November/ December 00 www. di. net Volume Number 0 America s Best Architecture & Design Schools
8 November/December 00 Historical Ranking of Leading Programs Interior Design Undergraduate 0 00 00 008 00 00 University of Cincinnati Pratt Institute Savannah College of Art and Design Syracuse University 0 New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk Univ. Cornell University University of Oregon 8 0 University of Texas at Austin 0 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Arizona State University 0 0 Miami University 0 Radford University 0 University of Florida 0 University of Wisconsin, Madison 0 Virginia Commonwealth University 0 graduate 0 00 00 008 00 00 Pratt Institute Cornell University Rhode Island School of Design Parsons School of Design Savannah College of Art and Design Boston Architectural College New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk Univ. University of Oregon Arizona State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (CIDA-accredited)
www.di.net interior design Skills Assessment These rankings, based on the hiring experience of firms surveyed, assess the preparedness of recent graduates in a range of vital skills. Survey participants were asked which collegiate interior design programs (undergraduate or graduate) are strongest in each skills category. Communication. New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk Univ.. Rhode Island School of Design. Pratt Institute. University of Cincinnati. University of Oregon. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Design. Pratt Institute. University of Oregon. New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk Univ.. Parsons School of Design. Rhode Island School of Design. University of Cincinnati. Syracuse University Computer applications. Pratt Institute. University of Cincinnati. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Boston Architectural College. Florida State University. Lawrence Technological University. Wentworth Institute of Technology Sustainable design practices and principles. University of Oregon. Florida State University. Marymount University. New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk Univ.. Savannah College of Art and Design. University of Florida
0 November/December 00 Rate your satisfaction with the state of interior design education in the United States today. Are students graduating with an adequate understanding of sustainable materials and the procurement and recycling process? Dissatisfied % % Very satisfied Inadequate understanding % % More than adequate understanding Neutral % % Satisfied % Adequate understanding The design professions biggest emerging concerns (Multiple responses allowed) Sustainability/climate change % Speed of technological change % Integrated design 0% Maintaining design quality % Aging of the population % Retaining quality staff in design practices % Licensing issues % Globalization 8% Safety/security 8% Urbanization 0% Other % 0 0% 0% 0% Is your firm benefiting from an infusion of new ideas about sustainability from recent graduate new hires? No 8% % % Yes
www.di.net interior design Deans Survey The DesignIntelligence Survey of Interior Design Deans and Department Heads tallies the opinions of academic leaders, who weigh in on the status and progress of their own and peer institutions. Most admired undergraduate interior design programs. University of Cincinnati Cited for its co-op program, sustained record of quality, and the diversity and credentials of faculty Most admired graduate interior design programs. University of Minnesota Cited for its depth of research and emphasis on evidence-based design. Kansas State University Cited for its interdisciplinary approach, the quality of student portfolios, and the quality of its graduates. Rhode Island School of Design Cited for its pedagogy, professional connections, and sustained record of accomplishments. Cornell University Cited for its internship opportunities, drawing on a human ecological framework, and students professional practice preparation. Cornell University Cited for its internship opportunities, research in environmental design, and professional practice preparation. Arizona State University Cited for its strong environmental aspect, use of technology, and faculty. University of Missouri Cited for its distance education program and the number of alumni who are in well-placed academic positions. New York School of Interior Design Cited for the number of practicing professionals on staff, its solid traditional programs, and the technical competence of graduates. Arizona State University Cited for the strength of its health care emphasis
November/December 00 Compared to 00, deans expect their program s 0 budgets to be Compared to 00, deans expect their 0 student enrollments to be Lower % Lower 8% % % Similar Higher % % Similar Higher Faculty who are adjunct professors 0% The most significant changes in course offerings in the past five years (Multiple responses allowed) More emphasis on sustainable design % More emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and integrated practice % More technology integration % Upgrades in technology (hardware or software) 8% More emphasis on global issues/international practice % More community engagement % Study abroad opportunities % Retention of quality teaching staff % More integrative projects % More emphasis on professional practice % More emphasis on urban design % The design professions biggest concerns (Multiple responses allowed) Sustainability/climate change % Speed of technological change 8% Licensing issues % Aging of the population 8% Globalization % Integrated design 0% Maintaining design quality 8% Safety/security % Retaining quality staff in design practices % Urbanization % Economy %