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Vision

Our vision is to shape highly competent and professional leaders in the field of Arts and Design, driven by the collective efforts and strong leadership of our Chairman, Academic Managers, faculty, and staff. Our graduates will be recognized as trendsetters, innovators, and experts in their specialties, equipped with the necessary licenses and certifications to excel in the industry.

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PSID AHLEN

The core design concepts taught at PSID remain consistent across both the former PSID Certificate Program and the current PSID Ahlen Degree Program. As the school now offers only the PSID Ahlen Degree Program, references to "PSID" on this website generally pertain to the degree program. However, when discussing historical information, alumni, or past projects, "PSID" may also refer to the former certificate program.

Mission

PSID aims to be a pioneer in interior design education, producing leaders in the field. We provide our students with a solid foundation in the technical, theoretical, and ethical aspects of interior design. Our graduates are equipped with the highest standards of professionalism to excel in the industry and lead successful design careers.

PSID FOUNDERS AND BOARD ADVISERS

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PSID was founded on the vision and leadership of its pioneers: Ms. Edith L. Oliveros, Engr. Agustin Cancio, and Mrs. Herminia Cancio-Layug. Their innovative ideas and dedication laid the groundwork for what has become the premier design school today. Through their efforts, PSID continues to thrive as a leading institution in interior design education.

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FACILITIES

  • Inside a library with multiple bookshelves filled with books, numbered shelves, a clock, a globe, study tables, and chairs, with a sign indicating library holdings.
  • An empty classroom with wooden chairs arranged in rows, a green chalkboard, a projection screen, and windows with blinds.
  • An empty classroom with white tables and wooden chairs, white walls, a whiteboard, a clock, and windows with blinds.
  • Open computer lab with wooden desks, chairs, and multiple desktop computers with monitors, keyboards, and mice, arranged in rows along the walls, with a large window and air conditioning unit at the back.
  • Modern building entrance with glass doors, potted plants, and decorative lighting, framed by white columns and shrubbery.
  • Interior view of a modern building lobby with staircase, large windows, and wall decor.
  • A clean hallway with shiny tile floors, cream-colored walls, wooden doors with windows, and ceiling lights. There are large windows at the end allowing natural light in.
  • A row of four white sinks with silver faucets lined up on a long countertop with a stone finish, each decorated with plants in black pots. Above the sinks, there are four mirrors framed in yellow, reflecting the yellow ceiling and parts of the wall. The wall behind the mirrors features yellow and white stripes, and the room is brightly lit with ceiling lights.

At our facilities, the foundations of countless interior design careers have been laid. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by our inspiring slogan: “Genius lies in the details.” This ethos resonates throughout every corner, where the interplay of thoughtful design and craftsmanship transforms spaces into more than the sum of their parts.

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