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EASTERNMICHIGAN UNIVERSITYINTERIOR DESIGNSCHOOL OF VISUAL & BUILT ENVIRONMENTSDesigning for sustainability and well-being

ABOUT USTable of ContentsAt Eastern Michigan University, we have always focused onhelping students find their true passion. Founded in 1849 as01 About Usa small teacher’s college, EMU is a major learning and re02 Bachelor in Interior Design search institution with a distinct mix of comprehensive academic resources and strong community initiatives. We offer03 Curriculummore than 200 undergraduate majors, minors and certificates, plus more than 150 graduate programs to our 16,00004 Curriculumstudents.05 Student Work06 Testimonials07 Student Activities andHonors08 Graduate ProgramCurriculum09 Student Work andTestimonials10 Job Opportunities11 Alumnus Testimonials &Facilities12 Faculty01The GameAbove College of Engineering & Technology wasestablished in 1980 and the college is housed primarily inSill and Roosevelt Halls. The Interior Design Program is partof the Department of Visual & Built Environments. The Interior Design Program is located in historic Roosevelt Hall andbegan in the 1970’s.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERIOR DESIGNTHE PROGRAM Accredited by the Councilfor Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and National Association of Schoolsof Art and Design (NASAD) as a testimonial tothe quality of the program.Freshman Year - Marker and Ink Presentation Outstanding professionoriented curriculum andrequired internship. Courses are taught byexpert faculty and professionals with degrees inboth interior design andarchitecture.Sophomore Year - Studio Residential Design Small studio class sizewith typically 18 studentsper class and lectureclasses of 25-30 students. Computer facilities meetand exceed the needs ofthe profession. All students pay in-statetuition. Students are winningstate and national competitions.Junior Year - Studio Office Design and Space PlanningMISSIONThe mission of the InteriorDesign Programs at Eastern Michigan University isacademic preparation ofstudents to enable them tosolve problems related tothe function, health/safety/wellbeing, and quality ofinterior environments.APPLICATIONSenior Year - Studio Adaptive Reuse Designwww.emich.edu/cot/vbe/programs/ide/02

CURRICULUMFreshman Year - Fall IIDES 110 Interior Design Studio IIDE 111 Environmental Psychology and Behaviorfor Interior DesignIDE 131 Interior Design Theory IARTH 100 Art AppreciationEnvironmental Psychologyand BehaviorGeneral Ed Courses, such as:CTAC 124 Foundations of Speech orKIRTG121 Composition IIFreshman Year - Winter IIDESIDEIDEIDEMaterials section120121122123Interior Design Studio IIInterior Design Materials and ComponentsInterior Design Theory IIComputer for Interior Design IGeneral Ed Courses, such as:GEQRQuantitative Reasoning orGEUSUS DiversitySophomore Year- Fall IIIDES 210IDE 219IDE 225CNST 201Digital presentationInterior Design Studio IIIComputer for Interior Design IIHistory of Interiors from Antiquity to 1800Construction SystemsGeneral Ed Courses, such as:GEKAArts 1 orGEKAArts 2Sophomore Year - Winter IIIDES 220IDE 221IDE 226IDES 229CNST 201Analysis of Interior design history03Interior Design Studio IVEnvironmental Systems for Interior DesignersHistory of Interiors from 1800 to PresentBuilding Information ModelingConstruction Systems- if not completed fall

CURRICULUMJunior Year - Fall IIIIDES 310 Interior Design Studio VIDE 317 Lighting Systems for Interior DesignersIDE 318 Interior Building Codes and ADAIDEElective IInterior Design StudioGeneral Ed Courses, such as:GEKNNatural Sciences 1GEKNNatural Sciences 2Junior Year - Winter IVIDES 320IDE 325IDE 326IDE 390L4Fieldtrip for intership practiceInterior Design Studio VIProfessional Practice in Interior DesignPortfolio DevelopmentInternship in Interior DesignGeneral Ed Courses, such as:GEKSSocial Sciences 1GEKSSocial Sciences 2Senior Year - Fall VIDES 410 Interior Design Studio VIIIDE 425 Mill Work Design and DetailingIDEElective IIMaterial board presentationGeneral Ed Courses, such as:GEGAGlobal AwarenessGEKHHumanities 1 orGEKHHumanities 2Senior Year - Winter VIIDES 420 Interior Design Studio VIIIIDE 430W Writing for Interior DesignIDE 407 Sustainable Design/LEEDDigital Divas, recruiting event for middle and high schoolersNote: Fall IDE/IDES courses listed are ONLY offered Fall and thoselisted for Winter are ONLY offered Winter!04

STUDENT WORKFreshman YearInterior Design Theory IThe project was createdbased on the greek goldenmean and Kevin Lynch theory of design.Sophomore YearStudio IIIA residential design solutionwas proposed by each student for a client.Junior YearStudio VIA hospitality design wasproposed by each student. Itwas a renovation project ofRiver Place of Detroit.Senior YearStudio VIIIUniversity of MichiganHospital, Brighton Center forSpeciality care.05

