Interior Design

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Berkeley College Interior Design grad has made her mark and now hopes to inspire and guide future professionals

February 28, 2025

For Maureen Carley-Vallejo, earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Interior Design from Berkeley College laid the foundation for a successful career in healthcare-focused design. Now based in Emerson, NJ, she credits her time at Berkeley College as pivotal to her career.

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High school students explore career options in summer workshops at Berkeley College

August 16, 2024

High school students explore career options in summer workshops at Berkeley College

Award-winning interior designer Diane Durocher

July 21, 2022

After 27 years in business as the owner and lead designer of Diane Durocher Interiors, Diane Durocher, ASID, IIDA, CAPS, CID, has won numerous awards (including multiple “Design of Excellence” awards from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)). She has firsthand experience in all aspects of the interior design industry and is a firm believer in the importance of continued learning. In a recent conversation, she spoke of her Berkeley College education, her journey to becoming one of the area’s most successful interior designers and what she looks for when hiring new interior designers.

Creativity was in the cards for interior designer Ashley Berdan

October 2, 2019

Ashley Berdan always aspired to live a creative life. Her mother, an amateur artist, encouraged her to express her creativity and helped her develop an affinity for color, patterns, and decorating. For Ashley, studying Interior Design was a natural way to work with all of those. We recently sat down with Ashley to learn more about her journey.

Transfer Opportunity Program Grant Helps Berkeley Students Expand Their Opportunities

June 7, 2019

After earning an Associate’s degree at a Michigan college, Sarah Hersh came to Berkeley College to pursue her Bachelor’s. Through the Transfer Opportunity Program Grant (T.O.P. Grant), Sarah was eligible for a grant of 50 percent of the tuition in her full-time Bachelor’s degree program.

Woodland Park Student Spotlight: Mathew Agudelo

March 29, 2019

Academic Program: Interior Design

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