Interior Design 161 is a hands-on introductory course designed to help students develop skills in building client relationships, using elements and principles of design to achieve a desired mood, creating 2D & 3D floor plans, selecting and arranging furniture to enhance a space, coordinating appealing color schemes, budgeting for each project, and presenting designs. Current trends in decorating are discussed. Many projects are completed in class, including a Bedroom Design Project and an Urban Condo Project.