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interior design industry

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Interior Design

Interior design is the process of shaping the experience of interior space, through the manipulation of spatial volume as well as surface treatment. Not to be confused with interior decoration, interior design draws on aspects of environmental psychology, architecture, and product design in addition to traditional decoration. An interior designer is a person who is considered a professional in the field of interior design or one who designs interiors as part of their job. Interior design is a creative practice that analyzes programmatic information, establishes a conceptual direction, refines the design direction, and produces graphic communication and construction documents. In some jurisdictions, interior designers must be licensed to practice.

 

 Innovative companies

 

 

Any florist or gardening company can place potted plants in an office, then dutifully drop by to water them when needed. But it takes skilled artisans to create the indoor walls of greenery that are indoorlandscaping’s speciality. The German firm’s Grüne Wand (green wall) adds a welcome green element to sterile office environments and improves air quality while taking up less floor space than potted vegetation does.

 

Indoorlandscaping isn’t the only company creating green walls for public spaces. Green Fortune, launched by two Swedish entrepreneurs, has already amassed an impressive list of international clients, placing their Plantwalls in offices, stores, restaurants and even car dealerships. Likewise, French artist Patrick Blank’s meticulously sculpted Vertical Gardens have transformed ordinary walls in Paris and elsewhere into works of foliage art.

 

From LEED certification to green roofs, commercial buildings are being swept up in a big eco-wave. Which isn’t just good and necessary, but also creates a host of new business opportunities for entrepreneurs—whether creating their own eco-friendly concepts, or partnering with up-and-coming players like Green Fortune and indoorlandscaping. And how about making green indoor walls feasible and affordable for private homes? (Related: Urban farming.)

 

Website: www.indoorlandscaping.dewww.greenfortune.comwww.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com

Contact: look@indoorlandscaping.deinfo@greenfortune.cominfo@murvegetalpatrickblanc.com

 

 

 

 

Interior Designers by state:

Florida:

Fine Decorators

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Interior design as a profession

Interior designers may perform some or all of the following activities, among other duties and responsibilities:

 

  • Research and analyze client's goals and requirements, along with the developing the design documents, drawings and diagrams that outline those needs
  • Formulate the preliminary space plans and the two- and three-dimensional design concept studies and sketches that integrate the client's needs based on knowledge of interior design principles and theories of human behavior
  • Confirm that preliminary space plans and design concepts are considered safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, in addition to confirming that these elements meet all public health, safety and welfare requirements, including code, accessibility, environmental and sustainability guidelines
  • Select colors, materials and finishes to appropriately convey the design concept and to meet socio-psychological, functional, maintenance, life-cycle performance, environmental and safety requirements
  • Select and specify the furniture, fixtures, equipment and millwork that are aligned with the design concept, including layout drawings and detailed product description
  • Develop the contract documentation to facilitate pricing, procurement and installation of furniture
  • Provide project management services, including preparation of project budgets and schedules
  • Prepare construction documents consisting of plans, elevations, details and specifications to illustrate various elements of the design concept, including the non-structural and/or non-seismic partition layouts, power and communications locations, ceiling plans, lighting designs, furniture layouts and materials and finishes
  • Prepare construction documents that adhere to regional building and fire codes, municipal codes and any other jurisdictional statutes, regulations and guidelines that apply to the interior space
  • Coordinate and collaborate with allied design professionals who provide additional consulting services for the design project, including, but not limited to, architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers and electrical engineers, in addition to various specialty consultants retained for the design project
  • Confirm that construction documents for non-structural and/or non-seismic construction are signed and sealed by the responsible interior designer as applicable to fulfill jurisdictional requirements for filing with code enforcement officials
  • Administer contract documents, bids and negotiations as the client's agent
  • Observe and report information about the progress and completion of the design project, in addition to conducting the post-occupancy evaluation and preparing post-occupancy reports on behalf of the client

 

 

Interior Design legislation in the United States

Interior design legislation in the United States takes the form of state title acts and/or state practice acts. Title acts regulate the use of “interior designer” as a professional title. Designers in these states who wish to advertise themselves as “interior designers” must first obtain a license from their state board or commission that oversees the licensure process. However, the actual practice of activities related to interior design is not restricted under title act legislation. A designer in a title act state who does not advertise himself as a “licensed interior designer” or whatever specific title his state board controls can offer interior design services without a license. Practice acts restrict the practice of interior design services, and do not exist without a related title act. Designers in states with practice acts must receive a license before offering interior design services.

As of May 2007, the majority of American states regulate neither the title “interior designer” nor the practice of interior design services. Twenty-two American states and the District of Columbia have active title acts. Four title act states and the District of Columbia also have active practice acts. License requirements are varied, but generally require a designer to pass some sort of examination. One such test is the one administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification.

Interior design legislation is controversial. Groups such as the Interior Design Freedom Coalition attack title and practice acts as anticompetitive and wasteful, and cite studies that conclude there are no safety or consumer welfare needs satisfied by interior design regulation.

 

 

Specializations

Interior designers can specialize in a particular interior design discipline, such as residential and commercial design, with some developing expertise within a niche design area such as hospitality, health care and institutional design. In jurisdictions where the profession is regulated by the government, designers must meet broad qualifications and show competency in the entire scope of the profession, not only in a specialty. Designers may elect to obtain specialist certification offered by private organizations. Interior designers who also possess environmental expertise in design solutions for sustainable construction can receive accreditation in this area by taking the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) examination.

The specialty areas that involve interior designers are limited only by the imagination and are continually growing and changing. With the increase in the aging population, an increased focus has been placed on developing solutions to improve the living environment of the elderly population, which takes into account health and accessibility issues that can affect the design. Awareness of the ability of interior spaces to create positive changes in people's lives is increasing, so interior design is also becoming relevant to this type of advocacy.

 

 

Styles

Essential parts of all design styles are concept, color, proportion, balance, ergonomics and function of design. Although all styles differentiate their usage of each of these, they are all an integral part of the overall look and feel of a room or space. Designers incorporate the seven elements of design to create and enhance style: form, mass, shape, line, color, texture and pattern.

 

 

Job function

Interior Design: The perennial goal of interior designers is to combine from and function. They improve the quality of interior spaces by increasing efficiency, safety, and beauty. Interior designers can work on all types of projects, like residential homes, shopping malls, retail stores, hospitals, hotels, theaters, or restaurants. With such a wide range of work, most interior designers specialize, for example one designer might focus on businesses while another might focus on residences. Many specialize in even more specific areas, like airplane interiors or kitchens. A successful designer has to take many things into account, like the customer’s preferences, cost of materials, and functional efficiency. Also, there are many federal and local guidelines and building codes. Plus, if designing a public space, it is necessary to ensure that everything is accessible to the disabled and elderly. Keeping all those in mind, a designer then configures the interior structure, such as molding, windows, and built-in fixtures; furnishings, such as furniture and floor coverings; lighting that is economical and pleasing; and accents like rugs and wall-hangings. They coordinate colors, styles, and materials to create a visually pleasing and comfortable space. Computers are extremely useful to interior designers as they allow for exact and accurate models and also allow for easy adjustments to the whims of customers.

 

 

Career - money

To figure out how much you can make as an interior designers, please visit www.salary.com and search by your location. It will tell you approximately how much money you should be able to make as an interior designer.

 

 

 

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