Professional Pract.

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INTERIOR DESIGN as a PROFESSION

* It is much more than the selection of materials & colours to create apleasant environment.

A Professional Interior Designer must gain knowledge & proficiency in a

wide range of subjects & skills, combining elements of design, aesthetics,

psychology, the use of space, functional planning, safety issues &

business practices.

A designer must be willing to accept the legal & ethical consequences of his

actions in practice as they relate to the general public & local laws, clients,

the profession in general & other practitioners.

* The profession of interior designer is also a business & the management &efficient operations of a business are part & parcel to the successful

ongoing life of a interior designer.


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INTERIOR DESIGNER :

A professional interior designer is a person qualified by education, experienceand examination who

Identifies researches & creatively solves problems pertaining to thefunction & quality of the interior environment.

Performs services relative to interior spaces, including programming,design analysis, space planning & aesthetics using specialized knowledge

of interior construction, building codes, equipment, materials & furnishingsand

Prepares drawings & documents relative to the design of interior spaces inorder to enhance & protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.


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THE PROFESSION

Is a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training & a

formal qualification.

Is an occupation that is based on theoretical & practical knowledge &

training in a particular field.

It is existing when a specific set of characteristics can be associated with

it asthe use of skills based on theoretical knowledge.

- education & training in these skills.

- the competence of professional ensured by examination.

- a code of conduct to ensure professional integrity.

- performance of service that is for the public good.

- a professional association that organizes members.


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HISTORY OF THE PROFESSION.

Interiors of one sort or another from caves to palaces.

Batu

caves

Batu caves

Palace

Interiors


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The Greek theatre of Syracuse

The theater of Dionysus,

Athens

Greeks were the first to put on theatrical performances in

specialised spaces, referred to theaters.


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Monastery at Ladaakh

Monasteries provided some of the earliest settings for health care

facilities & were among the most imp. Early school settings.

Monastery at Ladaakh


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Before the 12thcentury Interior design was the responsibility of

architect & artisans such as1. MICHELANGELO


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Works of - MICHELANGELO

Christine Chapel, Barcelona

Dome of Petersons Palace

Edinburgh,


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2. ANTONIO GAUDI 3. WILLIAM MORRIS

Musical Angel

by Morris

Parguell, Spain

Casa_Mill

Barcelona, Spain


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Charles Percier -1764-1838 was the first Professional Interior Designer.

Elsie de Wolfe -

1868-1950

Ruby Ross Wood

1880-1950


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ROLE OF A INTERIOR DESIGNER :* An Interior Designer has to possess a wide range of abilities & artistic talent.

He is not a decorator but a professional. Interior design is not only an art but it

is science & technology also.

The profession includes problem definition & analysis, space planning,

selection & specification of all interior furnishings & finishes, and co-ordination

of all installations.

CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INTERIOR DESIGNER :1.Appreciation of Beautythe ability to appreciate beauty in everything,

which will help the designer to use the unthought-of of- inexpensive materials

in his works.

2. Psychological insightto understand the needs of a client & theunderstanding to elicit the best work according to the capacity, from the

people employed on the project.


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3. Analysis of the problemthe ability to think over a problem considering

the requirements, personality of client, his socio-cultural background and his

budget, material & labour available. The shifting of important & unimportant

elements & likewise discarding of useless concepts is what makes a good

interior designer.

4. Flexibilityadjusting views & design approach according to a clients

requirement, financial constraints, unwanted pressures & other conditions

turns a difficult situation into a workable one & turns a mediocre designer into

a successful one.

5. Visual communicationinterior design is a visual field. So whatever a

designer wants to communicate to his client should be in visual terms. A

picture is supposed to be equal to 5000 words. So instead of describing a

design it is better to present it in the form of a sketch or perspective.

6. Meeting the deadlinesmeeting deadlines is as important as doinggood work.If you are able to keep your deadline, you will be known as a

good, trustworthy and dependable designer.


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7.Working with diverse personalitiesflexibility to accommodate all types

of people, to bow where needed, to be aggressive when necessary, will

smoothen out your way towards a successful career.

8.Bussiness acumeneverything now-a-days has become business

because everything is geared to generate money. It involves meeting clients,

gathering right people to carry out a project, having good contacts with

suppliers to avail good quality, reasonable prices and on time delivery of

materials. If you do not possess these qualities, your practice will suffer.

9. Love of detail & accuracythere is a fraction of difference between a

good & a excellent job. A good job becomes excellent when it is done

accurately and the details are not lost sight of.

10.Enthusiasmit means the quest to know & understand the mechanism of

a thing & practically involve oneself in it with all the energy, interest &

concentration.


