Available at the Institute of Interior Design at
Southwest Florida College, Bonita Springs
Southwest Florida College is a proud member of the
International Interior Design Association.
The Interior Design and Decorating Associate's Degree is designed to prepare students for careers in interior decorating and design. The
professional interior designer is qualified by education, experience and examination to enhance the function and
quality of interior spaces for the purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity and protecting
the health, safety and welfare of the public. The two-year program provides students with the technical information and design skills necessary to work as interior design assistants and to begin their pursuit of a successful career in either residential or commercial design. Upon successful completion of the program, the student should be able to perform the basic skills necessary to work in interior design, analyze client's needs, goals, and life safety requirements, coordinate a successful job search, and adapt to the ever-changing world of interior design.
Southwest Florida College is listening to employers! We have an advisory board for each one of our programs that is comprised of representatives from local leading businesses. We meet with our advisory boards on a regular basis to find out what employers expect from our graduates. Below is a list of organizations that make up the Interior Design program's advisory board.
3 DP Interiors
Burt Hill / Pollock Krieg Architects
Collins and DuPont Interiors
Contractor's Choice
Lee Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc.
Lighting Solutions, Inc.
Miromar Design Center
Richlin Interiors
Robb and Stucky Interiors
Sherwin-Williams
Smith & DeShields Inc.
Speciality Building Servicers, Inc.
Stark Carpet, Inc.
Walker Zanger
Webster and Company
Mason Blau and Associates
ANA Academy
Colwill Engineering
BSSW Architects Inc.
Environmental Consulting & Technology
Lee County Utilities