Sep 20, 2026  
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

IND 215 Design Studio: Commercial

Credits: (4)
Students are expected to apply their knowledge of basic design principles, concepts, and processes to analyze and solve commercial interior design problems. Students study and apply principles of programming, concept getting, space planning, and elements of design, including materials and finishes selections, to create functional, attractive, accessible and sustainable commercial interiors. This design studio course focuses on specific user groups and commercial project types, such as institutional, corporate, and retail. Oral presentation and manual and digital graphic 2D and 3D techniques are utilized to communicate project solutions. This class meets 6 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): ARH 111 /IND 111 ,ARH 120 /IND 120 , and ARH 171 /IND 171 . Co-requisite(s): IND 246  or permission of department.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Apply the design process, critical thinking, and problem-solving techniques by employing design principles, concepts, and elements of design introduced in previous courses.
  2. Evaluate and implement client program requirements.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to space plan functional, attractive, code compliant, and sustainable interior spaces appropriate to the project statement.
  4. Select appropriate materials, lighting, colors, furniture, furnishings, and equipment for a given project.
  5. Create a well-crafted presentation using digital 2D and 3D presentation techniques.