Enjoy the extra time to rest and recharge. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back next week, especially at our Square One Interior Design Student Orientation.

We’ll See You at Square One!

Square One is a chance to come together as an Interior Design community, meet faculty and fellow students, connect with resources, and start the semester with a strong foundation.

If you have not registered yet, there is still time!

👉 Register for Square One here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9GLCE9-pScmf9YNMQoQ5bbR2pf4cWM9_VBXyMT1aNQ9Vr0A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106186488121416854874

We hope you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend, and we can’t wait to see you at Square One next week!

Houston City College
Interior Design Program

Step Outside the Classroom: ASID Student Career Day 2026

Interior Design students — this is one you’ll want on your calendar!

The ASID Texas Gulf Coast Student Career Day is coming up on Friday, September 11, and it’s a great opportunity to spend a day learning about the profession from the people actually working in it.

Why should you attend?

Interior design is about much more than what happens in the classroom. As you move toward your career, you’ll need to understand the products, materials, resources, specifications, and professional relationships that make real-world projects happen.

Student Career Day gives you a chance to start making those connections now.

What to Expect

During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Participate in 6 hands-on educational classes

• Meet and network with professional designers and industry partners

• Learn more about the products and resources designers specify every day

• Participate in Q&A sessions with practicing designers

• Hear insights about internships, jobs, and entering the profession

• Learn more about preparing for life after graduation

• And yes…there will be prizes!

A Little Advice From Your Professors...

Don’t just attend — NETWORK!

Introduce yourself. Ask questions. Talk to the designers and industry representatives. Find out what they do and how they got there. Exchange contact information or connect on LinkedIn.

The design community in Houston is incredibly important to your future career, and you can start becoming part of that community while you’re still a student.

Professional events like this are where internships are discovered, relationships begin, mentors are found, and sometimes future jobs start with a simple conversation.

ASID Student Career Day 2026

Friday, September 11, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Houston Design Center
7026 Old Katy Road
Houston, TX 77024

Who Should Attend?

If you are an Interior Design student — you!

Whether you’re just beginning the program or getting ready to graduate, there is something to gain from spending time with the professionals and industry partners who make up Houston’s design community.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Come learn. Come ask questions. Come meet people.

Most importantly — start building your professional design community now.

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:30 PM
📍 West Houston Institute Auditorium
🍴 FREE lunch for all students who register!

Square One is your opportunity to connect with the people, organizations, resources, and opportunities that can help shape your experience as an Interior Design student and prepare you for what comes next.

✨ What’s Happening at Square One?

We will be bringing together representatives from across the Interior Design community, including:

🏛️ Professional Design Organizations
Meet representatives from our professional organizations and learn how getting involved can help you build connections, develop professionally, attend industry events, and begin creating your professional network while you are still a student.

🎓 Stephen F. Austin State University
Learn more about our partnership with SFA and pathways available to students interested in continuing their education.

🧭 HCC Advising + Student Resources
Connect with HCC representatives who can help you understand your academic pathway, plan ahead, and stay on track toward graduation.

👥 HCC Interior Design Faculty
Meet the faculty, learn more about the program, and hear what we have planned for the year.

🏆 NEW Interior Design Program Awards
We will introduce our new HCC Interior Design program awards and recognize new opportunities for students to distinguish themselves through their work, leadership, participation, and professional development.

🚀 New Program Initiatives + Opportunities
You will also get the first look at several initiatives, experiences, partnerships, and opportunities we are launching for Interior Design students this year.

🎁 And yes, there will be food, fun, prizes, and opportunities to connect with other Interior Design students!

This is more than an orientation.

Square One is about understanding where you are headed, meeting the people who can help you get there, and starting the year connected to the larger Interior Design community.

Attendance is mandatory for all new and continuing HCC Interior Design students.

🍴 Register so we can have lunch waiting for you!

👉 RSVP HERE:
https://forms.gle/Wn36BYaZHA4ptazU9

Come ready to meet people, ask questions, discover new opportunities, and find out what is ahead for HCC Interior Design in 2026–2027.

We’ll see you at SQUARE ONE! 🚀

AI isn’t just changing how designers design—it’s beginning to change how interior design firms operate, manage projects, communicate with clients, and run their businesses.

Here’s a great opportunity to hear directly from an industry professional about how AI is actually being used in practice.

How AI Fits Into Your Interior Design Business

Join Mary Beth Chau, Co-Founder and CEO of Materio, for a practical conversation about incorporating AI into interior design firm operations. Part of Star Furniture’s Trade Education Series, the session will focus on real-world applications, insights, and actionable ways design professionals can begin using AI in their businesses.

Thursday, September 24
12:00–1:00 PM CDT
Online Event

Why should interior design students attend?

