Collins-Career

Part of interior design is bringing the outside in. The use of nature within a house can really open things up and give the atmosphere a completely different feel. It gives it an airy look and is often used in restaurants like the one shown above because it creates a friendly, comfortable atmosphere.

Balance and symmetry is also a key concept in interior design. Sure having things off balance and not symmetrical is also acceptable but in order to create a certain style of design in a room you often need to create a sense of unity by having one half of the room mirror the other. This is achieved often with the use of identical coffee tables on either end of a main piece along with doubles of accessories such as lamps and pottery.

Having different levels or perspectives in a space is very important in interior design. This means that the space needs to be kept open but also offer different perspectives- having a staircase leading to another level but not having a wall that blocks that level from the next is a cool way of making the space look airy and big.

The career I have chosen for this project is an interior designer. In this job, people decorate and design the interior of homes, businesses, etc. They do this in a way that mirrors their clients style or type of lifestyle. They choose the type of furniture, where it goes, and how the atmophere will feel. Skills and talents requires for this career is the ability to really get to know their client and pick up their style simply by looking at the clothes they are wearing. Also, you need to find the perfect balance of listening to your client and adding your own touch into your design as well. There is often a budget in interior design so you need to be able to stay within that. Also, you need an eye for detail. As far as schooling goes, you need 2 to 4 years in interior design and the best school in my opinion is in Florence, Italy called Florence Design Academy because it really gets into the history of design and the area has so much inspiration to offer. As far as salary goes, it ranges from $20,000 to millions all depending on your connections, clients, location, and skill level. In order to get started a portfolio will do you so many favors and connections are huge if you can get an internship for a big name designer. A typical day would consist of meeting with your clients and talking about what they would like to achieve and how it will happen. Then you need to pick out materials and shop for appliances. Then assembling, painting, and designing will take place. For my promotional piece, I plan on creating a simple step-by-step instruction book on how to efficiently design a space. Then I will have a booklet with various pieces of furniture, wall color, lighting etc that they can interactively put together as a fun activity. This idea illustrates my career because I am having my clients do exactly what I will be doing for them but on a much smaller and simpler scale. This will build trust, teach the client, and give them an opportunity to explore what they may like to design.

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