What can interior designers do?
At first glance, it may seem that the profession of interior designer is highly specialized and can only develop in one direction, namely, the creation of interiors of apartments, houses, offices and shops.
But this is not the case, after graduating from the training for interior designer graduates can choose one of the ways of career development. They can also receive additional highly specialized education in master’s programs or intensive programs in order to deepen and expand their knowledge and skills in certain areas of design.
Ecosy is pleased to introduce a list of popular and popular career paths for interior designers.
Interior designer
This is the most obvious way for most designers. As an interior designer you will be involved in interior design of apartments, offices and other beautiful buildings.
Interior designers need to be creative, understand color theory and keep abreast of the latest trends in design. They can work with private and commercial clients.
Designers who work with private clients, in most cases, are involved in the design and decoration of rooms and apartments, as well as the selection of fabrics and furniture. Interior designers working with the commercial sector create projects in retail stores, offices, restaurants, hotels and educational institutions.
Recommended training programs:
- Bachelor’s degree or intensive course in interior design;
- Master’s Degree in Interior Design for Luxury
- Master’s course in design of beauty and health centers;
- Master’s Degree in design of trading platforms of luxury class;
- Specialized program “Textile Design”.
Furniture designer
Furniture designer is a narrower trend in interior design. As a furniture designer, you can work with customers or other suppliers. Working with customers, you will be involved in planning the location of furniture in homes, showrooms and offices, for optimal use of space and achieving a certain style.
You can also work with your client’s suppliers, such as carpenters, and supervise their work in order to create furniture that will fit the interior and please the client.
Recommended training programs:
- Bachelor’s degree or intensive course in interior design;
- Triennial program “Industrial Design”;
- Master’s degree in Italian Industrial Design.
Designer of exhibition grounds
Exhibition designers provide models of exhibition areas and decide how to decorate the exhibition hall. Designers of this specialization should know about modular stand design, customizable design, exhibition and museum design and management.
Other requirements include the use of CAD and 3D software such as Adobe Suites and AutoCAD/Vectorworks. When working on each project, these designers must take into account the expected number of visitors, the theme and the main exhibits of the exhibition.
Recommended training programs:
- Bachelor’s degree in interior design;
- Intensive course on interior design.
Lighting designer
These designers provide appropriate lighting for the project they are working on. Lighting designers can also work on decorative products such as lampshades, lampshades or industrial lighting.
Lighting designers need to know the basics of electrical wiring and work in teams with a qualified electrician to create different lighting effects in the interior. Knowledge of the different types of lighting and their effects are crucial for the success of the lighting designer.
Recommended training programs:
- Bachelor’s degree or intensive course in interior design;
- Triennial program “Industrial Design”;
- Short-term course “Lighting Design”;
- Master’s degree in Italian Industrial Design.
Architectural designer
The architectural designer is an architect who has decided to be engaged only in creative process and has been detached from the control of building process. In fact, most architects would like to be engaged only in design, but business requires to interfere in all stages of design and construction.
Architectural designers create sketches of various objects, ranging from hospitals, restaurants to bridges and high-rise buildings. You can work independently or in a team, it depends on the company with which you cooperate. Therefore, you should be able to work in a team, be attentive to details and love creativity.
Recommended training programs:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Architecture;
- Bachelor’s degree or intensive course in interior design;
- Master’s degree in design of trading platforms of luxury class;
- New! Master’s course on the design of beauty and health centers.
Tip for students and future interior designers: Always listen to your client and you’ll know what they want and need. Creativity, passion for flowers and the ability to see are the necessary qualities for a successful designer.
Don’t forget to study all the time, take additional training courses and read professional literature.