DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
Our students are dynamic individuals who are eager to lead change and transform the spaces around them. They possess the determination needed to advance their careers in the field of interior design and are committed to continuous learning to further their success. Students engage in an international and diverse environment alongside inspiring practitioners. They become leading professionals, holding positions such as interior designer, senior design consultant or founder of their own design firm.
When you graduate from our (MDes) Master in Interior Design, you’ll be prepared for a diverse array of roles in both established and emerging fields. Interior designers are essential in well-known and established sectors such as retail, hospitality, education, cultural institutions and the public sector, where they create functional and captivating spaces. However, the world of interiors is no longer reliant exclusively on the physical realm. This program will prepare you for roles in a range of fields that move beyond traditional industry sectors, and will place graduates in newly created positions that are only beginning to emerge today, including virtual interiors, stage design and more.
These emerging fields are opening new opportunities for interior designers specializing in digital and virtual space planning. In retail, for example, interior designers play a pivotal role in designing immersive environments that enhance customer experiences and drive sales. You’ll also have the flexibility to start your own ventures, work as consultants, or take on managerial roles, leveraging your expertise in interior design.
Career Opportunities
21st CENTURY ENTREPRENEURS
Studying interior design is crucial for those starting a company with a client-facing environment, such as hospitality, retail, performative, well-being or contemplative spaces.
It provides the skills to create inviting, functional spaces that enhance the customer experience and strengthen brand identity, both in the physical and digital worlds.
This knowledge helps entrepreneurs design environments that stand out in competitive markets, aligning with their brand vision and client needs, and creating meaningful and memorable experiences.
ART CURATION FOR SPACES
Studying interior design can significantly impact students aspiring to work in art curation for spaces. It offers the expertise to integrate artworks into environments skillfully, considering factors like lighting, spatial flow and aesthetic harmony.
This knowledge enables art curators to enhance the visual appeal and cultural significance of spaces, creating compelling narratives through art placement and exhibition design.
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNERS
Studying interior design prepares students to pioneer experimental practices at the crossroads of digital and physical realms. It integrates diverse disciplinary formats and advanced practices like generative AI, video gaming, digital fabrication and hands-on experimentation.
This knowledge enables designers to innovate, pushing boundaries to create hybrid experiences merging digital and physical environments. Interior design can play a pivotal role in starting a design studio aimed at working independently for brands and institutions, fostering critical discussion and practice that bridges the gap between the commercial and artistic sectors.
ARCHITECTURE STUDIOS
Architecture firms assist clients in the design and construction of functional spaces. Their role is to serve as designers to their clients, helping them define and achieve their goals.
REAL ESTATE
Real Estate development companies provide clients with necessary technical advice for purchasing, constructing, selling or managing their property portfolios, which may vary in typology, scale and location.
CORPORATE SECTOR
In-house technical departments support their respective corporations in designing and constructing functional spaces that align with their standards and needs.
CONSULTANCY
Consulting firms advise companies on various functional issues. Consultants serve as advisors to their clients, aiding them in defining and achieving their goals.
PUBLIC SECTOR AND SOCIAL/CULTURAL COMPANIES
Public sector and social/cultural companies seek in-house professionals to advise them on their specific needs. These positions are often temporary, especially within the public sector, to fulfill specific requirements.
Interdisciplinary Interior Design
Interdisciplinary Interior Design
Graduates will be prepared to work in diverse areas such as residential and commercial interior design, hospitality and retail design, healthcare design, exhibition and event design or furniture and set design.
The program encourages and facilitates cross-disciplinary activity, providing opportunities to work on live projects with the support of practitioners in various fields. Students will produce interior design work by mixing formats of diverse disciplines such as art, dance, film, photography, graphic and illustration, social media and communication.
They will become leaders who prioritize human experience. They will drive positive change, pioneer future trends and address complex challenges that require meaningful cultural, social and political approaches in corporate, private and public contexts.
Photo Credit
The order of the image credits is from left to right.
AESOP Madrid, Design Ciszak Dalmas Ferrari, Ph. Romaine La Prade
AESOP Madrid, Design Ciszak Dalmas Ferrari, Ph. Romaine La Prade
CORDONNE, Design Ciszak Dalmas
HISCOX London, Design Ciszak Dalmas Ferrari, Ph Stale Eriksen
HISCOX London, Design Ciszak Dalmas Ferrari, Ph Stale Eriksen
MARSET AMBROSIA, Design Ciszak Dalmas
Design Ciszak Dalmas, Moodboards
VIVA LA DIFERENCIA Madrid, Design Ciszak Dalmas
VIVA LA DIFERENCIA Madrid, Design Ciszak Dalmas
Partnerships and Collaborations
At IE School of Architecture and Design, we have been offering programs in Interior Design for many years. With a tradition of providing innovative training in architecture and interior design, we launched our first undergraduate architecture degree in 2008, and our interior design master’s in 2012.
Over time, we've established collaborations, agreements and partnerships, and built an extensive network within this sector. We are fortunate to have worked with companies such as: