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Interior
design is the process of shaping the
experience of interior space, through
the manipulation of spatial volume
as well as surface treatment. Not
to be confused with interior decoration,
interior design draws on aspects of
environmental psychology, architecture,
and product design in addition to
traditional decoration. An interior
designer is a person who is considered
a professional in the field of interior
design or one who designs interiors
as part of their job. Interior design
is a creative practice that analyzes
programmatic information, establishes
a conceptual direction, refines the
design direction, and produces graphic
communication and construction documents.
In some jurisdictions, interior designers
must be licensed to practice.
Interior designers may perform some
or all of the following activities,
among other duties and responsibilities:
Research and analyze client's goals
and requirements, along with the developing
the design documents, drawings and
diagrams that outline those needs
Formulate the preliminary space plans
and the two- and three-dimensional
design concept studies and sketches
that integrate the client's needs
based on knowledge of interior design
principles and theories of human behavior
Confirm that preliminary space plans
and design concepts are considered
safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate,
in addition to confirming that these
elements meet all public health, safety
and welfare requirements, including
code, accessibility, environmental
and sustainability guidelines
Select colors, materials and finishes
to appropriately convey the design
concept and to meet socio-psychological,
functional, maintenance, life-cycle
performance, environmental and safety
requirements
Select and specify the furniture,
fixtures, equipment and millwork that
are aligned with the design concept,
including layout drawings and detailed
product description
Prepare construction documents that
adhere to regional building and fire
codes, municipal codes and any other
jurisdictional statutes, regulations
and guidelines that apply to the interior
space
One of the chief benefits of being
a designer is that a very large number,
almost one third, of all designers
are self-employed. That is almost
five times the percentage of self-employed
people in other fields. Also, many
people are attracted to designing
because of the high level of creativity
it demands. Generally to be a designer
you need at least a bachelor's degree
and a master's degree will be advantageous.
The industry is showing signs of growth,
but there is still very high competition
for most projects, as there are many
extremely talented and creative designers.
One of the chief benefits of being
a designer is that a very large number,
almost one third, of all designers
are self-employed. That is almost
five times the percentage of self-employed
people in other fields. Also, many
people are attracted to designing
because of the high level of creativity
it demands. Generally to be a designer
you need at least a bachelor's degree
and a master's degree will be advantageous.
The industry is showing signs of growth,
but there is still very high competition
for most projects, as there are many
extremely talented and creative designers.
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