Spokane Falls Interior Design Program bridges the gap between theory
and practice by attracting outstanding professionals and designers as faculty members.
This select team of dedicated professionals brings a unique commitment to the highest
quality of education for our students.
Tanja D. Huffman, IIDA
Instructor
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design, Washington State University, 1993
- Interdisciplinary Study: Architecture and Graphic Design
- International Design Studio: London, England 1991
- Emphasis: Commercial Interior Design
- NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualifications) Certification: 1997
Professional Experience
- Interior Design Consultant, 2005 - present
- Senior Interior Designer, Madsen Mitchell Evenson & Conrad, Spokane, WA 2000 – 2005
- Interior Designer/ Project Manager, Bainbridge Design, Portland, OR 1999 – 2000
- Interior Designer, Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership, Portland, OR 1996- 1999
- Interior Designer, Soderstrom Architects, Portland, OR 1996
- Interior Designer, Northwest Architectural Company, Spokane, WA 1995- 1996
- Interior Designer, ALSC Architects, Spokane, WA 1992- 1995
Teaching Experience
- Full-time Instructor, Spokane Falls Community College, 2004 - present
- Adjunct Instructor, Spokane Falls Community College, 2002 – 2003
Courses Currently Taught by this Instructor
- Residential and Commercial Design Studios
- Lighting Design
- Architectural Space Systems
- AutoCAD
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Cynthia Blue-Blanton, ASID
Associate Adjunct Instructor
Education
- Master of Arts, Interior Design, Washington State University, 1981
- Bachelor of Arts, Art, Eastern Washington University, 1978
- Winedale Institute of Historic Preservation, University of Texas at Austin, 1979
- Emphasis: Residential Interior Design and Historic Preservation
- NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualifications) Certification: 2003
Professional Experience
- Interior Design Consultant for architectural and interior design firms on a variety of commercial preservation and restoration projects; 1985-present
- Interior Design Consultant for residential design in conjunction with several local builders and architects; 1982-present
Teaching Experience
- Associate Adjunct Instructor, Spokane Falls Community College, 2002-present
- Adjunct Instructor, Spokane Falls Community College, 1992-2002
- Tenured Associate Professor, University of Idaho, College of Art and Architecture; 1985-1992
- Tenured Assistant Professor, University of Idaho, College of Art and Architecture; 1981-1985
Awards
- Alumni Award for Teaching Excellence; University of Idaho, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1990
Courses Currently Taught by this Instructor
- Residential Design Studios
- History of Furniture & Interiors
- Textiles
- Elements of Interior Design
- Professional Practices
- Historic Preservation Techniques
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Carrie Vielle, DCA
Associate Adjunct Instructor
Education
- Master of Arts, Art History and European Cultural Traditions, Eastern Washington University, 2003.
- Double Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art and Art History, EWU, 1994.
- International Study: Centers for Academic Studies Abroad, Scuola di CAPA, Florence, Italy, 2004.
- International Study: Université de Nice, Centre Internationale, Nice, France, Summers 2000 & 2001.
- Emphasis: Fine art and art history, color psychology and design, international and historical influences on design aesthetics.
Professional Experience
- Allied Associate, Support staff and design consultant, Interior Development East LTD., Spokane, WA 2006 – present
- Professional rendering artist, muralist and design consultant/contractor, 1995 – present
- Fine Artist
Professional Affiliation
Teaching Experience
- Associate Adjunct Instructor, SFCC, 2005 – present
- Guest Lecturer and Study Abroad Program Guide, Washington State University, Fall 2006, Summer 2007
- Adjunct Instructor, SFCC, 1996 – 2005
- Instructor, Washington Community College Consortium, Florence, Italy, 2004
- Guest Fine Art Workshop Instructor, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2005, 2006
- Graduate Student Instructor, Guest Lecturer and Assistant Study Abroad Program Director/Guide, EWU, 1994-2005
- Instructor of Fine Art, Art History and Design, Corbin Art Center, 1991 – present
Courses Currently Taught by this Instructor
- Design Drawing
- Sketching Techniques
- Rendering Techniques
- Perspective Sketch
- Design Presentation
- International Design (Study Abroad Program)
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