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Barbara Young is an Assistant Professor of Interior Design in the Patti & Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance at Purdue University. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Indiana University. As a registered Interior Designer in the state of Indiana, she is also a LEED Accredited Professional and NCIDQ-certified. Her professional experience includes designing commercial and educational environments. Barbara is dedicated to making a positive impact through interior design, emphasizing an evidence-based and socially responsible process. She actively participates in the advancement of the profession and serves as a site visitor for the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). Barbara is a member of the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Her research interests focus on participatory design processes in community environments and interdisciplinary practices involving community engagement. With extensive teaching experience at Purdue University, the University of Kentucky, and Indiana University, she has held roles as a senior lecturer and educator in the field.
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