Chatham Interior Architecture Programs Philosophy Statement
The philosophy of the Interior Architecture Programs at Chatham University is fundamentally founded in responsibility for the outcome of design and global public service. The Interior Architecture Programs (BIA, MIA and MSIA degrees) believe in evidence-based design and ethnography, an approach to analyzing user needs by studying the use
r, their practices, and artifacts in the context of their existing interior environment. With curricula that balance spontaneity and creativity with the critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary to meet practical concerns, our graduates are prepared to excel in the profession of interior design. Our students must be able to solve design challenges, communicate, and present their solutions with authority, a strong design vocabulary, and professional communication skills. We believe it is our responsibility to train engaged stewards of the environment, globally conscious interior design professionals with consideration for the responsibility and outcomes of design and the needs of all user groups.
