Interior Design at New Trier: Are you fascinated by design shows, excited by design games, or are either thinking or always doing a redesign and changing your spaces? Our Interior Design course is your space to turn these passions into real-world skills! Explore the principles of interior design, where you'll learn to plan and develop interior environments both residential and commercial.
Why You’ll Love This Course:
Real-World Projects: Jump into hands-on design challenges that let you create innovative solutions for real spaces. From redesigning a bathroom suite to a unique coffee shop, you’ll tackle projects that let your creativity shine. Every year we plan authentic field trips and invite interior design professionals to work with students in the studio.
Engage in exciting projects such as:
- Bathroom Suite Redesign
- Kitchen Redesign
- Great Room Redesign
- Cardboard Chair Design Challenge
- DIY Furniture Restoration Project
- Retail Store Design
- Coffee Shop Design
- Movie Theater Design Challenge
- Urban Condominium
- And, more!!
Hands-On Experience: Engage in studio work and authentic design challenges. Make decisions based on human needs, space conditions, and the potential of your design ideas.
Tech-Savvy Skills: Get introduced to leading CAD software like AutoCAD, Chief Architect, SketchUp, and Revit. Learn to use these fun tools to bring your designs to life with precision and creativity. We will also explore Adobe software products and more.
Creative Collaboration: Work with peers on collaborative projects when not working on individual designs. Share ideas and innovate together to create practical and imaginative design solutions.
Build Your Portfolio: Every project you complete adds to an impressive portfolio that highlights your design skills and creativity.
Earn College Credits: Jumpstart your college journey with College Dual Credit opportunities while still in high school.