As emerging designers, understanding AI will increasingly be part of understanding the business of design. This is an opportunity to look beyond AI as simply an image-generation tool and learn how it may fit into the day-to-day operation of a professional design practice.

Free professional development + industry insight + only one hour of your time. That’s a pretty good investment in your future career.

👉 Learn more and register through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-ai-fits-into-your-interior-design-business-tickets-1993968171477

Interior design does not happen in isolation. Great projects depend on strong communication and collaboration between designers, builders, contractors, and other industry professionals.

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) are bringing these groups together for COMMON GROUND: Bridging the Gap Between Design & Construction — an industry conversation focused on strengthening the connection between the design and construction sides of the profession.

For interior design students, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from professionals working in the Houston design and building industry, learn more about how project teams work together, and begin making connections beyond the classroom.

Event Details

Friday, September 4, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

GHBA Education Room
9511 W Sam Houston Pkwy N.
Houston, TX 77064

Space Is Very Limited

If you are interested in attending, register as soon as possible. Events like this are an excellent way to begin building your professional network while gaining a better understanding of how designers collaborate with the people responsible for bringing their ideas to life.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/common-ground-bridging-the-gap-between-design-and-construction-tickets-1994099758056?aff=oddtdtcreator

Why You Should Go

As a future interior designer, learning how to communicate effectively with contractors and builders is just as important as developing a strong design concept. Take advantage of opportunities to hear how professionals navigate that relationship in real projects.

Get out there. Ask questions. Meet people. Build your network.

We are so excited to welcome our returning students back and to meet those who are joining the Interior Design program for the first time. A new semester brings new projects, new challenges, new ideas, and so many opportunities to grow as designers.

This year, we are especially excited about the experiences ahead—learning together, creating, making, collaborating, connecting with the design industry, and watching your ideas develop into work you are proud to share.

Come ready to design, explore, experiment, and make.

Save the Date: Square One

We also want you to save the date for Square One — our Interior Design Student Orientation, happening Wednesday, September 9 at the West Houston Institute (WHI).

Square One is our opportunity to bring the Interior Design community together at the beginning of the year, help you get connected, share important program information and resources, and make sure you know about the opportunities available to you this semester.

I’ll be sharing more details soon, but for now—save the date!

Here’s to a great Fall 2026 and an exciting new academic year. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Welcome back, Designers!

If you have not registered yet, now is the perfect time. Many classes are already filling, and some sections may close as they reach capacity. Registering now gives you the best opportunity to build the schedule you want and start the semester with confidence. Classes are being offered at both the Central Campus and the West Houston Institute, along with a limited number of online courses.

A new semester is more than a new set of classes. It is a chance to develop new skills, explore your creativity, connect with classmates, and move one step closer to your academic and career goals. Whether you are returning to campus or starting your first semester, we are excited to welcome you.

Take a few minutes today to:

• Register for your fall classes.

• Review your schedule.

• Make sure you have everything you need for a successful first week.

Need Help Registering?

If you need to register for a class that is currently full or closed, please contact the assigned faculty member directly. In many cases, they can discuss your options or determine if accommodations are possible.

If the faculty member is not listed for the course, please contact Program Coordinator Prof. Jackie Barry at jackie.barry@hccs.edu for assistance.

We cannot wait to see the incredible work you create this semester. Here’s to new ideas, new opportunities, and an amazing fall.

See you on August 17!

HCC Interior Design Team

Learn more and apply here!

- Breaking Into the Industry

- Hiring Expectations

- Portfolio Advice

- Technical Skills

- Networking

- Industry Trends

- Career Growth

Here is the registration link: https://forms.gle/S6MoPFqSKWBxNnvx5

INDS 2371 - Adv. Kitchen and Bath Design - CRN 14951

Register today! www.hccs.edu/now

To help us better understand student demand, we are asking interested students to complete the Residential Design I Interest Form. The information collected through this form will help us determine whether there is sufficient need to:

• Open an additional section of the course, or

• Explore options for accommodating additional students in the existing sections.

It is important that students complete the form if they still need Residential Design I for their degree plan, sequencing, or academic progress. The more accurate information we receive, the better we can advocate for additional course availability and plan accordingly.

Please note that completing the form does not guarantee enrollment in a course section. However, it does provide critical information that helps us assess enrollment needs and make scheduling decisions.

If you are still hoping to enroll in Residential Design I for Fall, please take a moment to complete the form below as soon as possible.

Complete the Form

Thank you for your patience and continued interest in the Interior Design program at Houston City College (HCC).

We also have a tradeshow going on tomorrow with fantastic local industry partners that want to share their design products and services with you!

Register using the link below.

