What if you could design holistic, beautiful, functional spaces that improve the way people live, work, and feel every day?

Major in Interior Design

 

What is Interior Design?

With a major in interior design, you'll do more than just make spaces look good — you'll improve quality of life by shaping how people live and feel in those spaces. As an interior designer, you'll create environments that are functional and sustainable but also inspiring and a reflection of values. You'll learn to design for wellness, creativity, and purpose, whether it's a home, office, or public space. Interior design jobs today offer a range of projects, from new buildings to repurposed spaces, and each can truly make an impact on the lives of those who use them.

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Program Highlights
Holistic Design Approach Use scientific research to design beautiful, functional, eco-friendly spaces that promote comfort, productivity, and better overall health — often working with partner organizations to solve real-life design challenges for a sustainable future.
Studio Culture Start studio courses your first semester — implement design principles and methods and grow through project-based, collaborative learning that builds confidence with a strong design foundation. You’ll get your own personal workstation with 24/7 access.
Beyond the Studio Visits to prestigious firms, internships, externships, service projects, and student organizations provide professional experience through active learning — from designing homes for families in need with Habitat for Humanity to representing LSU at the Disney Leadership Experience.
Inspiring Spaces Bring ideas to life in our state-of-the-art Fabrication Lab, Design Shop, Materials Lab, IDEA Hub, Communication Across the Curriculum studio, and more with access to woodworking, 3D printers, kilns, darkrooms, material samples, digital software, and beyond.

What You Can Do

An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.

Potential Careers

Interior Designer
Designer
Project Manager
Design Director
Interior Design Educator
Events Designer
Furniture Designer
Lighting Consultant
Brand Experience Consultant
Sustainability Consultant
Industrial Designer
Product Designer
Exhibition Designer
Set Designer

Workplace Settings

Interior Design Firms
Interdisciplinary Firms
Healthcare Facilities
Educational Institutions
Governmental Agencies
Hospitality Groups
Construction Companies
Property Developers
Branded Environments Firms
Event Management

$74,000
Average alumni Interior Design salary 5 years after graduation

What Interior Design Looks like

LSU Hosts the PAVE Global 2024 Design Competition

What is Interior Design?

LSU School of Interior Design: Student Perspective

Building Skills
Critical Thinking Foster the ability to solve real-world problems with empathy, design, and purpose.
Utilizing Design Technology Bring ideas to life using 3D modeling, digital fabrication, specialty software, and more.
Human-Centered Design Create spaces that reflect users’ needs, comfort, identity, and values.
Designing Well-Being Shape spaces that enhance the health, safety, and happiness of the people who use them.
Advance your Career
Post-graduate education
LSU offers competitively ranked post-graduate programs designed to help you innovate and lead in your field. Engage in advanced coursework, contribute to impactful research, and learn from expert faculty who are solving real-world challenges across Louisiana and beyond. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new industry, or accelerate your career, LSU’s graduate programs open the door to a world of opportunity.
Masters (MSID) – Master of Science in Interior Design Masters (MArch) – Master of Architecture DDes – Doctor of Design

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