Opportunities in Design and Decorating Careers

by David Stearns

Overview

Design your own success with a gratifying career!

Get started in a position that has a future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Interior Design and Decorating Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to enter the field of interior design.

This career-boosting book will help you:

• Determine the specialty that's right for you, from stage design to historic preservation to retail display
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the interior design industry
• Find out what kind of salary you can expect
• Understand the daily routine of your chosen field
• Focus your job search using industry resources

ENJOY A GREAT CAREER AS AN:
antiques dealer * craft worker * design instructor * display artist * restorer

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071642101
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	10/15/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	316 KB

About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix
1 What Is Interior Design? 1 Disciplines within interior design A science or an art?
Interior design as a science Interior design as an art A final thought
2 Nature of Interior Design 9 A business and a profession Beginning a project Programming Maintaining client relationships Types of specialized interiors Methods of receiving payment Types of interior design firms Tools of the trade Collaborating with skilled craft workers Human factors Working conditions Earnings
3 Educational and Personal Requirements 31 High school preparation Postsecondary education Licensure Certification and advancement Your personal qualifications Business potential
4 Preparing for College 41 Selecting a school Educational costs Financial aid Student organizations
5 Starting Your Career 49 Experience requirement Resume and cover letter Interview Professionalism Advancement Leaving a position Employment prospects
6 Custom and Contract Designing 61 A studio of your own Contract designing
7 Related Fields 71 Interior design specializations Related fields A final thought
8 Professional Organizations 81 American Society of Interior Designers Interior Designers of Canada Interior Design Educators Council Council for Interior Design Accreditation International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers National Council for Interior Design Qualification
9 Future of Interior Design 91 Large enterprises Technological advances A global market Growing trends A final thought Further Reading 99