Design, Housing and Merchandising
Human Sciences welcomes Lynn Boorady as Design, Housing and Merchandising department head
DHM presents “Influence and Inspiration” exhibit from Pepin Collection
DHM's Summer Stevens named OSU Senior of Significance
DHM celebrates Top 10 Seniors
CEAT and Human Sciences researchers receive National Institute of Health 3-year $437,000 grant to develop a cognitive assistive technology for dementia homecare
WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
Design, Housing and Merchandising
Our program graduates have careers in firms ranging from Tri-Kes Interior Finishes in Dallas, ForrestPerkins Interiors in NYC, Global Brands Product Development for Calvin Klein Footwear, Rees Associates, Wal Mart, and ownership of their own businesses.
The faculty and staff of Design, Housing and Merchandising are committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and extension. Coursework includes application of industry based technologies such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Advanced Excel analytical skills and use of Gerber Technology software and equipment. For more on our mixed reality lab click here: www.mxrlab.org.
Students are required to complete faculty supervised internships before their senior
year. Recent internships have included Nordstrom’s, QVC, Anthropologie, G III Apparel,
and both Commercial and Residential Interior Design firms. Our graduates are highly
sought after and command strong starting salaries.
Apparel Design 
Interior Design Merchandising