Shape the future of kitchen and bath design with the industry’s leading software

Learn with the Design Live Academic Edition

  • Build a competitive edge with real-world experience
  • Access thousands of catalogs and powerful 3D visuals
  • Equip students with cutting-edge skills
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Explore Design Live

About the Design Live Academic Program

The Design Live Academic Program offers universities and colleges access to Design Live 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 Live 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 Live 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

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Online training

  • Access online training via the Design Live Learning Center.
  • Enroll in free eLearning courses and start designing immediately.
  • Earn NKBA CEU credits to enhance your professional credentials.

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Design Live system recommendations version 14

Actively supported operating systems
  • PC operating systems (64 bit): Windows 11, Windows 10.
Recommended hardware specifications
  • Processor: Intel i7 (8 Core) or AMD Ryzen 7.
  • System memory: 16 GB RAM.
  • Hard drive: NVMe with 30GB free disk space.
  • Video card: Dedicated video card (such as NVIDIA RTX3050).
Notes:
  • High-speed internet connection for updates and Cloud usage.
  • Running Design Live Version in a virtual environment such as VMware or Parallels will impact rendering performance.

Discover the schools and colleges utilizing Design Live 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 2020 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)