Interior Design Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Interior Design
A Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design allows students to learn to design physical environments through a multidisciplinary lens. The Interior Design Program at IU is certified by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and meets the eligibility requirements to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). It focuses on state-of-the-art methods to prepare students to enter the field of interior design.
This program combines aesthetic qualities emphasized in traditional art programs with technological qualities associated with scientific disciplines. It involves creating compelling environments where people live and work and an interest in sustainability and ecological living, as well as the fine arts such as drawing, graphic design, sculpture, photography, or furniture building.
Students will gain a broad understanding of 3-dimensional design principles, space planning and the history of interior architecture, and furniture design. They will acquire skills with the latest design and documentation software to illustrate your concepts and solutions for projects concerning the whole spectrum of human activity.
For detailed information about the major and degree requirements visit the departmental website and the College of Arts & Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
- Interior Designers
- Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- Graphic Designers
- Landscape Architects
- Marketing Managers
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Purchasing Managers
- Set and Exhibit Designers
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Artistic
- Conventional
Interior Design Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Categorize or Classify
- Budget
- Evaluate
Communication
- Listen
- Consult
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Manage Projects
- Coordinate
Creative
- Create Images
- Design
- Brainstorm
- Conceptualize
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Career Guides
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