Interior Designers Institute

Great design starts with great mentorship.
Get to know the experienced faculty members who bring industry knowledge, creativity, and passion into every IDI classroom.
🎨 Inspiring future designers one project at a time.
Meet Kristin Pipal-Kheene
Kristin Pipal-Keehne; specialty - Historic Preservation
Interior Designer
BA, Interior Designers Institute
Instructor: Architectural Drafting, Design Thinking, Spaceplanning, History, Historic Preservation

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Meet Kristin Pipal Kheene, IDI faculty Great design starts with great mentorship.Get to know the experien...

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and safe Memorial Day as we take time to reflect with gratitude and respect.

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Interior Designers Institute will be closed on 5/25

This isn’t just a library… it’s where future interior designers build their vision.

Spring 2026 term starts next week 🌿✨
And this could be the season you finally start designing the life you’ve been imagining.

If you’ve been thinking about interior design…
If you’ve been waiting for the “right time”…
This is it.

Your creativity deserves more than being a hobby.
It deserves training, direction, and a real path forward.

Classes begin next week.
Your seat is waiting.

Enroll now and step into your future as a designer.

From an educator’s perspective, we consistently see how formal interior design education plays a critical role in shaping long-term success in the profession. It goes far beyond teaching tools or software—it develops a structured way of thinking, a disciplined design process, and the ability to connect concept to ex*****on with intention and clarity.

Education also provides students with a strong foundation in design history, theory, and spatial understanding, while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential in real-world practice. Just as importantly, it offers mentorship, critique, and a supportive learning environment where emerging designers can refine their voice and build confidence.

We are especially proud to recognize Rick Campos as an Interior Designers Institute graduate and to celebrate his accomplishments since completing his design education. His continued contributions to the design community reflect the lasting impact that a strong educational foundation can have on a designer’s career trajectory.

While creativity is innate, education helps transform that creativity into a professional practice that is thoughtful, informed, and resilient within an evolving industry.

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Our Construction Principles class got to enjoy the Orange County sun this term with a site visit 🏗️🦺🧱

Hands-on experience like this is a core part of the program - giving students the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom and see real design in progress ✨