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What It Means to Create Access to NYSID’s Semester Abroad in Florence

In this first installment of a two-part series on the impact of NYSID travel-study scholarships, three students in the BFA rogram—Mariely Parra, Xinrou Qiu, and Haruko Utsuki—who have just returned from NYSID’s semester abroad in Florence discuss their experiences and how the program changed them.

Commencement 2025

The New York School of Interior Design celebrated its Class of 2025 during a commencement ceremony on May 21, as 103 students from around the world graduated. Design journalist Stellene Volandes and acclaimed designer David Kleinberg received honorary degrees and shared inspiring messages with the graduates.

CIDQ and IDEC Donate Their Archives to NYSID

The New York School of Interior Design’s Archive becomes the repository for the history of Interior Design education, examination, and the profession, as well as a key resource for Scholars.

Stellene Volandes and David Kleinberg to Receive NYSID 2025 Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts; Honorees Will Present Keynote Speeches at Commencement

The New York School of Interior Design will celebrate 103 graduating students on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at NYU Skirball located at 566 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY. Commencement will recognize and celebrate the hard work of the college's talented graduates who have finished their education and are starting a bright future in interior design.

How New York City Is Shaping NYSID MFA Student Anjali Khemani

“When I decided to go through the visa process and fully immerse myself in the dynamic culture of interior design in New York, I couldn’t have understood the extent to which New York would fuel my artistic growth,” says Anjali Khemani, a second-year student in NYSID’s Post-Professional Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA2) and a native of New Delhi, India.

NYSID MPSL Student Callie Walton Wins the 2025 IESNYC Merit Scholarship, a $25,000 Award

The Illuminating Engineering Society of New York City (IESNYC) has announced Callie Walton, a Master of Professional Studies in Lighting Design (MPSL) candidate at the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID), as the recipient of the 2025 IESNYC Merit Scholarship.

NYSID’s Primer on Seeking Professional Credentials in Interior Design

Figuring out which professional credentials matter in interior design, and how to get them, is not simple. NYSID provides some clarity on the path to professional credentials.

Gala 2025 Was the Most Successful Fundraiser in NYSID History

On Tuesday, March 4, NYSID held its Gala 2025 at a private club in New York City, securing more than $726,000 for NYSID scholarships, a record-breaking number of funds raised at this annual event.

MFA2 Program at NYSID: A Path to Innovation and Collaboration

Kelly and Emma Ratner discuss their inspiration, growth, and the unique opportunities that have shaped their design careers at NYSID.

How Recent NYSID Alums Sara Watson and Peter Ibarra Landed Their Dream Jobs

Securing a design job at a respected firm right after graduation is a goal shared by many student designers, and for Sara Watson '24 (MFA1) and Peter Ibarra '24 (MFA1), this dream became a reality.

Julia Kim (MFA1) on Interning with Young Huh & Maximizing her NYSID Education

Julia Kim (MFA1) shares her experience of interning with Young Huh.

NYSID’s Work to Emphasize the Legacy of Black Designers

In honor of Black History Month, the New York School of Interior Design is previewing updates to its undergraduate design history curriculum, which will place a greater emphasis on diversity and inclusivity.

John Buscarello on What’s Foundational vs Cutting Edge in Kitchen & Bath Design

Jennifer Dorr, managing editor for NYSID, sits down with faculty member John Buscarello to discuss what’s timeless and what’s evolving in kitchen and bath design.

Joella Lai (MFA1) Shares Her Experience in NYSID’s 2024 Service Learning Studio

Joella Lai shares her experience designing a staff lounge in a foster care facility in NYSID’s Service Learning Studio.

Upcoming Events

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Jun 7

A Private Tour of the Glass House

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Interested in a past event? Watch them online! For those of you who couldn't make one of NYSID's public programs this year, we have added a number of our lectures to the NYSID YouTube channel.

Dialogues on Design

Dialogues on Design consists of a series of four moderated conversations with prominent interior designers where each discusses their approach to their work — their inspiration and influences, their response to trends, and the evolution of the field. We are happy to announce that this year these conversations with leaders in the design world will be moderated by Dennis Scully from Business of Home. Dennis is the host of the BOH podcast, where he explores changes and challenges in facing the Interior Design community.

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