Hello, i’m diana mena.

I am a recent Honors graduate of the Architectural Design and Software Technology Associates program at Florida SouthWestern State College. Before starting this program I was excited to delve into the world of interior design and architecture but I knew I wanted to learn more and sharpen my skills. As the program progressed, my skills and knowledge in AutoCAD, Revit, and architecture/construction grew - and so did my appetite for the world of interior design!

Presently, I’m in the FGCU program for Certified Residential Interior Design with the wonderful instructor Natasha Lima-Younts. I love the compelling role that interior design plays in everyday lives and the way that it enhances our lifestyles through function, aesthetics, sustainability, and more. I look forward to working in the field and furthering my skills in interior design, and I especially look forward to working with colleagues and clients to make projects come to life.

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Education

FSW is a terrific academic institution with knowledgeable professors that have professional experience as engineers, project managers, interior designers, and other roles in the architectural and design fields.

As an Honors graduate in the Architectural Design and Construction Program, some of the courses that I’ve successfully taken at FSW include:

  • Project Management

  • Blueprint Reading

  • AutoCAD (beginner-advanced)

  • Intro to Revit

  • Drafting & Design

  • Materials and Methods

  • Building Codes

  • Sustainability in Construction

  • Building Construction Estimating, Scheduling, & Costs

  • Public Speaking

  • Environmental Biology

  • Construction Procedures

FGCU is an exceptional university that offers an abundant selection of education formats for students. Presently, I am enrolled in the Certified Residential Interior Design Course. It’s a career-readiness oriented program that educates and prepares students for a successful career in interior design. A few of the lessons and thorough assignments include topics on:

  • History of styles and furnishings - Prehistoric times through current era

  • Design basics: symmetry, proportion, rhythm, balance, scale, and more

  • Space planning

  • Project evaluation

  • Materials

  • Color schemes & color psychology

  • Textiles

  • Lighting fundamentals

  • Accents & accessories

  • Client project presentation

  • Client relations

  • Design Development

  • Purchase orders

  • Client contracts

  • Managing project details