Design Flex Academic Program

About the Design Flex Academic Program

The Design Flex Academic Program offers universities and colleges access to Design Flex Academic Edition—an industry-standard software for kitchen and bath design.

Students can design, plan, and visualize in 3D using robust features and a wide range of manufacturer and generic catalogs. This easy-to-use CAD software prepares students for success in the competitive world of kitchen, bathroom, and residential design.

Why choose the Design Flex Academic Edition?

Learn with the best: Train on the #1 software for kitchen and bath design.
Comprehensive catalogs: Access thousands of items, from cabinets to countertops, to create realistic designs.
Professional-grade tools: Generate stunning 3D renderings and powerful presentations.
Boost productivity: Save time with innovative features that mirror real-world design workflows.

Special benefits for students

Exclusive discounts: Enjoy promotional pricing on Design Flex subscriptions for up to six months after completing your course.
Resources for success: Access training, product support, and industry knowledge.
Build your portfolio: Create high-quality projects for competitions and classwork.
Career connections: Gain exposure to dealers and manufacturers for internships and job opportunities.

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Getting started

Ensure your institution joins the Design Flex Academic Program.
Check system requirements for seamless integration.
Contact us for setup assistance and additional information.

Online training

Access online training via the Design Flex Training Platform.
Enroll in free eLearning courses and start designing immediately.
Earn NKBA CEU credits to enhance your professional credentials.

Discover the schools and colleges utilizing Design Flex Academic Edition in their design programs. This list is refreshed on the first day of every month.

