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[TAKE OUR CAREER TRAINING READINESS KIT](https://yourcareerexploration.ca/?lead_src=w-cta-box&mid=18419) Live Chat   Tour   Ask   Explore   - [All Campuses](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/national) - [Montreal French](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal-fr) - [Montreal](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal) - [Ottawa](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/ottawa) - [Toronto](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/toronto) - [Winnipeg](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/Winnipeg) - [Herzing Skilled Trades Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades) - [Kompass Professional Development](https://blog.herzing.ca/kompass-online-training) #### SELECT A CATEGORY: - Categories - [All Campuses](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/national) - [Montreal French](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal-fr) - [Montreal](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal) - [Ottawa](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/ottawa) - [Toronto](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/toronto) - [Winnipeg](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/Winnipeg) - [Herzing Skilled Trades Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades) - [Kompass Professional Development](https://blog.herzing.ca/kompass-online-training) ## All Design Posts ## [Meet Albino Jr: How I Started My Building Design Career in Canada](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-albino-jr-how-i-re-started-my-building-design-career-in-canada) [![Albino work samples - 4 panels](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Albino%20work%20samples%20-%204%20panels.png)](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-albino-jr-how-i-re-started-my-building-design-career-in-canada) Aug 5, 2019, 2:36:08 PM *Examples of architectural renderings done by Albino Jr Geanga* Albino Jr Geanga immigrated to Canada several years ago, hoping to start a career in building design. But even though he already had an architecture degree from the Philippines, he couldn't get hired without additional training in Canadian building codes and specifications. Albino decided to take the Building Design Technician program at Herzing College Toronto. He graduated in 2018 and has successfully re-launched his career here in Canada. We interviewed Albino to learn more about his story, and find out what he thought of Herzing's building design program.   He told us about the skills he learned, his experience in class, and the design jobs he got after graduation. He also shared some great advice for new students who want to start careers in building design. Here are the highlights from our interview. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-albino-jr-how-i-re-started-my-building-design-career-in-canada) ## [Meet Ikenna: Building Design Grad Lands Unique Job as Lighting Designer](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-ikenna-building-design-grad-lands-unique-job-as-lighting-designer) [![architectural design training](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/zaneen%20example%205.png)](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-ikenna-building-design-grad-lands-unique-job-as-lighting-designer) Jul 3, 2019, 10:43:17 AM Image courtesy of [Zaneen](http://www.zaneen.com/categories/design), where Ikenna works as a lighting designer/tester Would you ever guess that a building design graduate could end up specializing in high-end lighting design and quality testing? Meet Ikenna Okpara. Ikenna is a perfect example of how diverse the field of design truly is—and the many (unexpected) things you can do with a building design diploma. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-ikenna-building-design-grad-lands-unique-job-as-lighting-designer) ## [Meet Sergkei: My Experience in Herzing's Interior Design Program](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-sergkei-interior-design-grad-lands-dream-job-at-primo) [![interior design training](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Sergkei%20head%20shot.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-sergkei-interior-design-grad-lands-dream-job-at-primo) Jun 20, 2019, 10:25:33 AM Imagine leaving your home, and travelling across the globe to study in a foreign country, in a foreign language, and build a career from scratch? With no family or professional contacts to help you? That's exactly what Herzing interior design graduate Sergkei Theocharis did last year. He travelled all the way to Canada from Greece, with the dream of starting a design career here. Sergkei just graduated from Herzing last month, and has already landed a pretty amazing interior design job at Primo International. We interviewed him to learn more about his story, his experience at Herzing, and what he's doing now. Here are the highlights from that conversation. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-sergkei-interior-design-grad-lands-dream-job-at-primo) ## [Is an Interior Design Program Right For You? What to Expect in Class](https://blog.herzing.ca/is-an-interior-design-diploma-right-for-you-what-to-expect-in-class) [![design students at Herzing](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/design%20students%20at%20Herzing.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/is-an-interior-design-diploma-right-for-you-what-to-expect-in-class) May 2, 2019, 1:48:08 PM *Updated December 2025* You have a natural talent for arranging rooms, choosing furniture, and selecting paint colours. Your Instagram or Pinterest is full of amazing design ideas and inspiration. You're constantly reorganizing your own living space. It sounds like you'd fit right in at interior design school! But let's take a step back for a minute. There are a *few* more things to consider before you invest your time and money... [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/is-an-interior-design-diploma-right-for-you-what-to-expect-in-class) ## [Pros & Cons of a Graphic Design Career: Should You Go For It?](https://blog.herzing.ca/pros-cons-of-a-graphic-design-career-should-you-go-for-it) [![Woman sitting in front of computer looking at smartphone](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/graphic%20design%20rules.