TESTIMONIALSJunior Year“I decided to come to EMU after learning about the interiordesign program here. The straight forward curriculum, twoday a week schedule, and CIDA accrediation really madeit an easy choice. Through my first semester in this program, I have already learned so much and discovered howmany details are really involved in the design world. Theprofessors here are very good at making the classes interesting and enjoyable, making it easy to want to be there. AsI move forward in the program, my interest has only grownfor the design field and I am excited for what is to come.”Brett BerryClass of 2023Senior Year“I chose EMU because it effectively combines the technological side of interior design with the analytical. What Iadore about designing is the ability that you have to create an experience through your creativity and wit. Having professors that are just as passionate as I am aboutdesign, motivates me to do my best every semester.”Kyla JonesClass of 2022Interior Design Student OrganizationIt was created a few years ago to generally cover all professional organization options. Studentsare also welcome to become a student member of ASID, IIDA, NKBA, USGBC, etc. There was atime when EMU had multiple student orgs through these groups and folks couldn’t decide whatmeetings to attend.Now they attend one meetingonce a month with professionalspeakers or field trips. Somemeetings involve juniors orseniors offering tips for studioprojects. Meetings satisfy theLearning Beyond the Classroom,General Education requirementto attend events beyond coursework. If they independently jointhe other professional organizations, they may participate inthose events06

STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND HONORSFirst Place : Karley HassThe Ghiordes Knot 27thStudent Creative SpaceCompetition CET AwardsDr. DianeUG SymposiumStudents participate inEastern Michigan University2020 & 2021 Undergraduate SymposiumCET Student RenderingAwardsStudents win top threespots in the national CETStudent Rendering Awardsfor three consecutive yearsField WorkStudents visited the VAHospital in Ann Arbor.07

GRADUATE PROGRAM -CURRICULUMThe Master program in Interior Design encourages students to choose a content domainfor their program of study. Students are to consult with the graduate program coordinator toformulate a study plan that integrates required IDE courses with other areas such as Sustainable Design, Hospitality Design, Design History &Theory, Gerontology & Healthcare,Advanced CAD, etc. to develop design expertise. See course sequence example below.Master of Science inInterior Design (IDE)Degree Requirements: 36 hrsDoctor of Philosophyin Technology (PHD - TC)Degree Requirements: 60 hrsFirst Year FallFirst Year WinterIDEIDEIDEIDEIDEIDE508 Graduate Design Studio I610 Research Design & Methods525 Detailing Design508 Graduate Design Studio II507 Sustainable Design & LEED691 Thesis/Project ISecond Year FallSecond Year WinterIIDE 509 Evidence-Based Design/ WELLIDE 516 Advanced CAD- 02523CNST 505 Project and Program MgmtIDE 690 Thesis/Project IIIIDE 692 Thesis/Project IIC o g n a t e Outside Program 3 cr.Cognate3 cr.One of our students, Negar H. Matin (Ph.D. Candiate)has been working on responsive facade systems. Herresearch interests are in interdisciplinary areas of culturalidentities, architectural technology, building envelopes, responsive autonomous intelligent facade systems and smartmaterials. She has published six journal and conferencepapers in high-ranking architectural research journal andconference proceedings.08

STUDENT PROJECTS AND TESTIMONIALSGraduate project inspiredby nature. For sustainability,there are solar panels, watercollecting and wide cooling.Project by Chuan GaoGraduate project createdbased on the natural juxtopositions often found in nature.It is an Environmental Education Center.Project by Linda MontgomeryMaster’s student“After getting my undergraduate degree in Architecture inEthiopia, I wanted to explore more and expand my knowledge about Design. I chose EMU because I wanted to specialize in Healthcare design and the Interior Design programfocuses on function, safety/health, and it is also CIDA accredited. I have seen great qualities from the professors whogo beyond to help students achieve their goals.”Tehetna Hailu09

JOB OPPORTUNITIESGraduates are able to gain hands-on experience in both residential and commercial settings.Graduates get jobs in a variety of fields including commercial design, residential design, design sales and green(LEED) design firms.The Interior Designer can work in different positions, according to Indeed Website, such as:The most updated information provided by the Bureau ofLabor Statistics (BLS) in 2021, states that Interior Designersacross the United States recieve a median pay of 56,040per year or 26.94 per hour.Also, the Interior Designer can work in different environments, according to United States Department of Labor,such as:Interior DesignerDesign Project ManagerDesign ConsultantDesign Sales ConsultantInterior Design SpecialistShowroom ConsultantTeaching FacultySpecialized designservicesSelf-employed designersWholesale tradeArchitectural, engineering,and related servicesJob PlacementFor undergraduate graduates from last year in Interior Design at Eastern Michigan University (2021), 30% were employed in commercial design, 40% in residential design, and 10%in graduate school.Companies/ Universities and Colleges where students are employed: Ghafari Associates,RTKL Associates, Gensler, dPOP, UM - AEC, UM - Housing, KSI Kitchen & Bath, Independent pracitic, Henry Ford Community College, Bowling Green State University, JeddahInternational College (Saudi Arabia), King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia).10

ALUMNUS TESTIMONIALS & FACILITIES“EMU provides a personalized learning environment whereyou can work closely with the professors to gain architecture and interior design knowledge that enables the studentto develop real life solutions to client needs. Space affectspeople’s behavior. Being a designer provides me with theability to assist businesses with attracting talent, engagingtheir workforce, and improving collaboration.”Lisa Moore- DPOP“Eastern Michigan University provides a diverse environmentfor learning. The interior design program is a comprehensiverepresentation of the real world design experience and prepared me for the success I have today.”Meaghan Short- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare SystemFacilitiesThere are different types of classrooms to address the students needs. The computer labsare equiped with pc computers, ploters and printers. The students have access to differentsoftware such as Autocad, Revit, SketchUp, CET Design, Rhinoceros, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, 3Ds Max and others. There are three studio rooms where the studentstake IDE courses and develop their own projects. The Material Lab is inside two studiorooms. Students can find both residential and commercial materials for projects.Computer LabRoosevelt 21311Studio and Material LabRoosevelt 201StudioRoosevelt 211