Interior Design Program: St. Louis Community College

Before & After: Student Design Concepts for a Mid-Century Home

We are excited to share some of the design concepts from our first-year STLCC Interior Design students!

After meeting with the client, Donna Werner, and learning about her mid-century Fournier home, this talented group of students began developing creative design concepts that honor the home’s original architecture while reflecting Donna’s lifestyle today.

Drawing inspiration from Mid-Century Modern design, travel, music, and pet-friendly living for Gracie & Pete, students brought thoughtful and unique ideas to the project.

Here are a few of the student designs from this exciting collaboration! Thank you, Donna, for this amazing opportunity.

Congratulations to Our 2026 Student Award Winners!  These students have made an incredible impact on our program through their creativity, leadership, and dedication.

Interior Design Student of the Year
Nicole Plaster

Emerging Designer Awards
Kristin Meyer
Nicole Hennecke

Studio Impact Awards
Abigail Bohlmann
Tyler Wilkinson-Flores

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Another successful Portfolio Review Day for our second-year interior design students!

Today, 31 students presented their portfolios to professional interior designers, gaining valuable feedback and real-world insight.

A huge thank you to the designers for sharing your time and expertise, and to our students for the dedication and hard work it took to prepare for this moment. You’re awesome! 👏

Please join us in congratulating the following interior design students for their selection into the STLCC 2026 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition 🎉

Coco Barnes – Frankie Magazine Office
Honorable Mention-Applied Arts

Kristin Meyer – Mountain Mist Community Living

Nicole Plaster – Hope Springs
2nd place-Applied Arts

Alma Cafe – Daniela Rendon
Honorable Mention-Applied Arts

Daniela Rendon – Alex and Marcus Residence

Abby Bohlmann – Iris Oasis

Charlie Weber – Old Growth, The Connection of Culinary and Culture

Callie Vail – Moore’s Residence

Rachel Maus – Greenhouse Grounds

Rachel Maus – Bauer Family Home
Honorable Mention-Applied Arts

Mariam Makhtari – Atlas Hotel
Faculty Choice Award-Applied Arts

We’re proud to celebrate your creativity, hard work, and achievement! 👏✨

STLCC Interior Design students in the Design Communication course kicked off their final project in the best way—by meeting their client in person!

We were excited to welcome Donna Werner, a retired Philosophy and Ethics professor at STLCC, into the classroom. She shared her vision, lifestyle, and what truly matters to her at home. She gave students the chance to ask questions and dive deep into the design challenge.

The challenge? Reimagine her mid-century Fournier home into a space that reflects her life today, while honoring its original character.

With this project, inspiration is everywhere:
• Mid-Century Modern design
• Ralph Fournier’s iconic architectural style
• Donna’s love of travel and Eric Church concerts
• And of course… her pups, Gracie & Pete

This is where the design process begins, and now it’s our turn to bring it all to life.
Stay tuned for creative ideas and stunning before & after transformations from this talented group of students!

Thank you to ASID Missouri East for hosting another successful Student Day! STLCC interior design students enjoyed touring KDR’s beautiful showroom, exploring the other showrooms at the Interior Design Center of STL, and connecting with ASID professional designers who provided valuable feedback on their portfolios.
A special thank you to Jen Epley for organizing this wonderful event!

Thinking about a career in interior design?

This article explores how to become an interior designer and how STLCC’s Interior Design program helps students build the creative and technical skills needed for the field. Read the full article. Link in bio.

Thinking about a career in interior design?

This article explores how to become an interior designer and how STLCC’s Interior Design program helps students build the creative and technical skills needed for the field.

How to Become an Interior Designer in Missouri | STLCC Build real design skills, master industry software and create a portfolio through hands-on training at STLCC.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the STLCC Open House! Special thanks to our wonderful students who helped lead the tours.

Guests explored inspiring student work, celebrated alumni accomplishments, and experienced immersive video walkthroughs—all inside the beautiful new campus buildings. It was an incredible day celebrating creativity, innovation, and the future of design.

We loved sharing what makes our program so special. Thanks for being part of it!