Interior designers have many "Hats" and I'm not just talking about our fashionable good looks. We must be in control of every aspect, we must know our plans inside and out, right down to the type of screw you want on the inside of the cabinets....Yes I know, it's crazy to think about! Interior designers must be "creative, imaginative and artistic. They also need to be disciplined, organized and skilled business people. Combining knowledge with aesthetic vision, interior designers work with clients and other design professionals to develop design solutions that are safe, functional, attractive and meet the needs of the people using the space". http://www.careersininteriordesign.com/what.html.
We are in what you call a service profession, which means we only make money if the client absolutely loves the product or design...and that’s not as easy as it sounds. I'm sure all you ID students figured that out already from the classroom crits, imagine if you actually brought those drawings to life and they were not the big hit you expected...OOPS?
Here are some strategies and suggestions from careersininteriordesign.com
* Artistic and Technical Requirements
Interior designers must know how to plan a space and how to present that plan visually so that it can be communicated to the client. Interior designers must also know about the materials and products that will be used to create and furnish the space, and how texture, color, lighting and other factors combine and interact to make a space. In addition, interior designers must understand the structural requirements of their plans, the health and safety issues, building codes, and many other technical aspects.
* Interpersonal Communications
Interior designers must be comfortable meeting and dealing with many kinds of people. They must communicate clearly and effectively, as well as be attentive listeners. Because they often must work with architects, contractors and other service providers, interior designers need to be both good team leaders and good team players. They must be willing to negotiate and mediate when necessary to solve problems.
* Management Strategies
Interior designers must have excellent time and project management abilities since they frequently work on more than one project at a time under demanding deadlines. Interior designers must understand business planning, and they need to know how to sell their ideas to clients, create informative and persuasive proposals and presentations, and maintain good client relationships.
Yes we must be a sales person, contractor, electrician, a leader, negotiator, and many more but the most important "Hat" you will have to wear in this field is the manager of your own life, you must be able to multi task. O yes, and don't for get to look your best...We always do!
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