Interior DesignerBy: Hannah Kim

Block E

Job OverviewRedesigns spaces and furniture to be

attractive yet safe and functional

Works with many different choices

Meets with clients to discuss prefer-

ences and to create a design

Formulates sketches and computer

graphics (CAD)

Job Overview (cont.)

Works with experts in different

fields and supervises workers

Checks if materials are available

and that the contract is running

smoothly

Must be creative and quick to re-

act to trends

The Magic of Interior Design

Before After

Education/ Training

Must earn an Associate’s or

Bachelor’s of Art

Must be able to read blue-

prints, understand codes, and

know how to make a space

handicap accessible

Knowledge of CAD is helpful

Education/ Training (cont.)Designers can enter a 1-3 year ap-

prenticeship

Should be able to communicate

with a variety of people

Basics of engineering and architec-

ture

Art, math, and science is crucial

SalaryBeginning annual salary earnings

are less than $27,330

Average annual salary is $43,770

and average hourly salary is $21

Middle salary earnings are

$34,620-$61,880

Potential salary earnings are

more than $82,750

Growth Potential and Outlook

Growth potential is

expected to grow 19%

from 2008-2018 or

12.7% from 2002-

2012

Outlook is increasing

but competition is to

be expected

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“Goals are dreams

with deadlines.” –Diane Hunt

Works CitedComputer Aided Design: http://www.fes.uwaterloo.ca/computing/services/cad/formz_image.jpg

Before and After Pictures (Friedman & Shields Fine Interior Design): http://marinin-teriordesign.com/site/

Parsons the New School For Design: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/2786361124_07f6dfca45.jpg

Graph:

Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Information:

-Occupational Outlook Handbook

-CX Online

-South African Home Owner Magazine