Why Interior Design at President University?
Many people think interior design is just about choosing colors, furniture, or making spaces “pretty.” In reality, interior design is about how people experience space, how comfortable they feel, how they move, how they work, how they interact, and how a space supports their well-being, safety, and activities.
Our program is designed around this deeper understanding of space and people.
1.Progressive, studio-based learning from homes to public spaces
You don’t start with complicated buildings on day one. You begin with spaces people already understand: homes. In early studios, students learn how to design residential interiors such as bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens focusing on:
As students progress, they move to more complex spaces, such as:
This means learning grows step by step, just like real professional practice. By the end of the program, students are able to design spaces that serve many people, not just one family but also community areas, commercial spaces, or hospitality environments.
2. Strong industry alignment , more than decoration
Interior designers today must understand much more than style. Our curriculum connects design with real industry needs, including:
In simple terms: students learn how to design spaces that are beautiful, functional, safe, and responsible, these are the same expectations found in real design firms.
| Semester | Subject |
| 1 | Economic Survival 1: Gen-AI and Internship Experience/Business Project for Art, Design, and Architecture, History of Western Interior Design, Introduction to Interior Design Studies, Building and Interior Material, Basic Design Principles (2D), Ergonomic and Anthropometry, Design Drawing and Visualization. |
| 2 | Economic Survival 2: Gen-AI and Internship Experience/Business Project for Art, Design, and Architecture, Interior Design Studio 1: Private-Commercial Residential Design, Color and Light, History of Eastern Interior Design, Basic Design Principles (3D), Professional Practices in Design. |
| Short Semester 1 | Economic Survival 3: Social Project for Art, Design, and Architecture, Religion, Pancasila, Citizenship, Indonesian Language |
| 3 | Interior Design Studio 2: Retail Space Design for Tourism Industry, Furniture Design 1, Building Physics, Visual Merchandising, Elective 1, Elective 2. |
| 4 | Interior Design Studio 3: Hospitality Mixed-Use Space Design, Sustainable Design Practices, Building Utility System, Introduction to Design Psychology, Furniture Design 2, Elective 3, Elective 4. |
| Short Semester 2 | Elective 5, Elective 6, Elective 7 |
| 5 | Work-Integrated Learning, Interior Design Studio 4: Public Space Design Specialization Projects, Design for Tourism, Building Codes & Regulation, Project Management, Project Management, Elective 8, Elective 9. |
| 6 | Option 1 – Internship 1*, Option 2 – Internship at Startup or Family Owned Business 1*, Option 3 – Entrepreneurship/Family Business 1*, Option 4 – International Student Mobility 1*, Option 5 – Scholars 1* |
| Short Semester 3 | Elective 10, Project Proposal, Final Project |
| Total Credit | 144 |
| FABLAB |
| Drawing LAB |
| Photography LAB |
Welcome to the Interior Design Study Program at President University. Our curriculum is grounded in a progressive studio-based approach, allowing students to develop from residential design toward more complex commercial and public projects.
We emphasize the integration of design thinking, building technology, and sustainability, supported by structured MBKM pathways that provide meaningful professional and academic experiences.
Our goal is to nurture thoughtful, responsible, and competent interior designers who contribute positively to the built environment
