Undergraduate Interior Design

The BFA in Interior Design at Pratt is a world class education in the discipline of interior design. Since 2008, the professional survey, Design Intelligence, has ranked the undergraduate program number two in the country. 

Interior Design at Pratt provides the ultimate learning environment - New York City, interior design capital of the United States - as well as a challenging course of study for students preparing themselves for a career in a field with enormous possibilities and potential. It is widely acknowledged that interior design education, as it is taught across the United States, began at Pratt. Our alumni have made significant contributions to the quality and character of our our built environment for decades and it is certain that tomorrow's graduates will continue to make an environmentally mindful impact on our culture and sense of place.

The interior design program is an architecturally oriented program with emphasis on spatial design rather than surface embellishment. All aspects of space-scale, proportions, configuration, and light sources, as well as textures, materials, and colors-are studied in relation to their effect on the human spirit. Students begin their interior design studies in the sophomore year, working in a stimulating studio setting where the learning is collective, cooperative and competitive. Students work closely in small groups with their professor on projects that develop in size and complexity through the six semesters of design studio.  The senior year culminates with a thesis project; students develop a body of research on a particular issue of the interior in the fall which they then develop as a design project in the spring.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many courses offered at Pratt that will enable them to fully develop their interests and talents. Studio electives may be chosen from any department in the Institute; an enormous menu of courses is available for the pursuit of individual interests. Interested students can apply to spend the spring term of the junior year at the Danish International School (DIS) studying interior architecture in Copenhagen. The program at DIS includes extensive study tours throughout Scandinavia.

Minor in Interior Design
The Department of Interior Design offers a 16 credit minor to undergraduate Architecture, Construction Management and Industrial Design students, or interested students with a related background. Students may apply to the minor after meeting with the Chair of Interior Design, as early as the first semester of the sophomore year. Determination of studio level to take - INT 301, 302, 401 - will be based upon a review of the student's transcript and portfolio. The completion of the minor will be noted on the student’s transcript but will not be shown on the diploma. Museum Benefits

The BFA Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

Contact Us

email: int@pratt.edu
phone: (718) 636-3630

Anita Cooney
Chair
acooney@pratt.edu

Karin Tehve
Assistant Chair
ktehve@pratt.edu

Aston Gibson
Assistant to the Chair
agibson@pratt.edu