Erin Alford

Lecturer

Erin Alford is a Lecturer in the School of Interiors in the University of Kentucky’s College of Design. She is an NCIDQ-certified designer with a professional background in commercial interiors. She received a Master of Science in Interior Design from Ball State University and a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Mississippi State University.

In her role as an educator, she brings nearly ten years of professional practice experience into the classroom, alongside expertise in digital design communication and emerging design technologies. In her teaching, she encourages students to explore the relationship between people and the built environment, with a particular emphasis on Universal Design and creating accessible spaces that support the needs of all users. Her research background includes lighting design for K–12 classrooms, the implementation of BIM software into design curricula, and the exploration of design strategies that promote equitable experiences within the built environment.