Interior DesignerBy: Hannah Kim

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Job OverviewRedesigns spaces and furni-

ture to be attractive yet safe

and functional

Works with many different

choices

Meets with clients to discuss

preferences and to create a

design

Formulates sketches and

computer graphics (CAD)

Job Overview (cont.)

Works with experts in dif-

ferent fields and supervises

workers

Checks if materials are

available and that the con-

tract is running smoothly

Must be creative and quick

to react 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

blueprints, 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 apprenticeship

Should be able to communi-

cate with a variety of people

Basics of engineering and

architecture

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