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Information on ethical and legal work practices

Interior designers must not only make concept according to the client but also the people around them , they need to think which is good for the environment. Nowadays designers think more and more on the impact that the design can have on people. One thing that classifies a design as professional is the collection of fees and payment for work. A good code is also the fees and payment , what fees are acceptable , when taking a free could cause potential conflict, how contracts should be maintains and honoured .(by adririnteriordesigner) Interior designer must know how to behave with other designers and it is essential in a company. Their must be a fair and open competition amongst interior designer. A design company must not denigrate the work or reputation of another designer . Stealing other designer’s work is a non conformed practices that will harm both the designer and the reputation of the company. Designers must always put references when taking some ideas or text on any websites. Copying another designer work can be possible with his or her permission.

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Comfortable and modern interior .

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Opportunities to update knowledge of the design industry and monitor current issues of concern to the industry

Increasing your industry knowledge gives you lot of advantage and can be beneficial in the growth of your business. It is important to learn each day and update yourself on the current trends and the latest news in your industry. Finding a mentor is a traditional way of learning . A mentor is an individual more established in the industry who gives you advice and also guide you. You can approach your potential mentor by proposing him/her some help in an area which he may not be as well versed and in exchange gives you some advice. Network is also a way to get information. Set up business lunches with specific conversation topics in mind. Attend business functions often as you can . Be social and don’t be afraid to ask questions .Find some membership and plan yourself to attend an events they host. Reading some magazine, books can also be a way to update your knowledge in the design industry. You can also read online which Is becoming popular nowadays. Create a daily reading habit. You can also follow some designers on social media to get some ideas . Pinterest, instagram, tweeter and LinkedIn are nice website to follow some designers and get some ideas . Bookmark business reports and databases for future reference. Employ the most basic of Internet research tools, the keyword search, to access an abundance of industry specific information. (by small business). One of the biggest problem in the interior design industry is managing the cost. labour, materials ,marketing and even your monthly phone bill add up when running a business. Interior design industry must insure to have a great accounting process. Interior design firms also face cash-flow . Many interior designers require deposit for some reason. They need the influx of cash to purchase materials or pay workers to do the jobs. Late payment can be a problem to the interior design firm. Another problem in the interior design industry is to find the right people for doing the job. Finding the right people is very difficult as the person must be serious, has passion and values. Poor quality of work and respecting dead lines are not acceptable. Managing client expectation can also be a problem. The client can have a particular design in mind but might be alarmed by costs. Managing your clients’ expectations is a huge part of interior design Time management is very important in , interior designers are busy people. scheduling is always a challenge; there’s too much to do and not enough time to do it. (by excellaglobal)

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if you like colorful interior you will certainly like that bohemian interior style .

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Seek information on new design technology

Today more and more design technology is being created . We have the smart homes which is almost everywhere . Most of the people in daily life use a new gadget designed to make our homes more connected . Alarm , smoke detector ,application on phone that can acts as a personal assistant like , turning off the television , switching on or off the light or even closing and opening the door . . Then we have also the 3d printing which is mostly use in the interior world . Today the 3D printing is efficient and exciting . It enables the designers to express his/her ideas in details and can be easily studied to be ameliorate. They can touch and feel the ideas in miniature form . This technique speed up the designer work and also cost less than the other method of building in 3D . The tiny house movement is like a tiny house that can be place to one place to another . In this tiny house we don’t need to pay rent, mortgage and utility bills. Because of the economic troubles where many people lost their homes the tiny homes are being more common nowadays in certain countries like Africa and the united states . Virtual reality is a new technology that everyone talks about . The virtual reality helps the interior designers to make the client walk through a room they have created . They can see in detail and perfectly how the room will be. Still The VR technology is very expensive and requires a very powerful computer to process. The sustainable design is some design that protect our environment , our health and comfort of building occupants (by gsa 22.05.2017). This new technology reduce consumption of non non-renewable resources, minimize waste, and create healthy, productive environments. Sustainable design principles include the ability to minimize mom-renewable energy consumption, protect and conserve water , enhance indoor environmental quality and optimize operational and maintenance practices (by eco life 2011) .

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Creative and colorful  mood board . (via eclectictrends)

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Source and apply knowledge on employment obligations and opportunities that impact on designers

The job of an interior design is not just by drawing a design and show it to the client . There are many responsibilities that an interior decoration must take in consideration . First of all the dead lines which is very important and also understand the client wants with no disagreements . Verbal communication is very important when being an interior designer . The designer must know how to explain their ideas in details for example decoration needs , room layout plans , and the functionality of a room or building . The client must understand exactly what the designer is explaining . OHNS safety measures must be taken in consideration when designing something. They must also be able to do some sketches and ensure that the client is satisfied of their work. Interior designers must plan the space according to the building standards. They have to plan the space with 3D software ones they have understand the client requirement . They make plan for designing and decoration the area . Some designers like to work alone , painting the wall, installing flooring , hanging wallpaper while others employed professional to do the task. Interior designers must have different skills . First of all the artistic ability, each designers has their own style to develop their designs that are aesthetically pleasing and make it become unique by adding their personal touch. Then we have the creativity which is very important as interior designers must be imaginative to select fabrics , furniture , colours ect to create a space that will satisfied the client needs. Details oriented is also important for an interior designers as they need to be precise in measuring interior spaces and creating drawings on scale with any error so as it can be used by other workers such as engineers and other designers .

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A modern bohemian room design.(via topknotandte)

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The source and apply information on the structure and operation of the interior design industry

The job of a project manager is to manage projects and respect deadline . a project manager has a lot of responsibilities like technical drawings, project submittals, document complication and reviewing, and communicate with management and client and contractors . The object manager helps and guide you to through your project and ensuring accurate preparation concerning construction , documentation, communication with team members . (by aiasandiego 8/28/2017 ) . Then we have the contractor who performs works on a contract basis , it can be a company or a single person . The contractor provide a range of services under one package . He provides for example painting , furnishing work ,polishing and civil construction .(by kalki interior)The contractors usually work with interior designers , subcontractors and other consultants A draftsmen also called drafters do the same tasks as and architect and usually work with them . They also work on CAD 2D drawings . The draftsmen CAD drawings include lot of details and specification such as dimensions , types of material and procedures . They need to have a certain knowledge on material an d design standards The administrative assistant use computer software to reply and attach files to incoming messages , correct the spelling and the grammar ,answer routine letters and document They also create spreadsheets and manage database (by sokanu) . They negotiate with venders , buy supplies and manage stockrooms .

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Vintage style living room. (via minzuu)

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What is Interior Design?

Interior decoration refers to the art and science of making an interior more comfortable, aesthetically appreciated and functional for its inhabitants . Anyone who has ever decorate a room for example office or any place in a house has taken part in interior design An interior designer task is to design a space in function of the client demands and also to proposed solutions to improve the interior space . While the job seems to be simple ,interior designers take part in site visits and working with construction management especially when it comes to large commercial buildings . You can call an interior to redecorate a room or even to completely remodel it . They also make sure that maximum of space you have is used to make the space more functional a comfortable for the customer . They handle every part of the rooms look from the material of the floor in some cases to the knick knacks on the bookcases. It can often take months for an interior designer to complete their job because so much goes into it. They also ensure the design is safe and do not cause any safety hazards