Kelly Jahn

Professor of Practice, Design

School of Design

College of Art and Design

kajfaa@rit.edu

Kelly Jahn

Professor of Practice, Design

School of Design

College of Art and Design

Education

BED, Miami University of Ohio; M.Arch., MS, University of Illinois

kajfaa@rit.edu

Currently Teaching

IDEA-302

Community Involvement Leadership Seminar

3 Credits

This course is designed for students to gain experience in leadership and project management through community service-oriented projects. Each time the course is run a different organization or community will be the focus of that semester’s project. Student will work in collaboration with the organization and their classmates to make a meaningful impact on the community.

IDEA-302H

Honors Leadership Seminar

3 Credits

This course is designed for honors students to gain experience in leadership and project management through service-oriented community-based collaborative experiences. Each time the course is run, a different organization or community will be the focus of that semester’s project. Students will work with their classmates and the organization to make a meaningful impact on the community.

INDE-101

Introduction to Interior Design I

3 Credits

This is the first course of a two-part introduction to interior design. This course will acquaint students with the profession and history of interior design. Students will be introduced to design thinking and methods for exploring the ideation process including communication methods. Design problems will focus on volumetric and spatial explorations, including the relationship of the human body to the built environment and to material connections.

INDE-207

Color and Lighting Theory

3 Credits

The course will introduce students to color and lighting. Students will apply principles of light and color to projects.

INDE-212

Hospitality Design

3 Credits

The course will introduce students to the interior specialty of hospitality design. Students will understand the principles, elements, and material applications relevant to commercial interiors of the service industry.

INDE-301

Office Design

3 Credits

The course will introduce students to office design and explore current trends in the contract industry. Students will engage in space planning for the commercial office interior and specify the systems and furnishings to outfit their proposals.

INDE-401

Multi-Story/Multi-Purpose Design

3 Credits

The course will introduce students to multi-story and multi-purpose design, building, zoning, proprietary and zoning codes, and ADA legislation.

In the News

September 24, 2025

New School of Film and Animation director, faculty roles for 2025-26

Ricky Figueora taking over as the new director of RIT's School of Film and Animation headlines exciting promotions and additions to the College of Art and Design faculty.
June 17, 2025

RPL rolls out new library on wheels

Rochester Beacon reports on RPL GO!, a new library vehicle in the Rochester Public Library system. The design was in part created by students in RIT's College of Art and Design.
April 14, 2025

How the Science of Color Boosts Productivity at Work

The Wall Street Journal speaks to Kelly Jahn, adjunct faculty member in the College of Art and Design, about the impact of color on human psychology. (This content may require a subscription to view.)

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Featured Work

Exhibition and Merchandising Design

Kelly Jahn

For an assignment in their Exhibition and Merchandising Design course, third-year interior design students designed a sprawling retail pavilion in the city of Rochester. Designs had a footprint of 3...