introduction all about interior decorating: -nature of interior decorating -work environment...
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Introduction All About Interior
Decorating:-Nature of Interior
Decorating-Work Environment-Future
Employment -Earning Potential-Important
Personal Qualities
• Education and Training Needed:-Licensing-High School Courses andExtra-curricular activities-College and Training Programs-Planning My Next Steps
• Conclusion• Bibliography
I chose Interior decorating because it seemed like the best job for me. I love decorating my room and helping my parents choose paint colors, material, and furniture. However, this isn’t all interior decorators do. They also look at space, lighting, and even architectural design. This is an interesting career path and can sometimes be challenging. In the end, it’s worth helping people choose the design that fits them best.
Improve purpose, safety, and art of interior spaces
Look at colors, textures, furniture, lighting and space
Plan designs of: Airports Malls Offices Schools Restaurants
4 steps almost all interior decorators take:
1. Programming
2. Make a plan
3. Finalizing designs
4. Make a timeline
Can work in offices, homes, or studios Large corporations work regular hours Small businesses fit the clients
schedule and can work on weekends and afternoons
Self- employed work long hours in a small area
Architect Artist Commercial and industrial design Fashion Designer Floral Designer Graphic Designer Landscape Architect
$60,000 a year Earnings may differ according to
occupation Specific areas of design have higher
annual pay Independent designers earn more
Competitive Creative Persistent Imaginative
Able to Communicate
Flexible Able to work
under pressure
Independent
Some states license and register Must have at least 6 years of education
and experience in interior design Once they pass the exam they are a
certified Interior Designer Some require further education to keep
the license
Art Drafting Courses Computer Aided Design Business Classes Textile Arts Technology Education Classes
Interior design requires a bachelors degree
Licensing Training program lasts 2-4 years: 2-3 is
an assistant and more than that usually qualify for a formal design program
University of Bridgeport University of New Haven
1. Take high school courses for computer- aided design, technology, textile arts, and business
2. Apply to a college that allows me to get a bachelors degree in interior design
3. Go to a 4 year training program4. Get a license for Connecticut5. Become an interior designer
Interior designing was a complex job to learn about. It involves so many levels of design and experience. Overall, I think this job would suit me well. It may take a lot of work to get to become an interior designer because of all of the work it requires. I wasn’t expecting all of the courses that need to be taken in order to be one. However, I enjoyed learning about this creative and interesting job!