School name	Location	Program offered
Alexandria Technical & Community College	Alexandria, MN, USA	Interior Design
Adrian College	Adrian, MI, USA	Interior Design
Ann Arundel Community College	Arnold, MD, USA	Interior Design
Arapahoe Community College	Littleton, CO, USA	Interior Design; Construction; Architecture; Kitchen and Bath Design
Berkeley College	Woodland Park, NJ, USA	Interior Design Programs (A.A.S., B.F.A, Certificate)
Board of Governors of Red River College	Winnipeg, MB, Canada	Residential Decorating
Bow Valley College	Calgary, AB, Canada	Kitchen and Bath Design; Interior Decorating
Brookdale Community College	Lincroft, NJ, USA	Interior Design; Architecture
Bucks County Technical High School	Fairless Hill, PA, USA	Engineering and Industrial Technology: Construction
Carson-Newman University	Jefferson City, TN, USA	Interior Design
Cazenovia College	New York, NY, USA	Interior Design
Cegep Beauce Appalaches	St-Georges, QC, Canada	Interior Design
Central Piedmont Community College	Charlotte, NC, USA	Interior Design; Architectural Technology
Centre De Formation Professionelle Competences Outaouais	Gatineau, QC, Canada	Interior Design
Chaffey Community College District	Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA	Interior Design
Chattahoochee Technical College	Marietta, GA, USA	Interiors; Kitchen and Bath Design
Clover Park Technical College	Lakewood, WA, USA	Interior Design; Kitchen and Bath Design
College of the Canyons	Santa Clarita, CA, USA	Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design course
Competence 2000	Laval, QC, Canada	Interior Design
Conestoga College of Applied Arts	Kitchener, ON, CA	Interior Design (BA)
Dakota County Technical College	Rosemount, MN, USA	Interior Design; Construction; Architecture; Kitchen and Bath Design
Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL, USA	Interior Design Technology – Kitchen and Bath Specialization School of Building and Architectural Technology
Design Institute of San Diego	San Diego, CA, USA	Interior Design
Eastern Michigan University	Ypsilanti, MI, USA	Interior Design
Forsyth Technical Community College	Winston Salem, NC, USA	Interior Design; Architecture; Kitchen and Bath Design
Fox Valley Technical College	Appleton, WI, USA	Interior Design; Construction
Front Range Community College	Fort Collins, CO, USA	Interior Architecture & Design
Fullerton College	Fullerton, CA, USA	Interior Design
Gateway Technical College	Kenosha, WI, USA	Interior Design
Georgian College School of Design & Visual Art	Barrie, ON, Canada	Interior Design; Kitchen and Bath Design; Architecture Technology
Gwinnett Technical College	Lawrenceville, GA, USA	Interiors; Kitchen and Bath Design
Harper College	Palatine, IL, USA	Interior Design
Henry Ford College	Dearborn, MI, USA	Interior Design; Kitchen and Bath Design; Architecture/Construction Technology
Howard University	Washington, DC, USA	Interior Design
Indiana State University	Terre Haute, IN, USA	Interior Architecture Design
Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Indiana, PA, USA	Interior Design
Johnson County Community College	Overland Park, KS, USA	Interior Design; Construction; Architecture; Kitchen and Bath Design
King’s Son 820 Inc	Cleveland, OH, USA	Non-profit
Kirkwood Community College	Cedar Rapids, IN, USA	Interior Design
Leftbridge College	Lethbridge, ON, Canada	Interior Design Technology
Lehigh Carbon Community College	Schnecksville, PA, USA	Interior Design; Construction; Kitchen and Bath Design
Madison Area Technical College	Madison, WI, USA	Interior Design; Architectural Technology
Maritime Business College	Lower Sackville, NS, Canada	Interior Design
MEI Secondary School	Abbotsford, BC, Canada	Woodworking and Design
Metropolitan Community College	Omaha, NB, USA	Interior Design (IDASI)
Minnesota State Colleges- Century College	White Bear Lake, MN, USA	Kitchen and Bath Design
Montgomery College	Rockville, MD, USA	Interior Design; Architectural Technology
Mount San Antonio	Walnut, CA, USA	Interior Design; Kitchen and Bath Design
New England Institute of Technology	East Greenwich, RI, USA	Interior Design (BS); Interior Design (AS)
New Frontiers School Board - Nova Career Center	Chateauguay, QC, Canada	Residential and Commercial drafting
Northwood Technical College	Shell Lake, WI, USA	Construction and Cabinetmaking
Pacific Design Academy	Victoria, BC, Canada	Interior Design; Architectural Technology
Palomar College	San Marcos, CA, USA	Interior Design; Architecture
Pennsylvania College Of Technology	Williamsport, PA, USA	Please contact us for information
Pinellas Technical College	Clearwater, FL, USA	Interior Design
San Diego Mesa College	San Diego, CA, USA	Interior Design; Architecture
Scottsdale Community College	Scottsdale AZ, USA	Interior Design
Sheridan College Inst. of Technology	Mississauga, ON, Canada	Interior Design
Sinclair College	Dayton, OH, USA	Interior Design; Architecture
Sources Adult and Career Center/Pearson	Pierrefonds, QC, Canada	Interior Design
Spokane Falls Community College	Spokane, WA, USA	Interior Design
St. Louis Community College	Bridgeton, MO, USA	Interior Design
St. Louis Community College-Meramec	Kirkwood, MO, USA	Programs Offered - Interior Design (AAS) Kitchen and Bath Design (CP)
Suffolk County Community College	Riverhead, NY, USA	Interior Design
The Board of Governors of Lakeland	Vermillion, AB, Canada	Interior Design
University of Central Missouri	Warrensburg, MO, USA	Art and Design
University of Georgia	Athens, GA, USA	Interior Design; Kitchen and Bath Design
University of North Alabama	Florence, AL, USA	Interior Architecture and Design
University of North Texas	Denton, TX, USA	Interior Design (Accreditation)
University of Northern Iowa	Cedar Falls, IA, USA	Interior Design
Villa Maria College	Buffalo, NY, USA	Interior Design
Virginia Marti Inc. (DBA The North Coast College)	Lakewood, OH, USA	Interior Design BFA
Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University)	Blacksburg, VA, USA	Interior Design; Architecture
Waukesha County Tech College	Pewaukee, WI, USA	Interior Design
Western Carolina University	Cullowee, NC, USA	Interior Design (BS)