About Our Interior Design Degree
The Interior Design concentration at UW prepares students to create functional, sustainable and visually engaging interior environments for residential, commercial and public spaces. Through a blend of design theory, creative problem-solving, human-centered design and hands-on studio experiences, students develop the skills needed to transform spaces while considering aesthetics, safety, accessibility and the needs of the people who use them. This concentration is within our B.S. in Design, Merchandising and Textiles. You must be pursing that degree to declare this concentration.
If you're interested in interior design, but don't want to make it your primary degree, check out our interior design minor!
UW’s Interior Design concentration is led by experienced faculty who are dedicated to helping students develop the creative, technical and professional skills needed for successful interior design careers. With expertise in areas such as residential and commercial design, sustainability, textiles, space planning and design technology, faculty provide students with a well-rounded education that reflects current industry standards and trends. Through hands-on studio courses, individualized mentorship and real-world learning opportunities, students gain the knowledge and experience needed to pursue careers in interior design, space planning and related design fields.
Treva Sprout Ahrenholtz serves as the Interior Design program leader and brings more than three decades of professional interior design experience to the University of Wyoming. As an NCIDQ-certified interior designer, she helps students build expertise in residential design, commercial interiors, building systems, construction methods and professional practice. Her industry experience and commitment to student success provide aspiring interior designers with valuable insights and practical skills that prepare them for careers in the evolving field of interior design.
What can you do with an Interior Design Degree?
If you've ever walked into a space and thought, "I could make this better," an Interior Design degree can help turn that instinct into a career. You'll learn how to blend aesthetics, functionality and sustainability to create spaces people love.
- Residential Interior Designer
- Commercial Interior Designer
- Healthcare Interior Designer
- Hospitality Interior Designer
- Kitchen and Bath Designer
- Space Planner
- Workplace Design Specialist
- Sustainable Design Consultant
- Retail Store Designer
- Color and Materials Specialist
Here is just a small sampling of where our alumni have gone for internships and jobs:
- Best Western Hotels & Resorts
- Living Spaces Furniture
- Havenly
- NM Interiors Group Inc.
- Twenty Two Home
- Solarglass Window & Door
- Pinnacle Design Inc.
- Dwelling
- Elevated Living Interior Design
- Chateau Luxe Event Venue
- Harker Design
- Haus of Hue
- ArchForma, LLP
An interior designer plans and designs indoor spaces to make them functional, safe and visually appealing. They work with clients to understand their needs, create design concepts, select materials and furnishings, develop floor plans and coordinate with architects, contractors and other professionals to bring a project to life. Interior designers balance aesthetics, comfort, accessibility and building requirements to create spaces that enhance how people live, work, learn and interact.
In addition to the interior design concentration, the B.S. in Design, Merchandising and Textiles also has concentrations in apparel design and product development and merchandising.
The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming's only four-year university with the top research universities in the United States.