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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
Related CareersArtist
Graphic Designer
Potter
Floral Designer
Landscape Archi-
tect
Fashion Designer
“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