JULY/AUGUST 2011
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT DI:
So, how do DI students measure up to other Southern California design students? That is exactly what recent graduate, Candice Chaignat set to find out when she applied to participate in the 2011 IIDA Calibre Awards. These prestigious awards are given to students who go above and beyond to show a higher level of intent in their work. Candice was about to graduate and wanted to see how her work compared to her competition.
Here's what Candice has to say >>
Candice With The Winning Project
Long-time Design Institute Instructor, Cynthia Burke, could never have predicted the direction her career would take when she first decided to pursue her degree in Interior Design. As a Michigan native, Cynthia started her education there but then put it on hold to have a family. A few years later she finished her degree and finally was able to live out her passion.
Read how Cythia's experiences shape what she teaches >>
Cynthia Burke - DI Instructor
The Gerson Institute, a local non-profit organization known for helping others, got a little help themselves when they asked Design Institute students to partner with them to help redefine their new corporate headquarters. The Gerson Institute is an organization dedicated to providing education and training in the alternative, non-toxic treatment of disease. Working within the $100,000 budget to remodel the interior of a 3600 square foot building shell in Golden Hill, students enrolled in the Interior Design V course spent the Spring 2011 semester developing innovative design solutions for this dynamic group.
Learn more about this incredible opportunity >>
Gerson site visit DI Instructor
and Student
From a young age, Audra Miller had the calling of an interior designer. Her childhood pastimes included setting up her Barbie house, as well as rearranging her bedroom furniture on a regular basis. Her first professional pull was for fashion, which she majored in during college, thereafter working as a visual merchandiser for several department stores. However, she craved more of a challenge, and knew there was more for her to do with a professional career.
What Audra has to say about her education and profession >>
DI Grad, Audra Miller