A Top Ranked Interior Design School

Experience how a specialized interior design school in California can prepare you for a successful career in interior design.

Founded in 1977, Design Institute of San Diego is devoted to a single purpose: providing a professional education in interior design. It's more than simply developing outstanding creative and technical skills. We teach our students to think and design critically, globally and sustainably.

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School Catalog

Graduate Placement Rate

84 percent* of our graduates are working 6 months after graduation. - *full details

Student Loan Default Rate

Low default rate of 2 percent - our graduates are financially capable of repaying federal loans secured to finance their college education. - full details

Accreditation and Approvals

Design Institute of San Diego is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

The Interior Design Degree Program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree at Design Institute is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), www.accredit-id.org. Get details about our CIDA Accredited Program

Design Institute of San Diego is a private institution approved to operate as an Accredited Institution in the State of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education through February 28, 2024.
- BBPE Approval Letter
- School Performance Fact Sheet
- BPPE Reporting

Legacy

For more than 40 years DISD has educated award winning and accomplished interior designers who apply their knowledge, skills and abilities to enrich the profession, the environment, and the global community.

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Alumni Spotlight

Meet our Alumni and explore their paths to success. Let their stories inspire you to pursue your passion.

JULES WILSON | 1997 DISD GRAD
Founder,
Jules Wilson Design Studio

"Be serious, be focused, and work hard..."
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RYAN GORDON JACKSON | 2004 DISD GRAD
Principal Designer,
Studio Jackson Inc

"Follow your dream and be yourself..."
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KELLY HINCHMAN | 2007 DISD GRAD
Founder / Design Principal,
Studio H Design Group

"Be observant to surroundings and details..."
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TATIANA MACHADO-ROSAS | 1998 DISD GRAD
Interior Design Department Head and Senior Designer,
Jackson Design & Remodeling

"Be open to starting from the bottom and be humble..."
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DOMINIKA BANDYK | 2011 DISD GRAD
Manager, Architectural and Designer Services,
Dunn-Edwards Corporation

"Get a job in the field while going to school..."
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ALISON GREEN | 2010 DISD GRAD
Senior Interior Designer,
Jackson Design & Remodeling

"Try to get as much hands-on experience while you can..."
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Interior Design Trends 2020

As we see the end of another decade (can you believe it?), we are excited about the innovation in interior design trends that the new decade will usher in. Taking a close look at what is trending as we move into 2020, it is clear that technology and self-care remain driving factors for the latest trends in the interior design industry. Including integrating virtual reality, making space to escape tech fatigue and embracing colors that ...

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Upcoming Events

Saturday,
February 22nd, 2020

CAMPUS TOUR AND WORKSHOP

We invite you to explore a career in interior design by joining us at our next Campus Tour and Workshop: 10:00AM - 12:30PM

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