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What will I have to do to specialize?
Once you have decided on what type of specialty you would prefer, you have to
know what it takes to make that happen. Since creativity and interest are not
the only requirements you will need to be an Interior Designer, you will also
need to know what is needed in order to specialize.
Education is the biggest and most useful tool when you choose to specialize.
Being certified in your area of interest is a good place to start. In order to
receive your certification, you must learn all of the technical aspects of
design as well as the creative. Technical things have a larger range than you
might think. Knowledge in any field is a requirement.
What you need to know
The ability to read and design blue prints
Knowledge of color coordination and painting
Difference between furniture brands and styles
How to coordinate and organize a room to create a comfortable environment.
How to correctly estimate the length and size of materials needed
How to correctly estimate the amount of paints or wallpapers needed
How to maximize interior space to the rooms advantage.
How to communicate your ideas effectively to your client
Basic marketing skills are needed to further your business
How to correctly identify different types of furnishings, and to incorporate
that knowledge into a legitimate design plan.
How to create an environmental plan because this is a practical, conducive and
esthetic approach to your eventual goal of raising productivity, and selling
your merchandise.
How to explain space planning, lighting, layout and color schemes to your
clients. People often like to know why you are doing the things that you are
doing.
How to arrange carpets, accessories, drapes and wall coverings.
Knowledge of fine arts, sculptures, music etc. These will often be included in
your design changes and must incorporate properly into the area. (you would not
want to hang a Picasso in a Victorian themed room)
This is just an idea of the things that you will be taught in accordance to your
specialty. Interior design for a home is slightly different than commercial
design. The needs for a home are quite different. Materials are different as
well. When you chose a specialty, you will learn all of the basics in design,
but also how to deal with, and get clients effectively. That is where things are
quite different. You would not approach a company in the same manner that you
might approach a homeowner.
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