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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Graduate Placement Rate

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

Student Loan Default Rate

Low default rate of 1.6 percent - our graduates are financially capable of repaying federal loans secured to finance their college education. - full details

Accredited

Design Institute of San Diego is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The BFA in Interior Design Degree Program is CIDA Accredited.

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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Q+A With DISD Graduate Shane Curry

DISD graduate Shane Curry Starting a business is quite the undertaking for anyone. Just a year out of college, Design Institute of San Diego graduate Shane Curry decided to do just that. Creating Render San Diego, this recent graduate has taken one of his stronger interior design talents and has turned it from a hobby into a career. We recently interviewed Shane and talked about where he wants to take this new ...

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Upcoming Events

Thursday,
November 29, 2018

CAMPUS TOUR AND WORKSHOP

We invite you to explore a career in interior design by joining us at our next Campus Tour and Workshop: 5:30PM - 8:00PM

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