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College of Health and Human Sciences

Department of Design and Merchandising Designing the Human Experience

Design and Merchandising is a leader in innovative and socially responsible solutions to human-centered challenges in apparel and interior architecture and design, product development, and merchandising.

Design and Merchandising Programs and Degrees

Our academic programs apply the latest in industry-based technology. Bridge to your future profession through study tours, internships, design shows, and student organizations. A global perspective infuses coursework and study abroad. Through service-learning projects, you can reach out to the community as you apply your professional expertise.

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Learning Spaces Learning in Action

Asset 90 Design Library

Looking for design inspiration? The student-run Design Library offers samples of hundreds of up-to-date, interior materials and finishes as well as products ranging from lighting to furniture.

Asset 370 Internship Opportunities

Internships provide you with an experiential learning opportunity that takes you out of the classroom and into the workplace to apply what you’ve learned.

Asset 92 Nancy Richardson Design Center

With the goal of advancing CSU’s design programs, the Nancy Richardson Design Center facility offers advanced technology and inspiring spaces to encourage multi-disciplinary collaboration and hands-on learning.

Asset 246 Study Tours and Education Abroad

We offer you the opportunity to participate in study tours and education abroad designed to broaden your experiences and knowledge about your academic field of study and the world in which we live.

Connecting to the Community

Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising

The Avenir Museum is Colorado State University’s historic costume and textiles collection.  The museum includes five galleries located in three campus buildings.

Avenir Orange exhibit

Spotlight on DM Day

The Spotlight on Design and Merchandising Day offers high school students a glimpse into our Apparel Design and Production, Merchandising, Production Development, and Interior Architecture and Design programs.

Students show off designs in the apparel design show

Career Opportunities

There are many opportunities for employment with a degree in Apparel and Merchandising or Interior Architecture and Design.

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DM Alumni

Keep in touch with us through the resources on this page.

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  • Asset 241 65% of Apparel and Merchandising students complete internships
  • Asset 87 94% of Interior Architecture and Design students complete internships
  • Asset 15 92% of Health and Human Sciences students would choose CSU again

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