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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.

Greece, Japan, Vietnam: Check Out NYSID’s Extraordinary Upcoming Study Abroad!

NYSID previews its travel-study to 12 destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America over the next 3 years. The College also names the 6 Study-Abroad Scholars who will go to Florence for the Winter/Spring 2025 semester.

Design Luminaries Will Be Celebrated at NYSID Gala 2025

Join us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as we honor and celebrate the achievements of Alessandra Branca, Jesse Carrier, Mara Miller, and Beth Diana Smith '15 (AAS).

MPSS Alums Korina Athanasiadou and Samantha Berlanga Are Putting Sustainability Into Practice at CetraRuddy

NYSID alums Korina Athanasiadou ‘22 (MPSS) and Samantha Berlanga ‘22 (MPSS) work as interior designers at CetraRuddy, an award-winning architecture and interior design firm based in New York. These graduates of NYSID’s Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Interior Environments say that sustainable design is a priority for their firm and that their knowledge of it contributed to their hiring.

A Life-Changing Travel Award From Ferguson & Shamamian Architects

Xinrou Qiu (BFA), Winner of the Ferguson & Shamamian Travel Award at NYSID, Describes Her Journey & Internship

2024 Robert Herring Travel Prize Winner, Jason Win, Recounts His Journey

At Commencement 2024, NYSID's Office of Academic Affairs awarded Jason Win ‘24 (MFA1) with the Robert Herring Travel Prize. The prize recognizes exceptional design and presentation skills and must be used within 10 months following graduation, for a program of travel proposed by the recipient.

Upcoming Events

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Apr 23

Delicious Design

Apr 24

2025 Michael I. and Patricia M. Sovern Lecture On Design: Edwin Schlossberg

Apr 29

Be Original – Prevent the Demise of Design

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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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