Design Your Future
Turn your creativity into a career. At Saddleback, you’ll gain hands-on experience, industry-ready skills, and professional mentorship in a supportive, design-focused environment. Whether you're planning residential spaces, commercial interiors, or exploring digital visualization, our program prepares you to thrive in the world of interior design.
What We Offer
Hands-on Design Studios and Labs
Our students work in real-world design environments equipped with drafting stations, material libraries, and professional studio setups. From concept to presentation, you’ll gain practical experience through interactive design challenges and studio critiques.
Networking and Camaraderie
Guest lectures, field trips and community design projects. From exclusive showroom visits to collaborative workshops with professional firms, students explore the design world firsthand. Our program regularly partners with local designers and nonprofits to offer experiential learning that extends beyond the classroom.
Digital Tools and Software Used in the Industry
Stay ahead with training in today’s top design platforms—AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, and more. We integrate digital design from day one, helping you build a tech-savvy portfolio that meets industry standards.
Recognition
Involvement in competitions and student exhibitions. Showcase your creativity through design competitions, portfolio reviews, and exhibitions. Saddleback students have received recognition at industry events and participate in juried showcases like “Table for Ten,” “WestEdge,” and NKBA competitions.
Faculty with Real-world Experience
Our instructors are practicing professionals who bring decades of industry experience into the classroom. They mentor students with both creative insight and technical expertise—bridging education with the realities of interior design careers.