New York School of Interior Design

This summer, 133 high school students from across the country and around the world took part in NYSID Pre-College, an immersive interior design program. 🌏

The program has grown into one of the most extensive interior design-focused programs of its kind, thanks to decades of investment from supporters interested in widening the pipeline to design and attracting talented high schoolers to the profession.

Thank you to our supporters, The Decorators Club Education Fund and the Estate of Joseph Grusczak, for their contributions to the Pre-College Scholarship Fund.

Learn more: nysid.edu/blog/nysids-supporters-have-made-its-pre-college-inclusive-and-exceptional

NYSID’s Supporters Have Made its Pre-College Inclusive and Exceptional — New York School of Interior Design Thanks to funding from The Decorator’s Club Education Fund and the Estate of Joseph Grusczak, the New York School of Interior Design awarded 47 scholarships to Pre-College in 2026.  

NYSID’s Career Services and Internship Coordinator Karen Singh spoke with Architectural Digest about design careers and salaries.

Singh notes that NYSID MFA graduates often enter the field with higher starting salaries, with many earning in the mid-$60,000 range. She also highlights how students pursuing design as a second career can strategically tailor their education, internships, and portfolios to their desired sector, leading to higher-paying opportunities. Among the subspecialties in the field, Singh says higher-paid positions are in sales, corporate and healthcare design, and roles with furniture conglomerates.

Learn more: architecturaldigest.com/story/interior-design-jobs-everything-you-need-to-know

Interior Design Jobs: Everything You Need to Know About Industry Roles and Their Salaries How much can designers really expect to be paid? Here’s your guide to the different interior design jobs in the industry and current compensation rates for each position

Congratulations to Rory Shamlian ’26 (MPSL) on receiving a 2026 Illuminating Engineering Society New York City Section (IESNYC) Thesis Award!💡

Her thesis, “Scarsdale Public Library,” is inspired by the historical role of the lantern as a guide through darkness, exploring its parallel to the role public libraries play within their communities. She used modern interpretations of lanterns as visual landmarks and wayfinding elements to create a space that feels warm, inviting, and inclusive.

"As someone entering the architectural lighting profession from a somewhat unconventional background, this recognition provides encouragement and visibility at an important moment in my career," she said

Read more about her thesis: iesnyc.org/Thesis_Awards

📚 Curious about life as a NYSID student?

Join us virtually on Wednesday, August 26, to meet current NYSID students and ask them anything — from why they chose NYSID and their favorite studio classes to internships and navigating life in New York City.

Register now: ow.ly/NaXI50Zn4iv

Join us in congratulating Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Studies, Daniel Harper, Ph.D., NCIDQ, on his recent article in Delve magazine! 🎉

Harper explores how technology has transformed design, from hand drafting and AutoCAD to artificial intelligence, while emphasizing that human creativity, empathy, and critical thinking remain at the heart of the profession.

"History suggests that technology and technological innovation reshapes rather than replaces the designer’s role in interior design practice," he says.

Read now: https://www.mrl-media.com/delve-july-2026?p=54

🎓 On Wednesday, July 29, our Master of Professional Studies in Design of Healthcare Environments (MPSH) graduates celebrated their accomplishments at a reception hosted by Perkins&Will in New York City.

The evening brought together graduates, faculty, design professionals, and MPSH alumni for a showcase of student studio projects. Congratulations to Hyuk Jin Choi, Tatiana Rivera, and Mona Soleiman, who presented their work in person, and to Lindsey Van Tassel, who presented remotely. Special congratulations to Mona on receiving the Chairman’s Award for her overall performance at NYSID! 🏆

Thank you to Perkins&Will for hosting and supporting our students as they take the next step in their professional journeys. ✨

MPSH enrollment is still open for Fall 2026. Learn more at nysid.edu/mpsh.

🎉 NYSID Pre-College 2026 with Summer Springboard was transformative!

📐We just wrapped up Session 2, where high school students got an inside look at the world of interior design through hands-on learning, inspiring conversations, and behind-the-scenes visits to leading design firms. Students visited COOKFOX Architects, David Scott Interiors with NYSID Board Member David Scott, and Workshop/APD, and heard from designer and NYSID Board Member Courtney McLeod, founder and principal of Right Meets Left Interior Design.

🔗 Learn more: nysid.edu/precollege

⏰ Time is running out to see NYSID's 2026 Thesis Exhibitions!

Drop by between now and Saturday, August 1, to celebrate the hard work and creativity of our graduating students. The BFA thesis, MFA thesis, and MPS studio project exhibitions feature innovative projects exploring the adaptive reuse of existing buildings.

Learn more: nysid.edu/exhibitions

Today, we recognize National Disability Independence Day by highlighting faculty member Lynette Bard, NCIDQ, ASID, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), and principal of Rue du Rix, LLC.

She teaches Designing for All with Universal Design at NYSID Institute for Continuing & Professional Studies, where students learn to create welcoming spaces for people of all ages and abilities. Covering topics such as aging in place, multigenerational living, and visitability, the course combines case studies with practical strategies for accessible interiors.

"The true measure of good design isn't how many compliments a space receives, but how many people it welcomes without barriers," Bard says. "A beautiful space turns heads, but an accessible space changes lives. With good design, we can have both!"

🎉 Congratulations to instructor Phoebe Beachner '18 (MPSS), principal interior designer at Design GLXY Group on being named to the 2026 ASID Ones to Watch!

The American Society of Interior Designers/ASID Ones to Watch program recognizes emerging designers for their outstanding professional achievements. As an award recipient, Phoebe will participate in a two-year leadership development program and receive scholarship support.

✨See the full list: asid.org/news/asid-announces-2026-ones-to-watch-award-recipients-recognizing-the-next-generation-of-design-leaders