Design Institute of San Diego is an interior design school that has been known, since its founding in 1977, for the professional excellence of its program. Our students enter the college with a great dedication to a particular interest – interior design. As a specialized institution offering one program, Design Institute has always been able to focus all of its attention on the theory and practice of interior design; providing students with a structured sequential curriculum in a creative environment where personal attention enhances the educational life and development of each student. What has endured over the years is a strong sense of connection between the college, the student, and the profession.