Interior Design: Career

National Professional Organizations

Careers in Interior Design: The Business of Structure and Style "This video explains the difference between interior decorating and interior design, with an emphasis on the latter. Interviews with professionals working in the interior design field will provide students with a deeper level of understanding of interior design and the opportunities available. Highlighted occupations include residential interior designer, commercial interior designer, lighting designer, green designer, architectural animator, sales consultant, college academic advisor, and college instructor. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (17 minutes)"
Confessions of an Interior Designer "Brandi Hagen is the owner of Eminent Interior Design. What does she like best—and least—about her profession? What aspect of her work initially took her by surprise? And what message would she like to send to the HGTV cable network? In this program, Hagen tells all as she introduces viewers to the competitive field of interior design. Topics include types of interior design, requisite education and training, financial compensation, and typical interior designer activities. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (13 minutes)"

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