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
Check-In - 10:45 am

🕚 Portfolio Show + Sessions: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🥂 Reception: 5:30 PM

🏆 Program & Awards: 6:30 PM

🔗 Register for Sessions + Lunch

To attend sessions, participate in activities and receive lunch, you must sign up in advance:

👉 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bVPcvoCTEE2ZVN38j1tb3UJZ9MlJiuVMgiS1creJPYtUOEoxMk4wRVJBNTIxNURZRTMyMTlFREVPRS4u&route=shorturl

We are just days away from REVEAL 2026: HCC Interior Design Portfolio Show & Conference, and this is your reminder to take full advantage of everything the day has to offer.

This isn’t just a portfolio show—it’s your opportunity to:

• Connect with industry professionals

• Attend curated conference sessions

• Learn from organizations like ASID, NKBA, and IDS

• Build relationships that can lead to internships and jobs

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026

Check-In - 10:45 am

🕚 Portfolio Show + Sessions: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🥂 Reception: 5:30 PM

🏆 Program & Awards: 6:30 PM

(Check-in Begins at 10:30 am)

🔗 Register for Sessions + Lunch

To attend sessions, participate in activities and receive lunch, you must sign up in advance:

👉 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bVPcvoCTEE2ZVN38j1tb3UJZ9MlJiuVMgiS1creJPYtUOEoxMk4wRVJBNTIxNURZRTMyMTlFREVPRS4u&route=shorturl

We’re looking for student volunteers to assist throughout the event on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the West Houston Institute. This is a great way to be involved, meet professionals, and support your program.

🛠️ Volunteer Opportunities

We need help with:

• Check-In Table – welcoming guests and assisting with sign-in

• Wayfinding / Guest Support – directing attendees and answering questions

• Lunch Service Team – managing food stations, directing guests, and cleanup

• Evening Reception Support – assisting with setup, service, and transitions

• Event Breakdown – helping pack up and reset the space at the end of the event

⏰ Time Commitments

You don’t have to volunteer all day—we’ll have shift options so you can still attend sessions and enjoy the event.

Why Volunteer?

• Get behind-the-scenes experience at a professional event

• Build confidence interacting with guests and industry professionals

• Add this experience to your resume

• Support your classmates and the program

📋 Sign Up Here

https://forms.gle/JSfiW3NDRbZrAVQE6

We’ll follow up with confirmed volunteers with shift details and expectations.

We appreciate your help in making REVEAL 2026 a great experience for everyone!

— Interior Design Program
Houston City College

Due to strong demand, we’ve added two additional summer course sections:

• INDS 2264 – Practicum: Interior Design (CRN 15501)

• INDS 1315 – Materials, Methods & Estimating (CRN 15502)

These courses are a great opportunity to continue building your technical skills and real-world experience over the summer.

Also: Limited Seats Remaining – SEED Experience

We still have a few spaces available in:

• INDS 1391 – SEED Experience (CRN 14948)

This is our hands-on, experiential studio course focused on making, fabrication, and real-world design application—one of the most immersive opportunities in the program.

Because this section requires a permission number, students interested in enrolling should email:

📧 Shasta.Beveridge@hccs.edu

Summer courses move quickly, but they can be incredibly focused and rewarding—especially in design, where momentum matters.

If you’ve been waiting for an opening or thinking about getting ahead, now is the time to register.

Let’s keep building.

—
Shasta Beveridge
Interior Design Program

INDS 2264 Practicum for Interior Design - Summer 2026 is currenlty full and closed. If you are interested in taking INDS 2264 for the summer 2026 term, please complete this form to be added to the waitlist. INDS 2264 requires a signed Practicum Agreement along with 224 supervised hours of work experience.

INDS 2264 Practicum - Summer 2026 Waitlist

The current section of INDS 1315 for the summer term is full and closed. We are starting a waitlist to add another section of this course for the summer 10-week online session. If you need this course for summer 2026, please complete this form:

INDS 1315 Summer 2026 Waitlist

We are just days away from REVEAL 2026: HCC Interior Design Portfolio Show & Conference, and this is your reminder to take full advantage of everything the day has to offer.

This isn’t just a portfolio show—it’s your opportunity to:
• Connect with industry professionals
• Attend curated conference sessions
• Learn from organizations like ASID, NKBA, and IDS
• Build relationships that can lead to internships and jobs

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
🕚 Portfolio Show + Sessions: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🥂 Reception: 5:30 PM
🏆 Program & Awards: 6:30 PM

(Check-in Begins at 10:30 am)

🔗 Register for Sessions + Lunch

To attend sessions, participate in activities and receive lunch, you must sign up in advance:

👉 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bVPcvoCTEE2ZVN38j1tb3UJZ9MlJiuVMgiS1creJPYtUOEoxMk4wRVJBNTIxNURZRTMyMTlFREVPRS4u&route=shorturl