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REQUIREMENTS OF A GOOD OFFICE :

1. It should be located in an area which is easy to reach by various

means of transport.

2. It should be situated in a neat surroundings.

3. It should be located in a prominent business district as it fulfills the

above requirements with an extra advantage of prospective clientsvisiting it regularly for various reasons.

AQUIREMENTS OF A GOOD OFFICE :It can be acquired on the following basis : Ownership, Rental, Deposit &

Rental, Lease.


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DESIGN & LAYOUT OF THE OFFICE :

1. It should reflect all your knowledge, experience, expertise & ones

personality & talent.

2. The layout, distribution of work areas, traffic pattern, appropriate use

of materials, excellent workmanship & high finish should sum up allyour knowledge gathered from everywhere.

3. A person visiting your office must be convinced of your abilities justby seeing your office & must not demand to see your other works.

4. Your own cabin should be a mirror of your personality & professional

status.

5. There should be something to read in the reception.


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DAY TO DAY RUNNING OF THE OFFICE:

1. MESSAGES

2. APPOINTMENTS

3. CORRESPONDENCE & FILING.

4. ACCOUNTS & TAXES.

5. OTHER LIABILITIES.

6. CARE OF THE STAFF.


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MESSAGES :

The most important thing for successful running of a office is prompt receiving

& sending of messages.

Sometimes you might lose a big job, as one call was not communicated to

you or you were late to reply.

Maintaining a Message Book or Personal Visit Book to note all personal visits

in your absence.

Can also maintain an yearly book which after the end of that year should be

kept as a record.


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APPOINTMENTS :

Fix appointments in such a way that the appointee should not waste his

time waiting for you.

If you have an appointment to meet someone outside your office, youshould reach in time instead of on time.

Maintain an Appointment Diary to keep track of all the meetings

A copy of the same should be with your assistant or secretary for easyreminder

CORRESPONDENCE:

Correspondence or written communication is as important as messages.Proper recording & reply of correspondence is the backbone of successfulbusiness.


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ACCOUNTS & TAXES :Book of account should be properly maintained & due taxes to be paidpromptly.

OTHER LIABILITIES :

* Renewal of license & memberships of various clubs, institutes, societies.

* Payment of subscriptions to various journals.

* Contribution to charities or other obligations.

All the above liabilities should be rendered on time. A separate file on eachitem will help in keeping the record

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CARE OF STAFF :* Work should be equally & properly distributed among the staff.

* Time (some) should be devoted in sharing a bit of their happiness &sorrow.

* This will in turn help to develop a healthy relationship & better turnover ofwork in the long run.

REQUIREMENTS / REQUISITES / OFFICE EQUIPMENTSOF A MODERN OFFICE :

A. INTERIOR DESIGNERS OFFICE :

1. Telephone 2. Typewriter 3. Blueprinting Machine 4. Xerox

5. Computer 6. Fax. 7. Printer.8. Drafting Board.

9. Library.


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LIBRARY : IT IS THE BRAIN OF THE OFFICE.

ESSENTIAL BOOKS FOR PRACTICE ARE

1. directory of architects & interior designers

2. data bookstimesaver standards, neuferts data.

3. journal related to the profession.

POINTS FOR PURCHASING BOOKS ECONOMICALLY

frequently visit a shop dealing in your subject of interest.

do not miss any book exhibition.

buy books with soft covers.

British editions are cheaper than American editions.

Asian editions is the price of American edition & Indian edition is 1/3rd

the price of their original price.


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B. ART DIRECTORS OFFICE :1. Telephone 2. Computer 3. Blueprinting Machine

4. Video shooting equipments 5. Graphics software.

6. Fax. 7. Telex. 8. Printer.9. Camers 10. Drafting Board.

C. ARCHITECTS OFFICE :

1. Telephone 2. Typewriter 3. Blueprinting Machine

4. Xerox 5. Computer 6. Fax.7. Printer. 8. Library. 9. Drafting Board.

D. SET DESIGNERS OFFICE :1. Telephone 2. Computer 3.

4. Video shooting equipments 5. Graphics software.

6. Fax. 7. Drafting Board.

8. Printer. 9. Camers


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SLACK PERIOD :

Its a period when there is no work in the office. Utilise it to do the things

you always wanted to do but werent able to due to lack of time. One can

make use of the same in many ways.

1. Tidy up the officearrange files, keep accounts & taxes returns in order,

reorganization of work, reshuffling of the staff etc.

2. Devote time to understand the problems of your staff. Analyse their

progress/non- progress. Guide them for self-advancement.3. Meet old clients & try to get new clientsthe simplest way to develop

business.

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