A laptop computer is required when students begin the first year of the interior design program. Please see the link for specific hardware and software information. Software information will be e-mailed to students registered in fall introductory courses. A printer and digital camera are highly recommended.

Interior Design 2023/2024 Computer Requirements

Click this link to order your computer through NDSU Bookstore

If you are having difficulty downloading software or need assistance go to the ITS Help Desk, Quentin Burdick Building, Room 150.

NDSU ITS Help Desk available hours ⇒

The NDSU Learning and Applied Innovation Centers (LAIC) provides workshops, and helps students explore various media technologies, and answer any questions about Adobe Creative Cloud and any of the Adobe Creative Cloud software applications, i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro DC.

Explore NDSU Learning and Applied Innovation Center (LAIC)⇒

There are several helpful websites and video tutorials available to students:

View Adobe Photoshop Tutorial Videos ⇒

View Adobe Illustrator Tutorial Videos ⇒

View SketchUp Tutorial Videos ⇒

View SketchUp Help Website ⇒