We welcome you to our web site and your interest in our programs. We are an active community of individuals passionate about design and its impact on society. Design makes a difference, and as our vision states, we “Design solutions for life.”

At Radford University, your home is McGuffey Hall. We offer careers in the world of design. As professional designers you may work as a Fashion Designer or an Interior Designer. Not a designer, but love the world of design and want to be a part of it? Then, choose a career from Merchandising for Design, Design Management or Design Culture. Each career path is exciting, always changing, and always needed. Design is our essence and our passion. It is fast paced and will challenge you at every turn. We teach you how to creatively problem solve – a key skill needed in the global market place where you will work. Your education is valuable. You’ll make a difference as a professional. Come and join this amazing and award winning team of design education leaders.

We provide a supportive physical, academic, and creative environment in which each student develops his/her own ability to pursue knowledge and employ a wide variety of innovative and creative processes; using your whole mind. You’ll need to bring a great work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a great attitude.

The core values, mission, vision, and brand promise statements articulate our beliefs.


Core Values
The core values of the Department are integral to all that we do. They are to be: Passionate, Excellent, Empowered, Engaged, Learned, Professional, Curious and Ethical.

Mission
The mission of the Department of Interior Design and Fashion encompassed the "5-Es," and is to . . .

Educate highly motivated, passionate, creative thinking individuals.
Empower people to seek excellence and be perpetually curious.
Engage minds through self-directed processes, active- and “hands-on” learning.
Enrich experiences both academically and professionally.
Enable graduates to obtain careers in top-level interior design or fashion industry firms.

Vision
Designing solutions for life.

Our Brand's Promise
Inspiring and empowering professionals to creatively lead change.

Requirements
Laptops are required for all students in these concentrations. Recommendations for equipment are noted here.