What Interior Designers Do?
Interior designers make indoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential and decorative items.
What are the 7 elements of design?
The 7 elements of design consider
• Space
• Line
• Form
• Light
• Color
• Texture
• Pattern
A balance of these elements is vital to every scheme.
Responsibilities of Interior designer
• Works with clients to determine initial goals and requirements for the space to be designed.
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, painters, and builders to further understand how interior space should function, appear, and be furnished.
• Analyzes movement and use patterns of the space.
• Prepares sketches or other visual aids to demonstrate preliminary designs to client.
• Consults with client to select materials, furnishings, and decor.
• Uses design applications to prepare and illustrate final plans.
• Determines timelines and project costs and presents accurate estimates to clients.
• Orders or obtains necessary materials, adhering to project and budget specifications.
• Oversees the installation of materials, furniture, and other design elements.
• Ensures client satisfaction by visiting the project on completion with the client; resolves any complaints or concerns.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and materials, techniques, and other developments in interior design.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.