Some careers start with a dream, while others unfold unexpectedly—just like Chase Austin’s path to interior design. After spending seven years with Dutch Bros Coffee, working his way from barista to corporate operations, Chase discovered a new passion brewing: interior design. While opening new Dutch Bros locations across the country, Chase stumbled upon Heritage SchoolRead more
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Erica Swanson has been an instructor at the Heritage School of Interior Design in Denver since 2018, where she teaches the Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design class as well as the evening InDesign & Photoshop course. With a background in Architecture from CU Boulder and Interior Design from The Art Institute of Denver, EricaRead more
Recently, we had the pleasure of interviewing Morgan Miller, a current student at Heritage School of Interior Design in Denver. Morgan shared her journey from being an elementary school teacher to pursuing her passion for interior design, her goals for the future, and what inspires her creativity. Continue reading for her thoughtful and inspiring answers:Read more
We are proud to highlight Jacque Fitzpatrick, one of our talented students at Heritage School of Interior Design Denver. With a background in real estate, Jacque has cultivated a unique skill set and a deep appreciation for thoughtfully designed spaces. Her journey into interior design is both inspiring and filled with a love for creativity, family,Read more
Meet Elizabeth Lord-Levitt, an inspiring instructor at the Heritage School of Interior Design Denver and a passionate advocate for the art of interior design. With a diverse background that spans custom furniture, carpentry, and residential design, Elizabeth brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to her students. Originally from Seattle, she found her trueRead more
Welcome to Christie’s story, a journey of transformation and self-discovery. From the sunny streets of South Florida to the bright lights of New York City and finally, to the majestic mountains of Colorado, Christie’s path has been anything but ordinary. With a background in advertising and a passion for interior design, Christie has learned toRead more
Karyn Wingard, a Sugar Land, Texas native, has always had a passion for design, but her path to becoming an interior designer was far from traditional. After college, she spent time teaching English in China and later worked as a lobbyist for Native American rights in Washington DC. She later stayed home with her twoRead more
Jordan transformed her career from software sales to interior design, fueled by a passion for creativity and aesthetics. Originally from New Hampshire and having lived in Boston, she made the bold decision to move to Denver, Colorado, in 2018. This move marked the beginning of a new chapter, when she enrolled in Heritage School ofRead more
Growing up in Albuquerque, NM, Samantha wanted to explore the world, challenge herself personally, and serve her country. At 18, she enlisted in the US Air Force with a job in intelligence. Over her six years of service, she was provided the opportunity to travel to various parts of the world and become an intelligenceRead more
As a Denver native, Kelley King’s path to interior design was unconventional, yet inspiring. With a background in marketing operations and analytics, Kelley’s creative spark was ignited during a home renovation project, leading her to pursue a new career in interior design through Heritage School of Interior Design in Denver. Kelley’s decision to pursue herRead more