Minors allow students greater opportunity to add cross-disciplinary knowledge and competencies to their major program of study.
The Department of Interior Design offers a 15-credit minor to undergraduate architecture, construction management, and industrial design students, as well as interested students in other fields of study. Students may apply to the minor after meeting with the department as early as the first semester of the sophomore year. Determination of the required studio level and other courses to complete the minor 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.
Minor Coordinator
Tania Branquinho
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Jiayue Yan, BFA’25
Threads of Play
This thesis re-imagines the marketplace as a dynamic cultural platform, where spatial design not only supports commerce but also fosters the exchange of traditions, stories, and experiences. Through intentional encounters and collaborative engagement, the market transcends its economic function, becoming a space that celebrates shared cultural expression.
Thesis advisor: Rachel Paupeck
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Dongbo Shi, BFA’25
Support staff are vital to schools as the bedrock of their operations however, their work is often overlooked and undervalued because the traces of their work are not visible. This project seeks to provide better support for Pratt support staff from an equity perspective, providing access to resources and increased recognition through the development of a childcare center for staff children and a multipurpose rest space.
Thesis advisor: John Nafziger
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HUIFANGYU (KOSE) XUE, BFA’25
Support staff are vital to schools as the bedrock of their operations however, their work is often overlooked and undervalued because the traces of their work are not visible. This project seeks to provide better support for Pratt support staff from an equity perspective, providing access to resources and increased recognition through the development of a childcare center for staff children and a multipurpose rest space.
Thesis advisor: John Nafziger
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3 days ago
Yuyue Wu, BFA’25
Witchcraft
A land abandoned by serviceability, rationality, and science. It classifies meaning, posits meaning, and then evaporates any possible ultimate answer by killing context, reassembles the remaining wreckage into a new spatial experience: everything is connected, yet not connected. This is the paradise of intuition.
Thesis advisor: William McLoughlin
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3 days ago
Defne Gunel, BFA’25
From Shadows to Dawn
A shared sanctuary for healing, this project proposes a space for women victims of domestic violence and abandoned dogs. Through resilient design and gentle transitions, this project fosters trust, comfort, and renewal where women and dogs find safety and growth within layered spaces of care, nature, and community.
Thesis advisor: Melissa Cicetti
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5 days ago
Anran Yin, BFA’25
“Heart to Touch” demonstrates how space design can enhance therapeutic interactions by creating a hippo-therapy barn for children with autism. Located in an urban setting connected to nature, the barn fosters emotional growth and sensory regulation while prioritizing the well-being of both children and horses through thoughtful, empathetic design.
Thesis advisor: John Nafziger
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6 days ago
Jiayi Shen, BFA’25
Instinctual Geometry: Designing With Nature
This thesis envisions a shared urban habitat where humans and geese coexist, offering a safe space for birds while exploring the intersection of instinctual nest geometry and human mathematical principles. By encouraging furniture designers to study these structures, this project fosters creativity, innovation, and a symbiosis with nature.
Thesis advisor: Melissa Cicetti
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7 days ago
Tianyang Shao, BFA’25
Eyescape
Digital devices connect us yet keep us apart, weakening our confidence in face-to-face communication. This design gently controls visibility using partitions, encouraging subtle eye contact and quiet observation, helping people comfortably transition from digital isolation toward authentic, anxiety-reducing interactions.
Thesis advisor: William McLoughlin
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1 week ago
Alessia Gallo, BFA’25
The Interstitial Playhouse™
Affordable living conditions remain critical challenges for families with sick children. This thesis addresses these issues by utilizing tensile strings to craft a porous and playful atmosphere within residential townhouses. Enriching the interior with color and various densities, the design fosters a saturated environment that supports a tightly knit community.
Thesis advisor: Melissa Cicetti
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