Careers
The professional interior designer:
- Analyzes client's needs, goals, and life and safety requirements
- Integrates findings with knowledge of interior design concepts that are appropriate, functional, and aesthetic
- Develops and presents final design recommendations through appropriate presentation media
- Prepares working drawings and specifications for non-load-bearing interior construction, materials, finishes, space planning, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment
- Collaborates with professional services of other licensed practitioners in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical, and load bearing design as required for regulatory approval
- Prepares and administers bids and contract documents as the client's agent
- Reviews and evaluates design solutions during implementation and upon completion
Students prepare for careers in the following areas:
- Contract/commercial design
- Manufacturing
- Design of environments for special populations
- Historic preservation
- Residential design
- Restaurant design
- Space planning
- Kitchen and bath design
- Remodeling
- Retailing
