers the opportunity to cultivate their natural design talents through hands-on learning programs in a supportive classroom environment. Our curriculum enables students to transform their passion into an extraordinary design portfolio. Students build confidence as they acquire the knowledge and skills required to succeed professionally in the industry.
Turn your passion for design into a professional career with our Fundamentals of Interior Design Program. This dynamic program is your pathway to the interior design industry, combining hands-on projects with essential knowledge in color theory, design history, lighting, the design process, socially responsible design and so much more. Â
You’ll embark on an exciting journey of four residential design projects, each building your portfolio and refining your unique style. These projects lead to the pinnacle of the program—designing a full residential home. From concept to presentation, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned to create a stunning, cohesive, and functional residential space.
The program immerses you in the local design community through weekly field visits to showrooms, design firms, manufacturers and more, where you’ll connect with industry experts and gain valuable networking opportunities.Â
Tuition: $8,995
This accelerated program combines our comprehensive Fundamentals of Interior Design course with one specialized technical course of your choice, empowering you to kickstart your design career in just three months. Choose from industry-leading options including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Chief Architect, or Revit to build the technical skills needed for success.
Begin your journey today toward a fulfilling and impactful career in interior design. With a solid blend of creative and technical expertise, this program equips you to turn your vision into reality and build a career you love.
Tuition: $9,499*
*The tuition for the Fast-Track Program includes one elective class at a discounted rate. This provides you with the opportunity to further specialize and enhance your skills while keeping your education within reach.
Students receive a Professional Certificate in Interior Design once they complete the Master of Interior Design Certification Program. The Master of Interior Design Certification Program combines the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program with 9 electives as well as a final portfolio presentation to give students a well-rounded education and competitive portfolio.
The Master’s Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:
Tuition: $17,999
Students who complete the Advanced Master of Interior Design Certification Program gain strong skills in both 3D rendering and hand rendering. This comprehensive program provides students with a Professional Certificate in Interior Design upon completion.
The Advanced Master of Interior Design Certification Program combines the foundational Fundamentals of Interior Design Program with an additional 11 elective courses. This well-rounded curriculum, along with a final portfolio presentation, ensures students develop a competitive and impressive portfolio.
The Advanced Master’s Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:
Tuition: $19,599
Individual courses may also be taken by students not enrolled in the Master Certification Program, and by industry professionals with relevant design education or work experience. Read more about all of our courses on the Course Descriptions tab.
To view the overview and schedule for each course, please click on the links in the list to the right. Courses are listed in the recommended order of completion.
The format of Fall 2024 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term.
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, June 3, 2024
Registration for All Students: Monday, June 10, 2024
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Date: September 17 – December 12 (No class Nov. 26 – 28)
Instructor: Summer Sterling
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Date: September 28 – February 8 (No class Nov. 30, Dec. 28)
Instructor: Summer Sterling
Virtual and Hybrid classes. AutoCAD is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 16 – December 16 Â (No class Sept. 30, Nov. 11)
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: September 23 – November 18 (No class Sept. 30)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Day: Thursday
Time:Â 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: October 10 – December 12Â (No class Oct. 31, Nov. 28)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Virtual classes. SketchUp is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: September 26 –  November 7
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: November 5 –  December 17 (No class Nov. 26)
Instructor: Abigail West
Virtual classes. Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: September 23 – November 4
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 17 – October 29
Instructor: Abigail West
Hybrid class. Revit is optional for the Master’s Certification Program but required for the Advanced Master’s Certification.
Day: Thursday
Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Date: October 17 – December 12
Instructor:Â Severin Villiger
Chief Architect is optional for the Master’s Certification Program but required for the Advanced Master’s Certification.
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Dates: October 14 – December 9 (No class Nov. 25)
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Virtual class. Kitchen & Bath is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Date: October 22 – December 10 (No class Nov. 26)
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Business & Entrepreneurship is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: September 9 – October 21
Instructor: David Giltner
Master’s Portfolio Capstone is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Start Date: Wednesday, September 25
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Instructor: Abigail West
This class is in-person at the Seattle HSID Campus and is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Friday
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Date: October 18 – December 6 (No class Nov. 29)
Instructor: Summer Sterling
This class is Hybrid with required in-person attendance at the Seattle HSID Campus and is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Date:Â October 1 – December 17Â (No class Nov. 26)
Instructor:Â Robert Cipollone
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Date: October 3 – December 19 (No class Nov. 28)
Instructor:Â Robert Cipollone
All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
The format of Winter 2025 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term.
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, November 4, 2024
Registration for All Students: Monday, November 11, 2024
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Date: January 7 – April 2 (No class March 25-27)
Instructor: Summer Sterling
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Date: March 1 – July 12Â (No class May 24, July 5)
Instructor: Summer Sterling
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date:  January 6 – March 31 (No class March 24)
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: January 27 – March 17
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Day: Thursday
Time:Â 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 20 – May 15 (No class March 27)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: February 14 – April 4 (No class March 28)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 4 – April 22 (No class Mar. 25)
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: January 6 – February 17
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: January 7 – February 25
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Dates: February 24 – April 21 (No class March 24)
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date:Â January 10 – February 14
Instructor: Anna Berrios
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Date: January 21 – March 11 (No class Feb. 25)
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Day: Friday
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Date: January 17 – March 7Â (No class Feb. 14)
Instructor: Summer Sterling
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: January 13 – February 24
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Date:Â January 21 – April 29Â (No class Apr. 15)
Instructor:Â Robert Cipollone
Master’s Portfolio Capstone is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Start Date: Monday, January 20
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
April 25, 2025
Instructor: Abigail West
All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
The format of Spring 2025 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term.
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, March 3, 2025
Registration for All Students: Monday, March 10, 2025
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Date: April 15 – July 2
Instructor: Summer Sterling
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Date: March 1 – July 19 (No class May 26, July 5)
Instructor: Summer Sterling
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: April 21 – July 14 (No class May 26)
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: May 5 – June 30 (No class May 26)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Day: Thursday
Time:Â 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 20 – May 15 (No class March 27)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: May 16 –  June 27
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: July 8 – August 19
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: May 5 – June 23 (No class May 26)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: May 6 – June 24
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Dates: May 19 – July 14 (No class May 26)
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: April 4 – May 23
Instructor: Anna Berrios
Day: Friday
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Date: January 17 – March 7Â (No class Feb. 14)
Instructor: Summer Sterling
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Date:Â TBA
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: January 13 – February 24
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Date:Â January 21 – April 29Â (No class Apr. 15)
Instructor:Â Robert Cipollone
Master’s Portfolio Capstone is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Start Date: TBA
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
TBA
Instructor: Abigail West
Please note: All course dates are subject to change and availability is based on enrollment.
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,995*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD: $1,199*
SketchUp: $799*
Hand Rendering: 799*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $699*
Chief Architect: $999 – New!
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Revit: $999
Commercial Design: $2,999*
Construction Basics: $799* – New!
Business &Â Entrepreneurship: $699
Master’s Portfolio Capstone: $699
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Students can make monthly payments for the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program.
877.726.1158
5701 6th Ave S #204
Seattle, WA 98108