The Marymount University community gathered at the Ballston Center on April 16 for the third annual Dana Keegan & Martha Child Lecture Series event, hosted by the Interior Architecture and Design (IAD) program. Established in 2023 as a gift from the Keegan family, the series provides a platform for design students to learn directly from […]
Two students in Marymount University’s Interior Architecture and Design master’s program, Zhuyun “Joy” Xu and Mallory Myers-Payne, have been recognized in Metropolis Magazine’s Future100. The annual list recognizes the nation’s top architecture and interior design students, with Xu and Myers-Payne among just 17 designers named in the graduate interior design category. The Future100 list has now featured nine Marymount undergraduate […]
Marymount University design students are gaining recognition for their work on a global stage after earning top placements in the prestigious Steelcase NEXT Student Design Competition, one of the leading contests for emerging designers. Anastasiia “Ana” Skvortsova, a Master of Interior Architecture and Design (IAD) student, was named a top five finalist in February while […]
Marymount University’s Interior Architecture and Design bachelor’s and first-professional master’s programs have both been fully reaccredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), reaffirming their commitment to educational rigor, professional preparation and design excellence. Following a comprehensive review and on-site evaluation, CIDA granted each program a new six-year accreditation term, effective 2025. The accreditation […]
Historic buildings hold layers of culture, artistry, and craftsmanship, but often lack functionality. Through adaptive reuse in interior design, architects and designers can blend historic preservation with sustainable design to keep old stories alive while meeting today’s needs. This approach focuses on the modern use of historic spaces, creating meaningful connections between past and present. […]
Culture vividly shapes the environments we inhabit. Thus, interior design today has the potential to encompass more than just aesthetics. It can serve as a powerful means of storytelling, identity, and cultural expression — from the symbolic use of color and pattern to the thoughtful inclusion of heritage interior design materials and spatial traditions. Read […]
Lighting is a powerful tool in interior design, shaping a space’s ambiance and functionality. Thoughtful lighting can elevate mood and productivity while highlighting architectural features. With a firm grasp of universal design principles and various lighting ideas, designers can transform ordinary interiors into dynamic and inviting environments. Understanding Lighting Design Architectural lighting design is a […]
Marymount University Interior Architecture and Design graduate student Maia Hoonan (now Abelson) ‘25 has been named to Metropolis Magazine’s Future100 list, placing her among the top 50 emerging interior designers in the nation. Hoonan is the seventh Marymount student named to the Future100 list, following designers Helia Amini, Lari Bittman and Nesreen Selim who made […]
Sulzer (left) and Xu (right) Two Marymount University interior design graduate students, Gabriella Sulzer and Zhuyun “Joy” Xu, placed first in the graduate category of the national Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Student Competition. The win was a surprise for the design duo, both of whom are career changers who came to Marymount to pursue […]
Healing environment design is a strategic approach to interior architecture and interior design that promotes mental health benefits. Relying on environmental psychology principles, interior designers and architects specializing in holistic design work to create cohesive spaces that look beautiful and offer a peaceful and calming atmosphere for anyone who enters the room. Defining Interior Architecture and Well-Being The fact that interior spaces directly impact emotional […]
