“I always told myself if I was able to climb the ladder of success and get to the top, I would not pull the ladder up after myself. I would leave it down for others to climb.”
Read More“As a philanthropist, you use the resources you have to ignite someone else. What a blessing to be able to give something like that. In fact, it’s the greatest gift you can give to yourself.”
Read MoreWhen Nantucket by Design went virtual last summer during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ellen Fisher, vice president for academic affairs and dean, saw an opportunity to give students an unforgettable learning experience in the form of a contest. She challenged twelve teams of students to design a room in “The Oldest House,” using photos and floor plans, and under the guidance of renowned interior designers connected to the NYSID community.
Read MoreAge diversity makes NYSID’s BFA program stronger. Monica Seroiczkowski ’20 and Cielo Cortes ’21, two BFA students at different stages of life, discuss their journeys to NYSID, and what they’ve found at the College.
Read MoreDavid Kleinberg is a leader in the residential interior design industry, both in terms of artistry and management. We sat down to talk to him about his passion for design education.
Read MoreWhen Victoria Bartholomew and Bailey McGrath met as assigned roommates for NYSID’s summer Pre-college program, they had no idea that five years later, they’d share an apartment and be just months away from earning their BFA degrees in Interior Design.
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