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/pros-cons-of-a-graphic-design-career-should-you-go-for-it) Apr 30, 2019, 2:42:35 PM *Updated December 2025* What exactly is graphic design? This might seem like a really obvious starting point to this blog post—but it's key to knowing if this career path is truly right for you. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/pros-cons-of-a-graphic-design-career-should-you-go-for-it) ## [What Can You Do With an Interior Design Diploma? 5 Career Paths](https://blog.herzing.ca/what-can-you-do-with-an-interior-design-diploma-5-career-paths) [![Woman leaning over writing something on table](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/interior%20designer-4.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/what-can-you-do-with-an-interior-design-diploma-5-career-paths) Apr 24, 2019, 10:27:01 AM *Updated December 2025* What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of interior design? Room layouts, paint colours, furniture options, the latest design trends—like bohemian or mid-century modern? Chances are, you're thinking of *residential* interior design. The structures we use for living...the spaces we call home. But the truth is, the world of interior design goes way beyond the home. Designers are employed by all kinds of businesses to create spaces that are both beautiful and practical; cutting-edge and functional. Do you have a natural talent for organizing rooms, choosing furniture, and really bringing a design scheme together with finishing touches? You can build on those abilities with interior design training and open up a wide range of job options. Take a look at five different design careers you can pursue with a diploma in interior design. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/what-can-you-do-with-an-interior-design-diploma-5-career-paths) ## [4 Reasons Sustainable Architecture is a Very Smart Career Path](https://blog.herzing.ca/4-reasons-sustainable-architecture-is-a-very-smart-career-path) [![sustainable architecture career](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/sustainable%20architecture%20lead%20image.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/4-reasons-sustainable-architecture-is-a-very-smart-career-path) Mar 26, 2019, 2:29:32 PM *Updated December 2025* Climate change, pollution, and over-populated cities have become major issues all across the globe. From the food we eat, to the clothes we wear, to the cars we drive, to the buildings we live in—*sustainability* is the new watchword. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/4-reasons-sustainable-architecture-is-a-very-smart-career-path) ## [Starting a Career in Building Design: Your First 5 Steps](https://blog.herzing.ca/starting-a-career-in-building-design-your-first-5-steps) [![career in architectural design](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Interacting-with-clients-is-an-important-part-of-some-careers-in-architectural-design-2.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/starting-a-career-in-building-design-your-first-5-steps) Mar 22, 2019, 3:54:52 PM *Updated December 2025* Interested in architecture, building design, and the construction process? Like the idea of being part of a design team and watching your concepts come to life as real buildings? You've got a few different options in terms of design training and careers. You can go to university and complete a bachelor's or master's degree in architecture. Or you can focus on the inside of buildings and homes and become an interior designer. Another option is to become a building design technician. This typically involves a one-to-two-year diploma program in drafting and design technology. If you're looking for a shorter training option, becoming a building designer makes more sense than becoming a licensed architect.  Let's take a closer look at what it takes to start a career in this field. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/starting-a-career-in-building-design-your-first-5-steps) ## [Sustainable Architecture: 4 Popular Green Energy Sources for Buildings](https://blog.herzing.ca/sustainable-architecture-4-green-energy-sources-for-buildings) [![sustainable architecture](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/green%20energy.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/sustainable-architecture-4-green-energy-sources-for-buildings) Dec 6, 2018, 3:52:19 PM *Updated December 2025* Sustainable architecture is all about finding better ways to construct buildings so their environmental impact is as small as possible. It's about innovation, creativity, technology, and a total commitment to sustainability. But there are other good reasons to go green. Buildings that happily co-exist with nature are often cheaper to run—a major bonus for clients who want to save costs over the long term, while staying true to their eco values. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/sustainable-architecture-4-green-energy-sources-for-buildings) ## [8 Ways to Know You're Destined for a Career in Interior Design](https://blog.herzing.ca/8-ways-to-know-you-are-destined-for-a-career-in-interior-design) [![interior design career](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/interior%20design-1.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/8-ways-to-know-you-are-destined-for-a-career-in-interior-design) Nov 8, 2018, 2:06:24 PM *Updated December 2025* Full disclosure: We don't have a crystal ball or time machine, so we can't be completely certain which career you are destined to choose. However, we *do* know students pretty well. We've spent decades helping people choose the right diploma programs. So we know a thing or two about career guidance and selecting the program that best matches your natural skills and professional goals. Want to know if an interior design career is in your future? 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